The Greater Chicago Area Chapter of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (GCAC-AACN) sponsored a Regional Educational Conference hosted by Weiss Memorial Hospital in October. The program opened with a welcome and highlights of a Healthy Work Environment (HWE) by Andi Saviozzi, Executive Director of Nursing for both Weiss and West Suburban Medical Center.
The conference included several other key speakers who are also national presenters for various nursing organizations: Cynthia Gonzalez, who described the components of a HWE; Cheryl Herrmann, who focused on cardiac disease in women; and Pam Konrath, who discussed targeted temperature management post-cardiac arrest.
Almost 50 nurses, nursing students from Malcolm X College, and leadership staff from other nursing disciplines attended the conference. The success of the program was evident by extremely positive feedback and evaluations from the participants.
The GCAC-AACN greatly thanks Dr. Manoj Prasad and Resilience leadership for their support and generosity for the use of the facility for the conference.