The League of Intravenous Therapy Educationpresents its 37th Annual Educational Meeting

Proactive StrategiesProduceWinning Outcomes

Proactive StrategiesProduceWinning Outcomes

Don’t Miss

This Year’s Friday

Boot Camp: “Achieving

Successful Outcomes

With Vascular

Access Devices!

March 18-20, 2009Embassy Suites ~ Pittsburgh Airport

Sponsored by:The League of Intravenous Therapy Education (LITE)

Lite 2009 Faculty

Julie Fitzpatrick, RNInfection Prevention Education SpecialistSt Clair HospitalPittsburgh, PA

Lawrence Glad, MDPhysician & PresidentLaurel Highlands OB/GYN, P.C.Co-DirectorLaurel Highlands Center for Bone HealthHopwood, Pennsylvania

Linda KenneyFounder & Executive DirectorMedically Induced Trauma Support ServicesChestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Kathy Kokotis, RN, BS, MBAClinical ConsultantResources, IncCrown Point, Indiana

Jean Kozachuk, RN, BSN, OCNGenentech Inc.

Nadine Nakazawa, RN, BS, OCN, CRNIPICC Team MemberStanford Hospital & ClinicsStanford, CA

Patricia Luptak, RN, OCN, BSEd, MSDirector of Oncology & Infusion ServicesJefferson Regional Medical CenterPittsburgh, PA

Sue Masoorli, RNPresident & CEOPerivascular Nurse Consultants, IncPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania

Del OlsonManager of EMSJefferson Regional Medical CenterPittsburgh, PA

Rowena Schwartz, PharmD, BCOPDirector of Weinberg and OncologyPharmacyThe John Hopkins HospitalBaltimore, MD

2008-2009 EDUCATION COMMITTEEDiane DeStefano, RN, OCN, BSN - LITE President & Education Committee Chair

Mary Ferris, RN, BSN, OCN, CRNI - LITE Vice President/Secretary

Denise Haught, RN, CRNI - LITE Treasurer

Nancy Hrebenach, RN - LITE Presidential Advisor

Gloria Acquillo, RN, BS

Renee Eckert, RN

Jeanne Henry, RN - (Exhibitor Chairperson)

Marjorie King, RN, BSN

Patricia Luptak, RN, OCN, BSEd, MS

Martha Markivich, RN, BSEd

Ryan Murphy

Noreen Meanor, RN, OCN

Jonathan Schott

Mary Ann Thompson, RN, CRNI

Patricia Toth (LITE Administrative Assistant)

Dear Colleagues,

It is that time of year once again to mark your calendarsand register for the annual LITE Seminar. The EducationCommittee and Executive Board at LITE have been hardat work and have a great line-up of interesting speakerswho will present topics that are at the forefront of IV andInfusion Therapy. Our theme this year is ““PPrrooaaccttiivveeSSttrraatteeggiieess PPrroodduuccee WWiinnnniinngg OOuuttccoommeess”” and will be atthe Pittsburgh Airport Embassy Suites. We will have someof our regular speakers who everyone looks forward to,along with some new ones, speaking on such topics as intraosseousvascular access and IV medication treatment of osteoporosis. We are alsovery excited about the all-day PICC Boot Camp instructed by NadineNakazawa, RN, BS, OCN, and CRNI which will be on Friday, March 20th, thelast day of the seminar. Register early for this one because we believe it isgoing to fill up fast. There will be ample time both days to visit the exhibitorbooths and speak with the vendors for additional educationalopportunities.

Plan to stay on Wednesday after the seminar for the Seventh AnnualAnna McGrath Award Dinner for an evening of good food, entertainment,and a chance to win prizes. This is also an excellent opportunity to networkwith fellow seminar participants in a relaxing atmosphere.

As you can see, we have a wonderful seminar planned. I hope you willbe able to attend as much of the seminar as possible. I look forward toseeing old friends and hope to meet some new ones as well. Take careand see you in March!

Sincerely,

DianeDiane DeStefano, RN, OCN, BSNPresidentLITE 2009 Program Chairman

ABOUT LITELITE was founded in 1972 as a nonprofit organization and is the first professional organization for nurses, pharmacistsand other professionals involved in infusion therapy.It is the mission of LITE, a national educational association for infusion therapy, vascular access, home care, oncology,acute care and extended care, to educate the health care community. LITE will accomplish this by:� Promoting and providing professional opportunities through scholarlyactivity, networking and educational seminars.

� Establishing guidelines that promote safe, efficient and cost-effectiveinfusion therapy in a multitude of health care settings

INTENDED AUDIENCE AND COURSE OVERVIEWTake advantage of this opportunity to discover new strategies to improveyour clinical practice and expand your professional growth! Thisconference will be delivered by nationally known experts who will providean in-depth understanding of the administration and management ofvascular access, products, and services to health care professionals innursing, pharmacy, education, industry and other disciplines.

To further enhance your educational experience, we are invitingrepresentatives from professionally relevant companies and organizationsto exhibit equipment, supplies and services. The program is structured toallow all participants time for one-on-one discussion with exhibitors.

COURSE OBJECTIVESAt the conclusion of this conference, participants should be able to:

� Identify the role of education and support to both clinicians and patientsurvivors involved in adverse medical events

� Define the role of intravenous therapy infusion of once yearly zoledronicacid (Reclast) in the treatment of osteoporosis.

� Discuss peripheral and central vascular access device management,complications, and interventions

� Discover the benefit of treating thrombotic occlusions with Cathflo®including strategies using evidence based outcomes.

� Identify those non-chemotherapy drugs that are vesicants, how to treatextravasations, and when to infuse only through a central line.

� Define the differences in the roles of technicians and registered nursesin the placement of PICC lines in today’s healthcare environment andoutcomes for both groups.

� Identify those patients at high risk for air embolism and recognize thesymptoms and nursing interventions for these patients

� Define resistant organisms, list specifics, and identify various means oftransmission of organisms (resistant and otherwise) as they apply in thefield of nursing.

� Discover the benefit of Intraosseous Vascular Access in certain patientpopulations and observe a visual demonstration of the technique ofgaining IO access.

Meeting At A Glance

CALL FOR POSTERSLet your colleagues know what your institution isdoing to problem-solve, research, update oreducate in the field of intravenous therapy.Poster presentations are a great way toexchange ideas and share your achievements.Winners will be announced Thursday after lunch.First place will receive a complimentary fullregistration to LITE’s 2010 educationalconference and second place will receive aone-year LITE membership.

No previous experience is necessary! Please visitwww.lite.org for details.

COURSE HANDOUTSThere will be no hard copy handouts for LITEConference sessions. All attendees will receive aCD-ROM containing complete session handoutswith their registration packets. Presentations willalso be available to registrants for review in theweeks prior to the meeting.

ACCREDITATIONAn application has been submitted to the OhioNurses Association for contact hours. To receivecontact hours, attendees must sign in and out atthe registration desk and complete evaluationseach day. Please call the LITE Office in comingweeks at (412) 678-5025 for more informationabout contact hours.

ADA NEEDSIf you need any of the auxiliary aids or servicesidentified in the American with Disabilities Act(ADA) in order to participate in LITE 2009, pleasecommunicate your requirements on the online orpaper registration forms at least 2 weeks inadvance of the program.

Visit www.lite.org to register today!

SPECIAL THANKS TO THESE LITE37th ANNUAL

MEETING SPONSORS &EXHIBITORS TO DATE!*

SPONSORSBARD Access Systems

GenentechInterim HealthcareJefferson Regional Medical Center

NovartisSt Clair HospitalTeleflex Medical/Arrow International

EXHIBITORS3M

BARD Access SystemsClinical TechnologiesCORPAK Medsystems

EloquestGenentechNamic/VA

Navilyst MedicalNovartis

Ortho BiotechPDI

Smiths MedicalTeleflex/Arrow Int’l

Tri-State Medical SupplyVoCollect Healthcare

Systems

For information on exhibiting at this year’s

LITE conference, contact the LITE office at

info@lite.org or412.678.5025

*As of brochure printdeadline of

December 25, 2008

Meeting At A Glance

MEETING SCHEDULE—WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 20097:30 am REGISTRATION

7:30 am EXHIBITOR ROUNDTABLE BREAKFAST Roundtables allow attendees toenjoy breakfast with conference exhibitors as they presenttheir newest clinical ideas and products. The manufacturersutilize the discussion and input from these sessions to improve,market, and evaluate their latest endeavors.

8:45 am WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKSDiane DeStefano, RN, OCN, BSN—2008-2009 LITE President

9:00 am KEYNOTE: MEDICAL ERROR & ITS IMPACT: A PERSONAL STORY—Linda KenneyLinda Kenney will share her personal story of surviving atraumatic medical error. Linda founded the nonprofitorganization Medically Induced Trauma Support Services(MITSS), which offers education and support to both patientsurvivors and clinicians involved in adverse medical events.

10:15 am COFFEE BREAK WITH THE EXHIBITORS

11:00 am OSTEOPOROSIS: TREATMENT WITH STRATEGIES IN THE 21st CENTURY—Lawrence J. Glad, MD This presentation will discuss theosteoporosis diagnosis impact both physically and financially,and the benefits of treatment with a once a year infusion ofzoledronic acid (Reclast). Sponsored by Novartis

12:15 pm LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

1:30 pm VASCULAR ACCESS DEVICES: DO NO HARM—Sue Masoorli, RNThis presentation will discuss peripheral and central vascularaccess device management, complications and inter ven -tions. Clinical and legal issues related to preventing harm orinjury to a patient will be presented. Sponsored by: Teleflex Medical/Arrow International

2:45 pm DESSERT BREAK WITH THE EXHIBITORS

3:30 pm CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER MANAGEMENT WITH CATHFLO—Patricia Luptak, RN, OCN, BSEd, MSThis presentation will discuss catheter occlusion, a commoncomplication for patients with central lines of all types, andmanagement with Cathflo including new evidence basedoutcomes. Sponsored by: Jefferson Regional Medical Center

4:30 pm SESSION: MEDICATION EXTRAVASATION—Rowena Schwartz, PharmD,BCOP This presentation will include discussion of medicationextra va s ation, including evaluation of the site, explanation ofaspects of a medication that impacts tissue damage of thesite, and description of treatment strategies. Sponsored by: Interim Healthcare

5:30 pm ADJOURNMENT

6:30 PM 7th ANNUAL ANNA MCGRATH HONORARY AWARD DINNER & NETWORKING EVENTJoin LITE for food and fun at our annual evening out! Thiscasual event will feature a menu of traditional Pittsburghspecialties and a casino night with blackjack, craps, androulette games! Relax with fellow registrants and faculty andwin great prizes. The event will be held onsite and is includedin full conference registration.

MEETING SCHEDULE — THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 20097:30 am REGISTRATION

7:30 am EXHIBITOR ROUNDTABLE BREAKFAST Roundtables allow attendees toenjoy breakfast with conference exhibitors as they presenttheir newest clinical ideas and products. The manufacturersutilize the discussion and input from these sessions to improve,market, and evaluate their latest endeavors.

8:30 am LITE BUSINESS MEETING

8:45 am TECHNICIANS VERSUS NURSES PLACING PICC LINES—Kathy Kokotis, RN, BS, MBAThis presentation will cover the differences in the roles oftechnicians and registered nurses in the placement of PICClines in today’s healthcare setting and what the outcomesare for both groups.Sponsored by BARD Access Systems

10:00 am COFFEE BREAK WITH THE EXHIBITORS

10:45 am BRENT KEPPLE MEMORIAL LECTURE: LATEST TREATMENTS IN COLO-RECTALCANCER—Jean Kozachuk, RN, BSN, OCNThis presentation will discuss the latest treatment strategies inthe treatment of colo-rectal cancer.Sponsored by Genentech

11:45 am LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

1:00 pm AIR EMBOLISM: THE SILENT KILLER—Sue Masoorli, RNThis presentation will include the identification of high riskpatients for air embolism. Symptom recognition and nursinginterventions will be discussed. A review of malpractice caseswill be presented. Sponsored by: Teleflex Medical/Arrow International

2:15 pm DESSERT WITH THE EXHIBITORS

2:45 pm ESBLs AND OTHER RESISTANT ORGANISMS—Julie Fitzpatrick, RNThis session will cover resistant organisms and various means of transmission as they apply in the field of nursing.Ms. Fitzpatrick will also discuss proactive infection control and prevention procedures.Sponsored by: St Clair Hospital

3:45 pm DON’T WAIT—INITIATE! EZ IO TO THE RESCUE!—Del OlsonIn this session, Del Olsen will provide indications and contra-indications for I/O use, demonstrate the ease of insertion, &discuss the importance of obtaining rapid IV access. Sponsored by: Jefferson Regional Medical Center

4:45 pm WRAP UP AND EVALUATIONS

5:00 pm ADJOURNMENT

MEETING SCHEDULE—FRIDAY MARCH 20, 2009Achieving Successful Outcomes with Vascular Access Devices

Successful delivery of IV therapy depends upon the nurse’s understandingof proper use of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC), othervascular access devices (VADs), and how to problem-solve catheter-related complications. This course is designed to provide information fornurses providing IV therapy for patients with PICCs or any other VADs in all practice settings: in-patient, out-patient, and home care.

Note: This is NOT a PICC insertion class.

7:30 am REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST

8:30 am WELCOME & INTRODUCTION

8:40 am Venous Anatomy, Catheters, & the Human Body, Damage toVein Endothelium

9:30 am Types of VADs; Types of PICC Catheters, InfusateCharacteristics

10:30 am COFFEE BREAK

10:45 am Maintenance Care Issues: Purposes, Dressing Techniques, SkinAntiseptics, Flushes, Heparin Concerns & Techniques, LabDraws through VADs

Removing a PIC Catheter–Technique and Precautions;Catheter Embolus

12:15 pm LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

1:00 pm Catheter Complication Management: ObstructionManagement & Use of Cathflo (t-PA) for Catheter Clearance;PICC Catheter & Midline Phlebitis; Initial Management ofBroken or Leaking PICC; Catheter-related Infections

4:00 pm Q&A

4:45 pm WRAP UP & EVALUATIONS

5:00 pm ADJOURNMENT

Faculty:NADINE NAKAZAWA, RN, BS, OCN, CRNIPICC Team Member, Stanford Hospital and Clinics

Nadine Nakazawa is President for the Association for Vascular Access. She lectures atlocal, regional, national and international conferences on topics related to the care,maintenance, and complication management of vascular access devices.

This program is supported through an unrestricted educational grant from GENENTECH, Inc.

LOCATION & HOTEL RESERVATIONS

LOCATIONThe conference will take place at the Embassy Suites – Pittsburgh Airport.The hotel is just a few minutes from the Pittsburgh International Airport, and a short drive from the cultural attractions of downtown Pittsburgh.Emerging from the Fort Pitt tunnels to the magnificent cityscape is enough to justify a trip into the city, but with its rich historical attractions,championship sports teams, and world-class museums, universities, and theater, you’ll never run out of things to do in Pittsburgh.

HOTELA block of rooms has been reserved for LITE 2009 registrants at theEmbassy Suites—Pittsburgh Airport, located just 10 minutes from PittsburghInternational Airport and 20 minutes from downtown. Rooms are spacious,two-room suites with bedroom and living space. For those staying thenight, the hotel includes the following COMPLIMENTARY amenities:

� Full, cooked-to order breakfast each morning (6:30 am – 10:00 am)

� 2-hour Manager’s Reception each evening

� Shuttle service to and from the airport and local area (within 7-mileradius)

� Guest Parking

� Usage of Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Sauna, & Outdoor Whirlpool.

Single/Double Occupancy Double Room Suite: $114*Triple/Quad Occupancy Double Room Suite: $124*

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Deadline for Reservations is Friday, March 6, 2009. (Reservations made after the deadline will be accepted on a space available basis only)

FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 1-800-EMBASSYFOR DIRECTIONS TO THE HOTEL, VISIT WWW.EMBASSYPITTSBURGH.COM

REMINDER: Registrants are responsible for making their own reservations withthe hotel. Please be sure to identify yourself as a LITE 2009 registrants to beeligible for the group rate.

REGISTRATION INFORMATIONFEES TWO-DAY CONFERENCE THREE-DAY CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

(March 18-19, 2009 ) (March 18-20, 2009)$225 LITE Member $325 LITE Member$280 Non-Member $385 Non-Member

ONE DAY ONLY FRIDAY SESSION ONLY(Wednesday 18 or Thursday 19) (March 20, 2009)$175 LITE Member $145 LITE Member$250 Non-Member $175 Non-Member

GO TO WWW.LITE.ORG TO REGISTER TODAY OR

Complete the attached registration form and return with payment to the address below.

Checks should be made payable to LITE.

PAYMENT & REFUND POLICYPRIOR TO FEBRUARY 28, 2009: Full refund request must be made by phone andconfirmed in writing.

FEBRUARY 28, 2009 UNTIL MARCH 9, 2009: Requests for refund will be subject to a$75 administration fee and must be made by phone and confirmed inwriting.

NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009.

Registration substitutions will be permitted only if received on or beforeMARCH 9, 2009. No walk in substitutions permitted. On-site registrants mustpay the applicable registration fee. No exceptions.

Registration fees paid for full, 2-day registration rate may not be splitbetween two registrants. Single rate fees will be applied.

Questions: For additional information, contact the LITE office by email:info@lite.org or by calling (412) 678-5025 or by FAX at (412) 678-5040.

LITE OFFICESend payments by check and direct all questions regarding LITE

membership & meeting registration to the LITE Office:

League Of Intravenous Therapy EducationEmpire Building, Suite 33001 Jacks Run RoadWhite Oak, PA 15131

Phone: 412.678.5025— Fax: 412.678.5040— info@lite.org— www.lite.org

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