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STATE CONFERENCE 2021
DELEGATE REGISTRATION
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
POWER OF THE PAST -
FORGING THE FUTURE
friday 16th & saturday 17th july 2021
melbourne convention and exhibition centre
VPNG STATE CONFERENCE 2021
SPONSORS
PLATINUM
GOLD COFFEE CART SPONSOR
TRADE REPRESENTATION AT CONFERENCE
Hospitals Trust Defries
POWER OF THE PAST - FORGING THE FUTURE 2
VPNG STATE CONFERENCE 2021
CONTENTS
President Welcome Message...................................................................... 4
Conference Program - Friday 16th July................................................ 6
Conference Program - Saturday 17th July.......................................... 8
Trade Exhibitor List and Map......................................................................10
Conference Sessions, outlined................................................................. 13
VPNG Scholarships............................................................................................27
SNIPPETS newsletter WINTER 2021
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ARTICLE
Transition to Extra-Uterine Life
BY ERIN WAKEFIELD RN, MN.
INTRODUCTION
Have you made a magnificent
I was recently involved in an emergency caesarean section. This
cement creation? Or an
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like to share a story with you of a bewildering phenomenon that
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Or even an anatomically
INTERVIEW, BY ERIN WAKEFIELD
The story starts with a newborn needing artificialcorrect cake?
DR PAULA FORAN
ventilation and
cardiac compressions, and ends, perhaps only one or two minutes
Send us in your photo!
later (although it did feel like an eternity), with the squealing
snippets@vpng.org.au
LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP
Keep up-to-date with all things VPNG!
bundle of joy being placed on the mother’s chest for a cuddle.
How does this happen? How can a human being requiring chest
compressions and ventilation to sustain life, become moments Send your captionThis to snippets@vpng.org.au - the best one will be
AWARD CELEBRATION later perfectly well? In my experience with adults, the post-CPR
intervention is significant. I spoke with the attending midwife
printed in the Spring edition.
afterwards, and she told me, quite serenely, that what I had
witnessed was very simply ‘transition’. The change from intra to
What is a surgical item that was used
‘Wise up and join up – go to theextra-uterine Conference; common issues, globally, frequently when you commenced your
?
life is a normal, yet physiologically complex process.
Filled with news, articles, reports, scholarship
for perioperative nurses– career, but is rarely used now?
be engaged with the profession!” Approximately 10% of babies require some intervention at birth
production pressure, human
(Michel & Lowe, 2017); 1% invasive resuscitation (Swanson & Sinkin,
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2015). So, if you have ever wondered how this phenomenon
continues to be instrumental in development of the and staffing. “There are 36,000
occurs, read on! difference. Normally,
perianaesthetic nursing specialty, and is an advocate of perioperative nurses in Australia, but only approximately 7,000 blood from the right BRAINventricle goes to the
in professional associations. In order to change pulmonarypolicy at artery,
a to collect oxygen from the lungs. For the foetus, ...A woman watched her husband
our profession on a national and global stage. Paula is an
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association with VPNG. At our State Conference, she will be we would be unbelievably powerful. high vascular We are ...Two miners
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If everybody
honoured with a Lifetime Membership award.
meet with Paula for a chat.
happy
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she was working at the Austin Hospital. There at the she undertook
umbilicus (McCancePaula sees that
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PRESIDENT WELCOME MESSAGE
On behalf of the Victorian Perioperative Nurses Group perioperative nursing. After
I am extending an invitation to attend the 54th VPNG the program on Friday, a
State Conference; ‘Power of the Past - Forging the ‘Networking Happy Hour’
Future’. The Conference will be held at the Melbourne will be held within the Trade
Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday 16th and Exhibition space and will be
Saturday 17th July 2021. a great way to celebrate the
first day of the Conference and catch up with old
A diverse educational program has been developed and new friends before heading out into South Wharf
with a focus on workshops and valuing past experiences for the evening.
to help guide future developments. Rachael Robertson
will open the Conference with her Keynote Address. VPNG has COVIDsafe plans in place and will work with
Rachael is a prominent inspirational speaker who is highly the venue to ensure the safety of all attendees. This year
acclaimed. She will share how she led and inspired her you will notice some differences to our usual Conference
team during a long tough year in the Antarctic. Rachael event. There will be a contactless registration and check
gives practical advice that can be applied within any in using QR codes. Another major difference is that there
workplace to improve team cohesion. This is not to be will be no hard copy Conference programs or advertising
missed! Following Rachael will be Bryan Jeffrey, an expert flyers. This will be provided to you in an electronic format.
in occupational violence and aggression who explores Not only does this ensure that we remain COVIDsafe in
whether zero tolerance in nursing is achievable. The minimising unnecessary contact, but also significantly
program on Friday has a focus on practical workshops reduces our carbon footprint.
from Rachael and Bryan. Paraolympian Dr Jessica
Gallagher will open the Conference on Saturday 17th July Please ensure you have your mobile phone on you to
with her powerful keynote address ‘it’s not what you see, ensure contact tracing efforts in addition to accessing this
but how you choose to see it’ which will force you to see electronic material. Physical distancing will be maintained
the world from a different perspective. The Conference and catering will also ensure the minimisation of contact
Program includes a broad range of topics, including opportunities. You can rest assured that all measures to
intraoperative, anaesthetic and postoperative nursing, reduce infection and maximise infection prevention will
presented by expert clinicians. be in place during this event.
Topics include: infection prevention, volunteering, On behalf of the VPNG Committee, we look forward to
preceptorship, de-escalation and managing behaviours seeing you all at the 54th State Conference and thank
of concern, mental health and self-care, transgender you for your ongoing support of perioperative nursing
surgery, minimising surgical plume, career development, in Victoria.
managing difficult conversations, ACORN Standards
Roadmap project, ANZCA Guidelines and surgical
advancements to name just a few.
Tarryn Armour
VPNG President
The Conference will be closed by Zule; a wonderfully
talented nurse who’s show ‘Triage Cabaret’ will have you CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
simultaneously laughing and breaking out in dance! The Conference will allow you to develop learning
objectives which will contribute towards continuing
Once again the Trade Exhibition is an integral part of the professional development hours. Each hour of
State Conference providing an opportunity for VPNG education content you attend can be included in
members to remain informed of the latest advances in your professional portfolio.
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VPNG STATE CONFERENCE 2021
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
FRIDAY 16TH JULY 2021
09:00 – 09.10 Acknowledgement of Country - Opening Address and Welcome,
TARRYN ARMOUR, VPNG President
PLENARY SESSION | Goldfields Theatre
09:10 – 10:15 Keynote Address, RACHAEL ROBERTSON, Rachael Robertson Pty Ltd
10:15 – 11:00 “Occupational Violence & Aggression - is zero tolerance achievable?”, BRYAN JEFFREY,
Director - Mental Health Services (MOAT)
11:00 – 11:30 MORNING TEA | Goldfields Theatre
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
JUDITH BRIDGES HELEN BARALLON BERNADETTE BRENNAN
Concurrent Session Concurrent Session Concurrent Session
Goldfields Theatre Eureka 2 Eureka 3
11:30 – 12:30 WORKSHOP WORKSHOP WORKSHOP
No Triangles De-escalation and managing Preceptorship 101: updating your
RACHAEL ROBERTSON behaviours of concern skills to prevent burnout
Rachael Robertson Pty Ltd BRYAN JEFFREY ERIN WAKEFIELD
Director, Mental Health Services Lecturer in Nursing, Monash
(MOAT) University
12:30 – 13:00 Thinking of volunteering? All you Pituitary Surgery Returning to study: the positives
need to know about Mercy Ships MR RANA DHILLON and the perils
JONATHAN HARDWICK Neurosurgeon, St. Vincent’s ERIN WAKEFIELD
Registered Nurse, Alfred Hospital Hospital / Epworth Healthcare Lecturer in Nursing, Monash
University
SPONSORED BY
13:00 – 14:30 LUNCH & TRADE EXHIBITION
13:45 – 14:15 WORKSHOP Smoke Evacuation and ESurg Safety, Conducted by | Location: Eureka 2
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CONCURRENT SESSIONS
JUNE ALLEN SR. MARY FELIX MAREA FENNELL
Concurrent Session Concurrent Session Concurrent Session
Goldfields Theatre Eureka 2 Eureka 3
14:30 – 15:00 What does it take to be a Nurse WORKSHOP Advances in Cardiac Surgery
Endoscopist? Mental wellbeing and self-care MR CHRIS BROOKS
EBONY KEARNS for perioperative nurses Surgeon, Peninsula Health
Nurse Endoscopist, Bendigo BRYAN JEFFREY
Health Director, Mental Health Services
(MOAT) SPONSORED BY
SPONSORED BY
SPONSORED BY
15:00 – 15:30 Pathway to Nurse Practitioner Virtual Surgery School: Online
targeted education for patients
BEC EAST
before surgery
Nurse Practitioner/CEO, Bendigo
CATHERINE SINTON
Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine
ERAS Liaison Nurse, Peter
Clinic / ACORN
MacCallum Cancer Center
15:30 – 16:00 AFTERNOON TEA & TRADE EXHIBITION
PLENARY SESSION | Goldfields Theatre
16:00 – 16:45 The Buruli Ulcer-What we know, ASSOC PROF DANIEL O’BRIEN, Deputy Director Infectious
Diseases - Barwon Health
16:45 – 17:00 Closing of Day 1
17:00 – 18:00 NETWORKING DRINKS | Trade Exhibition Area
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CONFERENCE PROGRAM
SATURDAY 17TH JULY 2021
PLENARY SESSION | Goldfields Theatre
09:00 – 09:10 Opening Address and Welcome
9:10 – 10:15 It’s not what you see, but how you choose to see it, DR JESSICA GALLAGHER, Paralympian,
Osteopath, MC, Motivational speaker - Keynote Entertainment
10:15 – 11:00 MORNING TEA & TRADE EXHIBITION
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
JUDITH BRIDGES HELEN BARALLON BERNADETTE BRENNAN
Concurrent Session Concurrent Session Concurrent Session
Goldfields Theatre Eureka 2 Eureka 3
11:00 – 11:30 Difficult conversations made Transgender Surgery PS08 Anaesthetic Nurse
easy IFFY MIDDLETON Explained: What it means to you
DR ARLENE WALKER Perioperative Nurse, Andrew Ives DR PAULA FORAN
Assoc Head of School - Medical Unit Chair/RN, University of
Psychology, Deakin University Tasmania
11:30 – 12:00 EMR: Lessons learned from How to fix a broken heart: a Research Nurses in Anaesthesia
guide for Transcatheter Aortic
implementation - A career frontier
Valve Implantation (TAVI)
GRANT WALLACE DR MELISSA FORMICA
MEG POLLOCK
EMR Training Analyst, Peter Research Fellow, Barwon Health
Registered Nurse, PhD Candidate,
MacCallum Cancer Centre
Deakin University
Scholarly Collaboration, Smoke evacuation now for a Pre-admission Patient Pathways:
12:00 – 12:30 Mentorship and Friendship: A response to COVID-19 and
better future
A Shared Experience of a
Mentorship Relationship LIZ KRSTEVSKI Beyond
DR PAT NICHOLSON & Registered Nurse, Barwon Health CLAIRE SAGE / KEN SAMAN
ELYSE COFFEY Director - Clinical Operations,
SPONSORED BY
Associate Professor of Nursing/ Elective Surgery Services / CEO,
Lecturer in Nursing, Monash Health / Personify Care
Deakin University
12:30 – 14:00 LUNCH & TRADE EXHIBITION
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14:00 – 15:00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS
JUNE ALLEN SR. MARY FELIX MAREA FENNELL
Concurrent Session Concurrent Session Concurrent Session
Goldfields Theatre Eureka 2 Eureka 3
14:00 – 14:30 From the Past to the Future - ACORN Roadmap Project - PS04 PACU Explained: What it
The evolution of the PNSA Update and Q&A means to you?
BERNADETTE BRENNAN OAM TRISH FLOOD & BEC EAST DR PAULA FORAN
Honorary Member, VPNG CEO/President, ACORN Unit Chair / RN, University of
Tasmania
14:30 – 15:00 Nurses, stress and alcohol: Do Perioperative music medicine!
we have a problem? ANGELINA DRAPER
ADAM SEARBY Registered Nurse, Maryvale
Lecturer in Nursing, Deakin Private Hospital
University
15:00 – 15:30 AFTERNOON TEA | Goldfields Theatre
15:30 – 17:10 PLENARY SESSION | Goldfields Theatre
15:30 – 16:15 AGM / Scholarships & Grants / Service Awards / Acknowledgements
16:15 – 17:15 “Triage Cabaret”, ZULE, Registered Nurse / Entertainer
17:15 – 17:30 Close of Conference, TARRYN ARMOUR, VPNG President
Please complete the Conference evaluation found via this link
to assist us to meet your education needs at future events:
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TRADE EXHIBITOR LIST
BOOTH NO. ORGANISATION
2 ELITE MEDICAL
3 ESSITY
5 ARJO AUSTRALIA
7&8 HPA
9 STRYKER
10 REVEALE SURGICAL
11 MEDLINE AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
14 & 15 SANITA MEDICAL FOOTWEAR
16 ECOLAB PTY LTD
25 SENTRY MEDICAL
26 SUREFL02 TRADING
27 DONOR TISSUE BANK OF VICTORIA
GOLD SPONSOR
28 & 29 CARDINAL HEALTH
PLATINUM SPONSOR
30 & 35 MEDTRONIC
31 VPNG
32 NATIONAL SURGICAL CORPORATION
33 CARE ESSENTIALS
34 ASCEND SURGICAL & MEDICAL
36 ANSELL
37 MOLNLYCKE HEALTHCARE
38 B BRAUN AUSTRALIA
39 KEMP RECRUITMENT
41 LOHMANN & RAUSCHER
42 O&M HALYARD
43 AXIS HEALTH
44 ENDOVISION AUSTRALIA
45 INTEGRA NEUROSCIENCES
46 DRUG AND ALCOHOL NURSES OF AUSTRALASIA (DANA)
47 FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE
48 VYAIRE MEDICAL
49 MEDIPLAST
50 LIFEHEALTHCARE
51 WHITELEY CORPORATION
52 MULTIGATE MEDICAL PRODUCTS
53 DEFRIES INDUSTRIES
POWER OF THE PAST - FORGING THE FUTURE 10FINAL
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“Navigating the Future”
POWER OF THE PAST - FORGING THE FUTURE 12VPNG STATE CONFERENCE 2021 CONFERENCE SESSIONS FRIDAY 16TH JULY PLENARY SESSION | GOLDFIELDS THEATRE 09:10 – 11:00 KEYNOTE ADDRESS Rachael Robertson Rachael Robertson Pty Ltd Rachael Robertson returned to Australia after 12 months in the Antarctic, where she successfully led the 58th Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition to Davis Station. She is only the second female to ever lead a team at the Station and one of the youngest ever leaders. This leadership role is a truly unique experience. Antarctica in winter is totally inaccessible which means once the last ship leaves at the end of February, no one can leave the base under any circumstance (not even if you are dying) until the ship returns in November. It’s a 24 hour a day, every day of the year, leadership role. Rachael was responsible for all aspects of life on the Station, from the safety and welfare of over 120 expeditioners in Summer, to the delivery of the Australian Government’s $30mn science program. In any circumstance, this would be a tough role, but for a female in a male dominated environment, it was also a very challenging one! Prior to this Rachael held senior operational management roles for 16 years in a range of complex and challenging environments, including fire-fighting and now works in the field of leadership development sharing her experiences. Since returning to Australia, Rachael has completed her MBA and written a best-selling book, “Leading on the Edge”, based on her year in Antarctica. She is an international keynote speaker and has presented at over 1,500 conferences around the world. 10:15 – 11:00 “OCCUPATIONAL VIOLENCE & AGGRESSION - IS ZERO TOLERANCE ACHIEVABLE?” Bryan Jeffrey Director, Mental Health Services (MOAT) Bryan Jeffrey is the Director of MOAT: Mental Health Services. With over 25 years of clinical experience as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Bryan develops and delivers mental health training packages to demystify and destigmatise the minefield of mental illness and mental wellbeing. Further details about Bryan are available at www.moat.com.au Bryan’s keynote address asks the question: “Occupational Violence & Aggression - Is zero tolerance achievable?”. Bryan will explain what occupation violence is, why it happens and what barriers exist to a safe workplace before focusing on whether we need zero tolerance or zero violence and if we can realistically reach this goal. POWER OF THE PAST - FORGING THE FUTURE 13
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JUDITH BRIDGES CONCURRENT SESSION | GOLDFIELDS THEATRE
11:30 - 12:30
WORKSHOP: NO TRIANGLES
Rachael Robertson
Rachael Robertson Pty Ltd
Integrity is critical to the success of a team, and a lack of it leads to poor performance. Teams and organisations need
simple ways to encourage the right behaviours, and the tools to call out behaviours that are counterproductive. One
simple teamwork tool can increase staff productivity by up to 40 per cent. No triangles is the practice of conducting
direct conversations when issues or problems arise. I don’t speak to you about him, and you don’t speak to me about
her. If I have an issue with someone I go directly to that person, I don’t take it to a third party. Implementing a no
triangles culture builds integrity in a team and ensures we treat each other with respect.
HELEN BARALLON CONCURRENT SESSION | EUREKA 2
11:30 - 12:30
WORKSHOP: DE-ESCALATION AND MANAGING BEHAVIOURS OF CONCERN
Bryan Jeffrey
Director, Mental Health Services (MOAT)
• Why we escalate.
• Signs of escalation.
• Multi-sensory de-escalation.
• The 10 domains of de-escalation.
• The ABC model of behavioural change.
• Achieving multi-disciplinary consistency.
BERNADETTE BRENNAN CONCURRENT SESSION | EUREKA 3
11:30 - 12:30
WORKSHOP: PRECEPTORSHIP 101: UPDATING YOUR SKILLS TO PREVENT BURNOUT
Erin Wakefield
Lecturer in Nursing, Monash University
Preceptors have the privilege of leading novice perioperative nurses through role modelling of best practice; nurturing
neophytes through mentorship, and providing direction along the steep learning curve that is the perioperative
nursing specialty. While it can be an affirming and positive role for the perioperative nurse, preceptorship also
involves carrying an extra workload, both physically and mentally. Knowledge of adult learning principles; hospital
role, practice and assessment expectations; timely and effective feedback, and management of at-the table-issues
need to be achieved, while continuing to run a smooth list. This Workshop will empower perioperative preceptors with
some new tools to inform their practice, and in doing so, hopefully prevent burnout.
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FRIDAY 16TH JULY
JUDITH BRIDGES CONCURRENT SESSION | GOLDFIELDS THEATRE
12:30 - 13:00
THINKING OF VOLUNTEERING? ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MERCY SHIPS
Jonathan Hardwick
Perioperative Nurse, Joan Kirner Womens & Childrens Hospital
This presentation is about volunteering with Mercy Ships. Jonathan will give a brief history of Mercy Ships. He will talk
about his time aboard the Africa Mercy; the world’s largest floating hospital, a day in theatre, life on and off the ship.
Jonathan will give an insight into why he volunteers and his passion for humanitarianism - #pieceinthepuzzle.
So, you would like to join well come along and find out how.
BERNADETTE BRENNAN CONCURRENT SESSION | EUREKA 3
12:30 - 13:00
SPONSORED BY
RETURNING TO STUDY: THE POSITIVES AND THE PERILS
Erin Wakefield
Lecturer in Nursing, Monash University
So, you have been working in theatre for a while, and this is where you have decided to continue with your career.
What can you do to advance? Or perhaps you are really enjoying your specialty, but are looking to finally use up some
of your Professional Development leave? For many in the workforce, a return to study can be an exciting opportunity,
but also daunting. This presentation will discuss the positives and perils of returning to post Graduate study, and
provide guidance on navigating the tertiary system.
JUNE ALLEN CONCURRENT SESSION | GOLDFIELDS THEATRE
14:30 - 15:00
SPONSORED BY
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A NURSE ENDOSCOPIST?
Ebony Kearns
Nurse Endoscopist, Bendigo Health
What does it take to be a nurse endoscopist? After completing my nursing graduate year and a consecutive year at
Barwon Health in orthopaedics. I returned home to Bendigo. Where I commenced employment at Bendigo Health in
the Day Surgery Unit and soon developed a special interest in Endoscopy.
I worked many years as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in DSU and completed a graduate nursing certificate in
Gastroenterology through the QUT. The opportunity of training to be an Advance Practice Nurse Endoscopist
presented its self in 2017 after the successful completion of a former colleage in the roll out of a pilot program
expanding the Practice of Advance Practice in Endoscopy Nursing.
Traditionally in Australia colonoscopies were only provided by medical practitioners in particular gastroenterologists
and general surgeons.
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The APNE role enables nurse endoscopists to perform colonoscopies independently and evolved in 2012 from the
increased demand and need for consumers to be able to access safe, high quality colonoscopies in a timely manner.
My predecesor who was and continues to be amazingly talented set the path for me and illustrated quite quickly
how much of a valued service he provided. So as you can imagine the bar was set high and it was a daunting task to
undertake.
The training for APNE comprised of clinical knowledge, pyschomotor skill development and supervised clinical
practice modules over a 12- 18 month period. In short the program required the successful completion of formalised
university studies through correspondence from the University of Hull, 200 colonosocpies, 100 of those unassisted,
95 percent ceacal intubation and 30 polypectomies. Before being deemed proficient in performing a colonoscopy the
APNE’s final assessment consists of being assessed on performing 2 colonoscopies from consent to report writing by
2 indedenpent gastroenterologists.
Training, requirements and regulations in becoming a APNE vary throughout Australia.
However stressful at the time, I have found this program and role to be rewarding, although I have had and continue
to have many challenges, this is a role I would recommend to anyone if they were interested in this field.
ST MARY FELIX CONCURRENT SESSION | EUREKA 2
14:30 - 15:30
SPONSORED BY
WORKSHOP: MENTAL WELLBEING AND SELF-CARE FOR PERIOPERATIVE NURSES
Bryan Jeffrey
Director, Mental Health Services (MOAT)
• Understanding neurochemistry and the effects of stress.
• When stress becomes anxiety - what helps?
• Supporting the colleague with depression.
• The importance of self-care in healthcare.
• Practical self-care strategies that may help.
MAREA FENNEL CONCURRENT SESSION | EUREKA 3
15:00 - 15:30
VIRTUAL SURGERY SCHOOL: ONLINE TARGETED EDUCATION FOR PATIENTS BEFORE SURGERY
Catherine Sinton
ERAS Liaison Nurse, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
In 2017, the Department of Cancer Anaesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at the Peter MacCallum Cancer
Centre (PMCC) established a hospital-based preoperative “Surgery School” (SS). This targeted face-to-face
educational intervention, helped patients prepare for, and prehabilitate prior to, their upcoming major surgery with the
aim of optimising their physical capacity and reducing postoperative complications by changing patient behaviour
and improving compliance with quality improvement programs. However, 3 out of 4 (76%) patients presenting for
preoperative assessment at the PMCC live more than 30km away from the hospital. Australians living outside of major
metropolitan areas are at risk of worst oncological outcomes and survival compared to those living in urban areas.
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In response to this, the Virtual PRIME (Virtual Surgery School: oPtimising peRioperative patIent outcoMEs) study was
developed to scale up the preoperative education program by transforming it to a web-based intervention – the
Virtual Surgery School (VSS). By overcoming barriers related to access of hospital-based care such as - geographical
distance; complications of neoadjuvant therapies; time constraints - the VSS aimed to improve health equity for
patients of the PMCC. We aimed to assess the feasibility of delivering this intervention and assess its impact on post-
operative pulmonary complication rates (results pending).
Adult patients undergoing major abdominal cancer surgery of greater than two-hour duration were recruited.
Retention of content and implementation of webinar recommendations was assessed by a scripted phone call two
weeks post VSS.
Preliminary results support the feasibility of the VSS intervention. It was associated with a high-level of patient
satisfaction, recall of content and use of recommendations.
Table 1 - Session Retention and use of recommendations (2 week follow up)
Recall of specific information items from Virtual Surgery School (n=26)
Rationale for Surgery School Recalled n %
Improve general recovery 17 65.4
Return home faster 10 38.5
Patient empowerment 6 23.1
Prevent respiratory complications 2 7.7
Recall of most memorable content
aCOUGH 13 50
Exercise 5 19.2
Nutrition 1 3.8
Psychology 2 7.7
General message/Intro 3 11.5
Other sections remembered
Exercise 10 38.5
Nutrition 10 38.5
Pain management 7 26.9
Nothing 5 19.2
Psychology 4 15.4
aCOUGH 3 11.5
Intro 2 7.7
Use of Recommendations (n=31) n %
Breathing Exercises
Not at all 7 22.6
Once 1 3.2
Several times per week 5 16.1
Everyday 18 58.1
Mouthwash Y (%) 16 51.6
Visiting Dentist Y (%) 3 9.7
Maintained and increased exercise program, Y (%) 16 51.6
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FRIDAY 16TH JULY
PLENARY SESSION | GOLDFIELDS THEATRE
16:00 - 16:45
THE BURULI ULCER – THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN
Assoc Prof Daniel O’Brien
Deputy Director Infectious Diseases, Barwon Health
Associate Professor Daniel O’Brien is the Deputy Director of Infectious Diseases at Barwon
Health and is an Australian expert on the Buruli Ulcer; sometimes called the Bairnsdale ulcer.
The Buruli ulcer is endemic in the coastal regions of Victorian and northern Queensland and
the incidence is increasing annually. The reason for this remains unknown, however Assoc
Prof Daniel O’Brien is leading research in this area. The Buruli ulcer is a severely debilitating
condition that causes necrotising, progressive lesions, usually on the limbs but occasionally
affecting the face or trunk.
If left untreated it can progress to cause significant tissue destruction and may result in permanent deformity and
disability, or even limb amputation. Many people diagnosed with a Buruli ulcer require surgical intervention with many
visits to the operating room. The frustrating thing to all involved is that the mode of transmission remains unclear—it
is hard to prevent something when you don’t know how you get it in the first place. Although it is estimated to be the
third most common mycobacterial infection worldwide it remains significantly under researched.
Assoc Prof Daniel O’Brien will discuss his research in this field and shed light on how we can minimise further spread
of this debilitating disease.
POWER OF THE PAST - FORGING THE FUTURE 18VPNG STATE CONFERENCE 2021 CONFERENCE SESSIONS SATURDAY 17TH JULY PLENARY SESSION | GOLDFIELDS THEATRE 09:00 – 10:15 It’s not what you see, but how you choose to see it Dr Jessica Gallagher Paralympian, Osteopath, MC, Motivational Speaker Having to put all her trust into the hands of another person, Jess Gallagher’s story is sure to motivate any audience. Her story about losing her eyesight slowly enabled her to put her life into perspective and she encourages audiences to do the same. Beginning to lose her sight at the age of 17 due to a degenerative and rare eye disease, Jess had to let go of her dreams of becoming a professional netballer. She had to trust those around her to lead her through her life. At the age of 21, she discovered, by pure chance, the world of Paralympic sports. In 2008 Gallagher was banned from competing at the Beijing Paralympics, due to her eyesight being better than her competitors. Two years later, as her eyesight continued to deteriorate, Jess participated in the 2010 Paralympics in Canada. It was there were she became Australia’s first female winter Paralympic medallist. Since then, in both athletics and skiing, Jess has become a dual summer and winter Paralympian. She won her second bronze medal at the 2014 Winter Paralympics. At the 2016 Rio Paralympics Jess created stunning sporting history becoming the first Australian athlete- Olympic or Paralympic to medal at both a summer and winter games when she won bronze in the 1km Time Trial. She is a certified osteopath currently working with an elite professional sporting team, and is a global ambassador and board director for Vision 2020 Australia, as well as an ambassador for Disabled WinterSport Australia and Vision Australia. Jess uses her deteriorating eyesight to teach the true meaning of trust, how to take opportunity as soon as it arises and how to improve performance by having the foresight to predict the results. Jess Gallagher is an inspirational woman who never let her eyesight get in the way of achieving whatever she desired. Audiences leave her presentations feeling motivated and prepared to better their own lives. POWER OF THE PAST - FORGING THE FUTURE 19
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HELEN BARALLON CONCURRENT SESSION | EUREKA 2
11:00 - 11:30
TRANSGENDER SURGERY
Iffy Middleton
Perioperative Nurse, Andrew Ives Medical
Reconstructive surgery for patients who have gender incongruence has been around for many years, Lili Elbe
1882 -1931 and Christine Jorgensen 1962 -1989 to name a couple.
Today’s presentation will include information and a description/photographic slides of those surgeries performed for
Trans Masculine, Trans Feminine and Non-Binary people with gender incongruence.
BERNADETTE BRENNAN CONCURRENT SESSION | EUREKA 3
11:00 - 11:30
PS08 ANAESTHETIC NURSE EXPLAINED: WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU
Dr Paula Foran
Unit Chair / RN, University of Tasmania
Background In 2016 The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) released their statement on
the ‘The Assistant to the Anaesthetist’1. Since this time there has been great discussion and some confusion as to how
this statement will fit and impact on clinical anaesthesia nursing practice in Australia and New Zealand.
Discussion PS08 is a document that provides information on the assistant to the anaesthetist surrounding, staffing of
facilities, educational requirements (including clinical supervision), core competencies and continuing professional
development. In preparation for this presentation, pre-reading of these documents is recommended, thus links have
been provided in the reference list.
Conclusion This presentation will discuss the purpose2 and intent of PS08 and provide an overview of the salient
details to assist in navigating the future of perianaesthesia nursing.
References
1. Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists. PS08 The assistant to the anaesthetist ANZCA [Internet].
2016 A 24th July, 2017 Available from: https://www.anzca.edu.au/getattachment/473f7e0d-b14a-4939-aad1-
034c0474c603/PS08-Statement-on-the-assistant-for-the-anaesthetist#page=
2. Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists. Statement on the Assistant for the Anaesthetist Background
Paper. ANZCA [Internet]. 2016 B 14th April, 2018 Available from: https://www.anzca.edu.au/getattachment/
c3657808-f7eb-48c8-a682-182de3351588/PS08BP-Statement-on-the-assistant-for-the-anaesthetist-Background-
Paper#page=
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SATURDAY 17TH JULY
JUDITH BRIDGES CONCURRENT SESSION | GOLDFIELDS THEATRE
11:30 - 12:00
EMR: LESSONS LEARNED FROM IMPLEMENTATION
Grant Wallace
EMR Training Analyst, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
In August 2020 the Parkville Precinct group of hospitals went live with their joint Electronic Medical Record (EMR). The
Connecting Care Project enabled The Royal Women’s Hospital, The Royal Melbourne Hospital and Peter MacCallum
Cancer Centre to join The Royal Children’s Hospital on its existing Epic based EMR. No project runs smoothly, but not
many projects need to account forgoing live during a pandemic!
In keeping with the theme of harnessing the power of the past to define our future, join me for “A beginner’s guide
to rolling out an EMR during a pandemic….” Alight-hearted personal reflection on what worked well and not so well,
during my time as an EMR trainer.
HELEN BARALLON CONCURRENT SESSION | EUREKA 2
11:30 - 12:00
HOW TO FIX A BROKEN HEART: A GUIDE FOR TRANSCATHETER AORTIC VALVE IMPLANTATION (TAVI)
Meg Pollock
Registered Nurse / PhD Candidate, Deakin University
How to fix a broken heart: a guide for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) patients is a mixed methods
exploration of the experiences of TAVI patients and their families. TAVI is a minimally invasive aortic valve implantation
surgery for patients with aortic stenosis who are deemed unsuitable for conventional open aortic valve replacement.
Although TAVI has been in use in Australia for over a decade, much remains unclear, such as the quality-of-life
outcome of TAVI patients, and the educational needs of this group.
This PhD project seeks to address the knowledge gaps described above and is composed of two phases. Phase
one is a systematic review of the quality-of-life outcomes of TAVI patients. Phase two is a series of qualitative semi-
structured interviews with TAVI patients, their families, and clinicians caring for TAVI patients. At present, there is no
widely published guide for TAVI patients on TAVI surgery, its purpose, how to prepare, what to expect, and how to
recover. The aim of the interviews is to better understand the needs of this group and to develop a patient-centred
resource that is widely available for all TAVI patients, their families, and TAVI clinicians.
Phase one of the project is almost completed and has potential implications for further research in the TAVI field. The
commencement of phase two was delayed by COVID-19, but data collection began in early 2021, with preliminary
data analysis demonstrating interesting results.
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SATURDAY 17TH JULY
BERNADETTE BRENNAN CONCURRENT SESSION | EUREKA 3
11:30 - 12:00
RESEARCH NURSES IN ANAESTHESIA – A CAREER FRONTIER
Dr Melissa Formica
Research Fellow, Department of Anaesthesia & Pain, Barwon Health
Medicine is an evidence-based science and as such, research is essential to progress medical knowledge to improve
patient care and outcomes. In order to understand where gaps in knowledge may lie and how to best implement
clinical trials and new interventions or strategies, input and research must be driven by those who work in the field,
particularly nursing staff who have prominent patient contact.
This presentation will provide insights into the benefits and roles of working as a research nurse in Anaesthesia and
potential pathways into this career based on the Anaesthetics research team at Barwon Health.
JUDITH BRIDGES CONCURRENT SESSION | GOLDFIELDS THEATRE
12:00 - 12:30
SCHOLARLY COLLABORATION, MENTORSHIP AND FRIENDSHIP: A SHARED EXPERIENCE OF A MENTORSHIP
RELATIONSHIP
Dr Patricia Nicholson Elyse Coffey
Assoc Professor of Nursing/Lecturer of Nursing, Lecturer of Nursing,
School of Nursing & Midwifery, Deakin University School of Nursing & Midwifery, Deakin University
‘If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together’, is an African proverb that is the very core of what is
meant by mentorship. It is about traveling far, together in a relationship of mutual trust and learning1.
Mentorship can be one of the most important factors in helping a person successfully advance their career, with
numerous studies showing the benefits of positive mentoring relationships on promotion, career satisfaction, and
work-life balance. However, finding an effective mentor can be extremely challenging. A lack of mentoring may
negatively impact on career progression, an important factor identified amongst many women in the workplace.
Mentorship is defined as a relationship between two individuals, with the sole purpose of professional and/or
personally development of the mentee. The relationship, which may last for many years, involves the mentor sharing
their time, knowledge and expertise to offer ideas or advice, directing the mentee towards achieving their goals.
The importance of selecting a mentor and committing to a relationship to support and encourage a mentee to
maximise their potential will be shared during this presentation.
1 Zachary, L.J. (2012). The mentors guide. Facilitating effective learning relationships (2nd ed.). Jossey-Bass.
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SATURDAY 17TH JULY
HELEN BARALLON CONCURRENT SESSION | EUREKA 2
12:00 - 12:30
SPONSORED BY
SMOKE EVACUATION NOW FOR A BETTER FUTURE
Liz Krstevski
Registered Nurse, Barwon Health
There is an abundance of research citing the dangers of surgical plume, however many operating theatres are still
facing significant obstacles in implementing and enforcing a robust smoke free program. Occupational health and
safety implications, stakeholder buy-in, cost, usability of the product- consumables and the evacuation unit, product
supply, education and vendor support are all factors that can influence the success of such programs. This session
will examine one hospital’s journey towards becoming smoke free in the operating theatre.
BERNADETTE BRENNAN CONCURRENT SESSION | EUREKA 3
12:00 - 12:30
PRE-ADMISSION PATIENT PATHWAYS: A RESPONSE TO COVID-19 AND BEYOND
Claire Sage Ken Saman
Director – Clinical Operations, Elective Surgery Services, CEO
Monash Health Personify Care
Background In August 2020 as COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, Monash Health needed to rapidly start screening all
patients for COVID-19 risks and coordinate testing prior to admission.
To manage this manually, Monash Health would have needed to recruit an additional 6 nurses - overnight.
Objectives To avoid further delays to already disrupted surgical lists; a digital solution was sought to support the
pre-admission team. The solution needed to automatically identify patients for COVID-19 risks, provide a pass if
they required a swab, coordinate testing and subsequent admission. The solution needed to be operational within
2-3 weeks.
Results Within 2 weeks, Monash Health introduced a digital pathway for all elective patients across 5 sites. This
halved the administrative burden of COVID-19 protocols by quickly screening and identifying at-risk patients without
manually collecting and screening patient information, or following-up with manual instructions.
Without IT resources, clinicians could adjust pathways to stay in sync with changing guidelines.
Using Personify Care’s patient pathways, Monash Health achieved a 99% patient response rate to their COVID
screening assessments for patients who registered via the platform.
Since August 2020, the preadmission team has supported 11,500+ patients. Enabling 171,250+ patient responses to be
screened automatically - freeing up nursing capacity.
Forging ahead Monash Health are now further automating their workflows by integrating the patient pathways into
their patient management system (iPM) - patients will be assigned a pathway based on their patient record. The
Perioperative team is exploring how to collect and screen Health History information to better target a patients’ level
of care based on their risk profile.
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SATURDAY 17TH JULY
JUNE ALLEN CONCURRENT SESSION | GOLDFIELDS THEATRE
14:00 - 14:30
FROM THE PAST TO THE FUTURE – THE EVOLUTION OF THE PNSA
Bernadette Brennan OAM
Honorary Member, VPNG
In the 1990’s the Australian Confederation of Operating Room Nurses (ACORN) Council, as it was known then,
researched developing advanced practice roles in perioperative nursing. As part of this extensive work, the Council
reached a decision to introduce the Registered Nurse First Assistant role into Australia. Discussions took place
with the President of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) to gain their collaboration and support in
the introduction of this perioperative nursing role, particularly relevant in the rural and private sectors, following an
identified need.
This presentation will provide participants with the history and background of that work and all that it involved as it was
ground-breaking for ACORN and for perioperative nurses then and now.
MAREA FUNNELL CONCURRENT SESSION | EUREKA 3
14:00 - 14:30
PS04 PACU EXPLAINED: WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU
Dr Paula Foran
Unit Chair / RN, University of Tasmania
In 2018 The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) released their updated statement on ‘The
Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit’1. The purpose of the new PS04 was to broaden the scope of post anaesthesia care to
include all types of healthcare facilities where anaesthesia and sedation are provided. It provides guidance for safe
patient care that align with; the particular anaesthesia or sedation technique; the procedure performed; the skills of
nursing staff in PACU; the specific patient condition including age and co-morbidities, and the facility environment2.
Discussion This interactive session will provide a fun question and answer session, assessing participants
understanding of PS04. It is advised (but not essential) to watch the recorded ACORN webinar on the background of
PS04 and read the two PS04 documents prior to the presentation. Links to these documents are provided below in
the references.
Conclusion This presentation provides a brief overview of the background and will discuss many of the salient
changes to the new statement to assist nurses navigating the future of post anaesthesia nursing care.
References
1. Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists. PS04 Statement on the Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit ANZCA
[Internet]. 2018 9 May 2019. Available from: https://www.anzca.edu.au/getattachment/7045495a-0f12-4464-852c-
b93c0453e1ed/PS04-Statement-on-the-post-anaesthesia-care-unit#page=
2. Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists. PS04BP Statement on the Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit,
Background paper ANZCA [Internet]. 2018 9 May 2019. https://www.anzca.edu.au/getattachment/fc82bdc3-ea8b-
43c9-b6c5-aa857fc81e23/PS04BP-Statement-on-the-post-anaesthesia-care-unit-Background-Paper#page=
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