A06-1 Vaccinating Pregnant Women: Are Maternity Care Providers Hesitant?

 

Authors: Jocelynn Cook PhD, MBA; Ève Dubé PhD; Vicki Bassett RN, PNC(C), BNSc, MEd

 

Presenter: Vicki Bassett, The Ottawa Hospital, Academic Family Health Team, Ottawa ON

 

Purpose: To share the results of a national research study on determining knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, and current practices of women's healthcare providers towards vaccination in pregnancy.

 

Learning Objectives:

• Identify national recommendations for vaccination in pregnancy.
• Discuss the results of a national survey of women's healthcare providers on vaccination in pregnancy.
• Explore strategies for strengthening vaccination practices across Canada.

 

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A06-2 Leading Change in Obstetrical Patient Blood Management: Riding the Ferrous Wheel

 

Authors: Christine Finnbogason BSc(M), BN, MN, RN, PNC(C); Shana Chiborak RN, CNCC(C)

 

Presenters: Christine Finnbogason and Shana Chiborak, Women's Hospital, Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg MB

 

Purpose: To describe the collaboration between the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Women's Health Program and Blood Management Service in their approach to intravenous iron sucrose administration to obstetrical patients with iron-deficient anemia. The presenters will also share best practice in treating iron-deficient anemia in pregnancy as well as how this community program improves patient care.

 

Learning Objectives:

• Identify current best practice in the administration of parenteral iron to obstetrical patients who have iron deficient anemia.
• Examine the rate of transfusions in obstetrical patients treated with intravenous iron sucrose.
• Illustrate the benefits of a community approach to intravenous iron administration and describe how this approach improves patient care in Winnipeg.