Sharps Injury (SI) rates

are alarmingly high.

 

 

 

 

  • Over 300,000 healthcare workers sustain SI annually – 800 every day.
     

  • SI incidence has plateaued in recent years, and in some databases, risen.
     

  • SED’s are in many cases not being used, or used incorrectly.

 

 

This unnecessary exposure of healthcare workers to SI and potentially life threatening disease is unacceptable - It’s not OK. Many healthcare facilities are frustrated at not seeing SI rates decrease, and are challenged with accessing resources to address the issue. Daniels Health are proud to bring together three international experts to discuss this disturbing trend, and to provide knowledge and proven practical tools for combatting this issue in your facility.

 

 

Introducing our Guest Speakers...

 

 

Karen Daley

PhD, RN, FAAN. 

Former president of the American Nurses Association, Chair of the ANA Sharps Stakeholder Group, and a passionate sharps injury prevention advocate who speaks from personal experience.

Terry Grimmond

FASM, BAgrSC, GrDpAdEd.

A consultant microbiologist with 50 years’ experience, Lead Investigator on US EXPO-STOP annual survey, active researcher and a zealous advocate who has spoken at 190 conferences in 22 countries.

Mary J. Ogg

MSN, RN, CNOR.

Senior perioperative practice specialist at the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), author of AORN Guideline for Sharps Safety, and keen advocate for SI prevention strategies in the OR.

Event Details

 

Date: Thursday 26th April 2018

Time: 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Location: The Mid-America Club, 200 East Randolph Drive (Aon Center), 80th Floor, Chicago IL

Parking & Directions:  Click Here for directions to the Aon Center Parking Garage.  Alternatively you can use the Spot Hero application for discounted parking (subject to supply and demand).

Attendance Fee: Normally $300, this event has been sponsored by Daniels Health and reduced to $50 per person (includes snacks, coffee and tea served throughout)

Meet the Speakers: Join us at the conclusion for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and an opportunity to meet the speakers and network with other attendees

Further Information:  Email events@danielshealth.com

 

REGISTER NOW

 

 

*This program has been approved for two and one-half (2.5) contact/clock hours for nurses, nurse practitioners, NHAs, dentists and dental hygienists, provided by the Continuing Education Institute of Illinois. Application is pending to obtain approval for other professions.