AORN SURGICAL CONFERENCE & EXPO HIGHLIGHTS
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xcellence” was the theme of the AORN Surgical Conference & Expo 2015, which was held in Denver, Colorado, March 7 to 11. The 62nd annual conference hosted the inaugural Leadership Development Summit and the second OR Executive Summit, featured hundreds of exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall, and offered a variety of stimulating education sessions and General Sessions. Congress activities were scheduled throughout the conference to address the business of the association and allow for candidate voting. In addition, the conference provided a number of special Foundation-sponsored events, including the Race for Patient Safety 5K Run/3K Walk, the “Gold Rush Party,” and the Silent Auction. The following pages include highlights from the conference activities.
(Top) The Blue Bear, created by artist Lawrence Argent, is an iconic symbol of the Colorado Convention Center that draws much attention from AORN Surgical Conference & Expo 2015 attendees. (Top left) The Colorado Convention Center, located in downtown Denver, offers a stunning, state-of-the-art facility for thousands of conference attendees and exhibitors to explore. (Bottom left) The foothills of the Rocky Mountains provide a picturesque backdrop to the “Mile-High City,” which has an elevation of 5,280 feet above sea level.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aorn.2015.04.016 ª AORN, Inc, 2015
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AORN Journal j 605
AORN Conference Highlights
June 2015, Volume 101, No. 6
(Top) A customer at the Conference Bookstore browses the new Guidelines for Perioperative Practice. (Bottom left) Conference attendees wander the Exhibit Hall floor during the Exhibit Hall Opening Reception. (Middle right) The Blue Bear selfie contest on the Exhibit Hall floor is a hit among attendees and exhibitors alike. (Bottom right) Attendees flaunt their feather boas during the Exhibit Hall Opening Reception. 606 j AORN Journal
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June 2015, Volume 101, No. 6
AORN Conference Highlights
(Top) The Poster Displays are a popular spot for attendees to glean valuable practice insights. (Middle left) AORN President Victoria Steelman makes her entrance during the Opening Ceremony procession. (Middle right) Members of the University of Colorado Air Force color guard present the colors at the Opening Ceremony. (Bottom) The Opening Ceremony, which includes a Celtic dance performance, evokes much applause and excitement from attendees. www.aornjournal.org
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(Top) Participants compete in the “Perioperative Challenge” during the AORN Foundation General Education Session. (Middle left) Attendees from around the world share their diverse perspectives and experiences during the International Reception. (Middle right) Members provide meaningful discussion during the First House of Delegates. (Bottom left) Attendees relax while listening to education sessions in the Education Hub.
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June 2015, Volume 101, No. 6
AORN Conference Highlights
(Top left) Partygoers dance the night away at the Foundation-sponsored “Gold Rush Party.” (Top right) Kara Rasmussen and Lee Cordova, winners of the Race for Patient Safety 5K Run, stand with their trophies. (Bottom left) Two attendees flash their fancy eyewear during the “Gold Rush Party.” (Middle right) Participants take off at the beginning of the Race for Patient Safety 5K Run/3K Walk. (Bottom right) A Zumba participant smiles while learning some new moves.
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Members of the 2015-2016 Board of Directors (from left to right): Callie Craig, Vice President; Nathalie Walker, Secretary; Sandy Albright; George Allen; Jay Bowers; Holly Ervine; Jane Flowers; Donna Ford; Missi Merlino; Stephanie S. Davis, Treasurer; Martha Stratton, President-elect; Renae Batti e, President.
AORN President (2014-2015) Victoria Steelman accepts a gift from AORN Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Linda Groah for her service to AORN.
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Incoming AORN President (2015-2016) Renae Batti e addresses the audience during Closing Session to discuss her upcoming term.
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“E
xcellence” was the theme of the AORN Surgical Conference & Expo 2015, which was held in Denver, Colorado, March 7 to 11. The 62nd annual conference hosted the inaugural Leadership Development Summit and the second OR Executive Summit, featured hundreds of exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall, and offered a variety of stimulating education sessions and General Sessions. Congress activities were scheduled throughout the conference to address the business of the association and allow for candidate voting. In addition, the conference provided a number of special Foundation-sponsored events, including the Race for Patient Safety 5K Run/3K Walk, the “Gold Rush Party,” and the Silent Auction. The following pages include highlights from the conference activities.
(Top) The Blue Bear, created by artist Lawrence Argent, is an iconic symbol of the Colorado Convention Center that draws much attention from AORN Surgical Conference & Expo 2015 attendees. (Top left) The Colorado Convention Center, located in downtown Denver, offers a stunning, state-of-the-art facility for thousands of conference attendees and exhibitors to explore. (Bottom left) The foothills of the Rocky Mountains provide a picturesque backdrop to the “Mile-High City,” which has an elevation of 5,280 feet above sea level.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aorn.2015.04.016 ª AORN, Inc, 2015
www.aornjournal.org
AORN Journal j 605
AORN Conference Highlights
June 2015, Volume 101, No. 6
(Top) A customer at the Conference Bookstore browses the new Guidelines for Perioperative Practice. (Bottom left) Conference attendees wander the Exhibit Hall floor during the Exhibit Hall Opening Reception. (Middle right) The Blue Bear selfie contest on the Exhibit Hall floor is a hit among attendees and exhibitors alike. (Bottom right) Attendees flaunt their feather boas during the Exhibit Hall Opening Reception. 606 j AORN Journal
www.aornjournal.org
June 2015, Volume 101, No. 6
AORN Conference Highlights
(Top) The Poster Displays are a popular spot for attendees to glean valuable practice insights. (Middle left) AORN President Victoria Steelman makes her entrance during the Opening Ceremony procession. (Middle right) Members of the University of Colorado Air Force color guard present the colors at the Opening Ceremony. (Bottom) The Opening Ceremony, which includes a Celtic dance performance, evokes much applause and excitement from attendees. www.aornjournal.org
AORN Journal j 607
AORN Conference Highlights
June 2015, Volume 101, No. 6
(Top) Participants compete in the “Perioperative Challenge” during the AORN Foundation General Education Session. (Middle left) Attendees from around the world share their diverse perspectives and experiences during the International Reception. (Middle right) Members provide meaningful discussion during the First House of Delegates. (Bottom left) Attendees relax while listening to education sessions in the Education Hub.
608 j AORN Journal
www.aornjournal.org
June 2015, Volume 101, No. 6
AORN Conference Highlights
(Top left) Partygoers dance the night away at the Foundation-sponsored “Gold Rush Party.” (Top right) Kara Rasmussen and Lee Cordova, winners of the Race for Patient Safety 5K Run, stand with their trophies. (Bottom left) Two attendees flash their fancy eyewear during the “Gold Rush Party.” (Middle right) Participants take off at the beginning of the Race for Patient Safety 5K Run/3K Walk. (Bottom right) A Zumba participant smiles while learning some new moves.
www.aornjournal.org
AORN Journal j 609
AORN Conference Highlights
June 2015, Volume 101, No. 6
Members of the 2015-2016 Board of Directors (from left to right): Callie Craig, Vice President; Nathalie Walker, Secretary; Sandy Albright; George Allen; Jay Bowers; Holly Ervine; Jane Flowers; Donna Ford; Missi Merlino; Stephanie S. Davis, Treasurer; Martha Stratton, President-elect; Renae Batti e, President.
AORN President (2014-2015) Victoria Steelman accepts a gift from AORN Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Linda Groah for her service to AORN.
610 j AORN Journal
Incoming AORN President (2015-2016) Renae Batti e addresses the audience during Closing Session to discuss her upcoming term.
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