8:00am to 5:00pm (Breaks for General Session and Lunch)
Tactical Medicine in the Danger Zone, Day 2 - Offsite
Special Operations Track
Tony Stimpson, Tony Mowery, Bruce Robinson, Shawn Lawhorn, Jared Crotty, Ken Hendricks
As first responders in any discipline it is our duty and responsibility to be properly trained and prepared to deal with a multitude of different situations that we may encounter over our careers. Whether you are a Medic, Firefighter or Law Enforcement Officer our jobs are still a lot alike.
We deal with the public every day. We pre-plan each call in the back of our heads with the information that is provided for us by Dispatch and then formulate our Game Plans/Ops Plans or Tactical Plans to deal with a specific situation. How we manage these situations is sometimes very challenging at best. This class will offer you some valuable insight into the world of violent situations that we may encounter during our day to day operations, how to handle those situations, the latest and greatest in technology when it comes to Tactical Medicine in the trenches and what works and what does not work.
Day 2: Off-site Location, TBA - Practical Evolutions with Devices, Scenario Based Situation, Overview and Q/A
This Class is opened to any discipline in the public safety arena. Plan on getting dirty as this class involves different drags and carries. If you have Military clothing please wear them. For Law Enforcement or SWAT Officers participating in this class tactical gear is a must. Everyone must be able to participate at this level. Class participation is a must.
10:00am to 12:00pm
Skills Arena – Room 127
EMS - Special Track
Kraig Kinney, Executive Director - Putnam County Operation Life
This is an open house workshop. Walk in, pick a skill and get your certification. Assessments of medical & trauma patients, spinal immobilizations, airway management, injury management, and most of the other State recertification skills will be incorporated.
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Child Abuse 101: What First Responders MUST Know – Room 123 (1 Credit)
EMS Clinical Track
Antoinette Laskey, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine
Child abuse is a problem afflicting nearly one million children each year nationally with nearly 1500 children dying as the result of the actions or lack of action on part of their caregivers. First responders serve a crucial role in protecting children in harms’ way by recognizing potential signs of abuse or warning signs that children may be in danger due to their environment. This course specifically covers the information first responders need to know in order to best serve children. Specifically, injuries that can be identified prior to hospital care, common causes of child fatalities, including SIDS and what to do when abuse is suspected will be covered.
Tax Caps and the Fire Chief – Room 125
Fire Management Track
Larry DeBoer, Professor – Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University
Indiana voters will soon decide whether to amend the property tax caps into the state’s Constitution. These tax caps are already in operation. Professor Larry DeBoer from Purdue University will discuss the effects of these caps on homeowners and other property taxpayers. He’ll also discuss consequences of the caps for local government budgets, service delivery and alternate revenue sources.
EMS Officer, an Introduction – Room 122 (1 Credit)
EMS Management Track
Paramedic/Educator – Indianapolis Fire Department
The EMS Officer program is an introductory overview of leadership skills and traits for those in management or supervisory roles in EMS. There is a large focus on Communication as it pertains to being a leader. Also, the program concentrates on management styles and conflict resolution.
Difficult Adult Airway Management – Room 121 (1 Credit)
EMS Clinical Track
Rick McKinstry, Clinical Educator – PHI Medical
Assessment and recognition of the adult airway that is likely to be difficult to intubate and/or difficult to ventilate is identified. Management strategies, techniques and adjuncts are discussed.
What If? Research in EMS? Why should we care and where do we start? – Room 124 (1 Credit)
EMS Educational Track
Kathi Ricketts, EMS Program Director – St.Vincent Hospital
“I’m an EMT, Jim, not a scientist!” As EMS moves towards evidence-based medicine and away from “that’s the way we’ve always done it” educators/providers need to involve themselves in ways to strengthen and support our practice. Where do we start? This presentation takes the fear out of research, and lays steps for simple ideas and activities for getting answers to those “what if” questions. Go crazy and have fun!
Elements of an Effective Quality Assurance Program: The 2 Sides of the QA Coin – Room 126 (1 Credit)
EMS Compliance Track
G. Christopher Kelly, Chief Legal Officer - EMS Consultants
A quality assurance program is necessary for every service. Learn the building blocks of using your existing Q/A program to enhance reimbursement while still focusing on patient care.
The How, What and Why of Fire Chaplains – Room 120
Special Operations Track
Fr. Frank Kilcline, Chaplain
This workshop will answer the following questions:
-Why would you want to have a fire chaplain?
-How do you go about setting up a chaplain program for your dept.?
-What does a chaplain do with and for your dept.?
1:00pm to 3:15pm
Introduction to Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems – Room 128
Fire Inspectors/Code Enforcement Track
Presenter: Brian Sauer, Director of Training, USAutomatic Sprinkler
Clean agent fire extinguishing systems are a popular alternative for protecting areas with sophisticated electronic equipment. This session will cover common applications for clean agent systems, where they are regulated in the Indiana Fire Code, and design and installation requirements. Periodic inspection, testing and maintenance requirements necessary to ensure proper system operation after installation will also be reviewed.
2:15pm to 3:15pm
Structural Firefighting with Limited Staffing – Room 125
Fire Management Track
John M. Buckman III, Director – Indiana State Fire Training
What are your strategic priorities when arriving on the scene of a structure fire with 2 or 3 persons? Offensive or Defensive? What is the risk to the firefighter? What is the gain if we try to go offensive? What is the outcome going to be if we try to go offensive but can’t sustain the attack and the fire continues to grow? How much fire could be extinguished with defensive operations? How much water is required and available? What is our STAFFING level? This 1 ½ hour seminar will provide alternatives to the standard strategic and tactical options.
TNA: Targeting Education – Room 122 (1 Credit)
EMS Management Track
Carl Rochelle III, Paramedic/Educator – Indianapolis Fire Department
TNA or Training Needs Assessment is a method of targeting specific training needs. Too often, to the detriment of the whole, management determines what the training topics will be. Specific needs should be identified utilizing easily developed tools and through direct observation to identify what training will be.
Emergency Medical Preparedness for Children – Indiana’s EMSC Program: Where Are We Now? – Room 123 (1 Credit)
EMS Clinical Track
Elizabeth Weinstein, Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics – Indiana University School of Medicine
The 2006 Institute of Medicine Report, Growing Pains, articulates the numerous voids in basic emergency preparedness and challenges to effectively providing emergency care for severely ill and injured children. In 2009 Indiana reestablished its federally funded Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program to work to improve state wide capabilities in caring for children. We will: discuss the EMSC program; review Indiana’s current infrastructure, capabilities and resources; and, discuss the findings of our statewide survey of EMS providers and hospitals.
HELP…Somebody Call 911 – Room 121 (1 Credit)
EMS Clinical Track
Presenter: Robert Cree, Firefighter/Paramedic/Instructor – Valparaiso Fire Department
A look at how we care, show compassion and respect our patients. This is a reminder of who we are, where we have been and where we should be going in regards to caring for patients.
Transfers of Care between Nursing Homes and Emergency Departments – Room 124 (1 Credit)
EMS Educational Track
Presenter: Kevin Terrell, Emergency Physician, Indiana University
I summarize prior research on transfers of care. I will describe pertinent ongoing studies by others and by us on the topic. I will conclude by providing the audience with what I believe to be the next steps to improve the quality and safety of transfers of care.
Emerging Issues in EMS – Room 126 (1 Credit)
EMS Compliance Track
G. Christopher Kelly, Chief Legal Officer - EMS Consultants
The rules and regulations seem to be in constant motion. Catch up with what's new and what's coming in the near future with this presentation on legal issues that affect EMS and ambulance providers. Covered issues will include the new Red Flag rules for identity theft prevention, the transition to the Medicare Administrative Contractors, the implementation of the Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs), and the effectiveness of the Medicare Appeals process and the post-payment review system that the RACs and Program Safeguard Contractors/Zone Program Integrity Contractors are creating.
Technical Rescue Awareness (General) – Room 120
Special Operations Track
Russell Shoaf, Deputy Chief - Pike Township Fire Department
This subject material covers what first responders can and should not do on a technical rescue incident. It covers the general requirements of NFPA 1670 for responses to technical rescue incidents.
2:15pm to 4:30pm
Skills Arena – Room 127
EMS - Special Track
Kraig Kinney, Executive Director - Putnam County Operation Life
This is an open house workshop. Walk in, pick a skill and get your certification. Assessments of medical & trauma patients, spinal immobilizations, airway management, injury management, and most of the other State recertification skills will be incorporated.
3:30pm to 4:30pm
Pride and Honor – Room 125
Fire Management Track
John M. Buckman III, Director – Indiana State Fire Training
The fire service is made of a diverse population with an assorted view of what life should be like in the fire service. The person who creates the environment is the leader. In this seminar we will discuss the role of leadership in creating character in the members of the fire service that will build upon the honor and traditions began by Benjamin Franklin and still critical today.
Mobile Triage and Asset Management – Room 122 (1 Credit)
EMS Management Track
Scott Hamby, Business Development Manager for ERS
Bring real time information to the point of activity with mobile computing solutions from ERS Data Solutions Group. Hand held, mobile computers equipped with cellular, Wi-Fi, Blue Tooth and GPS running applications like Mobile Triage and Asset Management improve efficiencies, eliminate redundancy, and improve quality of care.
Pediatrics 911: Critical Issues in Assessment of the Pediatric Patient – Room 123 (1 Credit)
EMS Clinical Track
Elizabeth Weinstein, Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics – Indiana University School of Medicine
Pediatric respiratory emergencies and trauma comprise the majority of EMS transports. Critical differences in anatomy and physiology make these patients and their presentations unique from their adult counterparts. We will review assessment of respiratory status and distress in the pediatric patient and assessment of the pediatric trauma patient. Specific focus will be given to anticipated developmental and physiologic differences across different pediatric age groups: infants, toddlers, school age.
To Breathe or Not to Breathe – Room 121 (1 Credit)
EMS Clinical Track
Robert Cree, Firefighter/Paramedic/Instructor – Valparaiso Fire Department
A look at the American Heart Association changes with ventilating patients more efficiently but slower to ensure quality respirations. This is not a hands-on class. It reviews the respiratory system and its function and the things we can do to make it better.
Common Street Drugs: What Indiana Responders Need to Know – Room 124 (1 Credit)
EMS Educational Track
Peter Mungovan, Captain, IMPD
This session will provide an overview of the commonly abused “street drugs” in Indiana, their affects, and the potential hazards to responders.
HIPPA Compliance for EMS and Ambulance Entities – Room 126 (1 Credit)
EMS Compliance Track
G. Christopher Kelly, Chief Legal Officer - EMS Consultants
There is more to HIPAA than the Privacy Rule (and there may even be more to the Privacy Rule than you think). The Security Rule enforcement measures are coming.
A Building Variance Has Been Granted – What Now? – Room 128
Fire Inspectors/Code Enforcement Track
Presenter: Stephen Jones, Division Chief of Prevention Services, Pike Township Fire Dept.
This class will inform and educate those in fire service and in government positions on the building code variance process. The class will provide information that is necessary to maintain the life safety codes in your community. It will stress the importance of education on the variance process along with how important it is for your fire department to be up to date on the code variances that are being granted in your community. It will also focus on the process how a fire department may appeal a variance that has been granted by the Indiana Fire Prevention & Building Safety Commission.
Firefighting in High Occupancy Structures – Room 120
Special Operations Track
Kevin Ply, Fire Chief, Purdue University Fire Department
William Farhat, Fire Chief, University of Notre Dame Fire Department
This course will address the response to fires in high-occupancy structures and the special challenges faced by responders including; design review for fire protection systems, preplanning for suppression activities, policies for high-occupancy structures and equipment needs.