All Chapter Symposium SWCONS & CCONS Oncology Nurses Connecting in Connecticut (2024)

Saturday, November 9, 2024, 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM EST, Other, non-HHC entity, DoubleTree Hotel, 42 Century Drive, Bristol, CT

This learning event is for oncology nurses is for the professional to have current knowledge related to cancer therapies and their management for patient and family support and education. Knowledge and implementation of best evidence are necessary to create positive patient outcomes. Population specific competencies and interventions to combat negative work environments are essential to promote a healthy professional life for the oncology nurse. In order for nurses to obtain certification and to maintain certification they must obtain contact hours in certain content areas related to oncology competency for the generalist oncology nurse. Support for certification is a primary goal of the Connecticut Chapters of the Oncology Nursing Society.

1. articulate the oncology nurse’s role as a healthcare leader and activities that can empower the nurse as advocate on the healthcare team.
2. identify new innovative therapies and the oncology nurse's role in assessment, best practice interventions as well as patient and family education to ensure positive clinical outcomes
3. define the impact of the social determinants of health and cultural competence on the quality and experience of cancer care
4. incorporate best practice supportive care strategies to enhance quality of life across the care continuum

ANCC Contact Hour(s) (4.00 hours), CT DPH: Cultural Competence (0.50 hours), IPCE Credit(s) (4.00 hours), Oncology Education (3.00 hours), Quality and Safety Education (0.50 hours)

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Hartford HealthCare, the Central Connecticut Oncology Nursing Society, and the Southwest Connecticut Oncology Nursing Society.  Hartford HealthCare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

• Nurses: This activity is designated for a maximum of 4.00 ANCC contact hours.
• All Other Learners: All other learners will receive a Certificate of Participation for a maximum of 4.00 hours of education. Consult your professional licensing board regarding the applicability and acceptance of certificates of participation for educational activities certified by an organization accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.

 

Maximum credit amount subject to change based on final activity schedule.

 

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 5 business days before the course will receive a full refund.  No refunds will be made for cancellations received after that date.  All refunds will be made in accordance with the procedures of the HHC Accounts Payable Department, and may take up to 60 days.  Please send cancellation requests to continuinged@hhchealth.org.

Hartford HealthCare reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Hartford HealthCare is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact [email protected].

The Hartford HealthCare Continuing Education team adheres to the Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education's Criteria, Standards, and Policies regarding industry support of continuing education.  

Full disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Hartford HealthCare adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.  Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). 

All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Saturday, November 9, 2024