2012June 5–6, 2012Tuesday & Wednesday

2012 Annual EMSAAC Conference

2012 Annual EMSAAC Conference

June

5 &

6AlamedaCentral CaliforniaCoastal ValleysContra CostaEl DoradoImperialInlandKernLos AngelesMarinMercedMontereyMountain-ValleyNapaNorth CoastNorthern CaliforniaOrangeRiversideSacramentoSan BenitoSan FranciscoSan JoaquinSan Luis ObispoSan MateoSanta BarbaraSanta ClaraSanta CruzSierra-Sac ValleySolanoTuolumneVentura

In CollaboratIon wIth the emergenCy medICal dIreCtors assoCIatIon of CalIfornIa

EMS LEadErShip

EMS LEadErShip

EMS LEAdErShipAll conference activities will be held at the Queen Mary in Long Beach. Please book your accomodations separately through the hotel’s reservations desk at the special conference rate of $110.00 plus taxes for Staterooms. (Hotel is not included in the conference fee.) The parking rate for the conference is discounted at $10/day. We know you’ll enjoy this beautiful seaside setting. Nearby sites include the Long Beach Aquarium, Shore Line Village, bike and walking paths and tons of ocean views. If bringing the family, there are many sites within 20 miles including Disneyland, harbor cruises, gondola rides, gift boutiques and restaurants. For ad-ditional information, visit the following websites: www.visitlongbeach.com and www.queenmary.com

For hotel reservations:

“Ahoy Mateys! We have an amazing adventure waiting for you! This conference will challenge your EMS leadership skills and bring you new and innovative change methodologies. This along with a beautiful venue and a nautical theme aboard the historical Queen Mary will make the 2-day voyage one that you will be glad you joined as part of our crew!”

Cathy Chidester, EMS Director LA County2012 EMSAAC Conference Chair

About EMSAACThe Emergency Medical Services Administrators’ Association of California (EMSAAC) is comprised of administrators from 31 Local Emergency Medical Services Agencies (LEMSAs).

These county-designated agencies are responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating a local, integrated system of emergency medical services.

The LEMSAs partner with the California EMS Authority to carry out applicable regulations and guidelines.

EMSAAC strives to:

Serve as a forum for the exchange of information

Promote the dissemination of knowledge concerning EMS systems, and

Foster relationships with other organizations and agencies involved in the EMS system.

Ken perlman, an Engagement Leader in change communication, training and organiza-tional design joins us from Kotter International. Ken has led global change initiatives in both consultant and corporate roles serving clients in multiple industries, including healthcare, technology, life sciences, distribution/logistics and entertainment. One of his published works is Leadership Series: a Four-Part Course in the Basics of Effective Leadership. Read more about Ken and Kotter International at www.kotterinternational.com.

Key Note Speakers

A. J. heightman, MPA, EMT-P, is best known as the Editor-in-Chief of JEMS, the Journal of Emergency Medical Services. He is also affiliated with other Elsevier Public Safety publica-tions including: Fire-Rescue Magazine, Law Officer Magazine, Wildland Firefighter Magazine, APCO’s Public Safety Communications Magazine and the EMS Insider newsletter. He has presented broadly throughout the country on a variety of EMS subjects and issues. Read more about A.J. and JEMS magazine at www.jems.com.

Call the Ship’s Reservation Department at: 877-342-0742 Promotional Code: EMSAAC ConferenceGuaranteed conference rates must be booked by May 4. Closest airports are: Long Beach (6mi), LAX (23mi) Orange County (24mi)

Sponsorship and exhibit opportunities available! Contact Linda Tripoli at ltripoli@hasc.org or at (213)713-9982 for more information today! Space limited!

Continuing Education Credits

This conference has been planned and implemented to provide instructor based continuing education for nurses and prehospital care professionals through the LA County EMS Agency.

Provider approved by the CA Board of Registered Nursing California BRN CE# 993 10.5 hours nurse CE approved for nurse providers

Provider approved by the EMSA for EMTs, PMs and MICNsCalifornia EMS CEP# 19-000110.5 hours of CE approved for prehospital care providers

10100 Pioneer Blvd., Suite 200, Santa Fe Springs, California 90670

ConFErEnCE rEgiStrAtion ForMEmergency Medical Services Administrators’ Association of California 2012 Annual Conference

“EMS Leadership--All hands on deck!”

Dr/Mr/Mrs/Ms ............................................................................................................................................

Name as it should appear on your badge: ...............................................................................................

Title/Position ...............................................................................................................................................

Organization ................................................................................................................................................

Address ........................................................................................................................................................

City ........................................................State..................................................Zip ......................................

Phone ( ) .......................................................... Email .............................................................................

q Please do NOT include my contact information on the Conference Roster.

q I plan to pursue CE credits for this conference. My license number is: RN# ___________ PM# _______________

Register on-line at www.EMSAAC.org or complete this form and fax to (562)590-3353 or email the completed form to cchidester@dhs.lacounty.gov.

Conference Registration Fees (payment must accompany registration form):

Cancellation prior to May 24, 2012 will receive a refund minus $25 for processing fee. No refunds after May 24.

Questions regarding registration and refunds should be directed to Carol Meyer at (562)343-3326 or cmeyer411@verizon.net.

An EMSAAC President’s Reception will be held from 5:30-7:30 pm on June 5, 2012, generously sponsored by McCormick Ambulance.

June 5 and 6, 2012Aboard the Beautiful Queen Mary in the City of Long Beach, California

Early Registration–if payment received prior to May 1, 2012**Early registrations will be entered in raffle for a free QM Spa Treatment

$249 q Registered participant lunches are included! Add $35 each day for additional lunch if family/colleague joins you for lunch programs.

Registration–if payment received after May 1, 2012 $299 q

Onsite Registration $320 q

Payment Type (circle one):

PayPal On-line Check by Mail

Please make check payable to: EMSAACMail with form to: Cathy Chidester, LACEMS10100 Pioneer Blvd., Suite 200, Santa Fe Springs,California 90670

I plan on attending the President’s Reception (Circle One) Yes No

day 1 – TuESday, JunE 5the Life Boat drill Bruce Barton, Director, Riverside EMS Agency; EMSAAC President Cathy Chidester, Director, LA County EMS Agency; 2012 Conference Chair

Welcome Aboard Alan Patalano, Fire Chief, Long Beach Fire Department

navigating the Challenges of LeadershipLeadership and Accelerating Change in EMS

Ken Perlman, MBA, Engagement Leader, Kotter International

it’s Your Ship – Lead the WayPreparing For and Managing Disasters

James G. Featherstone, General Manager, LA City Emergency Management Department

head to the galley/Message from the AdmiralEMS Agenda for the Future

Howard Backer, M.D., MPH, FACEP, Director, California EMS Authority

Changing the Way We do EMS – Full Steam AheadFort Worth Community Health Experience

Matt Zavadsky, MS-HSA, EMT, Associate Director – Operations, MedStar EMS

Keeping the LogsDocument Like the World is Watching

Greg Reynar, Assistant Chief, LA Fire Department Richard D. Senneff, Firefighter III/Paramedic, LAFD Martin A. Blount, Firefighter III/Paramedic, LAFD

Meeting the paymastersEMS Connecting with Local Politicians

Gerardo Pinedo, Government Relations Officer, LA County Department of Health Services

davy Jones’ LockerOptional Queen Mary Ghost Tour (30 minutes). Sign up during registration for $10.

the Captain’s receptionNautical or 1920’s Attire Optional

day 2 – WEdnESday, JunE 6the day’s Sail planBruce Barton, EMSAAC President

Leadership in rough SeasLessons from MASH

A.J. Heightman, Editor-in-Chief, JEMS Magazine

day 2 (conT’d)When the Skies turn greyReno Air Crash Response

Kevin Romero, Director of Operations, Regional EMS Authority (REMSA), Reno, NV

Maiden VoyageBreak/Original Squad 51 Viewing & Photo Op--Courtesy of LA County Fire Museum

disaster response – Batten-down the hatches Ross Elliot, Director, Kern County EMS Agency

Panel discussion immediately following: Cathy Chidester, Director, LA County EMS Agency Nancy Lapolla, EMS Director, Santa Barbara EMS Agency Marcy Metz, Chief EMS, San Diego EMS Agency Kevin Romero, Director of Operations, REMSA

Mess and a Commendation by the CaptainLunch and EMSACC Award Presented by President Barton

Surveying the CoastCalifornia Studies in EMS

William Koenig, M.D., Medical Director, LA County EMS Agency With a Panel of Medical Directors: Joe Barger, MD, Medical Director, Costa Contra County EMS Agency Marc Eckstein, MD, Medical Director, LA Fire Department Benjamin Squire, MD, Medical Director, Pasadena Fire Department

Full Sails AheadResponse Time Studies

Matt Zavadsky, MS-HSA, EMT, Associate Director – Operations, MedStar EMS

ConFErEnCE CoMMittEECathy Chidester, Chairman, LA County EMS Agency Bruce Barton, Riverside County EMS AgencyDan Burch, San Joaquin County EMS Agency Steve Carroll, Ventura County EMS AgencyRoss Elliot, Kern County EMS Agency Marcy Metz, San Diego County EMS AgencyRichard Murdock, Mountain Valley EMS Agency Linda Tripoli, ReddiNet Carol Meyer, Conference Consultant

ConFErEnCE dESCriptionEMSAAC’s Conference Committee 2012 presents this two-day program designed to help EMS professionals learn from the past and navigate through the future with new leadership concepts and skills. How can we learn from the past to perfect what we do today and in the future? How will our new leadership skills help us navi-gate through calm and rough seas? The conference will provide strategies to help leaders “take the helm” and make necessary change as we sail towards healthcare reform, regulatory changes and medical advances. The conference is focused on leadership with a cross section of additional key EMS issues to be addressed–from real disaster and multi-casualty experiences, current research, and field advances to dealing with the legislative process and finding out if response times make a difference, AND MORE...

Objectives available upon request and at the conference.

ConFErEnCE topiCS/SpEAKErS

First Name MI Last Name

(As it should appear on your badge)

(Please Print)

ConFErEnCE rEgiStrAtion ForMEmergency Medical Services Administrators’ Association of California 2012 Annual Conference

“EMS Leadership--All hands on deck!”

Dr/Mr/Mrs/Ms ............................................................................................................................................

Name as it should appear on your badge: ...............................................................................................

Title/Position ...............................................................................................................................................

Organization ................................................................................................................................................

Address ........................................................................................................................................................

City ........................................................State..................................................Zip ......................................

Phone ( ) .......................................................... Email .............................................................................

q Please do NOT include my contact information on the Conference Roster.

q I plan to pursue CE credits for this conference. My license number is: RN# ___________ PM# _______________

Register on-line at www.EMSAAC.org or complete this form and fax to (562)590-3353 or email the completed form to cchidester@dhs.lacounty.gov.

Conference Registration Fees (payment must accompany registration form):

Cancellation prior to May 24, 2012 will receive a refund minus $25 for processing fee. No refunds after May 24.

Questions regarding registration and refunds should be directed to Carol Meyer at (562)343-3326 or cmeyer411@verizon.net.

An EMSAAC President’s Reception will be held from 5:30-7:30 pm on June 5, 2012, generously sponsored by McCormick Ambulance.

June 5 and 6, 2012Aboard the Beautiful Queen Mary in the City of Long Beach, California

Early Registration–if payment received prior to May 1, 2012**Early registrations will be entered in raffle for a free QM Spa Treatment

$249 q Registered participant lunches are included! Add $35 each day for additional lunch if family/colleague joins you for lunch programs.

Registration–if payment received after May 1, 2012 $299 q

Onsite Registration $320 q

Payment Type (circle one):

PayPal On-line Check by Mail

Please make check payable to: EMSAACMail with form to: Cathy Chidester, LACEMS10100 Pioneer Blvd., Suite 200, Santa Fe Springs,California 90670

I plan on attending the President’s Reception (Circle One) Yes No

day 1 – TuESday, JunE 5the Life Boat drill Bruce Barton, Director, Riverside EMS Agency; EMSAAC President Cathy Chidester, Director, LA County EMS Agency; 2012 Conference Chair

Welcome Aboard Alan Patalano, Fire Chief, Long Beach Fire Department

navigating the Challenges of LeadershipLeadership and Accelerating Change in EMS

Ken Perlman, MBA, Engagement Leader, Kotter International

it’s Your Ship – Lead the WayPreparing For and Managing Disasters

James G. Featherstone, General Manager, LA City Emergency Management Department

head to the galley/Message from the AdmiralEMS Agenda for the Future

Howard Backer, M.D., MPH, FACEP, Director, California EMS Authority

Changing the Way We do EMS – Full Steam AheadFort Worth Community Health Experience

Matt Zavadsky, MS-HSA, EMT, Associate Director – Operations, MedStar EMS

Keeping the LogsDocument Like the World is Watching

Greg Reynar, Assistant Chief, LA Fire Department Richard D. Senneff, Firefighter III/Paramedic, LAFD Martin A. Blount, Firefighter III/Paramedic, LAFD

Meeting the paymastersEMS Connecting with Local Politicians

Gerardo Pinedo, Government Relations Officer, LA County Department of Health Services

davy Jones’ LockerOptional Queen Mary Ghost Tour (30 minutes). Sign up during registration for $10.

the Captain’s receptionNautical or 1920’s Attire Optional

day 2 – WEdnESday, JunE 6the day’s Sail planBruce Barton, EMSAAC President

Leadership in rough SeasLessons from MASH

A.J. Heightman, Editor-in-Chief, JEMS Magazine

day 2 (conT’d)When the Skies turn greyReno Air Crash Response

Kevin Romero, Director of Operations, Regional EMS Authority (REMSA), Reno, NV

Maiden VoyageBreak/Original Squad 51 Viewing & Photo Op--Courtesy of LA County Fire Museum

disaster response – Batten-down the hatches Ross Elliot, Director, Kern County EMS Agency

Panel discussion immediately following: Cathy Chidester, Director, LA County EMS Agency Nancy Lapolla, EMS Director, Santa Barbara EMS Agency Marcy Metz, Chief EMS, San Diego EMS Agency Kevin Romero, Director of Operations, REMSA

Mess and a Commendation by the CaptainLunch and EMSACC Award Presented by President Barton

Surveying the CoastCalifornia Studies in EMS

William Koenig, M.D., Medical Director, LA County EMS Agency With a Panel of Medical Directors: Joe Barger, MD, Medical Director, Costa Contra County EMS Agency Marc Eckstein, MD, Medical Director, LA Fire Department Benjamin Squire, MD, Medical Director, Pasadena Fire Department

Full Sails AheadResponse Time Studies

Matt Zavadsky, MS-HSA, EMT, Associate Director – Operations, MedStar EMS

ConFErEnCE CoMMittEECathy Chidester, Chairman, LA County EMS Agency Bruce Barton, Riverside County EMS AgencyDan Burch, San Joaquin County EMS Agency Steve Carroll, Ventura County EMS AgencyRoss Elliot, Kern County EMS Agency Marcy Metz, San Diego County EMS AgencyRichard Murdock, Mountain Valley EMS Agency Linda Tripoli, ReddiNet Carol Meyer, Conference Consultant

ConFErEnCE dESCriptionEMSAAC’s Conference Committee 2012 presents this two-day program designed to help EMS professionals learn from the past and navigate through the future with new leadership concepts and skills. How can we learn from the past to perfect what we do today and in the future? How will our new leadership skills help us navi-gate through calm and rough seas? The conference will provide strategies to help leaders “take the helm” and make necessary change as we sail towards healthcare reform, regulatory changes and medical advances. The conference is focused on leadership with a cross section of additional key EMS issues to be addressed–from real disaster and multi-casualty experiences, current research, and field advances to dealing with the legislative process and finding out if response times make a difference, AND MORE...

Objectives available upon request and at the conference.

ConFErEnCE topiCS/SpEAKErS

First Name MI Last Name

(As it should appear on your badge)

(Please Print)

ConFErEnCE rEgiStrAtion ForMEmergency Medical Services Administrators’ Association of California 2012 Annual Conference

“EMS Leadership--All hands on deck!”

Dr/Mr/Mrs/Ms ............................................................................................................................................

Name as it should appear on your badge: ...............................................................................................

Title/Position ...............................................................................................................................................

Organization ................................................................................................................................................

Address ........................................................................................................................................................

City ........................................................State..................................................Zip ......................................

Phone ( ) .......................................................... Email .............................................................................

q Please do NOT include my contact information on the Conference Roster.

q I plan to pursue CE credits for this conference. My license number is: RN# ___________ PM# _______________

Register on-line at www.EMSAAC.org or complete this form and fax to (562)590-3353 or email the completed form to cchidester@dhs.lacounty.gov.

Conference Registration Fees (payment must accompany registration form):

Cancellation prior to May 24, 2012 will receive a refund minus $25 for processing fee. No refunds after May 24.

Questions regarding registration and refunds should be directed to Carol Meyer at (562)343-3326 or cmeyer411@verizon.net.

An EMSAAC President’s Reception will be held from 5:30-7:30 pm on June 5, 2012, generously sponsored by McCormick Ambulance.

June 5 and 6, 2012Aboard the Beautiful Queen Mary in the City of Long Beach, California

Early Registration–if payment received prior to May 1, 2012**Early registrations will be entered in raffle for a free QM Spa Treatment

$249 q Registered participant lunches are included! Add $35 each day for additional lunch if family/colleague joins you for lunch programs.

Registration–if payment received after May 1, 2012 $299 q

Onsite Registration $320 q

Payment Type (circle one):

PayPal On-line Check by Mail

Please make check payable to: EMSAACMail with form to: Cathy Chidester, LACEMS10100 Pioneer Blvd., Suite 200, Santa Fe Springs,California 90670

I plan on attending the President’s Reception (Circle One) Yes No

day 1 – TuESday, JunE 5the Life Boat drill Bruce Barton, Director, Riverside EMS Agency; EMSAAC President Cathy Chidester, Director, LA County EMS Agency; 2012 Conference Chair

Welcome Aboard Alan Patalano, Fire Chief, Long Beach Fire Department

navigating the Challenges of LeadershipLeadership and Accelerating Change in EMS

Ken Perlman, MBA, Engagement Leader, Kotter International

it’s Your Ship – Lead the WayPreparing For and Managing Disasters

James G. Featherstone, General Manager, LA City Emergency Management Department

head to the galley/Message from the AdmiralEMS Agenda for the Future

Howard Backer, M.D., MPH, FACEP, Director, California EMS Authority

Changing the Way We do EMS – Full Steam AheadFort Worth Community Health Experience

Matt Zavadsky, MS-HSA, EMT, Associate Director – Operations, MedStar EMS

Keeping the LogsDocument Like the World is Watching

Greg Reynar, Assistant Chief, LA Fire Department Richard D. Senneff, Firefighter III/Paramedic, LAFD Martin A. Blount, Firefighter III/Paramedic, LAFD

Meeting the paymastersEMS Connecting with Local Politicians

Gerardo Pinedo, Government Relations Officer, LA County Department of Health Services

davy Jones’ LockerOptional Queen Mary Ghost Tour (30 minutes). Sign up during registration for $10.

the Captain’s receptionNautical or 1920’s Attire Optional

day 2 – WEdnESday, JunE 6the day’s Sail planBruce Barton, EMSAAC President

Leadership in rough SeasLessons from MASH

A.J. Heightman, Editor-in-Chief, JEMS Magazine

day 2 (conT’d)When the Skies turn greyReno Air Crash Response

Kevin Romero, Director of Operations, Regional EMS Authority (REMSA), Reno, NV

Maiden VoyageBreak/Original Squad 51 Viewing & Photo Op--Courtesy of LA County Fire Museum

disaster response – Batten-down the hatches Ross Elliot, Director, Kern County EMS Agency

Panel discussion immediately following: Cathy Chidester, Director, LA County EMS Agency Nancy Lapolla, EMS Director, Santa Barbara EMS Agency Marcy Metz, Chief EMS, San Diego EMS Agency Kevin Romero, Director of Operations, REMSA

Mess and a Commendation by the CaptainLunch and EMSACC Award Presented by President Barton

Surveying the CoastCalifornia Studies in EMS

William Koenig, M.D., Medical Director, LA County EMS Agency With a Panel of Medical Directors: Joe Barger, MD, Medical Director, Costa Contra County EMS Agency Marc Eckstein, MD, Medical Director, LA Fire Department Benjamin Squire, MD, Medical Director, Pasadena Fire Department

Full Sails AheadResponse Time Studies

Matt Zavadsky, MS-HSA, EMT, Associate Director – Operations, MedStar EMS

ConFErEnCE CoMMittEECathy Chidester, Chairman, LA County EMS Agency Bruce Barton, Riverside County EMS AgencyDan Burch, San Joaquin County EMS Agency Steve Carroll, Ventura County EMS AgencyRoss Elliot, Kern County EMS Agency Marcy Metz, San Diego County EMS AgencyRichard Murdock, Mountain Valley EMS Agency Linda Tripoli, ReddiNet Carol Meyer, Conference Consultant

ConFErEnCE dESCriptionEMSAAC’s Conference Committee 2012 presents this two-day program designed to help EMS professionals learn from the past and navigate through the future with new leadership concepts and skills. How can we learn from the past to perfect what we do today and in the future? How will our new leadership skills help us navi-gate through calm and rough seas? The conference will provide strategies to help leaders “take the helm” and make necessary change as we sail towards healthcare reform, regulatory changes and medical advances. The conference is focused on leadership with a cross section of additional key EMS issues to be addressed–from real disaster and multi-casualty experiences, current research, and field advances to dealing with the legislative process and finding out if response times make a difference, AND MORE...

Objectives available upon request and at the conference.

ConFErEnCE topiCS/SpEAKErS

First Name MI Last Name

(As it should appear on your badge)

(Please Print)

2012June 5–6, 2012Tuesday & Wednesday

2012 Annual EMSAAC Conference

2012 Annual EMSAAC Conference

June

5 &

6

AlamedaCentral CaliforniaCoastal ValleysContra CostaEl DoradoImperialInlandKernLos AngelesMarinMercedMontereyMountain-ValleyNapaNorth CoastNorthern CaliforniaOrangeRiversideSacramentoSan BenitoSan FranciscoSan JoaquinSan Luis ObispoSan MateoSanta BarbaraSanta ClaraSanta CruzSierra-Sac ValleySolanoTuolumneVentura

In CollaboratIon wIth the emergenCy medICal dIreCtors assoCIatIon of CalIfornIa

EMS LEadErShip

EMS LEadErShip

EMS LEAdErShipAll conference activities will be held at the Queen Mary in Long Beach. Please book your accomodations separately through the hotel’s reservations desk at the special conference rate of $110.00 plus taxes for Staterooms. (Hotel is not included in the conference fee.) The parking rate for the conference is discounted at $10/day. We know you’ll enjoy this beautiful seaside setting. Nearby sites include the Long Beach Aquarium, Shore Line Village, bike and walking paths and tons of ocean views. If bringing the family, there are many sites within 20 miles including Disneyland, harbor cruises, gondola rides, gift boutiques and restaurants. For ad-ditional information, visit the following websites: www.visitlongbeach.com and www.queenmary.com

For hotel reservations:

“Ahoy Mateys! We have an amazing adventure waiting for you! This conference will challenge your EMS leadership skills and bring you new and innovative change methodologies. This along with a beautiful venue and a nautical theme aboard the historical Queen Mary will make the 2-day voyage one that you will be glad you joined as part of our crew!”

Cathy Chidester, EMS Director LA County2012 EMSAAC Conference Chair

About EMSAACThe Emergency Medical Services Administrators’ Association of California (EMSAAC) is comprised of administrators from 31 Local Emergency Medical Services Agencies (LEMSAs).

These county-designated agencies are responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating a local, integrated system of emergency medical services.

The LEMSAs partner with the California EMS Authority to carry out applicable regulations and guidelines.

EMSAAC strives to:

Serve as a forum for the exchange of information

Promote the dissemination of knowledge concerning EMS systems, and

Foster relationships with other organizations and agencies involved in the EMS system.

Ken perlman, an Engagement Leader in change communication, training and organiza-tional design joins us from Kotter International. Ken has led global change initiatives in both consultant and corporate roles serving clients in multiple industries, including healthcare, technology, life sciences, distribution/logistics and entertainment. One of his published works is Leadership Series: a Four-Part Course in the Basics of Effective Leadership. Read more about Ken and Kotter International at www.kotterinternational.com.

Key Note Speakers

A. J. heightman, MPA, EMT-P, is best known as the Editor-in-Chief of JEMS, the Journal of Emergency Medical Services. He is also affiliated with other Elsevier Public Safety publica-tions including: Fire-Rescue Magazine, Law Officer Magazine, Wildland Firefighter Magazine, APCO’s Public Safety Communications Magazine and the EMS Insider newsletter. He has presented broadly throughout the country on a variety of EMS subjects and issues. Read more about A.J. and JEMS magazine at www.jems.com.

Call the Ship’s Reservation Department at: 877-342-0742 Promotional Code: EMSAAC ConferenceGuaranteed conference rates must be booked by May 4. Closest airports are: Long Beach (6mi), LAX (23mi) Orange County (24mi)

Sponsorship and exhibit opportunities available! Contact Linda Tripoli at ltripoli@hasc.org or at (213)713-9982 for more information today! Space limited!

Continuing Education Credits

This conference has been planned and implemented to provide instructor based continuing education for nurses and prehospital care professionals through the LA County EMS Agency.

Provider approved by the CA Board of Registered Nursing California BRN CE# 993 10.5 hours nurse CE approved for nurse providers

Provider approved by the EMSA for EMTs, PMs and MICNsCalifornia EMS CEP# 19-000110.5 hours of CE approved for prehospital care providers

10100 Pioneer Blvd., Suite 200, Santa Fe Springs, California 90670

2012June 5–6, 2012Tuesday & Wednesday

2012 Annual EMSAAC Conference

2012 Annual EMSAAC Conference

June

5 &

6

AlamedaCentral CaliforniaCoastal ValleysContra CostaEl DoradoImperialInlandKernLos AngelesMarinMercedMontereyMountain-ValleyNapaNorth CoastNorthern CaliforniaOrangeRiversideSacramentoSan BenitoSan FranciscoSan JoaquinSan Luis ObispoSan MateoSanta BarbaraSanta ClaraSanta CruzSierra-Sac ValleySolanoTuolumneVentura

In CollaboratIon wIth the emergenCy medICal dIreCtors assoCIatIon of CalIfornIa

EMS LEadErShip

EMS LEadErShip

EMS LEAdErShipAll conference activities will be held at the Queen Mary in Long Beach. Please book your accomodations separately through the hotel’s reservations desk at the special conference rate of $110.00 plus taxes for Staterooms. (Hotel is not included in the conference fee.) The parking rate for the conference is discounted at $10/day. We know you’ll enjoy this beautiful seaside setting. Nearby sites include the Long Beach Aquarium, Shore Line Village, bike and walking paths and tons of ocean views. If bringing the family, there are many sites within 20 miles including Disneyland, harbor cruises, gondola rides, gift boutiques and restaurants. For ad-ditional information, visit the following websites: www.visitlongbeach.com and www.queenmary.com

For hotel reservations:

“Ahoy Mateys! We have an amazing adventure waiting for you! This conference will challenge your EMS leadership skills and bring you new and innovative change methodologies. This along with a beautiful venue and a nautical theme aboard the historical Queen Mary will make the 2-day voyage one that you will be glad you joined as part of our crew!”

Cathy Chidester, EMS Director LA County2012 EMSAAC Conference Chair

About EMSAACThe Emergency Medical Services Administrators’ Association of California (EMSAAC) is comprised of administrators from 31 Local Emergency Medical Services Agencies (LEMSAs).

These county-designated agencies are responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating a local, integrated system of emergency medical services.

The LEMSAs partner with the California EMS Authority to carry out applicable regulations and guidelines.

EMSAAC strives to:

Serve as a forum for the exchange of information

Promote the dissemination of knowledge concerning EMS systems, and

Foster relationships with other organizations and agencies involved in the EMS system.

Ken perlman, an Engagement Leader in change communication, training and organiza-tional design joins us from Kotter International. Ken has led global change initiatives in both consultant and corporate roles serving clients in multiple industries, including healthcare, technology, life sciences, distribution/logistics and entertainment. One of his published works is Leadership Series: a Four-Part Course in the Basics of Effective Leadership. Read more about Ken and Kotter International at www.kotterinternational.com.

Key Note Speakers

A. J. heightman, MPA, EMT-P, is best known as the Editor-in-Chief of JEMS, the Journal of Emergency Medical Services. He is also affiliated with other Elsevier Public Safety publica-tions including: Fire-Rescue Magazine, Law Officer Magazine, Wildland Firefighter Magazine, APCO’s Public Safety Communications Magazine and the EMS Insider newsletter. He has presented broadly throughout the country on a variety of EMS subjects and issues. Read more about A.J. and JEMS magazine at www.jems.com.

Call the Ship’s Reservation Department at: 877-342-0742 Promotional Code: EMSAAC ConferenceGuaranteed conference rates must be booked by May 4. Closest airports are: Long Beach (6mi), LAX (23mi) Orange County (24mi)

Sponsorship and exhibit opportunities available! Contact Linda Tripoli at ltripoli@hasc.org or at (213)713-9982 for more information today! Space limited!

Continuing Education Credits

This conference has been planned and implemented to provide instructor based continuing education for nurses and prehospital care professionals through the LA County EMS Agency.

Provider approved by the CA Board of Registered Nursing California BRN CE# 993 10.5 hours nurse CE approved for nurse providers

Provider approved by the EMSA for EMTs, PMs and MICNsCalifornia EMS CEP# 19-000110.5 hours of CE approved for prehospital care providers

10100 Pioneer Blvd., Suite 200, Santa Fe Springs, California 90670