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Younes
Conference Center
Kearney,
NE July 12 – 14, 2013
www.nebraskaems.com
34th Annual
Nebraska
Statewide
SUMMER
EMSConference
Earn your EMS education - on your time
Creighton EMS Education offers training and continuing education to help you maintain and update your skills and certifi cation status. Certifi cations and Refresher courses are regularly offered.
• EMT• Paramedic• Pre-Hospital Care (EMT) for Nurses• Paramedic Certifi cation for Healthcare Providers• EMS Management• EMS Instructor• EMS Instructor Refresher• Critical Care Paramedic
• BLS-Initial• BLS-Renewal• ACLS-Initial• ACLS-Renewal• PALS-Initial• PALS-Renewal
• Associate of Science, EMS (ASEMS)• Bachelor of Science, EMS (BSEMS)• Master of Science, EMS (MS EMS)
YOUR EMS EDUCATION...YOUR WAY
Knowledge and Compassion in Action
CUEMSE CREIGHTON UNIVERISTYEMS EDUCATION
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EMS.CREIGHTON.EDU
402.280.1280800.327.7530
Continuing Education Attending all session for the full conference will result in earning 15 contact hours or 6 hours if you attend all of the sessions for a single day (Friday or Saturday). There are 2.5 hours available on Sunday morning.
Participants will receive a continuing education (CE) sticker to affix to his/her Training Certificate that is included with each conference packet. Each session sticker is awarded 1.25 CE contact hours.
Vendor Area Breaks and exhibits will be in the Crystal Rooms located in the Younes Conference Center. Exhibits will be open Friday and Saturday from 7:30 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 7:30 am to noon.
Entertainment FridayEMS Billing presents the annual Greg Chamberlain Memorial Golf Scramble
LifeNet presents the annual Sand Volleyball Tournament
Saturday Social hour starts at 6 pm Awards Banquet begins at 6:30 pm Band plays immediately following until midnight.
(Children not allowed at the dance after 10 pm)
General Information
Registration Stop by the registration desk at the Younes Conference Center to pick up your packet and nametag or to register as a walk in.
Registration OPEN: Thursday night from 7 – 9 pm Friday & Saturday from 7:30 am to 1 pm
Name Tags & Meals Your name tag badge is required for admission to all classes and for meals. Lunch on Friday and Saturday and the Awards Banquet Saturday night are included with each paid registration. Please notify us if you have special dietary needs. You may purchase additional meal or banquet tickets at our conference registration desk.
Classes There will be 5 tracks running on Friday and Saturday morning (only 4 on Friday for the 11:15 am session) with Track 5 being our Advanced Life Support (ALS) track. We will have General Sessions in the afternoon. There will be three (3) tracks on Sunday morning.
Miscellaneous • Classroom temperatures vary so please
dress in layers.• Only paid participants my attend
classes, children are not allowed.
CONTACT NE Statewide Conference Staff at
[email protected] or call Carol at 402-880-8203
These classes are offered at no cost to participants due to a grant from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Emergency Medical Services through the Saint Elizabeth Foundation.
www.SaintElizabethOnline.com
Taking Your Healthcare to a Higher Level
S a i n t E l i z a b E t h R E g i o n a l M E d i c a l c E n t E R
Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical center offers free, continuing education classes to emergency responders. attendees receive two hours of state-approved EMS credits. the classes below are held in the lower level of Saint Elizabeth at 555 South 70th Street.
Questions? Please call 402-219-7051.
Not in Lincoln? The presentations are available at your local hospital or health department via the Nebraska Statewide Telehealth Network. For assistance locating a telehealth site near you, contact Diane Vogel at 402-219-8858 or [email protected].
Continuing Education
EmergencyMedical Services
Thursday, August 15Head Injuries6 - 8 p.m.Instructor: Curtis Olson RN, BA, EMT-P, CENSaint Elizabeth Emergency Department
Thursday, September 19 Geriatric Emergencies6 - 8 p.m.Instructor: Dave Huey, EMSI, EMT-P, LPNAsst. Chief, Carter Lake Fire Department
Thursday, October 24 Pediatric Emergencies6 - 8 p.m.Instructor: Jason Kruger, MDMedical Director, EMS Oversight Authority
Thursday, November 24 Infection Prevention6 - 8 p.m.Instructor: Amber Jacoby RNSaint Elizabeth Infection Prevention
Thursday, December 5 Industrial, Farm and Other Work-Related Emergencies6 - 8 p.m.Instructor: Ray Burbine, EMTCarter Lake Fire Department
2013 Nebraska Statewide EMS Conference Schedule Friday, July 12, 2013
Time Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 - ALS
0800-0915 JON POLITIS
Good Morning, I’m Your Guest Patient
ERIC CLAUSS
Pediatric Patient Assessment
STEVE BERRY
Service with a Smile
CHUCK LAFOLLETTE, RUSS WREN &
KATHY JACOBITZ ChemPak
A.J. HEIGHTMAN
EMS Mystery Patients
0915-0930 BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK
0945-1100 A.J. HEIGHTMAN The Fine Art of
Bandaging
JON POLITIS Slaying the Spine
Board Dragon
STEVE BERRY Home Improvement
Trauma
CHEMPAK
(REPEAT)
ERIC CLAUSS Common Prehospital
Errors 0915-0930 BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK
1115-1230 A.J. HEIGHTMAN Undercover Assignment:
Abdominal Trauma
ERIC CLAUSS Pediatric Trauma: The Danger Zone
STEVE BERRY Suicide-Shedding the
Veil of Silence
NO CLASS IN TRACK 4
AT THIS TIME SLOT
JON POLITIS
Shock Talk
1230-1330 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
1330-1445 GENERAL SESSIONS ONLY
STEVE BERRY
The Joy of EMS
A.J. HEIGHTMAN Why Can’t We All
Get Along? 1445-1515 BREAK BREAK
1515-1630 GENERAL SESSIONS ONLY
ERIC CLAUSS Stressed: The Next
Chapter
JON POLITIS
Teamwork in EMS
Saturday, July 13, 2013 Time Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 - ALS
0800-0915 A.J. HEIGHTMAN
Chest Trauma
ERIC CLAUSS
Pediatric Non-Accidental Trauma
STEVE BERRY
Service with a Smile (REPEAT)
EMS/TRAUMA STAFF
EMS Service Officer Workshop Part 1 of 3
JON POLITIS Are You Bagging the
Life Out of Your Patients?
0915-0930 BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK
0945-1100 A.J. HEIGHTMAN MCI Management-Critical Actions in
First 30 Mins
JON POLITIS Busted: Managing
Fractures & Dislocations
STEVE BERRY Home Improvement
Trauma (REPEAT)
EMS/TRAUMA STAFF EMS Service Officer
Workshop Part 2 of 3
ERIC CLAUSS
Pediatric Case Studies
0915-0930 BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK
1115-1230 A.J. HEIGHTMAN The Fine Art of
Bandaging (REPEAT)
ERIC CLAUSS
Pediatric Burns
STEVE BERRY Suicide-Shedding the
Veil of Silence (REPEAT)
EMS/TRAUMA STAFF EMS Service Officer
Workshop Part 3 of 3
JON POLITIS Bleeding Like a…
Current Concepts in Hemorrhage Control
1230-1330 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
1330-1445 GENERAL SESSIONS ONLY
STEVE BERRY
The Joy of EMS (REPEAT)
A.J. HEIGHTMAN Why Can’t We All
Get Along? (REPEAT)
1445-1515 BREAK BREAK
1515-1630 GENERAL SESSIONS ONLY
ERIC CLAUSS Stressed: The Next
Chapter (REPEAT)
JON POLITIS Teamwork in EMS
(REPEAT)
Sunday, July 14, 2013 Time Track 1 Track 2 Track 3
0830-0945 A.J. HEIGHTMAN
Situation Awareness
JON POLITIS
Vehicle Rescue for EMS Responders!
STEVE BERRY Death on Scene: A
Medical Examiner’s Perspective
0945-1015 BREAK BREAK BREAK
1015-1130 A.J. HEIGHTMAN
Abdominal Trauma (REPEAT)
JON POLITIS Emergency Incident
REHAB Ops
STEVE BERRY Aging Gracefully in
EMS
The Greg Chamberlain Memorial Golf Scramble
Buffalo Ridge Golf Course 2 Person Best Ball - SHOTGUN start at 5:30 pm
See ANY Statewide EMS Conference Committee Member to sign up and pay your registration fee by noon on Friday, July 12th.
$35 per person / $70 per team (fee covers cart, green fees, t-shirt and end of tourney meal)
All beverages must be purchased at the golf course, no coolers
EMS Billing Services PRESENTS
“Together as one, promoting air medical safety across Nebraska”
Nebraska Air Medical Voting Members include:
AirCare – Kearney
AirLink – Scottsbluff
LifeNet – Norfolk
LifeNet – Omaha
StarCare – Lincoln
Speakers & Classes
SERVICE WITH A SMILE—DEALING WITH THE HOSTILE PATIENT
Many psychiatric calls are purely behavioral in nature. They are often the result of overwhelming
and cumulative stressful events. Most require little more than reassurance and comfort by the
health care provider. We may, however, lose sight of providing such compassion secondary to
the accumulated stress we face ourselves in EMS. By learning how to honor yourself, you can
most often disarm behavioral confrontations without the use of restraints and/or medication.
HOME IMPROVEMENT TRAUMA
When it comes to America’s most dangerous job, construction related injuries are ranked among
the top five – 70% of which are weekend warrior types. Who needs a building permit, safety
attire, or instructional guides when all you really need is a can of cold beer in one hand and a
power tool in the other. This session will examine some of the most common and uncommon
injuries of those chaotic moments when man fails to stay focused on the task at hand while
either remodeling his homestead or reshaping the landscape. Clinical assessment and care along
with scene safety will be addressed and though there are some graphic moments, Steve will keep
it balanced with humor in one hand and a power tool power point remote in the other.
SUICIDE – SHEDDING THE VEIL OF SILENCE
It is often described as one of the most painful kind of calls an emergency medical provider will
respond to. Whether it is the suicide or attempted suicide of a patient or of someone we know
personally, we are often left with only complex and disturbing questions. Why did they do it?
What can I say to give comfort to the bereaved? How can I help someone who is contemplating
suicide? How can I heal from my own personal loss? What separates fact from fiction about
suicide? These and many more such questions will be discussed and answered in an open and
honest format in the hope of bringing understanding and comfort to those who are in some way
touched by suicide.
Steve Berry, BA, NREMT-P; a former teacher and interpreter for the hearing impaired, Steve has published 11 EMS related cartoon books since his escapades as a paramedic/EMS instructor began over 28 years ago. Steve has written over 120 monthly humor columns for JEMS magazine along with cartoon illustrations for JEMS magazine. A paramedic for Southwest Teller County EMS in Colorado, Steve seeks world peace along with frequent flyer mileage.
THE JOY OF EMS (General Session)
EMS definitely has its ups and downs, and the people who are in EMS are attracted to and stay in
it because of the joy we find in doing our work every day. To stay in it for the long haul means
we have to find a positive attitude and bring joy to our work. In this lighthearted look at our
occupation, EMS humorist Steve Berry will help remind us to keep it light, have fun and
remember some of the simple joys we all find in our service to community. This is a spinoff of
the first lecture - Joy of EMS. This is a continuation of the original lecture, but 10 years later.
DEATH ON SCENE – A MEDICAL EXAMINER’S PERSPECTIVE
The medical examiner/coroner focuses on preserving the evidence while you are bound to try
and preserve a life. When should attempts at resuscitation be avoided and how can EMS develop
an effective working relationship with the medical examiner and police to protect the integrity of
the scene without placing the patient’s well-being in jeopardy? There is an increasing need for
EMS personnel to be better prepared in recognizing when to take a “hands off” approach
towards the nonviable patient including training in scene preservation, evidence handling, and
legal documentation. Several case studies will be presented in these often excitable, chaotic, and
sometimes dangerous scenarios.
AGING GRACEFULLY IN EMS
A humorous journey through life’s ups and downs as we grow older in EMS. Not only is the field
of medicine changing rapidly, but also is our ability to continuously meet the physical and mental
demands it places on our bodies. Techniques one can use to stay healthy in this often
unforgiving profession of pre-hospital care will be explored along with a deeper appreciation for
the caring needs of our elderly population.
PEDIATRIC PATIENT ASSESSMENT: ARE WE MISSING ANYTHING?
Assessing the pediatric patient can cause challenges for any provider. In this session, the speaker
will discuss key elements and techniques for assessing this challenging population.
COMMON PREHOSPITAL ERRORS: ARE YOU AT RISK? (ALS)
Emergency providers have an increased risk for errors when caring for critical patients. In this
session, the speaker will discuss strategies on how to avoid common errors for the patient that
you serve.
PEDIATRIC TRAUMA: THE DANGER ZONE
Several elements cause challenges for the healthcare provider when caring for pediatric trauma
patients including distractions, mechanisms of injury, and the anatomy and physiology. In this
session, the speaker will discuss steps for assessment, treatment, and resuscitation for the
pediatric trauma patient.
STRESSED: THE NEXT CHAPTER – BREAKING THROUGH THE BARRIERS
(General Session)
Stress surrounds our profession and affects our personal and professional lives. Many healthcare
providers are often unsure or unaware of warning signs that potentially can cause significant
problems. In this session, the speaker will discuss valuable information and strategies that will
assist you in your professional journey.
PEDIATRIC NON-ACCIDENTAL TRAUMA – JUST BECAUSE WE DON’T WANT TO THINK
ABOUT IT DOESN’T MEAN IT DOESN’T HAPPEN
Non-accidental trauma patients challenge even the most experienced providers. In this session,
the speaker will discuss the horrifying truth behind non-accidental trauma, and discuss strategies
on how to care for these patients.
Eric Clauss, a Registered Nurse and an EMT-Paramedic, has been in the emergency profession since 1986. He holds several instructor certifications and currently leads the CRPC (Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center) Outreach Team for Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt and as such is responsible for providing pediatric emergency education to over 40 counties in the Middle Tennessee area. He is a well- accomplished speaker and has delivered several hundred speeches in the past 5 years to audiences as large as 1000 participants. During his career, Eric has worked as an EMS instructor, a nurse educator, a charge nurse, a firefighter, a deputy coroner, and flight paramedic.
PEDIATRIC CASE STUDIES (ALS)
In the session, the speaker will present pediatric medical and trauma case studies that have
caused challenges for healthcare providers.
PEDIATRIC BURNS
There are many challenges when dealing with pediatric patients, and especially the pediatric burn
patient. In this session, the speaker will describe key assessment findings and treatments to care
for the pediatric burn patient.
LifeNet presents the Annual SAND Volleyball Tournament & Cook Out
Friday, July 12, 2013 Teams: 6 or more members, minimum 2 girlies
Free will donations accepted to benefit the GREG CHAMBERLAIN MEMORIAL FUND
Meet at the Holiday Inn outdoor volleyball courts at 5:30 pm
EMS MYSTERY PATIENTS - UNIQUE EMS CASES THAT WILL CHALLENGE YOUR MIND (ALS)
Every EMS provider has encountered patients with mysterious vital signs or mechanisms of injury.
These patients challenge your knowledge and skills as you attempt to determine their illness or
extent of their injuries. Your second challenge is to put together a successful treatment plan to
manage their problem and transport them to the appropriate facility. Join A.J. Heightman as he
takes you through a series of EMS mystery cases.
THE FINE ART OF BANDAGING
We often render exceptional BLS and ALS patient care but deliver patients to the hospital with
wounds still bleeding. And current textbooks do a terrible job of teaching many of the important
aspects and techniques of bandaging. Join JEMS Editor-in-Chief A.J. Heightman as he addresses
each of these important patient care issues and demonstrates products and techniques that can
improve the care and compassion rendered by your crews. This entertaining and educational
session is geared for newbies, seasoned EMS providers and training officers.
UNDERCOVER ASSIGNMENT: ASSESSING & CARING FOR ABDOMINAL TRAUMA
This session will take you inside the patient’s abdomen for a close view of the potentially lethal
damage traumatic injury (blunt and penetrating) can cause. JEMS Editor-in-Chief, A.J. Heightman,
will use actual cases and images to exhibit the effects of trauma on the abdominal region and
present assessment tips to help EMS providers recognize and treat these life-threatening injuries.
A.J. Heightman, MPA, EMT-P, is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS), based out of San Diego, CA. Prior to joining the staff of JEMS, A.J. served for 17 years as Executive Director of the six-county Eastern PA EMS region in Allentown, PA and then as operations director for Cetronia Ambulance Corps in Lehigh County. Throughout his career in Eastern PA, A.J. also served as a paramedic and EMS command officer with the Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Dept. and worked as a paramedic (part-time) for both the City of Allentown and Bethlehem EMS divisions. A.J. is a graduate of Temple University and received his Masters Degree in Public Administration from Lehigh University. A certified EMS and rescue instructor, A.J. has served on the faculty of university EMS degree programs; community college emergency service training divisions and fire academies.
WHY CAN’T WE ALL GET ALONG? (General Session)
This presentation addresses paid vs. volunteer, BLS vs. ALS, and the myriad of EMS, police, fire
and dispatch issues that exist in many areas. A.J. Heightman will discuss the “disconnects” that
frequently occur on scene between these combinations of providers and care as well as during
each specialty’s (“vertical”) training. This lecture addresses it all and offers solutions to improve
relationships on the street and in the classroom, and, more importantly, ways to improve the
delivery of care on scene to maximize resources and results.
CHEST TRAUMA: THE SILENT KILLER
This session will dive into the unseen depths of the patient’s chest. JEMS Editor-in-Chief, A.J.
Heightman, will exhibit the effects of trauma on the thoracic region and present assessment tips
to help EMS providers recognize and treat these life-threatening injuries.
MCI MANAGEMENT: CRITICAL ACTIONS NECESSARY IN THE FIRST 30 MINUTES
You’re in charge of EMS operations at an MCI and everyone thinks their needs should be your
first priority. But what actions should really be the taken in the first 30 minutes that will ensure
you set the proper tone and accomplish the most at the incident? A.J. Heightman will give you
his perspective on the most important areas that you should focus on during the first 30 minutes
of an incident to attain optimal success.
SITUATION AWARENESS: STAYING ALIVE & OUT OF TROUBLE
EMS personnel get themselves caught in the middle of lots of dangerous situations. This lecture
details several actual cases and helps attendees understand situational awareness and respond in
a more cautious manner.
GOOD MORNING, I’M YOUR GUEST PATIENT – CUSTOMER SERVICE IN EMS!
One of the best experiences any EMS provider can have is to see EMS through the patient’s eyes.
Good clinical care is a lot more than the effective delivery of technology, it’s the way we care for
people in times of crisis! An important outcome is the way our patients feel after we have treated
them. Have you ever considered how what we do looks to others? Using numerous patient
contacts through the eyes of a patient the essentials of customer service will be presented.
SLAYING THE SPINE BOARD DRAGON – WHERE ARE WE HEADING?
Ever had a patient have more pain after being placed on a spine board? What is the real value of
collars and do they harm patients? Can spines safely be cleared in the field? What type of
immobilization really works and what doesn’t? Is there harm in log rolling patients? There are lots
of issues surrounding the routine immobilization of trauma patients and in the near future there
are likely to be some major changes in spinal motion restriction. This presentation is a look at the
current controversies pertaining to EMS spinal care and looks at the evidence currently in the
medical literature.
SHOCK TALK (ALS)
It’s the body’s early warning system to signal serious trouble. But, it’s one of the most poorly
understood compensatory mechanisms that EMTs see. Understanding this physiologic mechanism
will allow a field provider to recognize the subtle signs early and take appropriate action. In this
presentation, the physiology of shock will be covered in depth and related to the accompanying
signs and symptoms.
Chief Jon Politis, MPA, NREMT-P has been active as an EMT since 1971. He has served as career firefighter, state EMS training coordinator, paramedic training program director and EMS Chief. He has served as a member of the National Registry of EMTs board of directors, the Committee on Accreditation for the EMS Professions and the National Park Service EMS Advisory Committee. In 2010 he retired as the Chief of the award winning Colonie EMS Department and was the recipient of the 2010 Rocco Morando Lifetime Achievement Award in EMS by the National Association of EMTs. He is currently a full time EMS consultant and continues to practice as a paramedic, volunteer firefighter, ski patroller and EMS instructor. He is also a technical climber/ mountaineer and works part of each year as a VIP backcountry ranger in Grand Teton National Park.
TEAMWORK IN EMS (General Session)
When a life is saved it’s rare that any one person really “saved the day”. More often than not it’s
a series of people working together as a team who really made it happen. In EMS all too often
we emphasize individual performance beyond the effectiveness of teamwork. It’s a serious
problem in our organizations and at personal and professional levels in EMS. This presentation is
a thought provoking look at the importance of teamwork and what it means to EMS.
ARE YOU BAGGING THE LIFE OUT OF YOUR PATIENTS – CONTROLLING VENTILATIONS
EFFECTIVELY (ALS)
We used to think the basic skill of ventilation was simple and uncomplicated... or, just "bag em”.
Come to find out successful ventilation and oxygenation is deceptively complicated in how it can
impact blood flow, blood chemistry, cerebral perfusion and ultimately patient outcomes. This
presentation is a "back to basics" presentation on the "ABCs" of ventilation and oxygenation
based upon current resuscitation science.
BUSTED: MANAGING FRACTURES & DISLOCATIONS CONFIDENTLY
Fractures and dislocations are among the most common injuries encountered by EMS providers,
yet they can be some of the most painful for patient and stressful for the providers. From
angulated “long bone” fractures to pesky joint dislocations they can distract attention from more
life-threatening injuries, cause extreme pain to the patient and make splinting and transportation
difficult. This session provides proven “back to basics” tips and techniques on managing fractures
and dislocations in the field. (JEMS feature article January 2011)
BLEEDING LIKE A… CURRENT CONCEPTS IN HEMORRHAGE CONTROL
From every armed conflict has come advancements in emergency medicine and the war in the
Middle East is no different. From hemostatic agents to wound packing and modern tourniquets
how we manage external bleeding has changed considerably. Even the reliance on the “time
honored” pressure point has changed. This presentation is a review of the why, when and how of
modern hemorrhage control and its use in modern civilian EMS.
VEHICLE RESCUE FOR EMS RESPONDERS
While many EMS providers don’t provide the mechanical side of rescue, our role is the medical
component. We must access the patient, provide care, package and evacuate. Along the way,
those providing the “tool work” usually look to the EMS providers to help determine the best
method of egress and determine patient priority. EMS workers need to have a solid
understanding of vehicle rescue principles and practices. This presentation is a review of “what
works” and can help save time in treatment and the extrication of the injured.
EMERGENCY INCIDENT “REHAB” OPERATIONS
Rest, hydration and proper nutrition are critical factors in human performance and proper “rehab”
operations can make or break a long term emergency operation. This presentation is essential for
anyone who must provide medical support for fire and EMS operations. Topics such as proper
fluids for hydration, foods, early recognition of dehydration, fitness, temperature control are all
covered.
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Contact Information
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Columbus - Lori Neid, [email protected], ext. 1451
Hastings - Amy Marshall, [email protected], ext. 2487
Grand Island - Amy Osburn, [email protected], ext. 7443
Grand Island - Phil Allen, [email protected] ext. 7479
Kearney-Lexington - Cassie Smith, [email protected], ext. 8482
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EMS SERVICE OFFICER WORKSHOP PART 1 – 3
This three (3) part series is ideal for the rescue chief or EMS officer at your agency. We highly
recommend that you attend all three classes. This session will help the learner identify areas for
improvement in the management of their EMS agency. The conversation will concentrate on
areas that are commonly overlooked and some new changes with EMS Rules & Regulations. The
learner will be able to locate resources to aid them in managing their service.
Brian Monaghan is the Education and Training Coordinator for the Nebraska Department of HHS – EMS & Trauma Program. He has over two decades of field experience in EMS and education. Brian’s experiences in EMS have had him in paid and volunteer roles; he has worked in metro and rural settings, hospital based and private services. He has taught all levels of EMS initial education courses, as well as, many continuing education classes and nationally recognized courses. He has earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in Emergency Medical Services, an Associate of Arts degree, a Bachelor’s degree in Adult Education, and a Master’s of Public Administration degree. Brian holds credentials as an EMS-Instructor and Critical Care Paramedic. Previously he served as the EMS Education Program Chair at Iowa Western Community College where he was tasked with designing and implementing an Associate degree paramedic program.
NEBRASKA’S CHEMPACK PROGRAM
This class is sponsored by the Nebraska Department of HHS in conjunction with the Nebraska
Regional Poison Control Center. This presentation describes Nebraska’s CHEMPACK program to
include an orientation on the CHEMPACK, storage requirements and procedures to access
CHEMPACK resources during a chemical nerve agent event.
Toxicity and Treatment of Nerve Agents
The presentation describes the sources and effects of nerve agent and organophosphate
insecticide poisoning. It discusses the nerve agent toxic syndrome and how to recognize signs
and symptoms of toxicity. It provides treatment information for adults and children following
exposure to nerve agents. Indications for use, effects, and dosing is provided for the antidotes,
including atropine, pralidoxime, and diazepam. Administration of Mark I Kit and DuoDote auto-
injectors is discussed.
Chuck LaFollette is the Training and Exercise Coordinator for DHHS Preparedness Division. He has been with DHHS since September 2012. Chuck retired in June 2012 after serving for twenty four years with the U.S. Marshals Service. The last ten years with the U.S. Marshals Service he was assigned to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Strategic National Stockpile Security Operations. He holds a BA degree in Criminal Justice Administration. While assigned to the CDC he worked on the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) on an international terrorism squad.
Kathy Jacobitz, RN, BSN, CSPI is managing director of the Nebraska Regional Poison Center in Omaha, Nebraska. She is certified as a Specialist in Poison Information by the American Association of Poison Control Centers. She has 29 years of experience in the field of poison control and toxicology. She is actively involved in local and statewide public health disaster preparedness, education, and response planning.
Russell Wren, MPA, EMT is the Emergency Response and Strategic National Stockpile Coordinator for the Nebraska Department of HHS, Division of Public Health. Russell has worked in public health for the past 15 years in the areas of program management, public health emergency response, and preparedness planning for the Strategic National Stockpile and CHEMPACK programs. Russell is also a 21 year retiree of the Nebraska Army National Guard.
I would like to submit a nomination for the following award:
EMS Person of the Year – This award is given to one person who would normally go unrecognized and who has worked
hard to improve EMS in his or her region.
EMS Service of the Year – This award is given to a volunteer or paid rescue service who has been active in community
service, public relations, and continuing education this past year, consequently improving their quality of patient care and helping to
educate the public concerning EMS.
Kenneth Kimball Award – This award is given to a person who has played an important role in improving the quality of the
EMS system throughout the state of Nebraska.
EMS Physician Medical Director Award – The nominee for EMS Physician Medical Director should be an EMS
Physician who has a special interest in EMS issues and development, actively involved with medical control activities with a licensed
ambulance service; and enhances communication between medical direction and the field providers. The nominee should provide a
positive effect on system wide education and quality improvement activities.
The Greg Chamberlain EMS Impact Award - This award is dedicated to the memory of Greg Chamberlain, the past
President of the Nebraska Statewide EMS Conference who died in April, 2009. This award recognizes a person whose actions
exemplify inspiration and motivation. The recipient of this honor reflects the characteristics of one who carries on the knowledge and
passion that the award's namesake did. This individual's actions & efforts have made a significant impact on the EMS education
community of Nebraska. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
When nominating, please remember to mention any activities this person or service participates in. Examples may include community
service, self-improvement, quality and exceptional service to the area, town, county or state of Nebraska.
* Please attach or include a letter of nomination with this form.
Letters can be mailed in or emailed up to July 1, 2013.
AFTER July 1, 2013, nominations will be accepted at our EMS Conference in Kearney by a Statewide Committee member up
until noon on Saturday, July 13, 2013.
Name of Individual or Service: ______________________________________________________
Address of Individual or Service: ____________________________________________________
Name & phone # of person making nomination: _______________________________________
Complete and mail nominations to: Email to: [email protected]
Tami Meyers, Awards Chair
Nebraska Statewide EMS Conference
18915 R Street
Omaha, NE 68135
2013 Nebraska Statewide
EMS Conference
Award Nomination Form