Learner Outcomes:

• Why guidelines? Difference between guidelines and policy.
• Who are guidelines created for? Clinical vs. non-clinical settings
• What are the benefits of guidelines?
• When are guidelines appropriate and inappropriate?
• How to create a set of guidelines

As there is no aromatherapy governing body in the U.S., aromatherapy that is practiced in the hospital and clinical setting must adhere to guidelines and policy of their hospital, the Joint Commission, Food and Drug Administration, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). These agencies are dedicated to patient safety, health equality, and improving health outcomes.

Donna Audia is a board-certified holistic nurse and Integrative Care Team Lead at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Donna develops and implements integrative care plans for patients and their families, and she provides staff education on aromatherapy and integrative care. She championed the creation of the hospital's aromatherapy policy.

Michelle Cohen is a licensed massage therapist, certified pediatric massage therapist, and a clinical aromatherapist. She is a member of the Integrative Care Team at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center, where she provides integrative care modalities to patients, families, and staff. She offers patient and staff education on aromatherapy and integrative mindfulness techniques.