WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2008

Workshops and Educational Product Training SessionsWorkshops and educational product training sessions are available only for registrants attending Thursday and/or Friday of the CVAA conference. There is a fee of $70 for the afternoon workshop and no additional fee for the educational product training sessions in the morning. No refunds will be made after September 26, 2008. You must register with CVAA for all workshops and educational sessions. Space is allocated on a first come, first served basis. Once all spaces have been reserved, a waiting list will be established. If you have pre-booked a space and find that you are unable to attend, please ensure that you cancel your booking with CVAA in order that another registrant may take your place.

09:00 – 12:00

Challenges in Vascular AccessPresented by: TBASponsored by: 3MFee for workshop: No additional fee

Ultrasound TipsPresented by: Mamta Bhakta, RN,Clinical Specialist, Bard Canada Inc.Sponsored by: Bard Canada Inc.Fee for workshop: No additional fee

Dispelling the Myths – Vascular Access and Its Confounding FactorsPresented by: Sherri Keller, RN, CVAA (c), ENC (c) Clinical Education Specialist, Vascular AccessSponsored by: BDFee for workshop: No additional fee

13:00 - 16:00CVAA Education Session Collaborating on Early Assessment of Vascular Access: Pilot Project and Outcomes Presented by: Susanne Nelson, RN, BScN, MN, CVAA(c), UHN & Sherri Keller, RN, CVAA (c), ENC (c), BDFee for workshop: $70

15:30 - 17:00CVAA Certification ExamCVAA offers a certification process to encourage professional growth and credential CVAA members working in vascular access. The certification exam is an objective test that covers the basic elements in intravenous therapy. Check CVAA’s website (www.cvaa.info) for further details.

18:30 - 20:30Exhibits & Welcome ReceptionEarly Conference Registration

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2008

07:30 - 08:00Conference Registration (Coffee, juice, pastries served) 08:00 - 08:30Conference WelcomeOpening Remarks/CVAA Board Presentations/Awards

08:30 - 09:30Plenary SpeakerTitle TBAKathy Kokotis, RN, BS, MBA, BardSponsored by: Bard

09:45 - 10:45 Concurrent Sessions (3 selections)You must pre-register with CVAA for the following sessions:

1. Hypodermoclysis in Long-Term Care Linda Dacres, LTC Rapid Response Team2. Adult Parenteral Nutrition: In Hospital and At Home Olivia Saqui, RN, UHN3. Safer Health Care Intervention

Debra McAuslan, RN, London Health Sciences Centre

11:00 - 12:00 Annual General Meeting (for CVAA members only)

11:00 - 13:00 Exhibits (walkaround lunch 12:00-13:00)Poster Presentations

13:15 – 14:15Plenary SpeakerMore than Divine Vision: Improving Vascular Access Outcomes with UltrasoundJanice D. Scharf, MRT, RDMS, BSc, Sonosite CanadaSponsored by: Sonosite Canada

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2008 (continued)

14:30 - 15:30Concurrent Sessions (3 selections repeated)

You must pre-register with CVAA for the following sessions:

1. Vascular Access by the RPN: An Untapped Resource Dianne Martin, RPN, RN, BScN, Executive Director, RPNAO & Brenda Mundy, RPN, RN, Professional Practice Facilitator, Southlake Regional Health Centre

2. “Eyes” on Your Fingertips: Ultrasound and the Vascular Access

Professional Janice D. Scharf, MRT, RDMS, BSc, Sonosite Canada

Sponsored by: Sonosite Canada

3. The At Home Experience: Vascular Access in 2008 Sarah Burns, RN, BHScN, CCHN(C), CarePartners &

Sue Wideman RN, CHPCN(C), Clinical Nurse Educator, CarePartners

15:45 - 16:45 Concurrent sessions above repeated

OR

Calea Tour (15:45 to 17:30 including travel time)(Attendance is limited - Sponsored by Calea)

See How Patient Specific Home Intravenous Medications are Produced 

You are invited to tour Calea’s Mississauga facility. As the exclusive home infusion service provider for many CCACs in the Toronto and surrounding area, Calea is the largest provider of patient specific home IV meds in Canada. You are welcome to observe the processing of orders through our Customer Service Centre; view our state of the art pharmacy compounding facility as well as tour our warehouse and shipping areas.  Light refreshments will be served.

18:30 – 20:00Buffet Dinner

20:00 – 21:30Entertainment – Meg Soper, Nurse Comedian

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2008

08:00 - 08:15Conference Registration (Coffee, juice, pastries served)

08:30 – 9:30Plenary SpeakerIntravenous Therapy and Naturopathic MedicineMaureen Horne-Paul, ND

9:45 – 10:45Concurrent Sessions (3 selections repeated)

You must pre-register with CVAA for the following sessions:1. We Are Talking the Talk But Are We Walking the Walk? Sharon Armes, RN, CVAA(C), Senior Clinical Education Coordinator, Bard Canada Inc. Sponsored by: Bard Canada Inc.2. Patient-Centred Approach to Vascular Access Cailin Skelly, Patient-Centred Care Facilitator, UHN3. Intravenous Therapy and Naturopathic Medicine Maureen Horne-Paul, ND

11:00 – 12:00 Concurrent sessions above repeated

12:15 – 13:45Plenary Speaker (lunch provided)Avoiding Storms With Patient-Centred Care: Assisting Patients, Families and Health Care Professionals in Difficult Decision-MakingMaryse Bouvette, RN, BScN, MEd, CON(C), CHPCN(C)Coordinator, Palliative Pain and Symptom Management Consultation Service, Palliative Care Program, SCO Health Service

Poster Presentation Award

14:00 – 15:00Concurrent Sessions (3 selections)

You must pre-register with CVAA for the following sessions:1. Swell and Swirl: The Assessment and Management of

Gastro-intestinal Symptoms Maryse Bouvette, RN, BScN, MEd, CON(C), CHPCN(C)

2. Oncology Infusion Pauline Hamilton, RN, CVAA(C), Juravinski Cancer Centre Sponsored by: Sanofi Aventis

3. Patient Education: I Don’t Know What I Don’t Know! Teresa Harper, RN, BSN, MN Patient Education Specialist, Hamilton Health Sciences

Corporate Memberships

GoldHoffman LaRoche

Silver3M Health Care

BronzeCalea, Covidien & Marchese Health Care

Sponsors (at time of printing)3M Health Care

Bard Canada Inc.Baxter

CovidienHoffman La Roche

SonositeTalecris

Exhibitors (at time of printing)3M Health CareAngus Medical

Bard Canada Inc.Baxter Corporation

BD MedicalCanadian Blood Services

CardioMed SuppliesCook Medical

CovidienHealthmark

Hoffman La RocheMcArthur Medical Sales Inc.

MedCompMedex Canada Inc.

Omega MedicalRNAO

RPNAOSmiths Medical Canada Ltd.

Sonosite CanadaTalecris

This conference is intended for all nurses and allied health care workers wanting to learn more about dealing with the challenges associated with IV therapy.

Notes to Registrants

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Doubletree International Plaza Hotel for the conference. The conference rate is $149 for a single or double room. Hotel reservations must be made directly with the Doubletree International Plaza Hotel no later than September 21, 2008. In order to obtain the $149 room rate please ensure that you book under the Canadian Vascular Access Association (CVAA) conference. After September 21, 2008, the hotel may not be able to guarantee room availability. A first night deposit is required and is refundable if reservation is cancelled 48 hours prior to arrival. Any questions concerning our reservation should be directed to the Doubletree International Plaza Hotel at 416-244-1711 or 1-800-668-3656. Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. Should you require late check-out, please request this at check-in time. To upgrade your room please contact the Doubletree International Plaza Hotel. Receipts for conference registration fee will be issued at the conference.

Registration includes: Wednesday evening early registration reception, continental breakfast, lunch and buffet dinner on Thursday, continental breakfast, lunch on Friday, and refreshments.For further information about the conference please see our website at www.cvaa.info. Applications received after September 26, 2008 will have a surcharge. The Doubletree International Plaza Hotel is conveniently located just five minutes from Toronto’s International Airport, is one of Toronto’s largest convention facilities. The International Plaza offers a number of quality restaurants: Harry’s Bar, Alfredo’s (Italian cuisine), Grand Chinese Cuisine and Ginko’s; health and fitness facilities with two indoor water slides, a pool, and three hot tubs.

Tax Deduction

The Ministry of Employment and Immigration has certified CVAA as an educational institution under Section 118.5 and 118.6 of the Income Tax Act. Deductions may be applied if fees exceed $100.

CVAA Board of Directors 2008

President & Chair, Constitution & Policy Committee: Angele Caporicci, RN, CVAA(C)

Past-President: Susan Watson, RN, NCA, CVAA(C)

Treasurer and Chair, Finance Committee: Marie McDonnell, RN, BScN, CVAA(C)

Chair, Marketing and Communications Committee: Diane Sharp, RN, CVAA(C)

Chair, Professional Practice Committee: Susanne Nelson, RN, BScN, MN, CVAA(C)

Martha St. Pierre, RN, BScN, CVAA(C)

Bonnie Van Veen, RN, CVAA(C)

Industry Representatives: Eva Nemeth, RN, CaleaElaine Tardiff, RN, 3M Health Care

Canadian Vascular Access Association685 McCowan Road

PO Box 66572Toronto, Ontario M1J 3N8Telephone: 416-696-7761

Fax: 416-696-8437Email: cvaa@cvaa.infoWebsite: www.cvaa.info

CANADIAN VASCULAR ACCESS ASSOCIATION

2008 CVAA Conference

O c t o b e r 15 - 17, 2008

Come to CVAA’s 33rd Annual Conference with more exciting features than ever!

extended conference time with 2 full conference days and a pre-conference day

over 20 speakers over 20 plenary and concurrent

presentations over 20 exhibitors fully sponsored lunches and dinner an opportunity to write the CVAA

certification exam internet café great evening entertainment lots of opportunity to network

Doubletree International Plaza Hotel655 Dixon Road, Toronto, ON M9W 1J4

Telephone: 416-244-1711 or 1-800-668-3656