As a leader in delivering best-in-class education to clinicians and raising the standards of care to improve patient outcomes, 3M today announced an I.V. Global Leadership Summit taking place May 18 – 20. In partnership with BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) and Teleflex, the I.V. Global Leadership Summit will bring together more than 100 infusion care experts from 21 countries around the world to focus on prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI), securement best practices, clinical practice guidelines, clinical evidence and the value of technology.

“The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Raising the Standard: Uniting Global Perspectives,’ and 3M is committed to the highest standards of quality, service, and ethics to help hospitals advance clinical practice and better serve patients,” said Paul Keel, president of 3M’s Skin & Wound Care Division. “We are pleased to partner with other leaders and innovators in the IV field to increase the impact we can make in improving the standard of care.”

Following is a schedule of activities and information on how to participate in the I.V. Global Leadership Summit, where health professionals can learn more from industry experts and earn CE credit.

May 18: 3M I.V. Global Leadership Summit Welcome Reception
3M is welcoming leaders from around the world to learn about trends in IV site care and new ways to advance securement and eliminate catheter-related bloodstream infections through knowledge, collaboration and leadership. Renowned author John Nance will provide a keynote speech on “Why Hospitals Should Fly” to encourage attendees to take the necessary steps towards changing hospital culture to one that is patient-centered and focused on supporting the teams that provide the care. To make the reception accessible to all healthcare professionals, 3M will sponsor the live Webcast of the keynote, which can be found at: http://shows.implex.tv/3MTV/router.aspx?WebcastID=8267.

• 7:00-9:00 p.m. CDT: Why Hospitals Should Fly.Keynote speaker: John Nance

May 19: 3M I.V. Global Leadership Summit Interactive Session Part I – Live and Webcast
The educational events begin with a global overview of clinical practice guidelines, including Center for Disease Control, EPIC and Infusion Nurses Society, led by a panel of some of the industry’s preeminent thought leaders in infusion therapy: Mark Rupp, M.D., Lisa Gorski, R.N., and Andrew Jackson, R.N. Any healthcare professional can view all sessions through live Webcast and receive one hour of RN CE. To attend, please visit the following website, active 30 minutes prior to program start: http://shows.implex.tv/3MTV/router.aspx?WebcastID=8268.

• 8:00-8:30 a.m. CDT: Global Overview of Clinical Practice Guidelines. Speaker: Patrick Parks, M.D.
• 8:30-9:15 a.m. CDT: What's New in the CDC Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections?Speaker: Mark Rupp, M.D.
• 9:15-9:45 a.m. CDT: What's New in the Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice? Speaker: Lisa Gorski, R.N.
• 10:15-10:45 a.m. CDT: Overview of EPIC Guidelines.Speaker: Andrew Jackson, R.N.
• 10:45-11:30 a.m. CDT: Comparing and Contrasting Practice Guidelines.Panel discussion.

Summit attendees also are invited to afternoon poster sessions, hands-on simulation labs and a tour of the 3M Innovation Center following the morning sessions on clinical practice guidelines.

May 20: 3M I.V. Global Leadership Summit Interactive Session Part II – Live and Webcast
The final day of the summit includes several educational sessions on the role of technology to advance the science of IV care, also available through live Webcast, followed by best practice sharing and oral presentations by attendees. Any healthcare professional can receive one hour of RN CE credit per morning session they attend, and all with an interest in improving IV-related patient care are welcome to participate. For links to these programs, please visit: http://shows.implex.tv/3MTV/router.aspx?WebcastID=8269.

• 8:30-8:45 a.m. CDT: The Role of Technology in Vascular Access. Speaker: Patrick Parks, M.D.
• 8:45-10:00 a.m. CDT: The Role of Technology in Reaching Zero CRBSI Rate.Speaker: Dennis Maki, M.D.
• 10:30-11:30 a.m. CDT: The Role of Technology in Vessel Access.Speaker: Mauro Pittiruti, M.D.
• 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CDT: The Role of Technology in Maintaining Securement.Speaker: Gregory Schears, M.D.

All 3M I.V. Global Leadership Summit web-streamed content will be archived and available on 3M’s Learning Connection site at www.3M.com/learningconnection starting in mid-June.

“At 3M, we are committed to helping our partners in the industry provide the educational resources healthcare providers and patients need to prevent catheter-related bloodstream infections,” said Keel.

About the Live Webcasts
Links to the live Webcasts will become active 30 minutes prior to the start of each program. We encourage you to test your system prior to the event. Please use the following link at any time to test your 3M TV WebStream capabilities and connection: http://shows.implex.tv/3MTV/router.aspx?WebcastID=1711

Requirements to view the 3M WebStream Video include:

• Windows Media Player
• Any Internet Browser
• A High Speed connection
• When using laptops, external speakers are suggested for best audio

Should you need assistance with the 3M WebStream Video, your first call for help should be to your local IT Support. For external audiences who require assistance with 3M TV WebStream, contact implex.net at: 1 866 807 6017.

About 3M Health Care
3M Health Care, one of 3M’s six major business segments, provides world-class innovative products and services to help healthcare professionals improve the practice, delivery and outcome of patient care in medical, oral care, drug delivery, food safety and health information markets. Learn more at www.3m.com/healthcare.

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3MMary Kokkinen651-733-8806mckokkinen@mmm.comorFleishman-HillardDebra Hays612-573-3152debra.hays@fleishman.com