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ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

JUNE 14-16, 2016 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

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FIRST FLOOR OCEANS BALLROOM

FIRST FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

• Registration

• Award Presentations: Part II

• Exhibition & Poster Session

• Education

• Education

• Meeting Rooms

• Education

• Opening Welcome & Award Presentations: Part I

• Keynote Presentation

• Town Hall Assembly

• Presidents Banquet

To Oceans Ballroom

( Rooms are arranged alphabetically from A to Z.)

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INTRODUCTION

Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld Hotel Map . . . . . . . 1

Quick Guide to the Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Quick Guide to Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

For Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

AEC Meeting App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Letter From NEHA President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Letter From NEHA Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY

Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

MONDAY

Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

At-a-Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–22

AEC Opening Ceremony, Keynote, & Awards . . . . 24–25

EXHIBITION

Agenda & Floor Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Exhibitors by Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Exhibitor Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28–30

TUESDAY

Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

At-a-Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33–39

Poster Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40–41

Student Research Poster Presentations . . . . . . . . . . 41

WEDNESDAY

Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

At-a-Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46–51

Field Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

INFORMATION

Greening the AEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Continuing Education Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

AEC Recorded Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

SPECIAL THANKS

AEC Sponsors, Partners, & Contributors . . . . . . .58–59

Disclaimer: The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), as part of its AEC, presents a wide variety of speakers who are invited to present the latest training, education, and information on a specific area of expertise within environmental health and protection . The speakers are given general guidelines to facilitate their respective presentation, however, they are solely responsible for the content of those presentations . This is also true for the abstracts and materials provided by the speakers for their presentations . Moreover, any comments or observations made by an individual speaker are the sole responsibility of that speaker

and do not necessarily reflect the judgment or views of NEHA . No liability, either expressed or implied, for any such statement or the content of any given presentation at the AEC, will under any circumstances be assumed by NEHA .

Photography Disclaimer: By attending the NEHA 2015 AEC, you acknowledge that photographs/videos of you may be taken by NEHA staff or photographers at any time, and that these photos/videos may be used for promotional purposes in the future . You also acknowledge that NEHA may use these photos/videos without notification, compensation, or reward to you .

Unforeseen Changes: The AEC schedule, sessions, speakers, events, etc . are subject to change at any time without prior notification .

Program Guide designed by Cognition Studio, Inc .

Printed using soy inks on recycled paper.Please recycle.

Table of Contents


PRE-CONFERENCE COURSES REGISTRATIONGrouper (Second Floor) Friday, July 10, 7 am – 5 pm

Crystal Ballroom Registration Desk Saturday, July 11, 7 am – 2 pm

CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONCrystal Ballroom Registration Desk [for preregistered attendees only] Sunday, July 12, 7 – 10 am

Oceans Ballroom FoyerSunday, July 12, 10 am – 5 pm Monday, July 13, 7 am – 6 pm Tuesday, July 14, 7 am – 5 pm Wednesday, July 15, 7 am – 5 pm

CYBER CAFÉOceans Ballroom Foyer

Sunday, July 12, 10 am – 5 pm Monday, July 13, 7 am – 5 pm Tuesday, July 14, 7 am – 5 pm Wednesday, July 15, 7 am – 5 pm

AEC MEETING COMPANION APPOceans Ballroom Foyer

Thanks to our App sponsor, Digital Health Department.

Use your smartphone or other mobile device to navigate the conference . This year’s AEC app even includes a new game—Connect4 NEHA! The AEC App Squad team will be at the registration desk to help you download and use the app . See page 9 for more details .

FIRST TIME ATTENDEE?Bluegill Sunday, July 12, 4 – 5 pm

Meet us for a quick preview and what to expect during your first AEC! Student? Visit page 8 .

YOUR CONTINUING EDUCATION RESOURCE See page 56 for details on sessions being recorded for future viewing through our online platform . This allows people to view the sessions they missed after the AEC and get addi-tional continuing education (CE) hours . This benefit is free to all registered AEC attendees . More details on CE credits and reporting for California REHS on page 55 .

WHAT'S INCLUDED?Full Conference AttendeesMonday: Networking Luncheon and Exhibition Grand

Opening & PartyTuesday: $15 voucher valid for cash lunch in the ExhibitionWednesday: Breakfast & Town Hall Assembly (open to all

attendees) and Presidents Banquet

One-Day Conference, Retired, and Student AttendeesFood function tickets are included only for those who are registered as full conference attendees . All other attendees can purchase tickets to events, if available .

Tickets to events if you are not a full conference attendee include:• Networking Luncheon: $60 member/$65 nonmember

• Exhibition Grand Opening & Party: $50 member/$55 nonmember

• Presidents Banquet: $94 member/$99 nonmember

Options to purchase meals onsite at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld include:

• Trade Winds, full-service restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

• Starbucks

• Palms Pool Bar & Grill (lunch only)

• Boardwalk Pub and Mist Sushi and Spirits (dinner only)

Quick Guide to the Conference

In-kind donation by American Public University

ACCESS CODE: XTIVIA Thanks to our WiFi sponsor, XTIVIA.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Sunday, July 12

12:30 – 4 pm Community Event: Sorting Soaps to Clean the World Meet at conference registration at 12:30 pm .

4 – 5 pm First Time Attendee Workshop Bluegill

5:30 – 9 pm UL Event: Hard Rock Café at Universal’s City Walk Shuttles from the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld to Universal’s City Walk start at 5:30 pm and the return shuttles to the hotel will end at 9 pm .

Monday, July 13

11 am – 12:15 pm Opening Welcome & Award Presentations: Part I Crystal Ballroom C–E

12:15 – 1:30 pm Networking Luncheon Atrium (Sponsored in part by American Public University)

1:30 – 3:20 pm Association of Environmental Health Academic Palani B Program's (AEHAP's) Student Mentoring Café

3:30 – 4:15 pm Keynote Presentation Crystal Ballroom C–E

4:15 – 5 pm Award Presentations: Part II Oceans Ballroom Reception Foyer

5 – 7 pm Exhibition Grand Opening & Party Oceans Ballroom 5–12 Award Winners Circle

6:30 – 7:30 pm American Academy of Sanitarians (AAS) Unicorn Wagner Award & USPHS Honor Awards Reception

Tuesday, July 14

9:50 am – 1:30 pm Exhibition & Poster Session Oceans Ballroom 5–12

10 – 10:30 am Coffee in the Exhibition Oceans Ballroom 5–12

12:30 – 1:30 pm Voucher & Cash Concession Lunch in Exhibition Oceans Ballroom 5–12

2:30 – 5:30 pm Student Research Presentations Odyssey A & B

Wednesday, July 15

7:30 – 9 am Breakfast & Town Hall Assembly Crystal Ballroom A & B (Sponsored in part by the National Restaurant Association)

10 – 11 am Meet the Experts Roundtable for Students Damselfish

6:30 – 7 pm Cocktail Reception (cash bar) Crystal Ballroom Foyer

7 – 9:30 pm Presidents Banquet Crystal Ballroom C–E

Quick Guide to Special Events


WELCOME STUDENTS! BE SURE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE FOLLOWING OPPORTUNITIES CREATED JUST FOR YOU.

SUNDAY, JULY 124 – 5 pm First Time Attendee WorkshopBluegill

MONDAY, JULY 131:30 – 3:20 pm Association of Environmental Health Academic Program's (AEHAP's) Student Mentoring CaféPalani B

The purpose of this session is to help students in environmental public health degree programs and job seekers learn what it takes to enter or advance in the environmental health workforce . There will be presentations from environmental health professionals from county health agencies, private corporations, federal government, and academia . We encourage you to take this opportunity to learn valuable skills and network with these environmental health professionals!

4:15 – 5 pm AEHAP Awards Given at the Award Presentations: Part II Oceans Ballroom Reception Foyer

TUESDAY, JULY 149:50 am – 1:30 pm Student Research Poster Session – see page 41Oceans Ballroom 5–12

2:30 – 5:20 pm Student Research Presentations – see page 39 Odyssey A & B

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 10 – 11 am Meet the Experts RoundtableDamselfish

Networking Events While you’re at the AEC, check out additional networking opportunities . These are not included with student registration but tickets may be purchased by event: • UL Event (Sunday) • Networking Luncheon (Monday) • Exhibition Grand Opening & Party (Monday) • Presidents Banquet (Wednesday)

For Students

Follow the discussion on Twitter #NEHAAEC

Download the AEC app from iTunes or Google Play store: NEHA2015 AEC


AEC Meeting Companion AppSponsored by Digital Health Department

Use the AEC Meeting Companion App to get the most from the AEC!

• Stay connected and informed . View interactive maps, session descriptions, speakers, exhibitors, and attendee profiles .

• Create your customized conference schedule . Add sessions, events, and meetings to your schedule . Then, export the schedule to your Outlook or other electronic calendar .

• Network and converse with other attendees, speakers, and exhibitors via the chat forums . Request meeting connections, scan contact info, or connect digitally with others in your area of specialty or geographic region .

Additional Help For The AEC App

• Visit the App Squad at the conference registration on July 12–13 .

• Attend the App Squad educational session at 8 am on Monday, July 13 .

• Visit http://neha2015aec .org/help-guide-aec-meeting-companion-app

Connect4 NEHA and Join the Fun!Connect4 NEHA is a new way for AEC attendees to connect with one another, earn points using our meeting companion app, win prizes, and most of all, have fun!

Available to all attendees, Connect4 NEHA is easy to play and will

enhance your AEC experience as you compete with others to earn points and prizes .

How to Play?

First download the AEC meeting companion app to your smartphone or tablet (search NEHA AEC 2015 from Google Play or iTunes) . Then check out all the ways to earn points and track your progress . Connect4 NEHA is like a digital scavenger hunt where it’s easy to score .

Need some examples on ways to earn points?

• Set up your profile

• Add sessions you plan to attend to your schedule

• Attend the UL Event or Keynote Presentation

• Visit an exhibitor booth

• Mingle with an award winner

You get the picture—it’s easy to earn points! When you use the meeting companion app, you will be able to see who the top point earners are and try to beat them . Participants will be eligible to win prizes depending on the points they earn in several point levels!

How to Earn Prizes!

Top point earners in each level will go into a drawing to win an Amazon gift card at the Exhibition on Monday and Tuesday . Keep tabs on your competitors using the app leaderboard to see who is in the lead!

Visit the NEHA booth #213 for times of prize drawings .

$100 Gift Card Drawing - AEC Masters (point earners 1,000+)

$50 Gift Card Drawing - AEC Leaders (point earners 500–999)

$25 Gift Card Drawing - AEC Champions (point earners 250–499)

AEC Meeting AppScan the QR code to get the app or download it from iTunes or the Google Play store by searching Neha2015aec.


Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) board of directors

and wonderful staff, welcome to NEHA’s 79th Annual Educational Conference (AEC) &

Exhibition in Orlando, Florida!

About this time last year, we were saying farewell to Nelson Fabian, the executive director

of NEHA for 31 years . At the 79th AEC, July 13–15, 2015, we will be welcoming our new

executive director, Dr . David Dyjack . You will have the opportunity to know him much

better through his keynote presentation and informal discussions throughout the AEC .

Dr . Dyjack brings not only a wealth of experience, but also insights and enthusiasm

to our profession . I can say without reservation that your NEHA board of directors

overwhelmingly supports their selection of Dr . Dyjack as the new executive director

of NEHA .

This AEC represents the dedication and hard work of the NEHA staff and technical

advisors to create an educational program that includes current environmental health

issues affecting our communities in the U .S . and around the globe . Orlando is the land

of exploration—from SeaWorld, Universal Studios, Epcot, and the Fantasyland of Disney

World to the Kennedy Space Center and NASA . I welcome and invite you to explore

the innovative sessions, networking, and revitalization of your profession . There are a

myriad of educational programs, exhibition booths, business meetings, and networking

opportunities available to you throughout the week .

We thank you for your support of NEHA and are grateful to each of you and to your

employers for recognizing the importance of your participation in this conference . We

are confident your expectations for a high caliber educational program will be exceeded .

Best wishes for a successful and enjoyable 79th AEC!

WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT

Carolyn Hester Harvey, PhD, CIH, RS, DAAS, CHMMPresident National Environmental Health Association


“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” — Leo Tolstoy

Welcome to Orlando, one of the world’s premium destinations . On average over 60

million visitors pass through the city each year, bringing with them expectations of a

memorable experience . Likewise, you have journeyed here with expectations, though

these are likely related to learning, networking, and influencing . I promise you have

abundant opportunities to engage in all three, in varying proportions .

I have a favor to ask of each of you this year. Please look for me and let me know what

you are thinking . I am interested in your ideas and recommendations about the near and

distant future of our profession, and most importantly the role and contributions that our

association can make to meet our full potential and your expectations . As I look around,

I see a world spinning at a fierce pace with players jostling for the spotlight on the global

stage . We need to hone our message and ensure we use every arrow in the quiver to

advance our profession . I want to hear from you .

I have a second favor to ask of you. As the week progresses, please reflect on who is,

and who is not, in attendance . In an increasingly connected world, we are only as strong

as our weakest link . If an organization, person, or subject is absent from the agenda

that you believe is important, I want hear about it . Conversely, if you have a particularly

valuable experience with an organization, person, or session, I, too, want to hear about

that .

I have a third favor to ask of you. Turn down the volume on your smartphone, silence

your email notifications, and enjoy yourself . Your NEHA staff have worked tirelessly

to assemble a world-class agenda, designed to maximize learning, networking, and

influencing opportunities . Drink deeply from the experience, and know that NEHA is

prepared to change itself, as it changes the world around it .

Please join me throughout the week on Twitter and share your favorite conference

moments using #NEHAAEC . Thank you for attending and enjoy!

WELCOME TO THE 79TH NEHA AEC

David T. Dyjack, DrPH, CIHExecutive Director National Environmental Health Association

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FRIDAY, JULY 10

7 am – 5 pm Pre-Conference Courses Registration Grouper

Review Courses

8 am – 5 pm CCFS Review Course (Day 1) Fantail

8 am – 5 pm REHS/RS Review Course (Day 1) Koi

SATURDAY, JULY 11

7 am – 2 pm Pre-Conference Courses Registration Crystal Ballroom Registration Desk

Review Courses


8 am – 5 pm CP-FS Review Course (Day 1) Mako


Meeting

7:30 am – 6 pm National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC) Annual Meeting Labrid A & B

SUNDAY, JULY 12

7 – 10 am Conference Registration (Preregistered attendees only) Crystal Ballroom Registration Desk

10 am – 5 pm Conference Registration (All attendees) Oceans Ballroom Foyer

Review Courses/Exam



8 am – 5 pm CP-FS Review Course (Day 2) Mako

1 – 6 pm REHS/RS Exam Koi

Events

12:30 – 4 pm Community Event: Sorting Soaps to Clean the World Meet at conference registration at 12:30 pm .

4 – 5 pm First Time Attendee Workshop Bluegill

5:30 – 9 pm UL Event: Hard Rock Café at Universal’s City Walk Shuttles from the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld to Universal’s City Walk start at 5:30 pm and the return shuttles to the hotel will end at 9 pm .

Meetings

7:30 am – 6 pm National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC) Annual Meeting Labrid A & B

8 am – 1 pm NEHA Board of Directors Meeting Coral A

9 am – 5 pm National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Food Safety Workgroup Damselfish

Friday, Saturday, & Sunday AgendaAll events are at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld unless otherwise noted.

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Friday, Saturday, & Sunday Agenda Sunday, July 12Community Event: Sorting Soaps to Clean the World 12:30 – 4 pmMeet at conference registration at 12:30 pm.

Transportation sponsored by Starbucks Coffee Company

Join us at this year’s community volunteer activity at Clean the World, an organization which helps reclaim and repurpose waste from the hospitality industry and provides for people in need . Network with colleagues and contribute to a local and global cause while participating in volunteer activities which may include sorting amenities by content and package type, cleaning and boxing amenities, assembling hygiene kits, taking inventory, or writing educational and inspirational notes to recipients .

The event is free to participate but when you sign up, please be sure to read and sign the volunteer waiver and be prepared with required attire .

More information: neha2015aec .org/community-volunteer-event

First Time Attendee Workshop 4 – 5 pmBluegill

Join us for a quick preview of what to expect during your first NEHA AEC to get the most out of your time!

UL Event: Hard Rock Café at Universal’s City Walk5:30 – 9 pmMeet at the hotel lobby for shuttles from the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld to Universal’s City Walk. Shuttles leave the hotel beginning at 5:30 pm and the return shuttles to the hotel will end at 9 pm.

No trip to Orlando would be complete without experiencing Universal’s City Walk nightlife! Join us in the heart of City Walk as we get the VIP treatment at the Hard Rock Café, red carpet entrance included thanks to our generous sponsor, UL!

Always a great way to kick off the AEC, the UL Event is designed with networking in mind, not to mention appetizers and cocktails in the John Lennon Room . This venue is an exclusive part of the Hard Rock Café accessible only for special events such as this .

Tickets are limited to the first 200 people and we cannot guarantee on-site tickets will be available . Shuttle buses to and from the hotel to Universal’s City Walk are included in the UL Event ticket price .

The UL Event is not included in the AEC registration so separate tickets are required .

Cost is $30 per person; more information at neha2015aec .org/ul-event .

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7 am – 6 pm Conference Registration Oceans Ballroom Foyer

EXAMS

8 – 10:30 am CCFS and CP-FS Exams Crystal Ballroom B

EVENTS

8 – 11 am Lectures and Learning Labs See session listings for rooms

9 am – 3:30 pm Exhibitor Move-In Oceans Ballroom 5–12

11 am – 12:15 pm Opening Welcome & Award Presentations: Part I Crystal Ballroom C–E

12:15 – 1:30 pm Networking Luncheon (Sponsored in part by American Public University) Atrium

1:30 – 3:20 pm Association of Environmental Health Academic Program's (AEHAP's) Student Mentoring Café Palani B

1:30 – 3:30 pm Lectures and Learning Labs See session listings for rooms

3:30 – 4:15 pm Keynote Presentation Crystal Ballroom C–E

4:15 – 5 pm Award Presentations: Part II Oceans Ballroom Reception Foyer

5 – 7 pm Exhibition Grand Opening & Party Award Winners Circle Prizes in Exhibition Oceans Ballroom 5–12

6:30 – 7:30 pm American Academy of Sanitarians (AAS) Wagner Award & USPHS Honor Awards Reception Unicorn

MEETINGS

8 – 9:50 am Association of Environmental Health Academic Programs (AEHAP) Annual Meeting Grouper

8 – 10 am Food-Safe Schools Focus Group Palani A

8 – 10 am NEHA Past Presidents Meeting Bluegill

7 – 9 pm Industry Affiliate Meeting Fantail

Monday AgendaAll events are at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld unless otherwise noted.

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Children's EH8 – 8:20 am Odyssey A & B Lecture

Drinking Water Contamination and Child Health in a Refugee Population in LebanonAn analysis of drinking water contamination at both the community and household level was conducted in Shatila Camp, Lebanon . To ascertain the health impacts of water contamination in children under five, questionnaires were used to elicit community and household practices as well as child health indicators . Results, suggested interventions, risk communication, and targeted health education will be discussed in the context of human rights and marginalized populations .Samar Khoury, MS, DrPH, MPH, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health | Lynn Goldman, MPH, MD, Dean, George Washington University

8:30 – 8:50 am Odyssey A & B Lecture

A Rapid Environmental Health Response to Pediatric Lead PoisoningRecent evidence suggests that urban refugee populations are at an increased lead poisoning risk . This presentation will chronicle a case of lead poisoning in a three-year old female refugee who resides on the Omaha Lead Site, an EPA Superfund site that includes approximately 16,000 residential properties covering an area of 25 .7 square miles . Assess your own response to this unique situation faced by the Douglas County Health Department . Come away with a new perspective on an everyday challenge .Larry Figgs, PhD, MPH, REHS/RS, Environmental Health Division Chief, Douglas County Health Department | Amy Bresel, Lead Program Specialist, Douglas County Health Department | Khari Muhammad, Lead Risk Assessor, Douglas County Health Department

9 – 9:50 am Odyssey A & B Lecture

Leading Environmental Health Initiatives in the World of Child CareChildren spend hours every day in child care, yet environmental health is rarely on the radar screen . This presentation will share results of a January 2015 report on how state laws and regulations are most effectively addressing key indoor environmental quality issues in licensed child care facilities . It will also highlight the best policy strategies for states to consider and describe notable nonregulatory initiatives being implemented by state agencies . Get free resources to build capacity in your area .Rachel Locke, Program Assistant, Eco-Healthy Child Care®, Children's Environmental Health Network


What Air Do Children Breathe? Air Quality Assessments in SchoolsCDC has concluded that poor indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools can greatly impact children's respiratory health and their academic performance . An IAQ monitoring and improvement program was started in the schools of Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, with the support of an EPA grant . This presentation will share the preliminary results of the assessments . Attendees will leave knowing the successes and challenges of implementing an IAQ program .Ephraim Massawe, PhD, Associate Professor, Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment, Southeastern Louisiana University


Protecting School Children From Indoor RadonAre children in your community safe from indoor radon exposure at school? Most schools, even those located in high radon risk zones, do not have programs for regular indoor radon testing or radon resistant new construction policies . Participants will increase their knowledge of indoor radon risk and will be equipped with a range of spatial analysis approaches, from simple to sophisticated, that can be used to encourage radon testing policies and programs .Stephanie Foster, MPA, MPH, Lead Spatial Epidemiologist/Research Coordinator, Geospatial Research, Analysis, and Services Program, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

Drop In Learning Labs8 – 10:50 am Atlantis A & B Learning Lab

The Water GamesCome to the Water Games, where attendees can compete against one another in a jeopardy-style trivia game . The topics will be related to clean water and onsite wastewater treatment such as hydrology, soil loading rates, treatment types, training and certifications, and other fun facts . Leave with targeted knowledge about onsite wastewater treatment, and maybe even a prize .Lee Rashkin, Vice President and Director of Sales, Presby Environmental

8 – 10:50 am Atlantis A & B Learning Lab

What’s Under the (Commercial) Hood?This drop in learning lab will holistically address common issues with commercial hood and HVAC systems in food facilities such as odors, grease on the walls, and difficulty opening doors . Learn about microbes found in hoods, distinguish the difference between design and balancing, and test a simple app that will inform your approach to plan review and installation with science . Know “what’s under the hood” before installation to facilitate proper function, money savings, and a clean, safe kitchen .Chris Cacari, Commercial Advisor, Doug’s Heating and Air Conditioning


Wizarding World of Water QualityInstead of a wand, use reagent test strips and a beam of light in a tiny photometric cauldron to get instant and exact water analysis results . Test your water bottle, tap water, or hotel pool water for chlorine, pH, fluoride, alkalinity, or 26 other water quality metrics and sync the result to your tablet or smartphone . Gain new insight into water chemistry methods and leveraging mobile technology .Maris Jaunakais, Consultant, Industrial Test Systems

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1:30 – 3:20 pm Atlantis A & B Learning Lab

Removing the Monkey Wrench: Tips to Meet FDA Retail Program StandardsLearn how retail food regulatory programs can use the FDA Retail Program Standards to enhance uniformity and quality of their inspection program while improving the level of service to their stakeholders . Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the Standards from their peers, ask questions, and receive takeaway materials . Get guidance on how to present the Standards to and obtain support from upper level management . Find out how to engage staff in assessments, create strategic action plans, and integrate the plans into daily operations . Leave with a clear path forward, support, and best practices from colleagues already making headway in the Standards .Stephen Hughes, MS, REHS/RS, Consumer Safety Officer, FDA | Jennifer Li, MPH, Director of Environmental Health/Health & Disability, National Association of County and City Health Officials | Anne Lowry, REHS/RS, Environmental Health Director, Chatham County Public Health | Jason Reagan, REHS/RS, CP-FS, District Quality Assurance & Evaluation Coordinator - Food Safety, Gwinnett, Newton, & Rockdale County Environmental Health Departments | Holly Haire, REHS/RS, Environmental Health Director, Richmond County Health Department


Behind the Silver Screen: Your Favorite Characters and IPMWhen conducting facility inspections, you need to know if you’re tracking down Mickey Mouse, Remy the Rat, the Fly, or characters from A Bug’s Life . Come play a game to learn how to identify various insect and rodent pests by the droppings and clues they leave behind . Once you know which character you’re dealing with, you can predict their behavior, and you’ll know your role in pest management . This drop in learning lab session will provide you with the skills and expertise to improve your inspection skills to keep a facility pest free .Zia Siddiqi, PhD, BCE, Director of Quality Systems, Orkin/Rollins Pest Control | Zane Hall, REHS/RS, Quality Systems Manager, Orkin/Rollins Pest Control


Backflow Road ShowWhen evaluating regulated facilities, you will see numerous backflow prevention devices . How do you tell which device is appropriate for the application? Come join us in this interactive session and we will display some of the most common devices and discuss the proper application on when and where they should be used to protect the public water supply .Jeff Hawkins, National Product Marketing Manager, Watts Water Technologies


Inspector Gadget: Go, Go Google GlassIn this age of information and technology, life is richly textured and layered and increasingly interconnected . This lab adds another dimension to inspection in the form of Google Glass and other tech wearables . Put them on and peer into what the future of inspections and audits might look like . Envision seamless processes, more compliant operations, and the photos, videos, and endless data points that support enforcement action . Generate ideas and provide feedback about where the future of inspections might go .Rahul Saxena, President, Digital Health Department, Inc.

Emergency Preparedness & Response8 – 8:50 am Discovery Ballroom Lecture

New Role for EH in Emergency ManagementA new role for environmental health has been identified that fills the critical need for effective integration of science and technology into the Incident Command System . This change in emergency management is needed due to the increasing complexity of 21st century emergencies . Find out how you can fill that role .Marcy Barnett, MS, MA, REHS/RS, Emergency Preparedness Liaison, California Department of Public Health

9 – 9:50 am Discovery Ballroom Lecture

Volunteer Engagement Within the Emergency Management Cycle for Environmental Health ProfessionalsEnvironmental health practitioners are sometimes required to serve as a manager or coordinator of volunteers, such as those of the Medical Reserve Corps . This session will share how these specialized volunteers can support environmental health programs and will offer a basic framework for volunteer program management within the emergency management cycle . It will provide an approach for attendees to identify and formalize volunteer roles and offer resources that can support volunteer management efforts .CAPT Patrick Denis, USPHS, Deputy Director, Division of the Civilian Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps


Each One Prepares: A Quintessential Switch From Complete Reliance on Public PreparednessA concerning emerging trend in people's choice for public health/community preparedness indicates all preparedness functions should be done by elected officials/corresponding departments with little or no roles for members of affected communities . Those officials' abilities are limited so there is a clear need for action to re-educate communities on what individuals can do to lessen impacts of natural/other disasters themselves . The presenter proposes actions we can take now on a broad-based scale to accelerate community and individual preparedness .Adenike Bitto, MD, DrPH, MPH, MCHES, FRSPH, Epidemiology, Health Education & Environmental Health Specialist, Health Education & Environmental Health Consultancy

Emerging EH Issues 1:30 – 1:50 pm Discovery Ballroom Lecture

“Doggie Dips” at Swimming Pools: Is This for Real?“Doggie dips” consist of dog owners bringing their pets to the community pool to swim at the conclusion of “human swimming season .” They are happening across the country as part of a national trend toward accommodations for pets in regulated environments . Discuss and evaluate the environmental and public health risks of these accommodations in the pool environment . Weigh in on what best practices might be implemented and the role of the environmental health professional in doing so .Patrick Maloney, MPAH, RS, CHO, MPA, REHS/RS, Asst. Director of Public Health - Chief of Environmental Health, Public Health, Brookline Public Health Department

2 – 2:20 pm Discovery Ballroom Lecture

What Do You Do When It's Animal Poo?Who, or what, pooped in the pool? In this session, we will identify recreational water illness threats associated with an animal fecal release at swimming pools and aquatic facilities . Come away with the knowledge to treat and/or disinfect the illness threat associated with the offending animal .

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2:30 – 3:20 pm Discovery Ballroom Panel

Chemical Quandary: Federal and State EffortsChemical safety is governed by the federal Toxic Substances Control Act, which hasn't been updated since 1976 . But chemistry hasn't stayed stagnant . New processes and products have emerged over the past 40 years . Where the federal government has stalled, the states have moved forward . Chemical bans and regulations now are laws in 20 states, with comprehensive efforts being adopted in six others . Attendees will learn how chemical safety is being modernized state by state, preparing them for new regulatory schemes .Montrece Ransom, MPH, JD, Senior Public Health Analyst, CDC/NCEH | Doug Farquhar, JD, Director, Environmental Health, National Conference of State Legislatures

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Food Safety & DefenseFood Safety Focus Series Sponsor: Prometric and Skillsoft

8 – 8:50 am Oceans Ballroom 1 * Lecture

Food Safety Focus Series I: Bringing an Integrated Food Safety System Into RealityThe Partnership for Food Protection is the catalyst for leveraging the expertise of international, federal, state, and local public health professionals to ensure effective food safety solutions for the American people . This session will highlight initiatives to harmonize and modernize national standards, develop a standardized system for training and credentialing regulatory professionals, create national work plans, enhance rapid response capabilities, create laboratory capacity and accreditation, and establish performance outcomes and accountability, all with a special focus on the local environmental health role . Alan Tart, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Regulatory Affairs, FDA | Troy Huffman, REHS/RS, Food Safety Evaluation Officer, Office of Drinking Water & Environmental Health, Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services | Adam London, MPA, REHS/RS, Health Officer, Kent County Health Department | Roy Kroeger, REHS/RS, Environmental Health Supervisor, Cheyenne/Laramie County Health Department | John Marcello, Retail Food Specialist, Pacific Region, FDA


Food Safety Focus Series II: Local Ingredients for a Responsive Integrated Food Safety SystemLocal health agencies are an essential component of a national integrated food safety system . This session will focus on local engagement in the Partnership for Food Protection process and participation in work groups that provide the vision and foundation for establishing the infrastructure for improving public health through an integrated food safety system . Special attention will be given to your role in cutting edge surveillance, responses to food and feed incidents, and communication during food related and emergency recalls . Adam London, MPA, REHS/RS, Health Officer, Kent County Health Department | Roy Kroeger, REHS/RS, Environmental Health Supervisor, Cheyenne/Laramie County Health Department | Travis Goodman, Consumer Safety Officer, Office of Regulatory Affairs, FDA | John Marcello, REHS/RS, CP-FS, Retail Food Specialist, Pacific Region, FDA


Food Safety Focus Series III: What the Traceback Tool Adds to Outbreak InvestigationsTraceback is a method used to determine and document the distribution and production chain, and the source(s) of a product that has been implicated in a foodborne illness investigation . This presentation describes the process requiring evidence such as documents/records and related information that would support a regulatory action or public health consumer warning . An example of a multi-state investigation will be provided to walk you through and illustrate the skills necessary for traceback to be successful .Roberta Hammond, PhD, REHS/RS, CORE Response Manager, OFVM/CORE, FDA

1:30 – 2:20 pm Oceans Ballroom 1 * Lecture

Food Safety Focus Series IV: Breaking Down Barriers: Can't We Just Get Along?Industry and regulators have a history of seeing food safety from opposite sides of the fence, but it's in their best interest to communicate and collaborate in a food-related crisis . This session will include an overview of NEHA's Industry-Foodborne Illness Investigation Training and Recall Response training program as well as some interactive exercises from the course . See how this highly reviewed program improves relations and preparation for outbreak investigations and recalls . Leave with the knowledge and tools to create that in your next food-related crisis .Cindy Rice, MPH, REHS/RS, CP-FS, CEHT, Food Safety Specialist, Eastern Food Safety | Elizabeth Landeen, Assistant Manager, Research and Development, National Environmental Health Association


Food Safety Focus Series V: Increasing Outbreak Investigation Efficiency by Strengthening the Human Interaction ComponentThis presentation asserts that it is the human interaction component, not technology or other resources, that can most enhance the efficiency of a foodborne illness investigation . While investigating a local cluster of Salmonella cases, one agency efficiently resolved the outbreak in less than six weeks with the enlistment of contacts at the state and federal level who had linked the cases to an ongoing, multi-state cluster . See how the approach taken in this case study can help your investigations .Kimberly Hernandez, MPH, Public Health Epidemiologist, Kern County Public Health Services Department

Healthy Homes & Communities8 – 8:50 am Coral A–C Panel

Engaging Community Members to Protect Public Health and Vitality of Small FarmsAs the local food movement continues to gain momentum, more food establishments are demanding produce from small, local farms that may not follow safe growing and handling practices . Yavapai County, Arizona, convened local restaurants, farms, and educational and government agencies to develop tools to help food establishments and farmers offer safe, local produce . This session will highlight how to work with outside partners to develop innovative approaches to meeting the needs of the ever changing scope of environmental health .Hope Wilson, MPH, Area Assistant Agent, Family, Consumer, and Health Sciences, Yavapai County, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension | Paul Katan, MA, Health Policy Manager, Community Health Education, Yavapai County Community Health Services | Cecil Newell, REHS/RS, Public Health Protection Section Manager, Yavapai County Community Health Services

9 – 9:50 am Coral A–C Panel

A Regional Approach to Community Engagement and Food Access in Underserved CommunitiesSarasota and Manatee Counties lie within one regional food system in Florida . This presentation demonstrates the value in combining the resources of local county health departments in the execution of a cross-county food assessment and development of a regional food access plan . Attendees will learn how local agencies can collaborate to minimize the impact of workforce and budgetary challenges, leverage community engagement capabilities, and maximize community partner resources in addressing regional food insecurity issues .Megan Jourdan, Community Health Specialist, Florida Department of Health in Manatee County | Kristian Blessington, MSP, MPH, Community Planner, Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County | Pascale Edouard, MPH, Community Health Improvement Partnership Health Education Consultant, Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County | Erin Laird, Community Health Specialist, Florida Department of Health in Manatee County

10 – 10:20 am Coral A–C Lecture

Growing Relationships: Innovative Public Health Solutions to Reach the Urban Indian CommunityThe Minneapolis Health Department partnered with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, a federally recognized Indian Nation, to reach the inner city Native American population . Using an updated twist on ancient indigenous knowledge, the partnership developed a way to address pressing public health issues in the Native American community related to poor nutrition . You will be able to build creative partnerships to take a different approach in serving hard-to-reach communities by leveraging their unique culture .James Doten, MS, Supervisor Environmental Services, Environmental Health, Minneapolis Health Department

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10:30 – 10:50 am Coral A–C Lecture

Evaluation of Nature 2 Nurture Program: Linking Nature to HealthThe pioneering scientist, Rachel Carson, contended that developing a “sense of wonder” about nature is important to a developing child, and for creating healthy adults . But over the last several decades, that concept has been marginalized . A new program, Nature 2 Nurture, combines the best of science with proven strategies to promote good children’s health . Attendees will be able to describe at least two components of this program and identify the ways a nature program can promote children’s health .Julie Becker, MS, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia | Teresa Mendez-Quigley, MS, Environmental Health Director, PSR Philadelphia

Leadership/Management and Workforce Development8– 8:20 am Oceans Ballroom 4 Lecture

What Is Environmental Public Health: Recruiting High School Students Into the ProfessionWho will provide you with environmental health services in the future? Our approach to increasing the number of students in our program is to tie program quality, as defined by the university, to resources needed to attract students . Academicians will learn how to leverage the quality of their program to obtain resources from their university to market their programs .Timothy Murphy, PhD, REHS/RS, DAAS, Associate Professor and Department Chair Environmental, Safety, & Health Managment, The University of Findlay

8:30 – 8:50 am Oceans Ballroom 4 Lecture

Major Decisions: An Environmental Health Science Career Interest Test for UndergraduatesTo address the need for more qualified environmental health science (EHS) professionals in the workforce, the presenter attempted to identify students who would be satisfied and successful with an undergraduate major in EHS . The current study attempted to do this by developing and validating an environmental health science career interest test . Come see how the results could assist in recruiting environmental public health majors and build a foundation for long, fruitful careers .D. Gary Brown, DrPH, REHS/RS, DAAS, Professor & Graduate Program Coordinator, Environmental Health Science, Eastern Kentucky University

9 – 9:20 am Oceans Ballroom 4 Lecture

Effective Recruitment of Undergraduate Environmental Health Interns for Retention in the WorkforceThe environmental health workforce is experiencing a shortage in well-trained, entry level workers . Attracting and retaining undergraduates in environmental health can be achieved by internship experiences that are 1) a good match for both the interns and the provider, 2) responsibly training interns and providing a positive environmental health experience, and 3) appropriately recruiting and retaining interns from undergraduate programs .Anne Marie Zimeri, PhD, Assistant Professor/BSEH Program Director, Environmental Health Sciences, University of Georgia


National Environmental Public Health Internship Program: Strengthening the WorkforceThe National Environmental Public Health Internship Program presents a new collaborative approach to strengthening the environmental public health workforce . It enables undergraduate and graduate students at accredited environmental health academic programs to get hands on experience and learn about career opportunities, challenges, and benefits of working with health departments, while the health departments observe the value and high level of training the environmental health majors possess . Come away with an understanding of the program's benefits to the workforce .LCDR Justin Gerding, MPH, REHS/RS, USPHS, Environmental Health Specialist, CDC


Developing and Retaining Your Professional StaffMany agencies have experienced the loss of public health positions in recent years . Salt Lake County has created two initiatives to develop and retain staff and to ensure that vital functions continue when key personnel are lost . This session discusses succession planning and supervisory internship programs to build and strengthen a pool of existing talent in the county workforce by developing necessary skills and leadership abilities . Evaluate these approaches and use them as a foundation for initiatives in your organization .Royal DeLegge, MPA, PhD, REHS/RS, Environmental Health Director, Salt Lake County Health Department

10:30 – 10:50 am Oceans Ballroom 4 Learning Lab

Staffing Series Facilitated DiscussionThis session will pose questions for discussion in large or small groups . The facilitator will capture the ideas and actions that attendees see as the biggest takeaways of the morning staffing series . Come away with fresh ideas and action items for use with your staff .CAPT Michael Herring, MPH, REHS/RS, USPHS, Senior Environmental Health Scientist/Training and Technical Assistance Team Leader, CDC

1:30 – 2:20 pm Oceans Ballroom 4 Lecture

'Doing More With Less' Is an Oxymoron (and It's Not Realistic!)Do you ever feel overwhelmed and lacking the support and resources to do a good job? Don't be guilty of practicing random acts of implementation for your personal career or professional responsibilities . Taking simple steps to develop an integrated plan that aligns individual, group, and organizational goals will make life easier for you and those around you . Take control and enjoy the benefits of having transparent aspirations and realistic expectations .Mel Knight, REHS/RS, Chairman, Americas Regional Group, International Federation of Environmental Health


Achieving Excellence in a Time of AusterityIn 2015 we are facing real budgetary challenges as the demand for public health services continues to increase . Attendees will see how both data and stakeholder input can help to inform decisions about program priorities . This session will use four case studies to illustrate how to continue to strive for excellence despite these challenges . The presentation will conclude with a summary of the changes made over the last 12 months and their outcomes and impacts .Rachel Stradling, CP-FS, JD, Environmental Health Supervisor, Virginia Department of Health | Rebecca Sletner, Environmental Health Specialist Senior, Virginia Department of Health

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Onsite Wastewater8 – 8:50 am Oceans Ballroom 2 * Lecture

Session Sponsor: Presby Environmental, Inc.

Green Building With Onsite Wastewater SystemsMany governments and industries are taking action to reduce the environmental footprints associated with manufacturing, processing, and building . This presentation will focus on sustainable development and green building through a quantitative analysis of environmental footprints of both centralized and decentralized wastewater systems . Attendees will be able to explain the benefits and points of difference of each approach and apply the information to their onsite wastewater treatment system installations .Jessica Kautz, MS, Project Engineer, Science & Government Affairs, Infiltrator Systems, Inc.


Session Sponsor: NSF International

Is There a Water Reuse Program in Your Future?Water management is threatened increasingly by quality and quantity issues driven by changes in population and their needs . This session will address a variety of issues associated with water use and reuse including the rapidly evolving uses, standards, technologies, treatment, and management approaches . You will leave with the ability to describe and evaluate these issues and be ready to develop a path to implementation for your operation or community .Albert Rubin, PhD, Professor Emeritus, North Carolina State University



Protecting, Conserving, Reclaiming, and Reusing the Water That Gives Us LifeThis presentation will use Walt Disney World as a large scale example to discuss and explore the problems and pitfalls that befall water systems as they serve to provide access to clean safe water, promote responsible water use, and promote the reuse of fresh and wastewater . Compare what is required in current codes and industry standards to the programs being used in Reedy Creek Improvement District of Florida . Leave with an understanding of the synergy between environmental health and water conservation practices .Sean Cleary, Vice President of Operations, BPI, IAPMO


Power to the People: How EH Professionals Can Help Communities Help ThemselvesFrom 2003–2010, the Water Environment Research Foundation administered an $8 million EPA-ORD grant that identified the need to educate small community elected and appointed officials on sanitation systems . A comprehensive tool called “Wastewater Basics for Small Community Leaders and Planners” was published, but insufficient funding to publicize and implement it has kept it unknown to many . This presentation will share the document and guide attendees in its use and application as an effective tool in education and resource management .Dendra Best, Executive Director, Wastewater Education


A Different and Better Approach to Onsite Sewage Management ProgramsManaging a multi-faceted onsite sewage treatment and disposal system operating permit program from inception to a statewide recognized program can be successfully accomplished . Like a big sandwich, take it one bite at a time using a “different and better” approach . Presenters will discuss their challenges and victories despite tight budgets and personnel challenges . Leave equipped to enhance your own program .Christie McNamara, Environmental Manager, Environmental Health, Florida Department of Health | Melissa Brock, REHS/RS, Environmental Health Director, Florida Department of Health

Schools1:30 – 2:20 pm Odyssey A & B Learning Lab

How EH Specialists Can Assist Schools in Creating a Food Safety CultureThrough this highly interactive session, participants will learn how schools are working to create a culture of food safety and ways in which environmental health specialists can support this effort . Learn about the many research and educational resources available from USDA, the National Food Service Management Institute, and the Center of Excellence for Food Safety Research in Child Nutrition Programs .Kristin Garcia, MPH, REHS/RS, Food Safety Specialist, Office of Food Safety, USDA Food and Nutrition Service | Vanessa DeArman, Project Coordinator, Food Safety/School Food Safety Program, National Environmental Health Association

2:30 – 2:50 pm Odyssey A & B Lecture


Role of Health Inspections in Improving Food Safety in SchoolsWhat risky food handling practices do you observe in schools? Come hear about the results of a national study that reviewed 21,956 health inspections in schools, identifying frequent critical violations and comparing behavioral and non-behavioral violations . Analyze and interpret the data . Discuss possible approaches to making the inspections more effective .Kristin Garcia, MPH, REHS/RS, Food Safety Specialist, Office of Food Safety, USDA Food and Nutrition Service | Vanessa DeArman, Project Coordinator, Food Safety/School Food Safety Program, National Environmental Health Association

Sustainability

1:30 – 3:20 pm Coral A–C Panel

Waste Not OC: Feeding the Need in Orange County, CaliforniaOrange County, California, is known for its beach communities and Disneyland, however, 400,000 people and 20% of children in Orange County are food insecure . The Waste Not OC Coalition, an innovative public/private collaborative, strives to eliminate hunger and food waste by facilitating the donation of wholesome surplus food from food producing facilities to pantries with the support of health inspectors . Attendees will learn how to create similar coalitions, increase food donations, challenge food donation myths, and alleviate hunger .Eric Handler, MPH, MD, Public Health Officer, Orange County Health Care Agency | Mike Haller, MPH, REHS/RS, Program Manager, Food and Pool Safety Program, Environmental Health, Orange County Health Care Agency | Diana Lara, Vice President of Operations, Food Finders

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Technology and EHTrack Sponsor: Mitchell Humphrey & Co.

8 – 8:20 am Oceans Ballroom 3 Learning Lab

#NEHAAEC: Learn the Official AEC App From the ExpertsKick off your #NEHAAEC experience by joining the Zerista App Squad Experts as they provide attendees with a run through of the NEHA 2015 AEC app . Learn to build your AEC schedule, interact with speakers, network with other attendees, and use the app to save time and be green . With NEHA's continued efforts to green the AEC, we will be scaling back on the pages of our Program Guide in the future, so this is a good time to get the hang of using your smartphone or tablet to replace printed schedules and materials . Discover the secrets to being a top scorer as you compete with other AEC attendees to earn points and win prizes with our new Connect4 NEHA interactive game . We’ll discuss using your name badge QR code to connect with exhibitors and get the most from your AEC experience!


Cutting Edge Inspection TechnologyThis session will shatter the image of the “typical clipboard-and-pen-in-hand” health inspector . The presenter details the journey of a state food safety inspection program to enhance its inspection methods through the use of the Apple iPad . Attendees whose jurisdictions are still using paper inspection forms will leave the presentation with their creativity sparked and fresh ideas for enhancement of their inspection program technology .Michelle Haynes, Deputy Chief of Inspections, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Department of Business & Professional Regulation


Regulatory Efficiency and Customer Service: Florida Plan Review Centralization and Electronic InitiativesThis program serves as a model for state and local jurisdictions in its customer-friendly, technically-accurate, and innovative approach to plan review, and has been recognized nationally for government innovation . Get an overview of the process to centralize plan review and transition from a paper-based system to an electronic process . Examine the feasibility of such a program for your agency and leave with knowledge of the software that makes it happen .George Koehler, Senior Plan Reviewer, Division of Hotels & Restaurants, Department of Business & Professional Regulation


Telemetry and Remote Monitoring in Food SafetyWhether it’s drones, driverless cars, video cameras, or GPS tracking, many emerging technologies propose to save you time by doing remotely what previously had to be done in-person . Should matters of food safety and environmental health surveillance be any different? This session will discuss the benefits of utilizing remote monitoring solution data to further the mission of environmental health departments .Darryl Booth, President, Decade Software Company, LLC

2:30 – 2:50 pm Oceans Ballroom 2 * LectureCode for Environmental Health: Lessons Learned at Code for AmericaWhat's your "digital strategy?” Technology is changing the ways health departments can detect and investigate disease as well as promote well-being in our communities . Come hear lessons learned from Code for America's work and leave with no-nonsense first steps your agency can take to approach technology in more iterative, user-centered, and data-driven ways . Jack Madans, Product Growth, Code for America

3 – 3:20 pm Oceans Ballroom 2 * Lecture

What’s Trending? Today's Technology and Tomorrow's SolutionsHow do we improve our effectiveness and extend our influence? Perhaps through proper application and implementation of technology we can solve many of our problems and elevate our customer service, add transparency, improve efficiency, and get us out of the “this is the way we have always done things” way of thinking . Attendees will leave with an understanding of the technology available today and what is on the horizon for tomorrow .Corwin Porter, MPH, REHS/RS, Director, Environmental Health, County of San Bernardino

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Monday, July 13

OPENING WELCOME & AWARD PRESENTATIONS: PART I11 am – 12:15 pmCrystal Ballroom C–E

Opening Welcome

Kristen Ruby-Cisneros, NEHA Journal of Environmental Health Managing Editor, to sing the National Anthem, followed by a welcoming statement from Pat Breysse, PhD, Director, National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances

and Disease Registry (NCEH/ATSDR) .

Awards

• Walter F . Snyder Award • Samuel J . Crumbine Consumer Protection Award• Excellence in Sustainability Award • U .S . Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Healthy Homes Awards (3)

AEC Opening Welcome, Keynote, & Awards


David T. Dyjack, DrPH, CIHExecutive Director National Environmental Health Association

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION3:30 – 4:15 pmCrystal Ballroom C–E

Join NEHA’s new executive director, David T . Dyjack, DrPH, CIH, as he delivers the keynote presentation . The keynote will be in keeping with the 2015 AEC theme, Imagine the New NEHA: Tools for Success Today and Making a Difference for Tomorrow . Dr . Dyjack will discuss the role of leadership to disrupt a status quo that often fails to make lasting, positive changes, as it is too often dictated by the whims of an American society that sees environmental and public health issues primarily in the short term . NEHA is on the brink of a new era, engaging global players from a variety of disciplines in an increasingly crowded and competitive world . Hear our executive director’s exciting new vision for charting a path forward to advance and elevate the environmental health arena nationally and globally .

AWARD PRESENTATIONS: PART II4:15 – 5 pmOceans Ballroom Reception Foyer

New This Year, Award Presentations: Part IIJoin us for this new format to recognize your peers in environmental health! You will want to hear who these people are as award winners will get you extra points when you scan their badges for the Connect4 NEHA game . You will have a chance to mingle with the award winners in the Award Winners Circle during the Exhibition Grand Opening & Party happening immediately after .

Wednesday, July 15

AWARDS AT THE PRESIDENTS BANQUET7 – 9:30 pmCrystal Ballroom C–E

• Presidential Citations • Outgoing Regional Vice President Award • Past Presidents Award

• Dr . R . Neil Lowry Grant

• NEHA Innovation Award

• Joe Beck Educational Contribution Award

• NSF International Scholarship/Internship

• Decade-NEHA Scholarship Winners

• AEHAP Student Research Awards

• NEHA/UL Sabbatical Exchange Program

• A . Harry Bliss Editor’s Award


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MONDAY, JULY 13

9 am – 3:30 pm Exhibitor Move-In

5 – 7 pm Exhibition Grand Opening & Party

Award Winners Circle

Earn points for the Connect4 NEHA app game (see page 9)

App Game and Door Prizes

TUESDAY, JULY 149:50 am – 1:30 pm Exhibition Open

Poster Session


10 – 10:30 am Coffee in the Exhibition

12:30 – 1:30 pm Voucher & Cash Concession Lunch All full conference registration attendees receive a $15 voucher toward lunch purchase.

1:30 – 6 pm Exhibitor and Poster Move-Out

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Exhibition

Stop by the NEHA booth #213 for times for app prize drawings (see page 9) and door prize drawings . Prizes include gift cards to Universal Studios and Amazon!

No tickets are needed for door prizes this year but attendees MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!


TUESDAY, JULY 149:50 am – 1:30 pm Exhibition Open

Poster Session


10 – 10:30 am Coffee in the Exhibition

12:30 – 1:30 pm Voucher & Cash Concession Lunch All full conference registration attendees receive a $15 voucher toward lunch purchase.

1:30 – 6 pm Exhibitor and Poster Move-Out

ASSOCIATION

AEHAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 408American Academy of Sanitarians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 305American Chemistry Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 315American Public Health Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 308Association of Food and Drug Officials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 108Association of Professional Piercers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 102Environmental Information Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 406 National Environmental Health Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 213National Swimming Pool Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 204

CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Enviornmental Hazards Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 112ITW Pro Brands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 400 & 402Ozark River Portable Sinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 106

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

Custom Data Processing, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 203Decade Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 212 & 214Hedgerow Software Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 317Mitchell Humphrey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 209Sweeps Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 109XTIVIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 219

DRINKING WATER

IAPMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 205Industrial Test Systems, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 113 & 115Mycometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 300NSF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 301 & 303UL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 200 & 202

EDUCATION & TRAINING

AEHAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 408American Public University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 101Anua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 217Association of Professional Piercers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 102Columbia Southern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 114FDA Center for Food Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 107GLO GERM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 316IAPMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 205MSU Online MS in Food Safety Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 306National Restaurant Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 302NCBRT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 218NSF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 301 & 303Paster Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 220Prometric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 105Skillsoft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 103StateFoodSafety .com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 206The University of Findlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 207USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 104

FOOD SAFETY & PROTECTION

Association of Food and Drug Officials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 108Custom Data Processing, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 203Digital Health Department, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 100GLO GERM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 316ITW PRO Brands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 400 & 402LaMotte Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 320Micro Essential Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 309MSU Online MS in Food Safety Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 306National Restaurant Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 302NCBRT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 218NSF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 301 & 303Ozark River Portable Sinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 106Paster Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 220Prometric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 105QuanTEM Laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 201San Jamar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 313Shat-R-Shield Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 304Skillsoft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 103

StateFoodSafety .com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 206ThermoWorks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 319USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 104UL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 200 & 202

GENERAL ENVIRONMENT

American Academy of Sanitarians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 305American Public Health Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 308Anua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 217Decade Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 212 & 214Digital Health Department, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 100Eljen Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 321Enviornmental Hazards Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 112Florida Environmental Health Tracking Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 216Hedgerow Software Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 317ITW PRO Brands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 400 & 402Mattress Safe, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 221Micro Essential Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 309National Library of Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 208Ozark River Portable Sinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 106San Jamar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 313The University of Findlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 207

GENERAL HEALTH

American Public Health Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 213ITW Pro Brands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 400 & 402Micro Essential Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 309Ozark River Portable Sinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 106The University of Findlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 207

GOVERNMENT AGENCY

FDA Center for Food Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 107Florida Environmental Health Tracking Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 216HUD Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 404National Library of Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 208

INDOOR AIR QUALITY

Environmental Information Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 406HUD Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 404 Mycometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 300QuanTEM Laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 201

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

ITW Pro Brands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 400 & 402

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

The University of Findlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 207

ONSITE/DECENTRALIZED WASTEWATER

Anua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 217Eljen Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 321NSF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 301 & 303Presby Environmental, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 307

SUSTAINABILITY

Anua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 217UL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 200 & 202

SWIMMING POOLS/RECREATIONAL WATERS

American Chemistry Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 315Industrial Test Systems, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 113 & 115LaMotte Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 320

TERRORISM & ALL-HAZARDS PREPAREDNESS

The University of Findlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 207

VECTOR CONTROL & ZOONOTIC DISEASE

Mattress Safe, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Booth 221

EXHIBITORS BY CATEGORY


AEHAPYalonda SindeCarolyn Vaughn4500 9th Ave. NE Suite #394Seattle, WA 98105206-522-5272www.aehap.org Booth 408

American Academy of SanitariansGary Noonan1568 LeGrand CircleLawrenceville, GA 30043678-407-1051www.sanitarians.orgBooth 305

American Chemistry CouncilMary Ostrowski700 Second St., NEWashington, DC 20002202-249-6705www.americanchemistry.comBooth 315

American Public Health AssociationDavid Hartogs800 I St., NW Washington, DC 20001202-777-2462www.apha.orgBooth 308

American Public UniversityChris Garvey10110 Battleview ParkwaySuite 114Manassas, VA 20109571-358-3066www.studyatapu.com/NEHABooth 101

AnuaColin BishopPO Box 77457Greensboro, NC 27417409-466-4644www.anuainternational.comBooth 217

Association of Food and Drug OfficialsRonald KleinKrystal Reed2550 Kingston Road, Suite 311York, PA 17402717-757-2888www.afdo.orgBooth 108

Association of Professional PiercersCaitlin McDiarmidPO Box 1287Lawrence, KS 66044888-888-1277www.safepiercing.orgBooth 102

Columbia Southern UniversityNatalie EzellPO Box 3110Orange Beach, AL 36561251-981-3771www.columbiasouthern.edu/Booth 114

Custom Data Processing, Inc.Mike Peth1408 Joliet RoadRomeoville, IL 60446800-888-6035www.cdpehs.comBooth 203

Decade SoftwareDarryl BoothKelly Delaney1195 W. Shaw Ave.Fresno, CA 93711800-233-9847 x702www.decadesoftware.comBooth 212 & 214

Digital Health Department, Inc.Rahul Saxena Dianne Sisk7506 E. Independence Blvd., #105Charlotte, NC 28227704-285-7504www.dhdinspections.comBooth 100

Eljen CorporationJoe Glasser 10 N. Main St., Suite 216West Hartford, CT 06107-1936860-233-6334www.eljen.comBooth 321

Environmental Hazards ServicesGreg Brown7469 White Pine RoadChesterfield, VA 23237800-347-4010www.leadlab.comBooth 112

Environmental Information AssociationKimberly Goodman6935 Wisconsin Ave, Ste 306Chevy Chase, MD 20815301-961-4999www.eia-usa.org/Booth: 406

EXHIBITOR CONTACT INFORMATION

At the exhibition, connect with exhibitors that offer products, services, and knowledge to help you be more productive in your job!

GAIN VALUABLE INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS


Food and Drug AdministrationJennifer Hemphill5100 Paint Branch Pkwy.College Park, MD 20740240-402-1907www.fda.govBooth 107

Florida Environmental Health Tracking NetworkRebecca Thomas4052 Bald Cyrpress WayTallahassee, FL 32399850-245-4444www.floridatracking.comBooth 216

GLO GERMJoe KingsleyChrista Windsor150 E. Center St.Moab, UT 84532-0189435-259-5693www.GloGerm.comBooth 316

Hedgerow Software LtdNeil GrinwisC4-416 Meridian Rd. SECalgary, AB T2A 1X2Canada403-226-9699www.hedgerowsoftware.comBooth 317

HUD Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy HomesPeter AshleyMatt Ammon451 7th Street SWRoom 8236Washington, DC 20410202-402-2096www.hud.govBooth 404

IAPMOSean Cleary102 Abby Way Scranton, PA 18504909-996-5336www.iapmo.orgBooth 205

Industrial Test Systems, Inc1875 Langston StreetRock Hill, SC 29730803-329-9712www.sensafe.comBooth 113 & 115

ITW PRO BrandsTara Miller805 E. Old Highway 56Olathe, KS 66061913-397-9889www.sertuntowels.comBooth 400 & 402

LaMotte CompanySue Byerly802 Washington Ave.Chestertown, MD 21620410-778-3100www.lamotte.comBooth 320

Mattress Safe, Inc.Becky IamunnoCassey BeardenPO Box 2267Cumming, GA 30040770-205-5335www.mattresssafe.comBooth 221

Micro Essential LabKaren PasCal4224 Avenue HBrooklyn, NY 11210718-928-2908www.microessentiallab.comBooth 309

Mitchell HumphreyMadeline RoyBobbi Wernle1285 Fern Ridge Parkway, Suite 140St. Louis. MO 63141314-991-2440 x3069www.fasttrackgov.comBooth 209

MSU Online MS in Food Safety ProgramKristie Denbrock 1129 Farm Lane, B51Food Safety & Toxicology BuildingEast Lansing, MI 48824517-884-2078www.online.foodsafety.msu.eduBooth 306

MycometerLisa Rogers5002 S. MacDill AvenueTampa, FL 33611813-831-6511www.mycometer.comBooth 300

National Environmental Health Association720 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 1000-NDenver, CO 80246303-756-9090www.neha.orgBooth 213

National Library of Medicine Regina RenfroPO Box 117Oak Ridge, TN 37831865-307-1918www.nlm.nih.govBooth 208

National Restaurant AssociationMiko Harrod175 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1500Chicago, IL 60604312-715-6741www.restaurant.orgBooth 302

National Swimming Pool FoundationJocelyn Jester4775 Granby CircleColorado Springs, CO 80919719-540-9119www.nspf.orgBooth 204

NCBRTCatherine Salomone3128 Pleasant HallBaton Rouge, LA 70803225-439-3794www.ncbrt.lsu.eduBooth 218

NSFStan HazanKevan Lawlor789 N. Dixboro Rd.Ann Arbor, MI 48105734-769-8010www.nsf.orgBooth 301 & 303

Ozark River Portable SinksCheryl Watts#2 Mullnack DriveSalem, MO 65560573-729-2057www.ozarkriver.comBooth 106



Paster TrainingTara PasterIvana Guadalupe25 Swinehart Rd.Gilbertsville, PA 19525866-394-1776www.patertraining.comBooth 220

Presby Environmental, Inc.Lori Carr143 Airport RoadWhitefield, NH 03598603-837-3826www.PresbyEnvironmental.comBooth 307

PrometricRyan McMillion1501 S. Clinton St.Baltimore, MD 21224443-455-6056www.prometric.comBooth 105

QuanTEM LaboratoriesJohn Barnett2033 Heritage Park DriveOklahoma City, OK 73120800-822-1650www.quantem.comBooth 201

San JamarMike Muenstermann555 Koopman LaneElkhorn, WI 53121262-723-6133www.sanjamar.comBooth 313

Shat-R-Shield Inc.Anita Yost116 Ryan Patrick DriveSalisbury, NC 28147704-216-2212www.shatrshield.comBooth 304

SkillsoftCaryn Baker300 Innovative WayNashua, NH 03062603-821-3389www.skillsoft.comBooth 103

StateFoodSafety.comChris Purdie 507 Technology Way, Bldg. C,Suite 3100Orem, UT 84097801-805-1872www.statefoodsafety.comBooth 206

Sweeps SoftwareKevin Thrasher16308 Orange Ave.Paramount, CA 90723562-634-1170www.sweepssoftware.comBooth 109

The University of FindlayTimothy Murphy1000 North Main StreetFindlay, OH 45840419-434-4588www.findlay.eduBooth 207

ThermoWorksTom Fisher1762 W. 20 S., #100 Lindon, UT 84042801-756-7705www.thermoworks.comBooth 319

Underwriters LaboratoriesJosh Jacobs455 E. Trimble Rd.San Jose, CA 94539408-754-6560www.ul.comBooth 200 & 202

USDA Food Safety and Inspection ServiceNatasha Williams355 9 Street SWWashington, DC 20024202-690-6531www.fsis.usda.govBooth 104

XTIVIARobert Ralston304 South 8th StreetSuite 201Colorado Springs, CO 80112719-387-0982www.xtivia.comBooth 219



TUESDAY, JULY 14

7 am – 5 pm Conference Registration Oceans Ballroom Foyer

EVENTS

8 – 10 am Lectures and Learning Labs See session listings for rooms

9:50 am – 1:30 pm Exhibition & Poster Session App and Door Prizes in Exhibition Oceans Ballroom 5–12

10 – 10:30 Coffee in Exhibition Oceans Ballroom 5–12

10:30 – 11:50 am Lectures (Environmental Justice) Oceans Ballroom 4

10:30 am – 12 noon NEHA Technical Advisors Lunch Koi

12:30 – 1:30 pm Voucher & Cash Concession Lunch in Exhibition Oceans Ballroom 5–12

1:30 – 6 pm Exhibitor & Poster Move-Out Oceans Ballroom 5–12

1:30 – 5:30 pm Lectures and Learning Labs See session listings for rooms

2:30 – 5:30 pm Student Research Presentations Odyssey A & B

5:30 – 7 pm Recreational Waters Environmental Health Professionals Reception Koi

MEETINGS/FOCUS GROUPS

7 am – 8 pm Florida Environmental Health Association (FEHA) Board Meeting/Silent Auction/Social Event Nomeus

10 – 11 am Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) Focus Group I Hinalea

10 am – 1:30 pm Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP) Recreational Water Quality Committee Meeting Mako

10:15 – 11 am NEHA Endowment Fund Meeting Executive Boardroom

11 am – 1:30 pm American Academy of Sanitarians (AAS) Business Meeting Crystal Ballroom B

11:30 am – 12:30 pm Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) Focus Group II Hinalea

1 – 6 pm Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) Meeting Opah Boardroom

2 – 3:30 pm Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) Focus Group III Hinalea

2:30 – 3:30 pm NEHA Affiliate Presidents Meeting Damselfish

3:30 – 5 pm Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) Focus Group IV Hinalea

Tuesday AgendaAll events are at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld unless otherwise noted.


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Climate Change8 – 8:50 am Oceans Ballroom 2 * Lecture

Are We Ready? The Viewpoints of Local Health Departments on Climate ChangeThe National Association of County and City Health Officials and the George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication conducted a study to gain a greater understanding of public health preparedness for climate change at the local level . This presentation highlights the viewpoints and programmatic work of local health departments on climate change, and provides a pathway to build awareness and advocate for policies, plans, and programs to support climate change mitigation, and adaptation at the local level .Lisa Brown, MPH, Senior Program Analyst, National Association of County and City Health Officials

9 – 9:50 am Oceans Ballroom 2 * Panel

Adaptation in Action: Preparing for Tomorrow's Climate Change Concerns TodayClimate change is happening now; it's impacting our health and we simply need to act now . This exciting session will focus on putting climate adaptation plans into action . We'll learn from existing adaptation plans, understand the role of health equity, and talk about engaging nontraditional partners .Terri Wright, PhD, Director, Center for Public Health Policy, American Public Health Association | Jennifer Tabola, MS, Health Sector Director, ecoAmerica | Natasha DeJarnett, PhD, Policy Analyst, American Public Health Association


An Evaluation of the Heat Relief Network Cooling Centers in Maricopa CountyMaricopa County Department of Public Health and affiliates administered a survey to evaluate designated cooling centers, which were created as part of a county-wide response to a spike in heat-associated deaths primarily among the homeless population . Survey results highlight cooling center expansion opportunities, recognize best practices for communities with chronic environmental heat, and reinforce the need for community and governmental partnership . Attendees will leave with the information needed to set up a framework for conducting similar evaluation projects .Darcie Bentz, Public Health Associate, Maricopa County Department of Public Health


Protecting Vulnerable Populations From Heat-Related Illnesses During Extreme Heat EventsExtreme heat events result in needless heat-related illnesses and deaths . The general public can seek respite, but vulnerable confined populations, such as those in prisons and jails, don't have that freedom . This presentation addresses the components of the "heat index," temperature, and humidity in confined spaces and the impact they can have in a court of law, especially when these localized measurements are taken into account with climate data . Explore the role environmental health professionals have in protecting the health of the institutionalized population during extreme heat events .James Balsamo, Jr., MS, MPH, REHS/RS, CP-FS, DAAS, Adjunct Assistant Instuctor, Global Environmental Health Sciences, Tulane University


Join the Discussion: The Importance of Locally-Specific Climate Change-Related Health Outcome ToolsDuring this session, learn how the relationship between extreme heat events and mortality and morbidity in King County, Washington, translates into localized risk charts and vulnerability maps for use by county health planners . This session will provide the opportunity for participants to share and discuss their own experiences with public health resource planning around issues of climate change .Tania Busch Isaksen, PhD, MPH, REHS/RS, Research Scientist, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of Washington | Miriam Calkins, Graduate Student, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of Washington


Leading Interdisciplinary Partnerships to Tackle Climate ChangeClimate change will bring myriad environmental health challenges: worse air pollution, wildfires, and floods are just some examples . Viewing these threats through a public health lens is a powerful way to engage other stakeholders as well as the public . This session will share proven methods for creating and sustaining interagency partnerships to successfully tackle climate change through achieving common goals .Elizabeth Rhoades, PhD, Research Analyst, Environmental Health, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health | Melina Bakshi, REHS/RS, Environmental Health Specialist, Environmental Health, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health | Charlene Contreras, REHS/RS, Chief Environmental Health Specialist, Environmental Health, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health | Angelo Bellomo, REHS/RS, Director, Environmental Health Division, Environmental Health, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Drop In Learning Labs2:30 – 5:20 pm Atlantis A & B Learning Lab

QAC Sanitizer Use Inside and Environmental Effects OutsideFood service establishments commonly use quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) sanitizers . See how sanitizers are potentially damaging to onsite treatment system biology and the environment . Learn about good practices inside the building and solutions outside the building in order to avoid public health nuisances . See how dual range QAC test strips and other field tests will help you assess issues and overall system performance .Colin Bishop, REHS/RS, Director, Environmental North America, Anua


Schedule Inspections/Permits. Interact With the Public. Log, Route, Track Day-to-Day Processes.Looking for a way to organize, log, route, and physically track your day-to-day processes? Want to be able to easily interact with the public? Learn an innovative way to automatically route comments and business tasks to the appropriate individual(s) to be reviewed and investigated . Automate your entire inspection process and allow inspectors to log inspection results in the field in real time using a mobile device .Bobbie Wernle, Product Manager, Mitchell Humphrey & Co. | Nancy Brady, Account Executive, Mitchell Humphrey & Co.

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Sanitizer MythsThere are several sanitizers that reduce pathogens by 99 .999% when used in accordance with the label, but what really happens if the instructions are not followed? What if the test strip is swished in the solution? How does the water’s temperature affect the solution? Participate in demonstrations to see for yourself how to test, use, and apply sanitizers .Tara Millar, Product Manager, Atlantic Mills & Sertun Brands, ITW Pro Brands | Rob Lynch, VP of Sales, Micro Essential Laboratory


The Operator Dashboard & the Power of Civic EngagementThe first of its kind in active managerial control—a health department driven, online dashboard for operators that delivers real time status of inspections, violations, enforcements, complaints, permits/licenses, plan checks, and invoices . We will show you automated solutions for those high-volume, low-risk processes and interventions normally conducted over the phone, at the counter, and in the field . Consider the time and resources your staff can reinvest in higher-value services . By inviting operators to engage with you in this controlled sphere, you maintain the integrity of your data while reducing phone calls, improving staff efficiency, and boosting your credibility with your customers . Everyone wins . Join us for an interactive showcase of the latest technology for environmental health business online .Darryl Booth, MBA, President, Decade Software Company

EH Health Impact Assessment8 – 8:50 am Oceans Ballroom 4 Lecture

Making Some Noise: Environmental Health in the Transportation IndustryWhen a transportation expansion project comes to town, environmental health plays an important role in the design . Noise must be considered, air pollution must be measured and modeled, and effects on water resources and the influence of special wastes must be taken into consideration . Even community opinion, which is often driven by health and quality of life concerns, will help determine which transportation alternative is ultimately selected . Come see how the practice of environmental health makes a difference in the community .Ken Runkle, REHS/RS, Environmental, Noise, and Air Specialist, Bureau of Design and Environment, Illinois Department of Transportation


How to Build Capacity for Health Impact Assessment With Little or NothingAre you interested in health impact assessment (HIA) in your hometown but think it can't be done without available funds? If that is the case, then this session is for you! Panelists will describe how a community of practice was started in Florida with no dedicated funding . We invite you to join in the conversation while we describe the resources needed to promote the use of HIA to improve your community's health, and provide an open discussion with tips and tools on where and how to start . Sandra Whitehead, MPA, PhD, Director of Healthy Community Design, National Association of County and City Health Officials | Tara McCue, MS, Senior Planning Director, East Central Florida Regional Planning Council | Dawn Emerick, MEd, Principal and Owner, Impact Partners LLC | Lisa Portelli, Program Director, Winter Park Health Foundation

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Conquering Time and Space: Effectively Using Weather Data to Assess Environmental HealthAccounting for weather and atmospheric factors (temperature, humidity, wind, and smoke plumes) is critical for environmental health surveillance, but data are usually available at scales that are not compatible with health data . Using new tools, publicly available data, and open source software, weather and health data can be aggregated to meaningful scales for use by environmental health professionals . Discover how programs tracking environmental and occupational health indicators have successfully used these technologies and get a hands-on introduction to the use of these tools in your practice of environmental health .Meredith Jagger, MS, MPH, Program Manager, Florida Department of Health | Melissa Jordan, MS, Senior Environmental Epidemiologist, Florida Department of Health | Juanita Chalmers, MPH, Occupational Epidemiologist, Florida Department of Health | Chris DuClos, MS, Program Manager/GIS Specialist, Florida Department of Health


Session Sponsor: Sweeps Software, Inc.

Developing a National Database of Standardized Radon Test Data: A Pilot ProjectAlthough elevated radon levels in the home are a known cause of lung cancer and public outreach efforts promote radon testing and mitigation when unsafe levels are found, radon data are not standardized among states . This presentation shares the results of a collaborative feasibility study for a publicly accessible database that would standardize state and local radon data sources into a nationally consistent radon information resource . Could a national tracking database drive targeted public health actions in your geographic area?Michele Monti, MS, MPH, Epidemiologist, CDC/NCEH


Session Sponsor: Sweeps Software, Inc.

Community Drinking Water Data on the National Environmental Public Health Tracking NetworkDrinking water quality is an important public health issue . This presentation will highlight new functionality of the Environmental Public Health Tracking Program using drinking water data for 24 states for 10 contaminants for the years 2000–2010 as an example . Attendees will learn how to access and download any of the Tracking Program datasets for observation and exploration on their own .Michele Monti, MS, MPH, Epidemiologist, CDC/NCEH | Felicita David, MS, IT Specialist, CDC/NCEH | Ambarish Vaidyanathan, MS, PhD, Senior Service Fellow, CDC/NCEH | Mikyong Shin, MPH, DrPH, Senior Service Fellow, CDC/NCEH

Environmental Justice10:30 – 11:20 am Oceans Ballroom 4 Learning Lab

Reducing Environmental Health Disparities Through Adult EducationHealth literacy has been identified as an overlooked factor explaining racial and ethnic disparities in asthma . With more than 40% of U .S . adults lacking basic literacy skills, reaching and engaging adults with low literacy skills presents an important opportunity to promote environmental health education among high risk populations . Participants will learn to form successful collaborations with adult education programs that offer a powerful and untapped resource to deliver environmental health information and support learner actions to reduce exposures .Terry Greene, MS, Senior Environmental Health Specialist, Center for Environmental Health Studies, JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. | Gretchen Latowsky, MA, Senior Environmental Health Specialist, Center for Environmental Health Studies, JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.

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Environmental Safety and Health: Training to Address Occupational Disparities and Environmental JusticeThe idea of redeveloping brownfields is not a new one, but linking this to occupational health disparities and community access to jobs is . The NIEHS Minority Worker Training Program holistically addresses one of the most significant problems with urban unemployment—workers lacking crucial technical job skills and experience who are most vulnerable to occupational exposures and often lack access to health care . Find out how this program is making a difference in health disparities and environmental justice—and the economy .Sharon Beard, MS, Industrial Hygienist, Worker Education and Training Branch, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Food Safety & Defense8 – 8:50 am Discovery Ballroom Lecture

Session Sponsor: YUM! Brands, Inc.

Using FDA's Risk Factor Study to Enhance Retail Food Safety EffectivenessDo you know if food establishments are doing all they can to reduce the risk of foodborne illness in your community? Does your retail food regulatory program track improvement in food safety practices of foodservice and retail food establishments? Attend this session to obtain an understanding of FDA's current approach to assessing the effectiveness of the nation's retail food protection efforts .John Marcello, REHS/RS, CP-FS, Retail Food Specialist, Pacific Region, FDA


Integrated Food Safety Centers of Excellence: Data Driven Best PracticesThe Integrated Food Safety Center of Excellence (CoE) in Florida is working closely with local health departments to provide knowledge, assistance, and training on investigations of foodborne illness outbreaks . Two local representatives will share their experience working with the CoE and their review of the CIFOR Guidelines tool kit, specifically highlighting areas they identified through the self-assessment where they could improve . Come away knowing how CoEs serve as a resource for public health professionals at state, local, and regional levels .David Dekevich, MPH, Florida Integrated Food Safety Center of Excellence Liaison, Florida Department of Health | Dana Grissom, Environmental Supervisor, Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County | Melissa Brock, Environmental Health Director, Florida Department of Health in Brevard County

1:30 – 2:20 pm Discovery Ballroom Lecture

Food Safety Health Education Liaison Program (HELP)Critical violations at food facilities are significant risk factors contributing to foodborne illness outbreaks and pose an imminent health threat . One agency has implemented a proactive Food Safety Health Education Liaison Program (HELP) to assist facilities that continue to perform poorly . HELP consultations promote effective strategies to reduce repeat critical violations, raise food safety standards, and strengthen operators' active managerial control measures for long-term compliance . Evaluate the program for yourself and come away with effective interventions for repeat violators .Roseann Catan, REHS/RS, Registered Environmental Health Services, Public Health-Division of Environmental Health Services, County of San Bernardino | Jennifer Osorio, REHS/RS, Supervising Environmental Health Specialist, Public Health-Division of Environmental Health Services, County of San Bernardino

2:30 – 3:20 pm Discovery Ballroom Lecture

Verification Times Two: How Do Food Managers Verify Food SafetyAs food safety professionals, we have used traditional observational inspection techniques to evaluate a food operation's procedures and training during inspections . Until now there has not been a clear method for evaluating the verification component of an operation’s food safety systems . This session will engage you in the discovery of foodborne illness risk factors through the use of new behavioral-based food safety interview tools . Attendees will compare the snapshot observational approach to the discussion/interview approach . Explore how these techniques can be integrated into daily inspections .Lauri Clements, MS, REHS/RS, Environmental Health Specialist, Olmsted County Public Health | Dawn Beck, MA, REHS/RS, Associate Director, Olmsted County Public Health | Kasey Lasota, REHS/RS, Registered Sanitarian, Douglas County Public Health

3:30 – 5:20 pm Discovery Ballroom Learning Lab

Thinking Inside the Box: Using Cartoons to Imagineer Food DefenseNEHA attendees are invited to use their imaginative power to envision and design the next cartoon in the food defense series . Participants will engage in a collaborative brainstorming session to identify a scenario and develop the storyline as a professional cartoonist brings these visions to life in a multi-paneled storyboard . By the end of the session, participants, working alongside the cartoonist, will have collaboratively created a complete training cartoon that will be the fifth installment of the current food defense series .Michéle Samarya-Timm, MA, REHS/RS, DAAS, Health Educator/Registered Environmental Health Specialist, Somerset County Department of Health | G. Stuart Timm, AIA, Cartoonist/Illustrator, Mitshu.net

Healthy Homes & Communities1:30 – 2:20 pm Oceans Ballroom 4 Lecture

HUD’s Smoke-free Housing Initiative and Progress Creating Smoke-free Housing in FloridaHUD has been a federal leader in promoting smoke-free multi-unit housing along with the critical work of state and local agencies and nonprofits . Prohibiting smoking in multi-unit buildings is the only way to effectively prevent exposure of nonsmokers to secondhand smoke . Learn about current and planned efforts to promote smoke-free housing at the federal level and progress that has been made on this issue in Florida .Peter Ashley, DrPH, Director, Policy and Standards Division, Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | Matthew Competiello, Manager of Health Promotions, American Lung Association in Florida


Sustainable Funding Streams to Support In-home Asthma InterventionsIn-home interventions for children with poorly controlled asthma are known to be effective in reducing both symptoms and health care costs, however, there is no sustainable funding network to support these interventions . You will learn about the progress in the development of sustainable payment systems and the efforts of both federal agencies and private sector organizations in this area . Participants will be familiarized with the options for funding in-home asthma interventions and see examples of successful program models .Amanda Reddy, MS, Director of Programs and Impact, National Center for Healthy Housing | Peter Ashley, DrPH, Director, Policy and Standards Division, Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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3:30 – 4:20 pm Oceans Ballroom 4 Learning Lab

What We Know/What You Should SayHousing, energy, and environmental professionals work every day to advise clients about various issues and concerns they have identified in homes . Even though we know that what we may recommend is supported by scientific evidence, how do we communicate effectively about our findings so that people are motivated to take action while not trying to scare them? What is the balance? In this unique, interactive, case-based learning workshop, attendees will participate in small groups to talk about a real case and work together to analyze a scenario and develop actions and recommendations . This lively discussion provides an innovative learning opportunity where you can directly participate in teaching your peers how to communicate effectively .Kevin Kennedy, MPH, CIEC, Director, Center for Environmental Health, Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics Kansas City

4:30 – 5:20 pm Oceans Ballroom 4 Learning Lab

Connecting the Dots to Healthy HomesThis session will put the pieces together to the healthy homes puzzle and provide an opportunity for discussion on the direction of healthy homes at the federal level .Michelle Miller, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

International EH8 – 8:50 am Odyssey A & B Lecture

Violence Against Environmental Health Officers: The Jamaican ExperienceThe U .S . rate of assaults on health workers is about four times that of the general workplace, a situation that is believed to be worse in Jamaica . This presentation will share the perspective of Jamaican environmental health officers on violence perpetrated against them so as to inform and promote policy initiatives for their prevention/control . A facilitated discussion will follow for attendees to reflect on, share, and evaluate their own approaches to service delivery in violence-prone settings .Henroy Scarlett, DrPH, Lecturer, Community Health and Psychiatry, University of the West Indies, Mona

9 – 9:50 am Odyssey A & B Facilitated Discussion

Voicing Out Against ViolenceFollowing Dr . Scarlett’s presentation, “Violence Against Environmental Health Officers: The Jamaican Experience,” please join us in a facillated discussion . Attendees will be asked to share their first-hand experiences, concerns, problems, and solutions to this important issue .Sylvanus Thompson, PhD, CPHI(C), Associate Director, Toronto Public Health Canada, Secretary, International Federation of Environmental Health (Americas Region)


NEHA/UL Sabbatical Exchange Winner: To Glove or Not to Glove?This presentation will describe Ms . Zweimiller's sabbatical in the UK where she studied hand hygiene and glove use . You will gain an international perspective on the controversial topic of disposable glove use for ready-to-eat foods from industry, environmental health professionals, and academia in the UK . The knowledge and concepts learned from this study can be applied to environmental health programs and daily functions as regulators think critically about food regulations and how best to prevent foodborne illnesses .Lydia Zweimiller, REHS/RS, Environmental Health Specialist Senior, Environmental Health, Alexandria Health Department

Leadership/Management and Workforce Development1:30 – 2:20 pm Labrid A & B Lecture


Quality Improvement for Environmental HealthQuality improvement is a relatively new concept for the field of environmental health . Quality improvement challenges us to adopt a culture of process improvement to be responsive to community needs . We must improve how we do what we do in order to better serve our communities . Join us for an interactive session challenging you to consider current processes and the future state of processes at your department . Leave with a list of potential quality improvement projects that are ready for action .Niki Lemin, MS, REHS/RS, Assistant Health Commissioner/Director of Environmental Health, Franklin County Public Health

2:30 – 3:20 pm Labrid A & B Lecture

Quality Improvement: Does It End?One agency found that quality improvement (QI) is not just another buzzword but an investment in one's program, staff, and oneself . This presentation shares the victories resulting from implementation of QI processes with the temporary event program, plan review, field inspections, training, billing, and foodborne illness investigations . Leave with ideas and best practices to evaluate and improve processes at your organization .Rachel Knight, REHS/RS, Program Manager, Food and Community Safety, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department | Katie Lott, REHS/RS, Environmental Health Specialist 3, Food and Community Safety, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department | Laurel Jellison, Program Manager, Food and Community Safety, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

3:30 – 4:20 pm Labrid A & B Lecture

Session Sponsor: Decade Software Company

Changing Your Organization's Direction: Key Steps in Charting a Successful CourseSo, you are a leader in the ever changing field of environmental health, now what? Which direction should you go and where should you focus your energies in order to be successful? This session will discuss specific areas a leader must address and provide proven tools and ideas to the attendee .Corwin Porter, MPH, REHS/RS, Director, Environmental Health, County of San Bernardino

4:30 – 5:20 pm Labrid A & B Learning Lab

Pursuing Public Health Accreditation With Support From Environmental Public Health ProgramsCome learn about how environmental public health (EPH) professionals can help elevate the importance of EPH programs within their health department . Participants will have the opportunity to learn from experienced peers about the connections between EPH and public health accreditation, and the steps EPH professionals can take to identify types of documentation that their health department may use to help meet public health accreditation .Julianne Price, REHS/RS, Statewide PACE Coordinator, Department of Health in Indian River, Florida Department of Health in Indian River | LCDR Justin Gerding, MPH, USPHS, Environmental Health Officer, CDC/ONDIEPH/NCEH | Jason Reagan, REHS/RS, CP-FS, District Quality Assurance & Evaluation Coordinator - Food Safety, Gwinnet County Environmental Health Department | Jennifer Li, MPH, Director of Environmental Health, Health & Disability, National Association of County and City Health Officials

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Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Nitrogen Contributions to Water Resources in North CarolinaElevated nitrogen concentrations in groundwater and surface waters are a health and environmental concern . The presenters monitored concentrations of nitrogen in groundwater at sites that use onsite wastewater systems (OWS), in surface waters, and in deeper groundwater near the systems to determine the OWS nitrogen contributions . They’ll describe the monitoring techniques and results to provide attendees with a holistic understanding of the role of the OWS in the nitrogen cycle and possible approaches to watershed nutrient management plans .Charles Humphrey, MS, PhD, REHS/RS, Assistant Professor, Health Education and Promotion, East Carolina University

9 – 9:20 am Coral A–C Lecture

Hybrid Adsorption and Biological Treatment Systems (HABiTs) for Onsite Wastewater TreatmentAlthough conventional septic systems effectively reduce organics and pathogens in wastewater, there is limited removal of nitrogen . Passive nitrogen treatment systems have been developed to combat this problem . This presentation will explain the operation, usefulness, and public health benefits of Hybrid Adsorption and Biological Treatment Systems (HABiTs), which acheive nitrogen effluent concentrations of less than 3 mg/L, yet highlight the aspects that make onsite systems attractive to owners: simplicity, low maintenance, low energy, and low cost .Laura Rodriguez-Gonzalez, MS, Graduate Student, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of South Florida | Karl Payne, MS, Graduate Student, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of South Florida

9:30 – 9:50 am Coral A–C Lecture

Session Sponsor: Anua

Enhancing Beneficial Biofilm Formation in Nitrogen Reducing ProcessesOne of the greatest challenges facing regions of North America is ensuring an ample supply of clean water . Increasing demand and degradation of existing sources is predicted to stretch the current supply and quality of water with increasing risks on human health, economic activity, and the environment . Nutrients, like nitrogen, are negatively impacting many local watersheds . This presentation will discuss nitrogen reducing processes, including factors which enhance beneficial biofilm growth .Colin Bishop, REHS/RS, Director, Environmental North America, Anua

1:30 – 1:50 pm Coral A–C Lecture

Session Sponsor: Anua

The Florida Onsite Sewage Nitrogen Reduction Strategies Study: Project OverviewIn recent years, nitrogen in the environment has become a nationwide concern due to the sensitivity of many water bodies to excess nitrogen loading from many different sources, including onsite wastewater systems (OWS) . This presentation will kick off an afternoon of sessions that highlight recent research sponsored by the Florida Department of Health which is being used to develop strategies to manage and reduce nitrogen loading from OWS and to protect groundwater and surface waters .Elke Ursin, Environmental Health Program Consultant, Florida Department of Health | Eberhard Roeder, PhD, PE, Professional Engineer III, Florida Department of Health

2 – 2:20 pm Coral A–C Lecture

Quantifying Rates of Denitrification in the Biozone and Shallow SubsurfaceIn recent years nitrogen in the environment has become a nationwide concern due to the sensitivity of many water bodies to excess nitrogen loading from many different sources, including onsite wastewater systems . Complimentary to the Florida Onsite Sewage Nitrogen Reduction Strategies Study, the Colorado School of Mines evaluated denitrification via subsurface via a soil treatment unit . This presentation will share the rates of denitrification achieved and how to substantially increase them . See how the onsite wastewater treatment system design plays a key role in the removal of nitrogen .Simon Farrell, REHS/RS, PE, Project Engineer, JVA, Inc.


Reduction of Nitrogen From OWS: Performance of Tank-based SystemsThe Florida Onsite Sewage Nitrogen Reduction Strategies Study evaluation of nitrogen reduction options for onsite wastewater system (OWS) was followed by the development and testing of pilot-scale passive nitrogen reduction systems (PNRS) . Initial encouraging results led to the design, construction, operation, and monitoring of several full-scale PNRS at homes in Florida . This presentation will focus on the results from the monitoring of the tank-based systems . The design, construction, performance, operation, and maintenance of these systems will be discussed .Josefin Hirst, PE, Senior Principal Engineer, Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. | Damann Anderson, PE, Vice President, Hazen and Sawyer, P.C.


Reduction of Nitrogen From OWS: Performance of In-ground SystemsThe Florida Onsite Sewage Nitrogen Reduction Strategies Study evaluation of nitrogen reduction options for onsite wastewater systems (OWS) was followed by the development and testing of pilot-scale passive nitrogen reduction systems (PNRS) . Initial encouraging results led to the design, construction, operation, and monitoring of several full-scale PNRS at homes in Florida . This presentation focuses on the results from the monitoring of the in-ground systems . The design, construction, performance, operation, and maintenance of these systems will be discussed .Damann Anderson, PE, Vice President, Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. | Josefin Hirst, PE, Senior Principal Engineer, Hazen and Sawyer, P.C.


A Practical Tool for Predicting Nitrogen Fate and Transport From Onsite Wastewater Treatment SystemsThe Soil Treatment Unit Model is a simple to use practical tool for evaluating fate and transport of nitrogen in onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) . This simple practical modeling tool provides OWTS professionals an opportunity to rapidly evaluate multiple scenarios in a relatively short time and aids in the selection of nitrogen reduction strategies in a given watershed . A demonstration of the modeling process using a case study will be presented, leaving the attendee with a new approach to nitrogen reduction .Mengistu Geza, PhD, Assistant Research Professor, Environmental Science and Engineering Division, Colorado School of Mines


Pathogens and Outbreaks2:30 – 3:20 pm Oceans Ballroom 1 Lecture

Exposure Assessment and Unusual Source Identification: Usage in Legionella Outbreaks & DiseaseBetween 8,000 and 18,000 hospitalizations in the U .S . each year are due to Legionnaires’ disease (LD) caused by exposure to Legionella pneumophila . Due to the ubiquity of the organism, it can be difficult to assess the specific source of Legionella exposure . After this session, you will be able to conduct an exposure assessment of an LD outbreak to show building owners, risk managers, and environmental professionals that the source of Legionella is not always the one you first expect .Michelle Fransen, MPH, Environmental/Technical Specialist, Cogency | Hung Cheung, MPH, MD, President, Cogency


Is It in the Water? Investigation of a Waterborne Norovirus OutbreakNorovirus outbreaks are becoming common and environmental health professionals are trained and experienced in environmental controls, such as proper cleaning procedures, to halt outbreaks . But what happens when the environmental controls are not preventing the spread? What other methods of transmission should you consider? Learn in this session how one county investigated and halted a norovirus outbreak that resulted from contaminated well water .Joseph Russell, MPH, REHS/RS, Health Officer, Flathead City-County Health Department


An Overview of the 2014 Cyclospora Outbreak Response Efforts and Prevention StrategiesThe CORE Response Team coordinated the response efforts for the 2014 Cyclospora cayetanensis outbreak in Texas . FDA, in conjunction with the Texas Rapid Response Team, collected records and information from points of service and distributors of cilantro from Mexican-style restaurants in Texas linked to illnesses . Attendees will better understand the process of a regulatory outbreak investigation and provide an overview of the prevention strategies put into place as a result of this outbreak .Monique Salter, MPH, Consumer Safety Officer, Coordination Outbreak Response and Evaluation Network, FDA


New and Innovative Biological Containment and Real-time Monitoring TechniquesWith renewed interest in virulent communicable disease control, the need for improved containment is imperative . This presentation will introduce new and innovative technologies in biological containment and real-time monitoring techniques, and will explore practical applications to the environmental health professional .Robert Powitz, PhD, MPH, REHS/RS, CP-FS, DAAS, Forensic Sanitarian, R.W. Powitz & Associates, PC

Recreational Waters8 – 8:50 am Oceans Ballroom 1 * Panel

Demonstration of Knowledge: Making a Real Difference to SafetyPool operators were continuously failing on the same basic safety issues during their pool inspections . One agency decided to move away from credential checking to actually focus on ensuring real improvements at the pools . This simple change ensured management companies focused on safety and not teaching to pass a test . Find out how you can make the real difference in pool safety .Rachel Stradling, CP-FS, JD, Environmental Health Supervisor, Virginia Department of Health | Lydia Zweimiller, REHS/RS, Environmental Health Specilaist Senior, Virginia Department of Health


Act on the MAHCConference for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC): What is it and why does it exist? Who are the members and how do you get involved? This presentation will cover the basics of the CMAHC and why it’s important for the future of the MAHC . The lessons learned from early MAHC adoption activities will be shared . Be the first to hear the change requests submitted for the 2016 MAHC revision .CDR Jasen Kunz, MPH, USPHS, Environmental Health Officer, Environmental Health Services Branch, CDC/NCEH | Douglas Sackett, Executive Director, Conference for the Model Aquatic Health Code


Geared Towards Compliance: Using Evidence-informed Strategies to Train Pool and Spa Operators (NEHA/APSP session)Are you facing regulatory compliance issues at your recreational water facilities? How can public health staff work with operators to increase compliance? The relationship between public health departments and facility operators is multidimensional but from any angle, it is directly related and essential to patron health and safety . An evidence-informed regulatory training program that addresses operator needs and learning styles has been developed . Find out how engaging facility operators helped create an encouraging environment that helps make facilities safer .Anne-Maria Quin, Public Health Inspector, Environmental Health, Middlesex-London Health Unit | Fatih Sekercioglu, MS, Environmental Health Manager, Environmental Health, Middlesex-London Health Unit

2 – 2:20 pm Oceans Ballroom 3 Lecture

Developing a Drowning Prevention Awareness Program That Works for You (NEHA/APSP session)Florida Department of Health in Brevard County is offering this brief presentation to help guide your goal of reducing drowning incidents in your area by developing a successful drowning prevention awareness program . This presentation will assist how to find ways to fund your program with grant writing, development of partnerships, and the importance of public outreach .Cynthia Leckey, Environmental Manager, Environmental Health Services, Florida Department of Health in Brevard County | Melissa Brock, REHS/RS, Environmental Health Director, Environmental Health Services, Florida Department of Health in Brevard County

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Swimming Pool Regulations: Both Sides of the Cyanuric Acid Stabilizer Debate (NEHA/APSP session)The Model Aquatic Health Code is published but many in industry and public health think that the code did not set the correct limits for cyanuric acid . Some believe it is too restrictive and others believe it is not restrictive enough . This presentation is intended to provide you with the information you need to join the debate in the Conference for the Model Aquatic Health Code to help provide reasonable limits for cyanuric acid that are protective of public health .Ellen Meyer, PhD, Technology Manager, Lonza | Thomas Kuechler, PhD, Technical Service Manager, Occidental Chemical Corporation


Ozone Secondary Disinfection for Public Swimming Venues Health Regulator Reference Guide (NEHA/APSP session)Swimming is the second most popular sport in the U .S . It is estimated that there are 360,000 public pools in the U .S . where public health must be protected . This session will discuss ozone system sizing, component details, and design parameters, in conjunction with good manufacturing practices and the Model Aquatic Health Code, for four categories of swimming venues . Evaluate and determine if and when ozone is an appropriate choice for providing a safe and healthy swimming environment .Beth Hamil, Vice President, Corporate Compliance, DEL Industries (DBA DEL Ozone)

Student Research Presentations2:30 – 2:50 pm Odyssey A & B Lecture

GMO Corn and Incidence of Insecticide Related InjuriesGenetically modified crops are engineered to reduce the necessity of costly insecticides; therefore a reasonable hypothesis would be that worker injuries due to insecticide exposures should become less common as GMO corn use increases .Amanda Bewley, Undergraduate Student, West Chester University | Faculty Mentor: Charles Shorten, PhD, PE

3 – 3:20 pm Odyssey A & B Lecture

UV Photoactivation of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles: Enhanced Photo-oxidation of Natural Organic Matter in Aqueous SystemsTitanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2-NPs) are becoming increasingly abundant in the environment due to their use in commercial products . TiO2-NPs in food, consumer products, and household products are discharged as feces/urine, washed off of surfaces, and disposed in sewage collection systems that enter wastewater treatment plants .Linzi Thompson, Undergraduate Student, East Central University | Faculty Mentor: Doug Weirick, PhD


Fog Machine Aerosol Nanoscale CharacterizationThe purpose of this study is to characterize fog machine aerosols and evaluate their potential for health hazards . The hypothesis is that fog machines are able to produce aerosols within the nanoscale, creating the potential for travel to the deep lung and inducement of health hazards .Abigail Tompkins, Undergraduate Student, Western Carolina University | Faculty Mentor: Burton Ogle, PhD, CIH, CSP


Noise Exposure Assessment Among Groundskeepers: A Pilot StudyGroundskeepers perform various tasks that may expose them to high noise levels, increasing their risk to noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) . Studies on noise exposure and NIHL among groundskeepers are limited . Hence, this study aimed to characterize the noise exposure of groundskeepers and assess their knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes on noise exposure, hearing loss, and hearing protection device usage .Adam Mannarino, Graduate Student, East Carolina University | Faculty Mentor: Jo Anne G. Balanay, PhD, CIH


Applying the NSF/American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for Onsite Wastewater Treatment, Specifically Standard 350 or 350-1 for Onsite Wastewater Reuse in Non-portable SituationsThis NSF International 2015 Internship Project is a research project to inquire about how each state is applying the NSF/American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for Onsite Wastewater Treatment . The project involves administering a survey of 50 states to determine how they are utilizing NSF/ANSI onsite wastewater treatment . Specifically, NSF wanted to know more about whether each state is using Standard 350 or 350-1 for onsite wastewater reuse in non-potable situations .Natasha Borgen, Undergraduate Student, University of Washington | Faculty Mentor: Chuck Tresser, MPH

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Air Quality

What Air Do Children Breathe? Air Quality Assessments in Schools Ephraim Massawe, PhD, Associate Professor, Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment, Southeastern Louisiana University

Children’s EH

A Rapid Environmental Health Response to Pediatric Lead Poisoning Larry Figgs, MPH, PhD, REHS/RS, Environmental Health Division Chief, Douglas County Health Department | Amy Bresel, Lead Program Specialist, Douglas County Health Department | Khari Muhammad, Lead Risk Assessor, Douglas County Health Department

Pesticide Monitoring on Soccer Field Wipe and Urine Samples Robyn Gilden, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, Family and Community Health, University of Maryland School of Nursing | Marc Plisko, Senior Project Manager, Environmental Profiles, Inc.

Climate Change

Extreme Precipitation, Combined Sewer Overflows, and Diarrheal Disease in Children Samar Khoury, MS, MPH, DrPH, ASPPH Fellow, EPA

EH Tracking & Informatics

ASTHO's Tracking Fellowship Program: Building Tracking Capacity of Non-funded Sites Ify Mordi, MPH, Senior Analyst, Environmental Health, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials

Impact of Active Managerial Control in Reducing CDC Risk Factors in Restaurants Lavone Lee, REHS/RS, Sanitarian, Environmental Health Services, Cuyahoga County Board of Health | Paul DeSario, MPH, PhD, REHS/RS, Supervisor, Environmental Health Services, Cuyahoga County Board of Health

Emergency Preparedness & Response

Reducing Mold and Allergy Triggers in Flooded Home Environments Pat Snodgrass, HHS, Housing and Environmental Design Specialist, University of Missouri Extension

Legal Options for Increasing Educational Facilities' Preparedness for Radiation Emergencies Lisa Brown, MPH, Program Analyst, National Association of County and City Health Officials | Andrew Roszak, MPA, JD, Senior Director, National Association of County and City Health Officials

Food Safety & Defense

ATP Monitoring During Food Hygiene Inspections and Interventions Susan Wadsworth, MPH, Environmental Health Officer, North Lanarkshire Council | Archie Strang, Environmental Health Officer, North Lanarkshire Council

The Minnesota Sushi Study: Restaurant Practices and Policies for Serving Raw Fish Nicole Hedeen, MS, Epidemiologist, Minnesota Department of Health

Did You Hear About Arsenic on the Grapevine? Denise Wilson, PhD, Professor, Electrical Engineering, University of Washington

General EH

Meaningful Strategies When Disseminating Health Information for the Public Blanca Caballero, REHS/RS, Food Safety & Environmental Services Program Manager, Office of Environmental Health, Arizona Department of Health Services | Jena Losch, Food Safety & Environmental Services Program Manager, Office of Environmental Health, Arizona Department of Health Services

Community Outreach Services and Educational Tools Developed to Reduce Communicable Disease Sarah Puls, REHS/RS, Environmental Health Specialist, Lane County Environmental Health, Public Health | Phebe Howe, REHS/RS, Environmental Health Specialist, Lane County Environmental Health, Public Health

Healthy Homes & Communities

Using Environmental Health Tools to Reduce Asthma: A Regional Approach Heather Luciani, MPH, Coordinator and Educator, North Shore Public Health Services Program

Growing Healthy Communities: Community Engagement and Food Access in Underserved Communities Pascale Edouard, MPH, Community Health Coordinator, Health Promotion, Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County

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Tuesday Poster Session9:50 am – 1:30 pm

Oceans Ballroom 5–12


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Injury Prevention/Occupational Health

Don't Tell Me How to Run My Lab! Research Laboratory Formaldehyde Exposure Ami Ruffing, MS, PhD, Senior Scientist, Center for Environmental Health and Safety, Southern Illinois University | Dhitinut Ratnapradipa, PhD, MPA, MS, Associate Professor, Health Education and Recreation, Southern Illinois University

Venomous Spiders of the Southeastern U.S.: The Unexpected Environmental Threat Alex Collins, Environmental Health Specialist, Environmental Services, Georgia Department of Public Health | Oreta Samples, MPH, PhD, Program Coordinator, Master’s of Public Health Program, Vet Science and Public Health, Fort Valley State University

Leadership/Management

Skills Training Employee Partnership Program: Professional Development for Registered Environmental Health Specialists Amanda Adair, REHS/RS, Registered Environmental Health Specialist, Department of Public Health, Division of Environmental Health Services, County of San Bernardino

How Effective Internal Trainings and On-site Auditing Can Equal Compliance and Enforcement Amber Sturdivant, MS, REHS/RS, Branch Chief, District Department of the Environment, District of Columbia

Onsite Wastewater

Low Pressure Distribution Systems: Comparing Prescriptive Designs to Florida's Performance Calculations Eberhard Roeder, PhD, PE, Professional Engineer III, Bureau of Environmental Health, Florida Department of Health

Pathogens & Outbreaks

Comprehensive Review of Vibrio vulnificus Infections in Florida, 2004–2013 Erika Cathey, MPH, Florida Epidemic Intelligence Service Fellow, Epidemiology Capacity and Quality Control Section, Florida Department of Health | Karen Chapman, MPH, MD, Director, Okaloosa County, Florida Department of Health

Recreational Waters

Can We Get E. coli Results Faster From Models & Fluorometry? Elkana Kurgat, MPH, Environmental Health Specialist, Eastern Kentucky University | Jason Marion, PhD, Professor, Environmental Health Science, Eastern Kentucky University

Schools/Institutions

Food Safety While Serving Summer Meals in Florida Rachel Mohler, MS, Summer Food Service Program Director, Food, Nutrition, and Wellness, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Student Research Poster Presentations

GMO Corn and Incidence of Insecticide Related Injuries Amanda Bewley, Undergraduate Student, West Chester University | Faculty Mentor: Charles Shorten, PhD, PE

UV Photoactivation of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles: Enhanced Photo-oxidation of Natural Organic Matter in Aqueous Systems Linzi Thompson, Undergraduate Student, East Central University | Faculty Mentor: Doug Weirick, PhD

Fog Machine Aerosol Nanoscale Characterization Abigail Tompkins, Undergraduate Student, Western Carolina University | Faculty Mentor: Burton Ogle, PhD, CIH, CSP

Noise Exposure Assessment Among Groundskeepers: A Pilot Study Adam Mannarino, Graduate Student, East Carolina University | Faculty Mentor: Jo Anne G Balanay, PhD, CIH

Applying the NSF/American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for Onsite Wastewater Treatment, Specifically Standard 350 or 350-1 for Onsite Wastewater Reuse in Non-portable Situations Natasha Borgen, Undergraduate Student, University of Washington | Faculty Mentor: Chuck Tresser, MPH

Technology & EH

Development of Community Profiles in Missouri Jeff Wenzel, Senior Epidemiology Specialist, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services | Jennifer Lewis, MA, Research Analyst, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Merging Public Health and Food Safety Awareness Using a Mobile Application Nasandra Wright, MPH, REHS/RS, Director of Environmental Health Services, Environmental Health, Kanawha-Charleston Health Department | Rahul Gupta, MD, Executive Health Officer, Kanawha-Charleston Health Department

Uniformed Services

A Syndromic Surveillance System for Environmental Health in the Indian Health Service CDR Celeste Davis, MPH, REHS/RS, USPHS, Director, Division of Environmental Health Services, Portland Area, DHHS/IHS | CAPT Kelly Taylor, MPH, REHS/RS, HHS, USPHS, National Director, Division of Environmental Health Services, Head Quarters, DHHS/IHS

Water Quality

Evaluation of Real-time Sensors for Monitoring Microbial Water Quality Samendra Sherchan, PhD, Assistant Professor, Public Health, Fresno State


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WEDNESDAY, JULY 15

7 am – 5 pm Conference Registration and Information Oceans Ballroom Foyer

EVENTS

7:30 – 9 am Breakfast & Town Hall Assembly (Sponsored in part by the National Restaurant Association) Crystal Ballroom A & B

9 – 11:30 am Field Trip—Sustainable Solid Waste Management Tour: Off site (Meet at conference The Magical World of Biodigestion registration)

9 am – 12 pm Field Trip—Tour of Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark Off site (Meet at conference registration)

9 am – 12 pm Lectures and Learning Labs See session listings for rooms

10 – 11 am Meet the Experts Roundtable for Students Damselfish

10:45 am – 5 pm Field Trip—Florida Onsite Wastewater Association Off site (Meet at conference (FOWA) Training Center registration)

1 – 5 pm Lectures and Learning Labs See session listings for rooms

6:30 – 7 pm Cocktail Reception (cash bar) Crystal Ballroom Foyer

7 – 9:30 pm Presidents Banquet Crystal Ballroom C–E

MEETINGS

8 am – 6 pm Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) Meeting Opah Boardroom

8 am – 5 pm Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP) Recreational Water Quality Committee Meeting Bluegill

9 – 10 am NEHA Regional Caucus Meetings

Region 1 (AK, ID, OR, WA) Palani A

Region 4 (IA, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI) Palani B

Region 7 (AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN) Nomeus

4 – 4:50 pm Uniformed Services Environmental Health Association (USEHA) Business Meeting Odyssey A & B

Wednesday AgendaAll events are at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld unless otherwise noted.

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PRESIDENTS BANQUET in Crystal Ballroom C-E

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Take the FDA

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Lessons in Change

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2013 Food C

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Food Safety and

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quatica, SeaW

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CASH CONCESSION LUNCH in Atrium

PRESIDENTS BANQUET in Crystal Ballroom C-E

Uniform

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dyssey A & B

Field Portable

Toxicity Sensor for

Arm

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Advancing

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esearch for the A

rmy …

Over 10

0

Years Later: H

ow The

Jungle …

Dev. of

Predictive

Tools to Evaluate …

A S

yndromic

Surveillance S

ystem for

Environm

ental Health

in the Indian Health

Service

Accessing

Environm

ental M

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maries

Overview

of the CD

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Vessel Sanitation

Program

US

EH

A B

usiness M

eeting

Em

erging EH

Issues O

ceans Ballroom

1

21 D

ays of Fear and Loathing: The A

rt and S

cience of Quarantine

Legalized Trouble: W

hat Legalized M

arijuana Means for

Environm

ental Health

Food Safety R

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arijuana-infused Foods and E

xtractions

Em

ergency P

reparedness &

Response

Oceans B

allroom 3/

Discovery B

allroom

Six Years Later: G

imm

e S

helter—H

urricane G

ustav Sheltering in

Mem

phis

After K

atrina and Rita:

What a D

ifference a D

ecade Makes!

Then and Now

: Five Years A

fter the D

eepwater H

orizon O

il Spill

Health, S

afety, and S

ecurity During an

Outbreak of E

bola Virus D

isease

The Environm

ental H

ealth Impact and

Response to the E

lk R

iver Chem

ical Spill

Environm

ental Health

Training in Em

ergency R

esponse (EH

TER

): B

uilding Capacity

Through Blended

Learning

Fire, Security, and

Em

ergency Managem

ent Challenges for N

ASA’s

Space P

rogram

Water Q

uality O

ceans Ballroom

4

The Drinking W

ater Treatm

ent Partnership

Project

Identification and Im

plementation of

Effective E

ducational C

ampaigns for P

rivate W

ell Testing

What's

in Your D

rinking W

ater? …

Viruses in G

round- w

ater …

Precious W

ater: H

armful A

lgal Bloom

in a N

orthwest O

hio Urban

Water S

upply

Food Safety &

D

efense D

iscovery Ballroom

/O

ceans Ballroom

1

Take the FDA

Food C

ode Challenge!

Food A

llergens …

In a Nut

Shell …

Lessons in Change

Managem

ent: FDA

2013 Food C

ode Case

Study

Chem

ical-free Cleaning

and Sanitizing in R

etail Food E

stablishments

Food Safety and

Cultural N

orms: U

sing C

ultural Assets to

Innovate Practice

Food Protection for

U.S

. Military O

perations O

utside the United

States

Super B

owl XLIX: From

P

lanning to Execution

Leadership/ M

anagement

Com

munications

Series

Oceans B

allroom 12

Beyond Inform

ation and E

ducation: C

omm

unications That P

romote Your H

ealth A

gency

Influencing Stakeholder

Choice W

ith Evidence-based M

essaging S

trategies

Lights! Cam

era! Action!

Putting E

nvironmental

Health in the S

potlight

Risk A

ssessment

Atlantis A & B

Decisions

in the H

aze …

Chem

ical S

afety Training …

Hexavalent Chrom

ium:

Lessons Learned in Risk A

ssessment and

Employee Surveillance

Program D

evelopment

Heavy M

etals, Heavy

Conversation

Indoor Air Q

uality, P

lumbing S

ystems,

and Contam

inated G

roundwater: N

ew

Considerations

Sun

Exposure,

Sun

Safety …

Vector Control &

Zoonotic D

isease O

ceans Ballroom

2/O

ceans Ballroom

3

San

Bernardino

County

West N

ile …

Appalach.

Mountain

Innovative …

Rabies B

y The N

umbers: A

Mapping

Application to M

ake D

ata More A

ccessible

Biting B

ack: Vector C

ontrol Program

Perform

ance A

ssessment and

Improvem

ent Projects

Sm

art, Sensible and

Sustainable P

est M

anagement to Im

prove P

ublic Health

Oh, R

ats! …

Prevention

of Zoonotic Infection …

Chikungunya R

avages the Am

ericas

Chikungunya Should W

e Be

Concerned?

Sustainable

Solid W

aste O

ceans Ballroom

2

Sustainable S

olid Waste M

anagement Tour:

The Magical W

orld of Biodigestion

Innovation: A N

ew

Approach to A

ddressing "R

ecycling" Sites

E-waste,

E-toxics, E-pressing

Are S

team

Autoclaves

and Incinerators …

2015

E

xcellence in S

ustain. Aw

ard W

inner

Colorado's

Integrated W

aste M

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Emergency Preparedness & Response9 – 9:50 am Oceans Ballroom 3 Lecture

Six Years Later: Gimme Shelter—Hurricane Gustav Sheltering in MemphisDuring natural disasters, residents are displaced and surrounding state and federal agencies are needed to assist . A brief review of the response operations from 2008 will be followed by an analysis of the mitigation and preparedness work that has occurred within Shelby County as a result of the lessons learned from the Gustav event . Best practices developed will be discussed along with processes in development and revision for improvement . Attendees will come away with a better understanding of the public health interventional and technological advances in hurricane sheltering .Tyler Zerwekh, MPH, DrPH, REHS/RS, Administrator, Environmental Health Services, Shelby County Health Department


After Katrina and Rita: What a Difference a Decade Makes!After the catastrophic storms of 2005, Louisiana was faced with the challenge of what can be done to better respond to environmental incidents . New ways of thinking were necessary to ensure the efficient execution of the response plan . Taking an all-hazards approach, Louisiana has greatly improved its response to any environmental incident, no matter the source or the size . Any jurisdiction will be able to take something away to improve their own response following this informative presentation .Charles Backstrom, REHS/RS, Program Manager, Environmental Emergency Response, Office of Public Health, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals


Then and Now: Five Years After the Deepwater Horizon Oil SpillIt has been five years since the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico . Environmental health professionals were thrust into the forefront of this initial response and have not stopped their response and recovery efforts . This session will look back at the disaster, its environmental health issues, and how those issues are being dealt with today, five years later .Tim Hatch, MPA, REHS/RS, Director of Logistics and Environmental Programs, Center for Emergency Preparedness, Alabama Department of Public Health


Health, Safety, and Security During an Outbreak of Ebola Virus DiseaseEbola virus disease presents a frank and obvious health risk to international aid workers in West Africa . More mundane health and safety threats such as malaria, typhoid fever, or vehicle accidents remain despite the disease outbreak . See how environmental health professionals, who are uniquely equipped to address occupational, environmental, health and safety risks, and risk communication, can respond to international health emergencies . This presentation will illustrate the environmental health role in response to the West African Ebola outbreak .CDR Timothy Jiggens, MPH, REHS/RS, USPHS, Senior Program Management Officer, Federal Occupational Health


The Environmental Health Impact and Response to the Elk River Chemical SpillOn January 9, 2014, an estimated 10,000 gallons of the industrial chemical, 4-methylcyclohexanemethanol, spilled into the Elk River in Kanawha County, West Virginia, contaminating the water and subsequently resulting in the shutdown of the municipal water system . While it resulted in an extraordinary inter-disciplinary public health response, the West Virginia water crisis received national and global attention . Come discuss the concerns this incident raised about national water security and the effectiveness of public health infrastructure to handle large emergencies .Nasandra Wright, MPH, REHS/RS, Director of Environmental Health Services, Environmental Health, Kanawha-Charleston Health Department | Rahul Gupta, MD, Executive Health Officer, Kanawha-Charleston Health Department


Environmental Health Training in Emergency Response (EHTER): Building Capacity Through Blended LearningEnvironmental health professionals may be called upon to perform essential tasks under emergency response or recovery conditions . EHTER's blended training approach enables learners to achieve basic awareness of emergency response protocols, and to practice and demonstrate the ability to perform skills in a live team-based operational environment . Attendees will be able to describe how to design and develop blending that prepares staff to perform in operational environments .Gina Wightman, MS, President, Wightman & Associates | Dwight Johnson, Director, Distance Learning and Technology, Wightman & Associates


Fire, Security, and Emergency Management Challenges for NASA's Kennedy Space CenterWhen millions of pounds in thrust, a gigantic fire ball, and tremendous roaring explosions all come together with speeds up to 17,000 miles per hour, how do you ensure the protection of the workers, the viewing public, and the environment? Kennedy Space Center stands ready with a full contingent of emergency responders, including fire and emergency medical, security, and law enforcement, and an emergency operations center that completes the entire emergency management program .Wayne Kee, Emergency Management Officer, Spaceport Integration & Services Directorate, Protective Services Office, NASA

Emerging EH Issues9 – 9:50 am Oceans Ballroom 1 * Learning Lab

21 Days of Fear and Loathing: The Art and Science of QuarantineWhen faced with a challenge from the potential spread of infections such as Ebola or SARS, or even bio-terrorism, can past quarantine protocols be used for new or reemerging disease threats? Does modern society challenge us to re-think, re-imagine, and re-engineer how we implement and oversee quarantine and isolation for potential carriers of infectious disease? This audience-centric session will allow attendees to actively participate in identifying professional knowledge gaps as presenters illustrate real-life approaches to modern diseases and plagues .Michéle Samarya-Timm, MA, REHS/RS, DAAS, Health Educator/Registered Environmental Health Specialist, Somerset County Department of Health | Robert Powitz, MPH, PhD, REHS/RS, CP-FS, DAAS, Forensic Sanitarian, R.W. Powitz & Associates, PC

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Legalized Trouble: What Legalized Marijuana Means for Environmental HealthMarijuana use has been legalized in some form in 34 states and the District of Columbia . Most of the laws limit prosecution of users but are silent when discussing the affect on the environmental health regulatory community . This session will explore the impacts legalized marijuana has already had and will continue to have on the environmental health community .Doug Farquhar, JD, Director, Environmental Health, National Conference of State Legislatures | Kenneth Aldous, PhD, Director, New York State Department of Health


Food Safety Regulation of Marijuana-infused Foods and ExtractionsPublic health issues exist on many levels in the legal, medical, and recreational marijuana industry . Beginning in 2010, the Denver Department of Environmental Health was the first jurisdiction to regulate marijuana-infused foods under its existing food safety program . The presenter will share the lessons learned including understanding the foodborne illness risks, programmatic and enforcement challenges, and communication needs of regulating this rapidly evolving industry . Come away informed on this emerging issue and with a new understanding of regulatory authority .Abby Davidson, Food Safety Section Supervisor, Environmental Health, City and County of Denver

Food Safety & Defense9 – 9:50 am Discovery Ballroom Learning Lab

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Take the FDA Food Code Challenge!What do you know about the updates in the Supplement to FDA’s 2013 Food Code? How well do you know the FDA Food Code? Come join us to play our interactive game to find out how much you know about the Food Code, and get a brief update on the changes that went into the Supplement . Attendees will leave informed with the newest updates and with a sense of what other recommendations and research are on the Food Code’s horizon .Mary Cartagena, REHS/RS, Consumer Safety Officer, FDA | Mary Leong, REHS/RS, Retail Food Specialist, FDA


Food Allergens: Knowledge and Attitudes of Restaurant Managers and StaffDining outside of the home can be difficult for individuals with food allergies as they must rely on restaurant staff to properly prepare their allergen-free meal . Restaurant managers should prepare for these customers by learning about food allergens and how to respond if an allergic reaction occurs in their establishment . This presentation shares the results of a study to determine restaurant managers' attitudes and knowledge of food allergens . This baseline may inform future educational efforts in this topic area .Taylor Radke, MPH, ORISE Fellow, CDC/NCEH

10:30 – 10:50 am Discovery Ballroom Learning Lab

In a Nut Shell: Need to Know Food Allergen InfoThis session will immerse the learner in interactive training utilizing a computer based online course focusing on food allergens, an emerging issue in environmental health . The training will provide highly interactive activities and assessments to ensure the learner successfully meets the learning outcomes . Upon completion, the learner will implement and apply their learning while on inspections and will be able to provide workforce training via resources obtained through this session .Kathy Brandt, MEd, Extension Educator, Food Safety, Extension, University of Minnesota


Lessons in Change Management: FDA 2013 Food Code Case StudyThis session will describe the steps taken by Alexandria Health Department to implement FDA’s 2013 Food Code . It will take participants on a journey from the internal decision to adopt, through the engagement of industry and stakeholders, to adoption, and through final implementation . The presentation will review the methods of communication and training approaches adopted during the change process . Attendees will be able to apply the presenters’ best practices for implementation in their next cycle of change .Rachel Stradling, CP-FS, JD, Environmental Health Supervisor, Virginia Department of Health | Rebecca Sletner, Environmental Health Specialist Senior, Virginia Department of Health


Chemical-free Cleaning and Sanitizing in Retail Food EstablishmentsThe movement and requirements for green cleaning have sparked innovation in retail food sanitation . New chemical-free cleaning and sanitizing systems are being used in selected food establishments with surprising results . Several of these innovative systems are listed with NSF under new and rigorous protocols and meet current standards . Several of these extreme green technologies will be highlighted and contrasted . Attendees will evaluate these solutions against standards and leave with a knowledge of current cleaning innovations .Robert Powitz, MPH, PhD, REHS/RS, CP-FS, DAAS, Forensic Sanitarian, R.W. Powitz & Associates, PC


Food Safety and Cultural Norms: Using Cultural Assets to Innovate PracticeThe Minneapolis Health Department, state departments of health and agriculture, and community-based partners teamed up to conduct focus groups with urban Somali and Latino residents . The presenters gained insight on why live animal markets, urban living conditions, community trust, beliefs, and customs are pivotal factors in reducing foodborne illness . Attendees will be able to describe how understanding cultural assets can change the trajectory of outbreak prevention efforts and will be able to map and apply this approach in their communities .Daniel Huff, MPA, REHS/RS, Director, Environmental Health, Minneapolis Health Department | Jared Erdmann, MPH, Epidemiologist, Research and Evaluation, Minneapolis Health Department


Food Protection for U.S. Military Operations Outside the United StatesThe Department of Defense Food and Water Risk Assessment (FWRA) program is designed to evaluate the risk of foodborne illness (accidental or deliberate) and facilitate the communication of associated hazards from facilities being considered as a potential source of subsistence for U .S . troop feeding . The program applies primarily to commercial food establishments including hotels and restaurants, food caterers, and foreign military dining facilities supporting U .S . military activities conducted outside the United States . This session will provide an introduction to the FWRA and how it is implemented in the U .S . Southern Command’s area of responsibility including the Caribbean and Central and South America . Major Richard Ramos, U.S. Army Medical Service Corps, Environmental Science and Engineering Officer, U.S. Army South, Fort Sam Houston


Super Bowl XLIX: From Planning to ExecutionIn 2015, the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department attended to over one million additional visitors to ensure their food safety and security at the Super Bowl . If that wasn’t enough, there was also the Pro Bowl, Waste Management Open, and all associated events involving three major cities within a two-week span! Find out what it takes to plan for this kind of large scale event, which agencies to partner with, and how to incorporate technology and social media to facilitate implementation .Vasanthi Hofer, REHS/RS, Environmental Services Operations Supervisor, Environmental Services Department, Maricopa County

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Leadership/Management Communications Series1 – 1:50 pm Oceans Ballroom 12 Learning Lab


Beyond Information and Education: Communications That Promote Your Health AgencyIn the digital age, organizations need to communicate more transparently and responsively . Doing this successfully is more probable when following a plan, most importantly, a marketing plan . Active and intelligent marketing gives you control of your public image and allows you to promote safe health practices . It’s good for your customers and it’s great for office morale . In this interactive learning lab, attendees will learn the basic elements of a marketing plan and will evaluate and “mark-up” a template tuned to health agencies for their own use .Darryl Booth, MBA, President, Decade Software Company | Kelly Delaney, Marketing Communications Manager, Decade Software Company


Influencing Stakeholder Choice With Evidence-based Messaging StrategiesEnvironmental health has expanded and improved many ways over the years, but recently, our scope is changing as budgets get tighter, resulting in changes in the workforce . In this session, attendees will learn how to develop comprehensive models for optimizing their programs as well as tips for communicating with stakeholders . LT Lawrence Sproul, MPH, REHS/RS, Consumer Safety Officer, Denver District, FDA



Lights! Camera! Action! Putting Environmental Health in the SpotlightDo you ever feel like your environmental health agency works behind-the-scenes and the general public doesn’t know what you actually do? See how the San Bernardino County Division of Environmental Health Services used technology to put environmental health in the spotlight and educate their constituents with two video series, "Learning with Lana" and "PROJECT X ." You’ll get a crash course on the latest technological trends and gadgets to bring your agency and its services into the spotlight!Lana Cao, Health Education Specialist, Department of Public Health, Division of Environmental Health Services, County of San Bernardino

Onsite Wastewater9 – 9:20 am Oceans Ballroom 4 Lecture

Everyone Deserves a Decent Throne: EH Lessons From Sierra LeoneMany nonprofits facilitate sanitation, water, and energy projects in developing nations . They often implement innovative and cost-effective solutions to deal with the treatment of human waste and protection of drinking water sources, rather than the traditional widely used approach of water to treat waste . This presentation will share one organization’s lessons learned in West Africa during the Ebola outbreak and suggestions for a new approach to human waste treatment in the U .S .Dendra Best, Executive Director, Wastewater Education | Derek Reinhard, Board President, Executive Director, Deeper Missions


Everyone Deserves a Decent Throne: EH Lessons From IndiaThe sanitation situation in India is dreadful . Approximately 600 million people lack toilets . Defecating in the open is not only a health hazard but also leads to sexual assault . The government of India has set a goal to end open defecation by 2019, and knows it will require more than just building lavatories, but also changing habits . This talk will explore how approaches in India can inform the work of environmental health professionals in the U .S .Dendra Best, Executive Director, Wastewater Education | Amit Christian, MS, Bio Consultant, Levapor Biofilm Technologies and Bio Consulting


Everyone Deserves a Decent Throne: EH Lessons From HaitiJanuary 2010, a 7 .0 earthquake hit Haiti destroying its capital of Port-au-Prince, killing over 200,000 people . The recovery is ongoing . Tent camps were dismantled as citizens went back to some kind of home . But nearly 150,000 people still live in the shanty structures erected post disaster . Basic sanitation is a daily struggle . This talk will address the tragic reintroduction of cholera and share the ad hoc approaches to sanitation in Haiti and the role environmental health professionals must play in disaster situations .Dendra Best, Executive Director, Wastewater Education

Risk Assessment9 – 9:20 am Atlantis A & B Lecture

Decisions in the Haze: Finding Multicultural and Multiagency SolutionsA property owner is investigating to determine the clean up necessary for polluted land from an old dry cleaner . The investigation reveals the current dry cleaning operation has significant amounts of emissions in the building, including in a Somali daycare with children as young as six months old . The health risks are clear but the law is not, so, what do you do?Patrick Hanlon, MS, Environmental Initiatives Manager, Minneapolis Health Department | Fardowza Omar, MS, Lead Risk Assessor, Minneapolis Health Department

9:30 – 9:50 am Atlantis A & B Lecture

Chemical Safety Training for University Research Laboratories: Pilot StudyHigh profile cases of laboratory injury and even fatality draw attention to an alarming issue on many university campuses: lack of strict adherence to safety protocols . This study compares the efficacy of two methods of delivering annually-required training for chemical laboratory safety and hazardous waste disposal, in person and online . Participants complete a survey instrument to test knowledge retained, and results will be compared to inform future training delivery .Dhitinut Ratnapradipa, MS, PhD, Associate Professor, Health Education and Recreation, Southern Illinois University

10 – 10:50 am Atlantis A & B Lecture

Hexavalent Chromium: Lessons Learned in Risk Assessment and Employee Surveillance Program DevelopmentIn 2010, OSHA confirmed the new hexavalent chromium (Cr[VI]) standard requiring employers to notify their employees of all exposure determinations, including those that do not exceed the permissible exposure limit . These new limits created a new population of potentially affected employees . This session will demonstrate lessons learned from conducting a Cr(VI) risk assessment and creating a Cr(VI) employee medical surveillance program . This presentation will provide you with tools to help you create an exposure surveillance program within an organization .Michelle Fransen, MPH, Environmental/Technical Specialist, Cogency | Hung Cheung, MPH, MD, President, Cogency | Janet Paydo, Director of Medical Services, Cogency

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Heavy Metals, Heavy ConversationAre heavy metals weighing you down? Is it because of their weight or their complexity? Do they matter in your work/home life? This learning lab session will review the recent research on four of the most concerning heavy metals including potential health impacts incurred by exposure to more than one metal at a time . Attendees will define the importance of heavy metals in their own work/lives and strategize how to better manage heavy metal toxification in food and water .Denise Wilson, PhD, Professor, Electrical Engineering, University of Washington

1 – 1:50 pm Atlantis A & B Lecture

Indoor Air Quality, Plumbing Systems, and Contaminated Groundwater: New ConsiderationsEnvironmental health agencies systematically consider indoor air quality in relation to groundwater plumes containing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) (i .e . vapor intrusion) . Assessment methods, however, do not account for recent studies showing that legacy sewer-plumbing systems and land drains can serve as "alternative" exposure pathways for VOCs to migrate into indoor air and complicate vapor intrusion exposure assessments . This presentation will highlight a new conceptual exposure model for vapor intrusion and will provide recommendations for assessing and mitigating this exposure pathway .Kelly G. Pennell, DrPH, Asisstant Professor, University of Kentucky

2 – 2:20 pm Atlantis A & B Lecture

Sun Exposure, Sun Safety Behavior, and Skin Cancer Awareness Among Latino FarmworkersHispanic farmworkers represent a vulnerable population that spends a large amount of their work shift exposed to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun . This cross-sectional study included a sun safety behavior survey followed by a full body exam for skin cancers among Latino farmworkers (N = 158) . Farmworkers continue to experience high exposure to UVR while lacking sufficient information about risks of skin cancer . Additional studies for educating and reducing UVR exposure to this workgroup is warranted .Gregory Kearney, DrPH, MPH, REHS/RS, Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health, East Carolina University

Sustainable Solid Waste1 – 1:50 pm Oceans Ballroom 2 * Lecture

Innovation: A New Approach to Addressing “Recycling” SitesAn unregulated recycling business went from a molehill to a mountain, generating tons of waste, leachate, fire hazards, and vermin harborage . The push from anti-dumping to recycling led a first-of-its-kind environmental crimes task force in Ohio to expand its boundaries and work with private industry to clean up the largest dump site in Franklin County history . Join us and learn how we worked with new and existing partners to clean up this site and how you can too .Jeff Gibbs, REHS/RS, Division Manager, Franklin County Public Health | Niki Lemin, MS, REHS/RS, Director of Environmental Health, Franklin County Public Health


E-waste, E-toxics, E-pressingElectronics are the number one source of heavy metal toxificiation in our waste, accounting for almost 80% of the metals that rest in landfills, and making a disproportionate contribution to the leaching of toxins into soil and groundwater . This mini-lecture zeroes in on the electronics that have the most harmful impact on environmental public health and corresponding means to dispose of or recycle them most effectively . Leave with the knowledge to make a difference in your home and your community .Denise Wilson, PhD, Professor, Electrical Engineering, University of Washington


Are Steam Autoclaves and Incinerators the Only Ways to Treat Medical Waste?Steam autoclaves and incinerators have been the dominant treatment process for regulated medical waste . New technologies allow regulated medical waste not only to be treated, but allow the treated waste to be used for other purposes . This presentation will briefly review numerous alternative treatment technologies that the Florida Department of Health has approved in an attempt to demonstrate that there are other ways of treating biomedical waste in your community .Israel Juarbe, Jr., CP-FS, Environmental Specialist III, Florida Department of Health | Gina Vallone-Hood, CEHP, Environmental Administrator, Bureau of Environmental Health, Florida Department of Health


2015 Excellence in Sustainability Award WinnerNEHA's Excellence in Sustainability Award, sponsored by UL, recognizes any organization, business, association, individual, or NEHA member who is solving environmental challenges by using innovative and environmentally sustainable practices . The 8th annual NEHA Excellence in Sustainability Award Winner will be announced at the NEHA 2015 AEC! This session will feature the winner and provide attendees with the opportunity to learn about the award winning program .


Colorado's Integrated Waste Management StudyThe Solid Waste Act declares that a statewide system of integrated solid waste management planning be developed with input from local governments and citizens (CRS § 30-20-100 .5) . This integrated plan is necessary to meet Colorado’s waste and materials management needs and includes recommendations for how best to manage solid waste and recycling activities within the state . The current 20 year plan was developed in 1992 and has failed to keep pace with the changing waste and material management needs of Colorado . A new integrated waste management plan is needed that addresses the current and future needs of waste and materials management in the state . Charles G. Johnson, Solid Waste and Materials Management Program Manager, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment


Conserving the Magic: Creating a Culture of Environmentality™Get a brief overview of the Walt Disney Company’s environmental goals and targets in the areas of emissions reduction, landfill diversion, and water conservation . The presenter will share an overview of efforts underway at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida to meet these goals and targets . Most importantly, attendees will leave with the key points of the Disney plan to integrate sustainability into company culture and drive long-lasting results .Tammy Brister, MS, Environmental Integration Director, Walt Disney World Resort

Uniformed Services9 – 9:50 am Odyssey A & B Learning Lab

Field Portable Toxicity Sensor for Army Drinking Water ProtectionThe U .S . Army Center for Environmental Health Research has developed a handheld system for detecting toxicity associated with industrial chemicals in drinking water using a cell-based chip and an enzyme-based ticket . A tabletop demonstration of the two sensors will accompany test results of the technologies that have progressed to advanced development within the Army Medical Research and Materiel Command . Come away with knowledge of applicability of this tool .David Trader, MS, Research Biologist, Environmental Hazards, U.S. Army Center for Environmental Health Research | Linda Brennan, MA, Research Biologist, Environmental Hazards, U.S. Army Center for Environmental Health Research | Mark Widder, MS, Research Biologist, Environmental Hazards, U.S. Army Center for Environmental Health Research

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Advancing Environmental Health Research for the Army 2025 and BeyondThis presentation will provide an overview of how the Research and Development (R&D) Laboratory, U .S . Army Center for Environmental Health Research is postured to address the environmental health (medical) threats likely aligned with the Army's Force 2025 and Beyond Campaign . It will highlight the enduring capabilities fielded by the lab, the new organization of the lab, and the most recent research topics the lab is addressing . This R&D lab, while the smallest of the USAMRMC labs, is on the cutting edge of science with their advances utilizing a systems biology approach to determine biomarkers of exposures and health effects . Collaborations with extramural university performers and upcoming opportunities will also be shared .Colonel Thomas Timmes, PhD, PE, Commander, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Army Center for Environmental Health Research


Over 100 Years Later: How The Jungle Influenced U.S. Food Safety PolicyMost environmental health professionals are experts in the minutiae of food safety regulations and some have read The Jungle, but have you ever wondered why and how the regulations came to be? This presentation will examine how Upton Sinclair’s expose on the meat-packing industry influenced U .S . food safety policy for over 100 years and led to landmark federal food safety regulations .CDR Jeff Tarrant, MS, USPHS, USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service


Development of Predictive Tools to Evaluate Toxicity of U.S. Army Engineered NanomaterialsRecent years have seen a tremendous increase in developed products that utilize the unique properties of engineered nanomaterials . The Department of Defense has invested substantially in this effort but the rate of production of new nanomaterials is rapidly outpacing the ability to evaluate the health and safety of these novel materials . Attendees will learn about key elements and factors related to the development of predictive models for human health and toxicity of engineered nanomaterials .Mark Widder, MS, Research Biologist, U.S. Army Center for Environmental Health Research


A Syndromic Surveillance System for Environmental Health in the Indian Health ServiceA key strategy for improving the health of the American Indian and Alaska Native populations is to increase the emphasis on community prevention and intervention efforts through a systematic approach . This session will outline how the environmental health program innovatively developed a simple yet robust web-based syndromic surveillance system to make their data work for them in an evidence-based approach .CDR Celeste Davis, MPH, REHS/RS, USPHS, Director, Division of Environmental Health Services, Portland Area, DHHS/IHS | CAPT Kelly Taylor, MPH, REHS/RS, HHS, USPHS, National Director, Division of Environmental Health Services, Head Quarters, DHHS/IHS


Accessing Environmental Monitoring SummariesThe presenter will describe efforts to identify environmental health risks within U .S . Central Command, and explain the associated survey and documentation processes . Attendees will leave with an understanding of the process to request health risks identified at specific locations and their potential medical implications .Lt. Col. Dereck Irminger, U.S. Central Command, MacDill Air Force Base


Overview of the CDC's Vessel Sanitation ProgramCruising is a popular vacation option in the United States that has inherent environmental health risks . The Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) is charged with preventing the introduction and transmission of gastroenteritis illness into the United States . Learn about VSP and how it works to ensure cruise ship passengers have a safe and healthy vacation .LT Scott Daly, Environmental Health Officer, Vessel Sanitation Program, CDC

Vector Control & Zoonotic DiseasesTrack Sponsor: Orkin


San Bernardino County West Nile Virus Aerial Surveillance CollaborationWest Nile virus is affecting people throughout our country, causing serious illness or death . The San Bernardino County Mosquito and Vector Control Program collaborated with the Sheriff’s Department Aviation Division to mitigate mosquito-breeding hazards in previously unknown locations by identifying unmaintained (green) pools from the air . Attendees will learn how, with little to no cost, they can develop and implement a collaborative program to survey and abate mosquito-breeding sources and minimize the risk of West Nile virus and other mosquito-transmitted diseases .Jennifer Osorio, REHS/RS, Supervising Environmental Health Specialist, Public Health-Division of Environmental Health Services, County of San Bernardino

9:30 – 9:50 am Oceans Ballroom 2 * Lecture

Appalachian Mountain Innovative Readiness TrainingInnovative Readiness Training (IRT) is conducted by the Department of Defense in areas that meet criteria to warrant the services provided, such as medical, dental, and vision assessments and care; rabies vaccinations; and animal spay/neuter . The Allegany County Human Resource Development Commission and Appalachian Regional Commission collaborated to fund this event through a grant . This session will describe IRT, share the outcomes of the very first animal medical portion held in the lower 48 states, and discuss the collaborative project's results .Misty Joy, MPH, REHS/RS, Registered Environmental Health Specialist, Environmental Health Division, Allegany County Health Department

10 – 10:50 am Oceans Ballroom 2 * Learning Lab

Rabies by the Numbers: A Mapping Application to Make Data More AccessibleThe Rabies Prevention Program at the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control recognized that their annual laboratory testing data were not working for them or their constituents, even though they were publicly available . They collaborated with the Bureau of Laboratories and the department's GIS office to develop a user-friendly mapping application— Rabies by the Numbers . Learn how the information is being leveraged to benefit all stakeholders, and how your data could do the same for you .Mildred (M.L.) Tanner, HHS, Former Rabies Prevention Program Manager | Craig Linn, GIS Manager, Information Technology, South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control


Biting Back: Vector Control Program Performance Assessment and Improvement ProjectsLearn from the 15 local health departments that participated in the Vector Control Program Performance Assessment and Improvement Initiative to increase capacity and improve performance of their programs . CDC and the Public Health Foundation partnered to apply quality improvement to U .S . environmental health programs . Come assess program performance, prioritize actions, and develop sound improvement projects to advance the processes and capacity of your programs, for vector control or other areas of environmental health .

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John Moran, PhD, Senior Quality Advisor, Public Health Foundation | LCDR Justin Gerding, MPH, REHS/RS, USPHS, Environmental Health Officer, Environmental Health Services Branch, CDC/NCEH | Micaela Kirshy, MPH, Project Manager, Performance Management and Quality Improvement, Public Health Foundation


Smart, Sensible, and Sustainable Pest Management to Improve Public HealthThis session will include a brief overview of integrated pest management (IPM) and provide tools and resources needed to develop and implement an IPM program . After the session, environmental health professionals will be able to explain the key elements of an IPM program, including the roles and responsibilities of key players . You will be able to identify the health, environmental, and economic risks posed by pests and the pesticides, and the benefits of IPM in particularly sensitive environments like schools, daycares, and hospitals .Sherry Glick, School IPM, Office of Pesticide Programs, EPA


Oh, Rats! An Assessment of the Nation's Rodent Control ProgramsFor centuries, people have recognized that rats and mice are not only a nuisance but are a public health problem . The National Association of County and City Health Officials conducted a comprehensive assessment to solicit information about the nation's local health departments' vector and rodent control program capacities . From this session, attendees will be able to identify the capacities, needs, and existing and future challenges of rodent control programs in public health departments .Lisa Brown, MPH, Program Analyst, National Association of County and City Health Officials


Prevention of Zoonotic Infection in Children by Baylisascaris procyonisThe common raccoon, also known as the “North American Raccoon” (Procyons lotor), is a host to the gastrointestinal parasite Baylisascaris procyonis, a roundworm that sheds eggs in raccoon feces . This presentation will explain the host/vector relationship and implications of child exposure . Come away with an understanding of the potential of zoonotic disease from raccoon “latrines” and the knowledge to clean up such sites to mitigate the risk of fatal infections .George McCommon, Program Director, Department of Veterinary Science and Public Health, Fort Valley State University


Chikungunya Ravages the Americas: How Did Jamaica Fare?It is the newest disease to impact the Americas, arriving December 6, 2013, on the island of St . Martin . Over a million suspected/confirmed cases and 184 deaths have been reported from 50 countries/territories . Jamaica was hard hit by chikungunya as the island was poorly prepared and prevailing myths about transmission of the disease did not help prevention/control efforts . Find out in this session: What really went wrong? Were our vector control and surveillance systems prepared? What could have been done differently? Henroy Scarlett, DrPH, Lecturer, Community Health and Psychiatry, University of the West Indies, Mona


Chikungunya: Should We Be Concerned?Chikungunya—funny name for a not-so-funny illness . What is the likelihood that large-scale chikungunya outbreaks will occur in the U .S .? Attend this brief session to learn about the potential threat of chikungunya outbreaks in the U .S . and how environmental health professionals can enhance their knowledge and skills in the prevention and control of emerging vector-borne diseases like chikungunya .CAPT Michael Herring, MPH, REHS/RS, USPHS, Senior Environmental Health Scientist/Training and Technical Assistance Team Leader, CDC

Water Quality1 – 1:50 pm Oceans Ballroom 4 Lecture

The Drinking Water Treatment Partnership ProjectThe Drinking Water Treatment Partnership Project addresses the need for clean drinking water in low-income mobile home parks located throughout Eastern Coachella Valley, California . This project funds and oversees the installation of water treatment systems (reverse osmosis units) that reduce arsenic and fluoride levels in the drinking water to safe levels . Other jurisdictions can make a difference similarly by working with local groups and nonprofits that can address the need to remedy water quality issues for small water systems .John Watkins, MPH, REHS/RS, Deputy Director, Environmental Health, Riverside County


Identification and Implementation of Effective Educational Campaigns for Private Well TestingWhy don’t many private well owners test their wells? The results from a nationwide evaluation of private well owner outreach programs will be shared . A number of successful approaches will be discussed to provide the audience with an assessment of the criteria used to evaluate how and when each approach should be used as part of a private well testing educational campaign . Attendees will leave with a roadmap for how to create a successful private well testing program .Steve Wilson, MS, Groundwater Hydrologist, Illinois State Water Survey at the Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois


What's in Your Drinking Water? A Domestic Well Water Sampling ProgramDrinking water from domestic wells that have not been tested for contaminants since initial construction may be a risk to health . One agency implemented a one-time domestic well water sampling program to provide well owners with free water quality analysis . Find out how the results can inform efforts to outreach and education, measure impacts of onsite wastewater treatment systems on groundwater and surface water, be used to map constituent levels, and identify and map plumes .Amanda Adair, REHS/RS, Registered Environmental Health Specialist, Department of Public Health, Division of Environmental Health Services, County of San Bernardino


Viruses in Groundwater Drinking Water SourcesThis study involved conducting virus monitoring on a set of representative public water supply wells and evaluating the association between source water virus occurrence and community acute gastrointestinal illness incident rates . Find out how the results help predict which sources are most likely to be contaminated and identify critical factors that contribute to the protection of drinking water sources . Come away equipped to use this assessment tool and associated strategies for implementation .Anita Anderson, MS, PE, Principal Engineer, Minnesota Department of Health | Lih-in Rezania, MS, PE, Principal Engineer, Minnesota Department of Health



Precious Water: Harmful Algal Bloom in a Northwest Ohio Urban Water SupplyHarmful algal blooms (HABs) are increasingly threatening drinking water sources and thus, human health . This presentation will chronicle the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department response to an unsafe municipal water supply with high levels of HAB toxins . Come away with knowledge of the public health implications, strategies for HAB reduction, and the lessons learned regarding the role of environmental health in the media relations surrounding this biological disaster .Eric Zgodzinski, MPH, REHS/RS, Director, Community and Environmental Health Services, Toledo-Lucas County Health Department

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Sustainable Solid Waste Management Tour: The Magical World of BiodigestionCome tour the Harvest Power Central Florida Energy Garden, where bacteria anaerobically digest food and other organic waste into renewable biogas and natural fertilizers . This facility diverts hundreds of thousands of tons of waste from Central Florida landfills and produces heat and electric power that go back to the resorts and attraction . Leave with an interdisciplinary perspective of sustainability at scale, the science that makes it work, and the knowledge to encourage sustainable operations where you live and work . Tour is an hour long and is outdoors . Please dress appropriately . Limited to 56 attendees . Meet near conference registration at 9 am . Separate registration required . Registration cost: $20 per person .

9 am – 12 pm Field Trip (Off Site)

Tour of Aquatica, SeaWorld's WaterparkSee the park’s key attractions which include zero-depth entry and wave pools, spray parks, lazy rivers, slides, and rides . Learn how Aquatica Orlando manages a safe swimming environment through filtration and disinfection equipment, water quality monitoring, and operational procedures . Get insight into the process for building and opening new attractions from design through staff education and training . Come away with an understanding of an integrated approach to recreational water illness and injury prevention . Tour is two hours and is outdoors . Please dress appropriately . Limited to 30 attendees . Meet near conference registration at 9 am . Separate registration required . Registration cost: $25 per person .

10:45 am – 5 pm Field Trip (Off Site)

Florida Onsite Wastewater Association (FOWA) Training CenterThis one-of-a-kind center promotes a hands-on approach to education and showcases both conventional systems and a variety of wastewater treatment alternatives . This field trip will allow you to rotate in small groups through a number of hands-on workstations featuring above ground low-pressure distribution, various tanks and their components, numerous ATUs, media filters, and performance based treatment systems . FOWA’s executive director will also brief you on the ground-breaking policy endeavors happening nationwide, who the players are, and the importance of the role of environmental health professionals in the creation of policy . Includes a catered lunch from Sonny’s BBQ upon arrival . Education is from 1 – 4 pm at outdoor work stations . Please dress appropriately . Limited to 56 attendees . Meet near conference registration at 10:45 am . Separate registration required . Registration cost: $25 per person .

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Here are a few ways you can help to reduce waste, water, energy, and costs as well as be more involved in

the local community .

• Join NEHA’s Community Event with Clean the World on Sunday .

• Use (and share!) local transportation options: taxis, Uber, theme park shuttles, and the trolley/open air bus service along International Drive .

• Recycle! Take advantage of in-meeting room recycling .

• Use the AEC 100% natural cotton canvas bag offered as part of registration .

• Contribute to TerraPass (www .terrapass .com) to offset the carbon footprint from travel .

• Download the 2015 AEC App to your smartphone/tablet from iTunes or Google .

– Access the program guide, maps, and more .

– Create a customized schedule and export it to your MS Outlook or other digital calendar .

– Network through online forums and discussions and instantly swap digital business cards .

– Attend and engage in sessions as they occur, use the chat feature to ask questions, and post comments .

Become familiar with the AEC app this year! We will be using the app in future AEC meetings to communicate much of the content in the print AEC Program Guide to significantly reduce the number of printed pages .

The Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld recycles/uses recycled products and implements water and energy efficient measures and is also a Clean the World partner donating travel amenities for redistribution to those in need . Onsite records of recycling and other environmental activities will be kept .

Many more initiatives are provided on the NEHA AEC website, www .neha2015aec .org . We welcome your participation and ideas!

GREENING THE AEC

As your professional organization for environmental health, NEHA continues to pursue ways to make the AEC more environmentally, socially, and financially sustainable .


CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITSEarn up to 24 hours of continuing education (CE) contact hours—enough to meet your full two-year NEHA professional credential education requirement—by attending and participating in the AEC’s educational sessions, keynote, first time attendee workshop, and other activities .

Help NEHA streamline and green the AEC by tracking CE hours on paper (optional), then complete one entry on the online submission form at www .neha .org/CEweb/CE .asp .

See more ways to help green the AEC on page 54.

NEHA is a recognized provider of relevant continuing education and recertification credits by:

• American Council for Accreditation Certification (ACAC) • Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) • Florida Department of Health Registered Sanitarian • Florida Department of Health Certified Environmental Health Professional• California Registered Environmental Health Specialist

Submit your CE hours directly to that state/association . If that organization requires a certificate of attendance, please request one on the CE tracking sheet provided by NEHA .

CE AGREEMENT BETWEEN NEHA AND CALIFORNIA—NO MORE SIGNING IN AT EVERY SESSION!California REHS credential holders: Provide NEHA with your completed CE tracking form and submit your speaker evaluation form online . ADDITIONALLY, complete the certificate of attendance request form at the following link: www .neha .org/pdf/CE/Certificate_of_Attendance_Request_Form .pdf . The California REHS program will require your certificate and completed speaker evaluations .

Continuing Education Information

You can use the AEC app to access session evaluations or go to:

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ADVANCE YOUR CAREER WITH A CREDENTIAL

Learn more at neha.org/credential

Food Safety: CP-FS and CCFS

Onsite Wastewater: CIOWTS

Environmental Health Specialist: REHS/RS

Environmental Technician:

RET and CEHT

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION

Hazardous Substances:

RHSP and RHSS

Healthy Homes: HHS


Climate Change• Are We Ready? The Viewpoints of Local Health Departments

on Climate Change• Adaptation in Action: Preparing for Tomorrow's Climate Change

Concerns Today• An Evaluation of the Heat Relief Network Cooling Centers in

Maricopa County• Protecting Vulnerable Populations From Heat-Related Illnesses

During Extreme Heat Events• Join the Discussion: The Importance of Locally-Specific Climate

Change-Related Health Outcome Tools• Leading Interdisciplinary Partnerships to Tackle Climate Change

Emerging EH Issues• 21 Days of Fear and Loathing: The Art and Science of Quarantine• Legalized Trouble: What Legalized Marijuana Means for

Environmental Health• Food Safety Regulation of Marijuana-infused Foods and Extractions

Food Safety & Defense• Food Safety Focus Series I: Bringing an Integrated Food Safety

System Into Reality• Food Safety Focus Series II: Local Ingredients for a Responsive

Integrated Food Safety System• Food Safety Focus Series III: What the Traceback Tool Adds to

Outbreak Investigations• Food Safety Focus Series IV: Breaking Down Barriers:

Can't We Just Get Along?• Food Safety Focus Series V: Increasing Outbreak Investigation

Efficiency by Strengthening the Human Interaction Component• Chemical-free Cleaning and Sanitizing in Retail Food Establishments• Food Safety and Cultural Norms: Using Cultural Assets to

Innovate Practice• Super Bowl XLIX: From Planning to Execution

International EH• NEHA/UL Sabbatical Exchange Winner: To Glove or Not to Glove?

Onsite Wastewater• Green Building With Onsite Wastewater Systems• Is There a Water Reuse Program in Your Future?• Protecting, Conserving, Reclaiming, and Reusing the Water

That Gives Us Life

Pathogens and Outbreaks• Is It in the Water? Investigation of a Waterborne Norovirus Outbreak• An Overview of the 2014 Cyclospora Outbreak Response Efforts

and Prevention Strategies• New and Innovative Biological Containment and Real-time

Monitoring Techniques

Recreational Waters• Demonstration of Knowledge: Making a Real Difference to Safety• Act on the MAHC

Sustainable Solid Waste• Innovation: A New Approach to Addressing "Recycling" Sites• E-waste, E-toxics, E-pressing• Are Steam Autoclaves and Incinerators the Only Ways to Treat

Medical Waste?• 2015 Excellence in Sustainability Award Winner• Colorado's Integrated Waste Management Study

Technology and EH• Telemetry and Remote Monitoring in Food Safety• Code for Environmental Health: Lessons Learned at Code for America• What’s Trending? Today's Technology and Tomorrow's Solutions

Vector Control & Zoonotic Diseases• San Bernardino County West Nile Virus Aerial Surveillance

Collaboration• Appalachian Mountain Innovative Readiness Training• Rabies by the Numbers: A Mapping Application to Make Data

More Accessible• Biting Back: Vector Control Program Performance Assessment

and Improvement Projects

For more information on recorded sessions visit: http://neha2015aec.org/recorded-sessions

AEC Recorded SessionsThese recorded sessions will be available for viewing on demand approximately two weeks after the conclusion of the 2015 AEC. Access to recorded sessions is free as an added benefit to attendees!


DIAMOND SPONSOR

UL Event | Sustainability Award Honorarium | Sabbatical Award

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Audiovisual Sponsor

Networking Luncheon | Cyber Café Sponsor

Decade NEHA Scholarships | Educational Sessions

AEC Bags | Educational Sessions | Walter F . Snyder Award

GOLD SPONSORS

Digital Health Department: AEC Meeting App Sponsor

National Restaurant Association: Breakfast at the Town Hall Assembly | Educational Session

Prometric: Educational Track | Food Safety Focus Series

Skillsoft: Educational Track | Food Safety Focus Series

XTIVIA: WiFi Sponsor

SILVER SPONSORS

Mitchell Humphrey & Co.: Educational Track | Technology & EH

Orkin: Educational Track | Vector Control & Zoonotic Diseases

BRONZE SPONSORS

Anua: Educational Sessions

ITW Pro Brands: Educational Sessions

Micro Essential Laboratory: Educational Sessions

Presby Environmental, Inc.: Educational Sessions

Starbucks Coffee Company: Community Event Transportation

Sweeps Software, Inc.: Educational Sessions

YUM! Brands: Educational Sessions

Many thanks to our sponsors who have made this conference possible!

AEC Sponsors, Partners, & Contributors


*Funding for this conference was made possible, in part, by the Food and Drug Administration through grant 1 R13 FD 005363 - 01, views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does any mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organization imply endorsement by the United States Government.

Thanks to these organizations and individuals for supporting NEHA by:

• Providing programs, research, and educational content from leaders in the field• Ensuring information is relevant and timely • Providing a broader perspective of the environmental health profession• Offering technical assistance and expertise• Assisting with field trips that highlight area best practices

Association of Environmental Health Academic Programs

Association of Pool and Spa Professionals

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Center for Environmental Health

Food and Drug Administration*

Indian Health Service

NEHA Technical Advisors

Uniformed Services Environmental Health Association

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

U.S. Housing and Urban Development

USDA Food and Nutrition Service

NEHA Endowment Contributor Appreciation

The NEHA Endowment Fund was established to enable NEHA to do more for the environmental health professional than its annual budget might allow . Special projects and programs supported by the foundation are carried out for the sole purpose of advancing the profession and its practitioners . If interested in contributing, you can donate online at www .neha .org/endowment_fund .html .

NEHA would like to recognize the following individuals for their generous support .

Sustaining Members Club ($1,000–$2,499)James J . Balsamo, Jr ., MS, MPH, MHA, RS, CP-FSGeorge A . Morris, RSWelford C . Roberts, PhD, RS, REHS, DAAS

21st Century Club ($500–$999)Peter M . SchmittDr . Bailus Walter, Jr .

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