Program


Date: Saturday 13 January 2024
Time: 7am to 4.45pm

Location: Le Royal Meridien Doha Hotel


Overall Learning Objective: 

At the end of the symposium, the learners will be able to explain principles, practices, and multidisciplinary collaboration required to ensure safe surgical care, enabling nurses to effectively contribute to a culture of safety within the perioperative environment.



This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity Category 1 as defined by the Ministry of Public Health’s Department of Healthcare Professions- Accreditation Section and is approved for a maximum of 7 hours.

Program


Time

Program

Presenter

7am to 7.30am

Registration

 

7.30am to 7.45am

Opening Ceremony

Moderators

Ms. Beverly Villadarez Ratilla
SN-HGH-HMC

Mr. Mohammad Isah Abdullah
SN-HGH-HMC

Ms. Ivis Lisset Leon Gutierrez
CN-TCH-HMC

7.45am to 8.05am

(20 mins)

Session Title: 

Embarking Together as One Perioperative Community

Session Objective:

  • Discuss the Perioperative Nursing Symposium’s theme.
  • Discuss the important roles of perioperative nurses in ensuring safe surgery of patients and learnings from a nursing leader.

Content

  • Theme introduction
  • Roles of the Perioperative Nurses

Ms. Amal Jobran

AEDON-Perioperative- HMC

8.05am to 8.20am

Inspirational Address from the Executive Leaders

Ms. Mariam Nooh Al-Mutawa

A/Chief Nursing Officer
Nursing & Midwifery-HMC

Dr. Abdulla Ali Asad Al Ansari

Chief Medical Officer

(TBC)

8.20am to 8.40am

(20 mins)

Session Title: 

Nurturing Effective Team Dynamics and Collaboration in the Perioperative Environment

Session Objective:

  • Discuss the characteristics of effective surgical team leaders.
  • Discuss the process of setting the tone for a collaborative perioperative environment.
  • Discuss collaborative efforts and international initiatives for advancing safe surgery.
  • Explain practical winning strategies learned in all these years as a surgeon in building a cohesive team.

Content

  • Perioperative team and environment
  • Strategies in Building a Cohesive Team

Dr. Hassan Ali Saoud Al Thani

Senior Consultant-Head of Trauma & Vascular Surgery- HMC

8.40am to 8.45am

Video Presentation: Perioperative Leaders’ Insights on Safe Surgery Together

 

8.45am to 9.05am

(20 mins)

Session Title: 

In Sync for Safety: Fostering Positive Surgical Environment Together

Session Objective:

  • Discuss the indication of a positive team culture in the perioperative environment.
  • Discuss collaboration tools and platforms to facilitate easy information sharing and joint project management.
  • Discuss team-based approach for responding to unexpected situations.
  • Explain practical winning strategies learned in all these years as an anesthetist in building a cohesive team.

Content

  • Positive team culture in the perioperative environment
  • Collaboration and Team-based Approach

Dr. Yasser Mahmoud Hammad Ali Hammad

Senior Consultant-Anesthesia-HMC

9.05am to 9.25am

(20 mins)

Session Title: 

Behavioral Dynamics and Environmental Harmony in Perioperative Care

Session Objective:

  • Describe the desired teamwork behaviors among perioperative team members.
  • Discuss best practices for achieving a unified perioperative environment that is safe, inclusive, and compliant.
  • Discuss the importance of recognizing and addressing conflicts in high-pressure situations.
  • Explain Practical winning strategies learned in all these years as a nurse leader in building a cohesive team.

Content

  • Teamwork behaviors
  • Strategies and Best Practices

Dr. David Hali De Jesus

Director of Nursing-Perioperative-WWRC-HMC

9.25am to 9.35am

(10 min)

Activity:

Dialogue Unleashed: Your Questions, Our Insights

Moderator

Speakers:

Dr. Hassan, Dr. Yasser, Dr. David

9.35am to 10am

Coffee Break

 

10am to 10.20am

(20 min)

Session Title:

Breaking Down Silos in Organizations: Understanding and Overcoming Communication Barriers

Session Objective

  • Identify silo-busting leadership strategies.
  • Discuss how to enhance performance through strategic leadership.

Content:

  • Leadership strategies
  • Leadership Experiences

Mr. Khaled Al Smadi

OR Manager-Aspetar

10.20am to 10.40am

Session Title:

Optimizing Operating Theater Efficiency Through Redefined Processes at ACC

Session Objective

  • Identify the key challenges faced in operating theater efficiency. 
  • Discuss redefined processes tailored to optimize theater efficiency.
  • Discuss best practices in optimizing  operating theater efficiency.

Content:

Paper presentation: Background, aim, objective, methods, results, and conclusion

Dr. Balakrishnan Ramachandran

Head of Anesthesia-ACC-HMC

10.40am-11.00am

(20 mins)

Session Title:

The Ideal Time for Level 1 Emergency Surgeries in Hamad General Hospital Operating Theatre

Session Objective

  • Identify the classifications of emergency surgeries.
  • Discuss the priority levels of emergencies and the ideal time for surgery.
  • Discuss the importance of keeping the timeframe according to the slating of emergencies.
  • Discuss the implemented process measures and proven results to improve the services in the clinical area.

Content:

  • Paper presentation: Background, aim, objective, methods, results, and conclusion

Ms. Alby Prem

Head Nurse-OR-HGH-HMC

11am to 11.30am

(30 mins)

Activity:

Panel Discussion

Panelists will explore current trends, challenges, and future opportunities within the Leadership Domain. This interactive session fosters thought-provoking discussions, offering attendees valuable takeaways.

Mindfulness

Participants will be guided through mindfulness exercises, promoting relaxation, heightened self-awareness, and mental clarity

Moderator

Speakers:

Mr. Khalid, Dr. Rama & Ms. Alby

11.30am to 11.50am

(20 mins)

Session Title:

Education: Experiences as Bedrock for Adaptability and Sustainability in Hybrid Learning

Session Objective

  • Discuss experiential learning principles in the design and implementation of hybrid education, drawing upon past experiences as foundational elements for effective learning.
  • Discuss adaptability of teaching methods, integrating technological innovations, and formulating plans for continuous improvement in educational practices.

Content:

  • Experiences in Perioperative Nursing Education
  • Hybrid Education

Ms. Rubie Yves T. Ignacio

Nurse Educator II-NMED-Perioperative-HMC

11.50am to 12.10pm

(20 mins)

Session Title:

360-Degree Virtual Orientation Program

Session Objective

  • Discuss the key features and benefits of virtual orientation program for all healthcare staff.
  • Discuss the impact of virtual orientation on enhancing staff retention, productivity, and job satisfaction.
  • Analyze how 360 virtual orientation can facilitate continuous learning and professional development for healthcare staff. ​

Content:

  • Paper presentation: Background, aim, objective, methods, results, and conclusion

Mr. Abdellatif Mabrouk Feki

Anesthesia Technologist

Anesthesia-HGH-HMC

12.10am-12.30am

(20 mins)

Session Title:

From Hesitation to Heroism: Transforming Patient Safety Culture through Speak-Up and Listen-Up

Session Objective

  • Discuss the process of transforming patient safety culture through speak-up and listen-up project.
  • Discuss the results and the impact of the Speak-up and listen project.

Content:

  • Paper presentation: Background, aim, objective, methods, results, and conclusion

Ms. Bincy John

Nurse Supervisor-Perioperative
WWRC-HMC

12.30pm to 12.45 pm

(15 mins)

Activity:

Panel Discussion

Panelists will explore current trends, challenges, and future opportunities within the Education Domain. This interactive session fosters thought-provoking discussions, offering attendees valuable takeaways.

Moderator

Speakers:

Ms. Rubie, Mr. Abdellatif, Ms. Bincy

12.45pm to 1.45pm

Lunch Break

 

1.45pm to 2.05pm

(20 mins)

Session Title:

Clinical Practice: Tools in Getting the Right Work Done

Session Objective:

  • Identify practical tactics for working smarter and enhancing productivity in the perioperative setting.
  • Explore recent innovations, surgical techniques, and technologies in the perioperative setting.

Content

  • Practical tactics, innovations, and surgical techniques in the Perioperative setting

Ms. Grace Emmanuel Maitri

Clinical Nurse Manager-OR Sidra Medicine

2.05pm to 2.25pm

(20 mins)

Session Title:

The Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (Reboa) In Qatar: Development, Application, And Outcomes

Session Objective:

  • Identify the key components of the REBOA Code Protocol developed for safe and standardized practice in the Operating Theater.

Content:

  • Paper presentation: Background, aim, objective, methods, results, and conclusion.

Ms. Florian Grace Gutierrez

Staff Nurse-Operating Theater
HGH-HMC

02.25pm-02.45pm

(20 mins)

Session Title:

Pain Matters! Improving Pain Management Documentation Compliance in Day Surgery Unit (DSU) And Post Anesthetic Care Units (PACU)

Session Objective

  • Discuss the impact of pain and significance of pain documentation in the Day Surgery Unit (DSU) and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
  • Paper presentation: Background, aim, objective, methods, results, and conclusion.

Ms. Joyzenne Relano

Sidra Hospital

2.45pm to 3.15pm

(30 mins)

Activity:

Panel Discussion

Moderator

Speakers:

Ms. Grace, Ms. Florian, Ms. Joyzene

3.15pm to 3.35pm

(20 mins)

Session Title:

Research: Motivation in Driving Key Initiatives that Truly Works

Session Objective

  • Discuss how to start Research.
  • Discuss what support and where to get support in conducting research.

Content:

  • Starting nursing led research.

Mr. Kristoffer John Tapic

Nurse Educator-OR-HGH-HMC

3.35pm to 03.55pm

(20 mins)

Session Title:

The Effectiveness of Pre-Operative Education on Post-Operative Pain Experience in Adult Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery: An Integrative Review.

Session Objective

  • Review the impact of preoperative education on literature.
  • Identify the study’s aim, methodology, and search strategy.
  • Discuss the review results.
  • Determine the implications  and recommendations.

Content:

  • Paper presentation: Background, aim, objective, methods, results, and conclusion

Ms. Sameera Liaqat Al-Balushi

Anesthesia Nurse Educator II
HGH-HMC

03.55pm-04.15pm

Session Title:

Effectiveness of Day of the Surgery Dosa Services in Surgical Specialty Center (SSC)

Session Objective

  • Explain the rationale and significance of implementing day of the surgery (DOSA) services in surgical specialty center.
  • Describe the process of DOSA service.
  • Discuss the impact of DOSA service on bed crisis management and level of patient satisfaction. 

Content:

  • Paper presentation: Background, aim, objective, methods, results, and conclusion.

Ms. Wafaa Mostafa Ibrahim

A/Head Nurse DCU-HGH-HMC

4.15pm 4.30pm

(15mins)

Activity:

Panel Discussion

Panelists will explore current trends, challenges, and future opportunities within the Clinical Practice Domain. This interactive session fosters thought-provoking discussions, offering attendees valuable takeaways.

 

4.30pm to 4.40pm

Video Presentation: The Booth Competition

  • Awarding Ceremony
 

4.40pm to 4.45pm

Closing Remarks

Ms. Muna Othman Al Hetmi

Director of Nursing Education-NMED-HMC

 

Total CPD-Hours

7 hours​​​​


The scientific planning committee has reviewed all disclosed financial relationships of speakers, moderators, facilitators, and authors in advance of this CPD activity and has implemented procedures to manage any potential or real conflicts of interest. ​