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36 | EYEWORLD DAILY NEWS | APRIL 6, 2024 ASCRS ANNUAL MEETING DAILY NEWS For those attendees needing current information on documen- tation, Brittany Irwin, COT, CEP, Brandy Sperry, COMT, COE, Britta Johnson, COT, OSC, and Christine McDonald, COE, COA, will dive into the important and necessary updates and process. All courses in the Technicians & Nurse Program have been approved for IJCAHPO CE credit. Select cours- es are approved for CA BRN credit. A maximum of 16 (IJCAHPO CE) credits are available for this 2.5-day program. IJCAHPO was established as a not-for-profit organization in 1969 to offer certification and continuing education opportunities to ophthal- mic allied health personnel. For more information, visit jcahpo.org. MBA, MSN, RN, CASC, CIC, and Elethia Dean, RN, BSN, MBA, PhD. From cutting-edge corneal surgical procedures to femtosecond cataract surgery, Vasudha Panday, MD, and Eric Donnenfeld, MD, will delve into the intricacies of new sur- gical procedures. They will discuss essential elements for delivering top-tier surgical care. Ocular motility and muscles, slit lamp examination, clinical efficien- cy, and refraction are a few of the important clinical skills that will be featured by Sherry Malone, COT, OSC, Sarah Whitecross, CO, Laurie Brown, COMT, Maria Gema DeCain, MD, and Craig Simms, COMT, CDOS, ROUB. Imaging ophthalmic spe- cialists Derek DelMonte, MD, Robin Vann, MD, and Beeran Meghpara, MD, will explore the latest tech- nology for OCT imaging, advanced biometry, and corneal imaging. A s a co-sponsor with ASCRS, the International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthal- mology (IJCAHPO) is excited to offer the foremost educational program for technicians and nurses on clinical and ASC/surgical training. Featuring topics that span ophthalmology's cur- rent trends, attendees will learn from the best ophthalmology professionals on research, treatments, surgical pro- cedures, technologies, and practice operations. Select ASC faculty will pres- ent on key topics for mastery and advancement in infection prevention and control, sterile processing best practices for ophthalmic instruments, quality assurance, deficiencies in the ASCs, and compliance. Experts in ASCs will be speaking, including Diana Buck, RN, BSN, CNOR, Lori Pacheco, RN, CRNO, Apryl McElheny, IJCAHPO hosts annual Technician & Nurses clinical and surgical program R enowned faculty will share a passion for innovation and knowledge during an immersive program for technicians and nurses today and tomorrow. Track 1 will focus on clinical courses tailored to elevate the practice, and Track 2 will focus on the latest advancements and intricacies of surgical and ASC procedures. Today's program will feature leading retina speakers Michael Stewart, MD, and William Mieler, MD, on complex retina cases, imaging and the anterior segment practice, and the en- gaging "Grand Rounds Mystery Retina" course. Courses on phar- macology and imaging using OCT and advanced biometry in cataract practice will give an in-depth view, sharpening nurses' and technicians' knowledge and skills. Francis Mah, MD, will present on anterior segment diseases such as adenovirus, herpes simplex, and herpes zoster. The audience will be treated to an energetic afternoon pro- gram. Brittney Irwin, COT, and Laurie Brown, COMT, will deliver a lively trivia session on documen- tation. This will be followed by Christine McDonald, COE, COT, presenting "What it Takes to Become a Super Tech." Tomorrow will feature a comprehensive exploration of ASC and surgical topics. From handling hazardous drugs to implementing infection control measures, these courses are indispensable for anyone committed to delivering excellence in surgical care. Technicians & Nurses Program advances knowledge and skills on new treatments and technologies

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