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Mahnomen, MN EMSGREATER

CELEBRATING THE EMS IN ALL OF US

General Information Purpose The Greater Northwest EMS Conference is geared towards those involved in pre-hospital care with basic and advanced training, including first responders, emergency medical technicians, firefighters, nurses and law enforcement personnel. Registration Registration and payment must be received by Friday, September 19, 2014 in order to avoid late fees. Walk-in registrations are accepted, however late fees will apply. Conference materials will be available for pick up Thursday, October 2 from 5:00-7:00pm and each morning. Accreditation Continuing education certificates will be distributed at the conclusion of each session. A total of 13.0 contact hours will be available. Lodging A block of rooms has been reserved at the Shooting Star Casino & Event Center, which features a pool, restaurant, buffet, lounge, casino and secured parking. The conference rate of $60 per room is available through Friday, September 19. To reserve a room call #218-261-2621 and refer to “Greater NW.” The Shooting Star Casino is pleased to provide a smoke-free environment throughout the event center and dining areas. Refunds Full refunds will be made only if cancellations are received by Friday, September 19; substitutions are welcome at any time. Greater Northwest EMS reserves the right to change or alter program contents/scheduling as needed. Social Events Join us Friday evening for door prizes, Taco Bar, refreshments, D.J./Karaoke and a themed photo booth! Pre-Conference Join us Thursday, October 2 for “How the Bleep Did That Happen? Highway Safety for Emergency Responders” - to be held in conjunction with the EMS Managers meeting from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Refreshments will be provided. Presentation by John McClellan, Freeway Operations Supervisor at MNDOT’s Regional Transportation Management Center (RTMC) in Roseville. Funding Funding for this conference is made possible in part through a grant from the EMSRB and sponsorships. Thank you to the following sponsors!

General Information Purpose The Greater Northwest EMS Conference is geared towards those involved in pre-hospital care with basic and advanced training, including first responders, emergency medical technicians, firefighters, nurses and law enforcement personnel. Registration Registration and payment must be received by Friday, September 19, 2014 in order to avoid late fees. Walk-in registrations are accepted, however late fees will apply. Conference materials will be available for pick up Thursday, October 2 from 5:00-7:00pm and each morning. Accreditation Continuing education certificates will be distributed at the conclusion of each session. A total of 13.0 contact hours will be available. Lodging A block of rooms has been reserved at the Shooting Star Casino & Event Center, which features a pool, restaurant, buffet, lounge, casino and secured parking. The conference rate of $60 per room is available through Friday, September 19. To reserve a room call #218-261-2621 and refer to “Greater NW.” The Shooting Star Casino is pleased to provide a smoke-free environment throughout the event center and dining areas. Refunds Full refunds will be made only if cancellations are received by Friday, September 19; substitutions are welcome at any time. Greater Northwest EMS reserves the right to change or alter program contents/scheduling as needed. Social Events Join us Friday evening for door prizes, Taco Bar, refreshments, D.J./Karaoke and a themed photo booth! Pre-Conference Join us Thursday, October 2 for “How the Bleep Did That Happen? Highway Safety for Emergency Responders” - to be held in conjunction with the EMS Managers meeting from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Refreshments will be provided. Presentation by John McClellan, Freeway Operations Supervisor at MNDOT’s Regional Transportation Management Center (RTMC) in Roseville. Funding Funding for this conference is made possible in part through a grant from the EMSRB and sponsorships. Thank you to the following sponsors!

PURPOSE The Greater Northwest EMS Conference is geared towards those involved in pre-hospital care with basic and advanced training, including first responders, emergency medical technicians, firefighters, nurses and law enforcement personnel.

REGISTRATION Registration and payment must be received by Monday, September 23, 2019 in order to avoid late fees. Walk-in registrations are accepted, however late fees will apply. Conference materials will be available for pick up Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 pm and each morning.

ACCREDITATION All credit hours are approved through Sanford Health EMS Education and certificates will be distributed. A total of 12.0 contact hours will be available. Greater Northwest, in conjunction with Sanford EMS Education, has worked diligently to provide a conference schedule that will ensure participants meet 100% of the new EMS national training requirements within a two-year period. Therefore, topics not offered this year will be offered at the 2020 Greater Northwest EMS Conference! See schedule for which topics count towards NCCR requirements. POST credits are also available for law enforcement personnel!

LODGING A block of rooms has been reserved at the Shooting Star Casino & Event Center, which features a pool, restaurant, buffet, lounge, casino and secured parking. The conference rate of $70 per room is available through Monday, September 23, 2019. To reserve a room call 800-453-7827 and refer to BLOCK #5423. The Shooting Star Casino is pleased to provide a smoke-free environment throughout the event center and dining areas.

REFUNDS Full refunds will be made only if cancellations are received by Monday, September 23, 2019 ; substitutions are welcome at any time. Greater Northwest EMS reserves the right to change or alter program contents/scheduling as needed.

VENDORS Greater Northwest EMS is proud to offer a large exhibit hall on Friday, October 4. Come check out the variety of emergency medical service vendors and talk with our knowledgeable show representative. Friday Only!

PRE-CONFERENCE Join us on Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 12:00pm-4:00pm for “Laerdal Simulation Mannequin Training.” Thanks to a grant from the MN Department of Health, Greater Northwest EMS is proud to offer a Laerdal Simulation Mannequin as a training adjunct throughout the region. Training will be provided by Hans Lamkin, Hennepin County Medical Center. Simulation training will include the following topics: set up, breakdown, issue debugging, website videos and available files. NOTE: Class size is limited to 15 people. Call or email today: 218-556-5137 or office@greaternwems.com. There is no charge for this event.

FUNDING Funding for this conference is made possible in large part through sponsorships. Thank you to the following sponsors!

GENERAL INFORMATION

Altru Health System Grand Forks, ND

EMSC Minneapolis, MN EMSRB Minneapolis, MN

Enbridge SPONSOR Superior, WI

Essentia Health Fargo, ND

Everest Emergency Vehicles Little Canada, MN

Gordan Bernard Company Red Wood Falls, MN

Guardian Belt by P51 Products Rochester, MN

Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC) Minneapolis, MN

Hennepin Regional Poison Center Minneapolis, MN

Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, MN

Life Link III Minneapolis, MN

MacQueen Emergency Apple Valley, MN

Minnesota Mobile Medical Team St. Cloud, MN

MN Towards Zero Deaths Detroit Lakes, MN North Central Ambulance Lester Prairie, MN

Northland Community College East Grand Forks, MN

North Country EMS Education Bemidji, MN

North Memorial Health SPONSOR Minneapolis, MN

Rogers Two Way Radio Bemidji, MN

Sanford Air Med SPONSOR Fargo, ND

Sanford Health EMS Education Fargo, ND

Valley Med Flight/AirMedCare SPONSOR Grand Forks, ND

Zoll Medical Chelmsford, MA

Essentia Health Fargo, ND

Rogers Two Way Radio Bemidji, MN

Essentia Health Stroke & Neurovascular Center Fargo, ND

Sanford Air Med Fargo, ND ~ SPONSOR ~

Expert T. Billing Hibbing, MN

Sanford Health EMS Education Fargo, ND

Fire Safety USA Rochester, MN

Sanford Heart and Vascular Center Bemidji, MN

Gordan Bernard Company Red Wood Falls, MN

UND Physician Assistant Program Grand Forks, ND

Hennepin County Medical Center Minneapolis, MN

Valley Med Flight Grand Forks, ND

Zoll Medical Chelmsford, MA

VENDORS

8:00 am – 9:00 am • Registration (Richwood Room Entrance)

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm • Lunch (Mahnomen Ballroom) & Vendor Exhibit Area (Bejou & Detroit Lakes Rooms)

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm • Break & Vendor Exhibit Area (Bejou & Detroit Lakes Rooms)

4:45 pm – 5:45 pm • BONUS PRESENTATION & TACO BAR (MAHNOMEN BALLROOM)4:45 pm – 5:45 pm Sponsored by: North West Health Services Coalition Donning & Doffing PPE for Highly Contagious Diseases (Mahnomen Ballroom) Mark Cunningham, MD Amy Card, RHPC and Thomas VanderwalThe North West Health Services Coalition is sponsoring this bonus presentation! Join us in this interactive session where experienced presenters will review checklists for donning and doffing personal equipment for highly contagious disease exposure incidents. A taco bar will be provided immediately following the presentation.

9:00 am – 10:00 am Sponsored by: Greater NW EMS The Joy of EMS (Richwood Room) Steve Berry, EMT-P EMS definitely has its ups and downs, and the people in it are attracted and stay in it because of the joy we find in doing our work. In this light hearted look at our occupation, Steve will help remind us to keep it light and remember some of the simple joys we find in our service to community.

9:00 am – 10:00 am Sponsored by: Hennepin County Poison ControlTrends in Toxicology (Beaulieu Room) Kirk Hughes, RN, FF/EMT, CSPI This presentation will discuss the recent epidemic of synthetic opioids, patient presentation and clinical management. Both natural and synthetic opioids stimulants will be addressed.

This course meets NCCR Requirements for “Toxicology/Opioids”

10:00 am – 10:30 am • Break & Vendor Exhibit Area (Bejou & Detroit Lakes Rooms)10:30 am – 12:00 pm Sponsored by: Sanford Trauma EducationPI in EMS: Case Studies (Richwood Room) Steven Briggs, MDThis session will focus on Performance Improvement and Peer Reviews. Dr. Briggs will present several interesting case studies. Come learn how to utilize peer review within your organization.

10:30 am – 12:00 pm Sponsored by: Sanford Trauma EducationTrauma Triage & Stop the Bleed (Beaulieu Room)Deb Syverson, RN, BSN, TCRNThis session will review triage criteria, special patient and system considerations, severe hemorrhage and treatment for hemorrhage, including: tourniquets, hemostatic agents and TXA. Participants can also learn how to become a Stop the Bleed trainer! Meets NCCR Requirements for “Hemorrhage Control” & “Trauma Triage”

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Sponsored by: Greater NW EMS Service With a Smile: Dealing With the Hostile Patient (Richwood Room) Steve Berry, EMT-P Many psychiatric calls are purely behavioral in nature, requiring little more than reassurance and comfort. Learn about disarming behavioral confrontations without the use of restraints and/or medications. This course meets NCCR Requirements for “Psychiatric”

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Sponsored by: North MemorialTime Critical Care! (Beaulieu Room) Rob Pearson, NRPCritical patients need us to make quick decisions, accurate interventions and rapid transport. This session will explore the concept of time critical interventions, controlling your response to adrenaline and setting priorities. First Responders, Police Officers, Firefighters and EMS all experience stress. This session will teach you how to control it!

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Sponsored by: Greater NW EMS Attention Managers: Fun at Work (Richwood Room) Steve Berry, EMT-PIn the world of emergency health care, mixing business with pleasure can play a vital role in boosting morale and productivity among stressed out employees. Join us as Steve offers some amusing techniques to motivate, inspire and build pride in your coworkers.

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Sponsored by: Sanford Health At Risk Populations (Beaulieu Room)Sanford Health EMS Education Representative This presentation will discuss the unique characteristics of at-risk populations, including human trafficking and domestic violence. Objectives will include recognizing circumstances that may indicate abuse and appropriate actions of EMS personnel. This course meets NCCR Requirements for “At Risk Populations”

2: 00 pm – 2:15 pm • Stretch Break2:15 pm – 3:00 pm Sponsored by: MN Towards Zero DeathSecuring Our Future (Richwood Room) Katy Kressin, NRP, FPCIn this session we will talk about the resources available, the recommendations, and the on-going initiatives to increase the safety of our pediatric population during ambulance transport.

This course meets NCCR Requirements for “Pediatric Transport”

2:15 pm – 3:00 pm Sponsored by: Hennepin Technical College Community EMT Statute (Beaulieu Room) Dr. Michael Wilcox & Al Benney, NREMT-P, CPMinnesota became the first State to recognize Community Paramedics in 2001, and recently become the first to recognize Community EMT. What are these things, and what can you do now that is different?

FRIDAY October 4, 2019

10:00 am – 10:15 am • Break (Mahnomen Ballroom)

8:00 am – 9:00 am • Registration (Richwood Room Entrance)9:00 am – 10:30 am Sponsored by: Essentia Health Stroke (Beaulieu Room) Megan Carlblom, MSN, RN, SCRNThis session will focus on current and updated practices of stroke management in the pre-hospital setting. Data will also be presented on the current state of stroke in Minnesota by the Minnesota Department of Health. This course meets NCCR Requirements for “Stroke”

8:00 am – 9:00 am • Registration & Breakfast (Mahonomen Ballroom)

10:45 am – 11:45 am Sponsored by: Greater NW EMS … And the Beat Goes On (Beaulieu Room) John Fox, NRPThis session will discuss post resuscitation, including: identifying signs of ROSC, managing hemodynamic instability and describing the process of induced hypothermia. Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) are becoming more common, come also learn about the short and long-term uses of such devices and what EMS personnel need to know. This course meets NCCR Requirements for “Post Resuscitation” and “VADs”

10:30 am – 10:45 am • Break (Mahnomen Ballroom)

10:45 am – 11:45 am Sponsored by: Greater NW EMS Good Mourning – Finding Strength in the Tears We Cry (Richwood Room)Steve Berry, EMT-P EMS personnel are trained to deal with surviving members of a patient who has died, but what of our own losses? Whether it is our own family member, friend or colleague – how do we find meaning and comfort at a time of pain, disbelief and confusion? This class will look at coping strategies, myths of grief and some testimonial guidance on how to lessen the pain and promote healing during times of catastrophic loss.

10:00 am – 10:15 am • Break (Mahnomen Ballroom)11:45 am – 12:30 pm • LUNCHEON SESSION (Mahnomen Ballroom)

Neurological/Seizures Steve Berry, EMT-P Sponsored by: Greater NW EMSThis luncheon session will review EMS response to neurological emergencies and seizures. Course objectives include common causes of altered mental status, complications associated with seizures and management of management of neurological emergencies.

Special Health Care Needs Part I (Richwood Room) EMS for Children Program Representative Sponsored by: EMSCThis session will discuss special healthcare needs of the pediatric population, including technology and assessment of the special needs pediatric patient.

This course meets NCCR Requirements for “Special Health Care Needs” if Parts I and II are attended

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm • (Richwood Room)

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm • (Richwood Room) Special Health Care Needs Part II (Richwood Room) Sanford Health EMS Education Representative Sponsored by: Sanford HealthThis presentation will discuss special healthcare needs of the adult population, including identification and assessment of the adult special needs patient. Session content will include special needs equipment, cognitive impairments and transport of these patients. This course meets NCCR Requirements for “Stroke”

2:45 pm – 3:45 pm • (Richwood Room) Culture of Safety & Research (Richwood Room) Sanford Health EMS Education Representative Sponsored by: Sanford HealthThis presentation will take a look at the culture of safety: What is it? What core elements are needed to advance it? How can EMS providers establish a culture of safety within EMS? This session will also explain the practical use of research in EMS, as well as differentiating between different research methods. Course meets NCCR Requirements for “Culture of Safety” and “Research”

2:30 pm – 2:45 pm • CHEESECAKE BREAK!

Prevailing Positives, Prevailing Negatives – Pass it On Steve Berry, EMT-P Sponsored by: Greater NW EMSMany EMS medical experts call the emergency pre-hospital work environment “predictable organized chaos.” Novel calls are indeed a rarity, but what about the calls that significantly enhance the skill level of the provider, but also become a life-changing event both professionally and personally? Join Steve as he shares some of his best and worst experiences. You will be asked to do the same – if you dare.

3:45 pm – 4:45 pm • (Richwood Room)

9:00 am – 10:30 am Sponsored by: Greater NW EMS Attention Managers: Fun at Work (Richwood Room) Steve Berry, EMT-P In the world of emergency health care, mixing business with pleasure can play a vital role in boosting morale and productivity among stressed out employees. Join us as Steve offers some amusing techniques to motivate, inspire and build pride in your coworkers.

SATURDAY October 5, 2019

STEVE BERRY, EMT-P Steve Berry brings his cartoons, humor and insight into the emergency medical community! Steve has been a paramedic for the past 35 years in the Southern Colorado region. He has now drawn over 2,600 humorous EMS and emergency medical cartoons that are printed in 10 illustrated books collectively known, as “I’m Not An Ambulance Driver.” Steve has also been a long time Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS), writing monthly columns and illustrating cartoons.

AL BENNEY, NREMT-P, CP Al Benney began his EMS career as an EMT for Stillwater Ambulance while attending paramedic school at Mankato State University. Since 1980 he has worked full time as a Paramedic in ALS and Critical Care Ambulances, and fixed and rotor wing aircraft. He is currently an EMS Faculty member at Hennepin Technical College working with students at all levels from EMR to Community Para-medicine.

STEVEN BRIGGS, MD As a general surgeon, Dr. Briggs specializes in the surgical treatment of a wide range of diseases and conditions which involve the breast, stomach, esophagus, pancreas, gall bladder, lower intestines, hernia and abdomen. He is currently affiliated with Sanford Medical Center Fargo and Sanford South University. Dr. Briggs completed medical school at the University of North Dakota and residency at Mayo Clinic.

AMY CARD, BS, RHPC Amy is the Regional Healthcare Preparedness Coordinator for the Northwest Health Services Coalition, serving 15 hospitals, clinics, public health, emergency management and other skilled nursing facilities. Amy holds Emergency Management Certifications from the MN Division of Emergency Management, FEMA and International Association of Emergency Managers.

KIRK HUGHES, RN, FF/EMT, CSPI Kirk Hughs works as a Certified Specialist in Poison Information and had been the Education Director for the Hennepin Regional Poison Center since 2000. He has been a Firefighter/EMT for the last 22 years. Kirk also works as an Investigator for the Hennepin Medical Examiner’s Office. He is an Advance Hazmat Life Support Instructor, Hazmat Technician, and certified in Advanced Medical Life Support.

MARK CUNNINGHAM, MDDr. Cunningham has over 20 years experience at the Red Lake Indian Hospital as a staff physician and EMS Medical Director. Before his employment at Red Lake he was an Air Force military physician for over 20 years. Dr. Cunningham also served as a tactical EMT in Washington, D.C. for several years.

JOHN FOX, NRPJohn has over 20 years of EMS experience including positions in direct patient care, supervisory, leadership and education. Much of John’s EMS experience has been in the rural setting, including: ground 911, inter-facility critical care, aeromedical and fire based organizations. In addition to clinical practice, he is involved in a number of regional committees.

KATIE KRESSIN, NRP, FPCKaty is the MN Toward Zero Deaths Program Director for the West Central Region, as well as a Certified Flight Medic. Since receiving her Paramedic AAS degree in 2000, she has worked as a Paramedic in rural and metro areas of Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. Her medic experience includes ground and flight critical care transport. Katy has been providing EMS education for over 17 years.

ROB PEARSON, NRPRob Pearson is a Fire Service Instructor and EMS Educator. Rob is a 33-year Paramedic with North Memorial Health Ambulance and Air Care. He is also the Assistant Fire Chief for the City of Maple Grove. In 2018, the Minnesota Ambulance Association named him EMS Educator of the Year. In 2019, Rob was awarded the EMS Star by Governor Tim Walz.

DEB SYVERSON, RN, BSN, TCRNDeb is the Director of Trauma Services at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. Deb brings over 20 years of Trauma management experience to her presentations. She also has extensive EMS experience as a flight nurse and ambulance EMT. Deb graduated from the University of North Dakota with a BS in Nursing.

MICHAEL WILCOX, MDDr. Wilcox is a Board Certified Family Practice Physician who has worked in rural Minnesota for 38 years. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the U of M, Minneapolis and completed his post graduate training at HCMC. Dr. Wilcox is the Emergency Care Plus Program Coordinator at North Memorial in Minneapolis, and a Clinical Associate Professor at the U of M. He is the Medical Director for Rural EMS Services and the Community Paramedic Program at Hennepin Technical College.

MEGAN CARLBLOM, MSN, RN, SCRNMegan is a Stroke Certified Registered Nurse with experience in emergency department patient care and currently works as the Stroke Program Coordinator at Essentia Health in Fargo. She works closely with all healthcare personnel in the Stroke Systems of Care to improve quality and care throughout our region.

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