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48th Annual TSRC State

Convention and Exhibition

Advanced Program

July 8-10, 2019

Waco Convention Center

Waco, Texas

TSRC – Taking it to the Next Level!!

2019 TSRC Program Committee

Daniel Schorre – Program Committee Chair

Ceci Oldmixon – Volunteer and Logistics Section Leader

Julia Downs – Exhibitor Section Leader

J.J. Valdez – Pre-conference Workshop Section Leader

Cathie Wilson – Speaker and Accreditation Co-Section Leader

Steve Acton –Practitioner of the Year Section Leader

Amy Lowe - Food and Beverage Section Leader

Melissa Yanes– Student Activities Section Co-Leader

Kelley Reynolds - Student Activities Section Co-Leader

Julie Boganwright – Sputum Bowl Co-coordinator

Angie Switzer – Sputum Bowl Co-coordinator

Courtney Shelton – TSRC Membership Section Leader

Mylin Esguerra – Social Media and Photography Section Leader

Lela Broughton– Registration Section Leader

Neil Allen – RCFT Representative

Convention Fees

1 Day Attendance (either Tuesday or Wednesday) AARC Member - $120 (early) $150 (onsite) - Up to 6 CE Credits will be awarded Non-member - $180 (early) $210 (onsite) - Up to 6 CE Credits will be awarded Student AARC Member - $30 (early) $40 (onsite) - No CE Credits will be awarded Guest/Spouse - $50 (early) $60 (onsite) – No CE Credits will be awarded 2 Day Attendance AARC Member - $215 (early) $245 (onsite) - Up to 12 CE Credits will be awarded Non-member - $335 (early) $365 (onsite) - Up to 12 CE Credits will be awarded Student AARC Member - $40 (early) $50 (onsite) - No CE Credits will be awarded Guest/Spouse - $60 (early) $70 (onsite) - No CE Credits will be awarded

Online early registration is currently open through June 17, 2019

Registration Link: https://www.tsrc.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1191571&group=

Host Hotel Information

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2019 TSRC State Convention Workshops All workshop participants will have access to beverages throughout the day; however, lunch is on your own.

NBRC Therapist Multiple Choice (TMC) Exam Prep Workshop – 6 CE Hour – This workshop is designed to assist individuals in preparing to challenge the new NBRC TMC Board Exam. Participants in the workshop will leave with a better understanding of board exam test taking and board exam content. Attendees can range from new grads who have not yet taken the exam or have had difficulty passing it or current credentialed practitioners wishing to challenge the exam to become registry eligible. Our mission is to assist those in our profession looking to advance their career and holding the RRT credential designation is just one step in doing so.

The presenter for this workshop is Mr. Chris Kallus, M.Ed, RRT, Program Director and Instructor at The Victoria College in Victoria , Texas. Kallus graduated from Southwest Texas State University with AAS degree in 1978, followed by a BS degree in Health Professions in 1979. Received M.Ed, from University of Houston in 1987. At Victoria College he was the Clinical Director from 1981 - 1990, and Program Director from 1990 to present. Chris has been a TSRC and AARC member since 1977. Victoria College holds a 100% pass rate on the NBRC TMC exam, and he can help you do the same. AARC Member: $100 (early) \ $145 (onsite) Non-Member - $140 (early) \ $165 (onsite) Registration Link: https://www.tsrc.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1196283&group= Management Workshop - 6 CE Hour – This workshop is designed to assist current respiratory therapy department directors/managers with understanding challenging issues of running a department in today's healthcare setting. Workshop presentations will include:

- “Programmatic Disaster Management” - Presented By: Fiona Campbell, EdD, RRT-NPS - “Contributing to the Advancement of the Best Profession Ever” - Presented By: Troy

Ward, MSHA, RRT - “Understanding CMS Acute Inpatient PPS” - Presented By: Daniel Schorre, RRT, RCP - “Common Questions and Deficiencies in Blood Gas Laboratories” - Presented By: Stacy

Meyer, NP-PA – Representative from American College of Pathologists - “Preparing for Growth in Pulmonary Diagnostics” - Presented By: Ralph Eddie Posten,

RRT-ACCS, NPS, CPFT - “Satisfying Workplace Needs of the Millennial Workforce” - Presented By: Patrick

Helton, DHED, RRT-NPS, RPFT, AE-C, CHES After the workshop, we invite all managers and educators to the "Meet the Managers" reception in the exhibit hall to get one-on-one time with the vendors. Food and beverages will be offered during the reception. Beverages provided all day, lunch on your own AARC Member - $100 (early) \ $145 (onsite) Non-Member - $140 (early) \ $165 (onsite)


Registration

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https://www.tsrc.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1196283&group=


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Vascular Access Workshop - 6 CE Hour – this workshop is designed to provide the attendees information on performing vascular access and hands-on practice and demonstration of the different procedures. Course Curriculum Includes:

Peripheral intravenous line placement is within the scope of Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) in the state of Texas, the RRTs at UT Southwestern (UTSW) had not been trained to perform this procedure. This project was developed to: 1) Provide a “no blind stick” approach to vascular access 2) Facilitate RRTs to work to the full extent of their licensure 3) Offer the bedside nurse an additional trained resource in vascular access.

Presented by Stacey Cutts BS, RRT, VA-BC

A hands-on four-hour workshop to include prework and hands-on simulation training. The simulation training will include ultrasound assessment, needling techniques with the use of ultrasound, arterial, and venous peripheral device insertion. Attendees will rotate through hands-on stations to gain awareness and procedural confidence. Stations will include leading the needle, rapid peripheral vein assessment (RaPEVA), midline insertion, extended-dwell peripheral iv (EDPIV) insertion and arterial catheter insertion.

Presetned By – Teleflex

A one-hour open forum style presentation to include a panel of experts collected to field any and all questions from the audience. The experts include a division director, manager of respiratory therapy, vascular access specialist mentor and a specialized team from Teleflex.

AARC Member - $100 (early) \ $145 (onsite) Non-Member - $140 (early) \ $165 (onsite)


Monday July 8, 2019 – Pre-conference Workshop Schedule

-9:00AM – Pre-registration Check-in/Onsite Registration Begins

- 10:00AM – Workshops Begin

- McLennon 207 - NBRC TMC Exam Prep Workshop

- McLennon 208 - Management Workshop

- McLennon 209 – Vascular Access Workshop

- 12:00PM – Break for Lunch – Lunch on your own

- 1:30PM – Workshops resume

- 5:30PM – CE Certificates Awarded

- 5:30PM – Chisholm Hall - “Meet the Managers” reception begins in vendor hall

Registration

Registration



2019 TSRC State Convention Schedule of Events

Tuesday July 9, 2019 – General Respiratory Care – McLennon 207

- 7:00AM – Pre-registration/Onsite Registration Begins

- 8:00AM – Keynote Presentation – Brazos Ballroom

- 9:00AM – Vendor Hall Opens – Hot breakfast served - Chisholm Hall

- 10:30AM – 2 Hour Medical Ethics Presentation


- 2:00PM – General Respiratory Care Presentations Begin

- 5:00PM – CE Certificates Awarded to 1 Day Attendees

Tuesday July 9, 2019 – COPD Management Course – McLennon 208-209




- 10:30AM – COPD Management Presentations Begin


- 2:00PM - COPD Management Presentations Resume


Tuesday July 9, 2019 – Adult Critical Care Presentations – Brazos Ballroom




- 10:30AM – Adult Critical Care Presentations Begin


- 2:00PM - Adult Critical Care Presentations Resume


Tuesday July 9, 2019 – Texas Sputum Bowl – Bosque Theatre

- 7:00AM – Team Check-in

- 8:00AM – Sputum Bowl Team Meeting

- 9:00AM – Sputum Bowl Preliminaries Begin

- 12:00PM – Break for Lunch – Lunch provided in room

- 1:00PM - Sputum Bowl Preliminaries Resume

- 5:00PM – Sputum Bowl Finals

- All times are subject to progress during the preliminary rounds

Wednesday July 10, 2019 – General Respiratory Care – McLennon 207




- 10:30AM – 2 Hour Medical Ethics Presentation Begins

- 12:30PM – Business Meeting and Awards Ceremony – Hot Lunch Served- Chisolm Hall

- 2:00PM – General Respiratory Care Presentations Begin

- 5:00PM – CE Certificates Awarded to 1 Day and 2 Day Attendees

Wednesday July 10, 2019 – Student Enrichment Program – McLennon 208-209




- 10:30AM – Student Enrichment Program Begins


- 2:00PM - Student Enrichment Program Resumes


Wednesday July 10, 2019 – Neonatal/Pediatric Care Presentations – Brazos Ballroom




- 10:30AM – Neonatal/Pediatric Care Presentations Begin


- 2:00PM - Neonatal/Pediatric Care Presentations Resume


Special Activities

2019 Respiratory Care Foundation First

Annual Bowling Tournament - The 2019 “No

Experience Required” Respiratory Care

Foundation of Texas Benefit Bowling

Tournament will be held on Tuesday July 9,

2019 at the AMF Westview Lanes in Waco, Texas. This event is designed to have fun and

friendly competition for all skill level of bowlers and will act as the main fundraising event for

the Respiratory Care Foundation of Texas.

Each 4-person team will consist of a team captain and 3 supporting team members. The event

theme is “No Experience Required” but to liven up the event a little bit more, we ask each team

to come up with a team “theme” and dress in that theme during the time of play. A Committee

Choice Award will be awarded to the team with the most unique outfit. If you are an individual

and would like to us to place you on a team, we can do that as well. Just register as an

individual and we will put you on a team. We will connect all individuals with their respective

team members prior to the event so you can get together and come up with your team name

and theme together. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams will be presented with a trophy.

Winning teams will be awarded to the 3 highest 3-game accumulative team scores based on the

official scores provided to the tournament committee by the bowling alley. Winners will be

announced at the awards ceremony following the bowling tournament.

Bowling shoe rental, bowling fees, unlimited soda, and a cheese pizza bar is included in the

tournament registration. Alcohol and other food can be purchased from the alley snack bar. We

highly encourage spectators to come and cheer on the teams, but they will be responsible for

providing their own food and beverages

Registration Fees

4 Person Team Registration - $75/team (must have a full team to get the team discount.

Substitutions will only be allowed with prior approval at least 1 week before the event.)

Individual Registrant Needing Team Placement - $20/person (If you know you would like to be

paired with specific individuals but do not have enough people to make up a full 4-person team,

please put the individuals’ names you would like to be paired with in the additional team

member blanks on the registration form. If they register, we will place you together)

Tournament Corporate Sponsorship - $100 includes registration for one 4-person team and

your company logo will be displayed at the bowling tournament, on the tournament web page,

and on all tournament correspondence (excluding tournament trophies) Tournament sponsor

sign will be provided to your convention booth if you are a registered convention vendor.

(Tournament Corporate Sponsorship does not include TSRC Convention vendor booth fee.)

More detailed information and registration can be found at

https://www.tsrc.org/page/RCFTBowlingTourney

2019 “Meet the Managers” Social – The 2019 “Meet the Managers” Social is a 1.5 hour social

event held in the exhibit hall beginning at 5:30PM on Monday July 8, 2019. This event invites

mangers and other purchase influencers to round through the exhibit hall for a more one-one

one experience with our exhibitors. Finger foods and drinks will be available during this time.

2019 Exhibit Hall Grand Opening – The 2019 Exhibit Hall Grand Opening will be held Tuesday

July 9, 2019 at 9AM The grand opening will showcase local entertainment, vendor booths, TSRC

Central merchandise and apparel, door prizes and much, much more. Join us for the fun, food

and excitement surrounding this great event.

2019 TSRC Sputum Bowl – The 2019 TSRC Sputum Bowl will be held on Tuesday July 9, 2019.

The event begins at 8:00AM and will feature teams from across the state as they compete to be

the Texas Sputum Bowl Champions and advance to compete at the AARC Sputum Bowl at the

AARC Congress. Teams can be made of all students or all practitioners.

https://www.tsrc.org/page/RCFTBowlingTourney

Keynote Presentations

The Key Note speaker for Tuesday July 9, 2019 will be Dr. Brian

Carlin. Dr. Carlin Dr. currently practices pulmonary, critical care,

and sleep medicine in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of

the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and

completed his internship/residency/chief residency at Allegheny

General Hospital in Pittsburgh. He then completed a pulmonary

and critical care medicine fellowship at the University of California San Diego. He is currently

employed by Pittsburgh Critical Care Associates and by Sleep Medicine and Lung Health

Consultants and is the medical director for Lifeline Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centers. He has

been active in many regional and national organizations being the current chairperson for the

National Lung Health Education Program (NLHEP) and a member of the board of the National

Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). His interests include pulmonary rehabilitation, readmission

reduction programs, and education of healthcare providers. He is the current co-chair of the

recently published guidelines for pulmonary rehabilitation (5th edition). His presentation will

focus on the future of Respiratory Therapists and how "taking it to the next level" will offer new

opportunities. Hear and learn from Dr. Brian Carlin, a National Leader of Pulmonary Medicine,

ways to expand RT services and gain professional recognition.

The Key Note speaker for Wednesday July 10, 2019 will be AARC

President Karen Schell, DHSc, RRT, RRT-NPS, RRT-SDS, RPFT, RPSGT,

AE-C, CTTS. Karen is the Clinical Assistant Professor at Kansas

University Department of Respiratory Care Education and Diagnostic

Science She currently serves as a classroom, simulation,

Interprofessional Education, and clinical instructor in the Department

of Respiratory Care Education and Diagnostic Science. In addition to

the on-campus instruction, she is also an advisor for the on-campus

program for respiratory therapists wanting to obtain a bachelor’s

degree. Schell brings over 39 years of experience to the program in

patient advocacy, education, management, best practices, and public relations. Schell is the

current sitting President of the American Association for Respiratory Care. President Schell will

review and describe the 6 AARC Horizon goals implementation and progress as the profession

moves forward to meet the challenges ahead and to properly place the RT in the competition

among other health professions.

2019 TSRC State Convention Presentations:

Tuesday July 9, 2019 – General Respiratory Care – McLennon 207

“It’s a Matter of Life and Breath… Medical Ethics and You” - Presented By: Daniel

“Scotty” Silva, MBA, BAS, RRT, RCP

The Respiratory care Practitioner should become aware of the role that Ethics plays in

our everyday clinical practice. Clinical ethics goes well beyond just right and wrong and

it exceeds our personal preferences, personalities, and experiences. There is a universal

standard of measuring ethical dilemmas in our everyday practice and ethical dilemmas

should be viewed through the prism of; beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, and

justice. In addition, the Respiratory Care Practitioner should be able to recognize both

the need for Advanced Directives but also the clinical complexities and legal

ramifications of a patients expressed wishes. (2.0 CE Hour)

“Making Waves” - Presented By: Steve Deatrick, RA, RRT

The ability for the bedside Respiratory Therapist to enhance secretion removal, non-

invasively, can play a huge roll in the treatment of patient that have airway clearance

needs. The patient can be instructed to perform this therapy independently, thus

minimizing some readmissions to hospital. (1.0 CE Hour)

“The Role of the RT in Organ Procurement: A Perfect Role for Us” - Presented By:

Michael Hewitt, RRT-ACCS, NPS, RCP, FAARC, FCCM

This topic discusses the very critical need to increase the number of organs that are

made available for gifting. It further discusses the need for the RT and RT Department to

be on the front line of this increase, especially with lungs. Also suggests various ways for

the RT to accomplish this goal. (1.0 CE Hour)

“The RRT and SLP – Using Multidisciplinary Teams to Improve Patient Outcomes” -

Presented By: Sara Newman, CCC-SLP

Care of tracheostomized patients in the acute care setting requires expertise from

multiple providers. There is a strong body of evidence to suggest that interdisciplinary

teams that include an RRT and a speech-language pathologist (SLP) improve patient

outcomes. Participants will gain an evidence-based understanding of exactly why and

how these teams work. (1.0 CE Hour)

Tuesday July 9, 2019 – COPD Management Course – McLennon 208-209

“Meet John Moberly – COPD Patient” – - Presented By: COPD Patient and “Harmaniac”

gives his prospective on living with COPD and the impact of respiratory therapists in his

disease management. (0.5 CE Hour)

“Lung Medications: One Device Does Not Fit All” - Presented By: Mary Hart, RRT, AE-C

This presentation will give participants the opportunity to learn more about different

types of medication delivery devices and why it is important to evaluate the patient's

ability to use these devices. Participants will be offered hands-on training. (1.5 CE Hour)

“Pulmonary Rehabilitation 2019” - Presented By: Kitty Collins, RRT

Pulmonary Rehabilitation offers many benefits for patients with lung disease. Knowing

when and how to refer a patient to rehab is essential in providing best care for patients

with COPD. Participants will hear expert advice in how PR is essential in the care for

those with COPD and other lung problems. (1.0 CE Hour)

“RTs Role in Reducing COPD Exacerbation and Readmission” - Presented By: Keith

James, RRT

This presentation will describe successful Hospital COPD programs that help provide

patient education and self-management tools prior to discharge from the hospital.

Program Goals and ways to reduce hospitalizations for this patient population will be

discussed. (0.5 CE Hour)

“Use of Non-invasive Home Ventilation for the Treatment of Stable COPD/CRF in

Reducing Hospitalizations and Readmissions” - Presented By: Daniel Schorre, RRT, RCP

COPD is a chronic, progressive lung disease that is very intricate regarding the diagnosis

and management of the disease. As the disease progresses, the management of

symptoms should evolve with it. This presentation will take you through the proper

diagnosis and treatment of stable COPD and show how implementing non-invasive

home ventilation will positively impact the lives of patients with Chronic Hypercapnic

Respiratory Failure. (0.5 CE Hour)

“2019: COPD in Review” - Presented By: Dr. Mark Millard

Participants will learn about the current practice guidelines recommended by GOLD

2019 and review relevant COPD articles that may help provide improved management

and treatment for COPD. (1.0 CE Hour)

Tuesday July 9, 2019 – Adult Critical Care Presentations – Brazos Ballroom

“Patient Ventilator Synchrony” - Presented By: John Davies, MA, RRT, FAARC, FCCP

This lecture will discuss how to use ventilator graphics and clinical assessment to

identify patient ventilator asynchronies. Potential solutions to these asynchronies will

then be examined. As well two new modes (PAV and NAVA), specifically designed to

optimize synchrony, will be discussed. (1.0 CE Hour)

“Understanding the Value of Ventilator Graphics” - Presented By: Michael Hewitt,

RRT-ACCS, NPS, RCP, FAARC, FCCM

This is a general review of ventilator waveforms. Understanding the values and

application of waveforms will position the RT as the expert at the bedside. Failure to so

decreases our value as a front-line practitioner. (1.0 CE Hour)

“Alarm Management… What are We Missing?” - Presented By: J.J. Valdez, BSRC, RRT-

ACCS

Nuisance alarms are an ever-growing part of any hospital setting. This presentation is

designed to bring awareness to practitioners of all levels that minor "oversights" can

lead to major safety patient concerns. (1.0 CE Hour)

“ECLS in Trauma: An Overview and Case Report” - Presented By: Keith Lamb, RRT-

ACCS, FAARC, FCCM

This lecture will discuss the complex management of respiratory failure in trauma

patients. It will further discuss who ECLS may be used to support these patients. Finally,

a case report will be presented to tie all of these concepts together. (1.0 Ce Hour)

“ECLS in Acute Respiratory Failure: When to Bail on Conventional Approaches” -

Presented By: Keith Lamb, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, FCCM

This lecture will discuss the complex management of profound respiratory failure.

Conventional support will be discussed. This lecture will further discuss how ECLS may

be used to support these patients. (1.0 CE Hour)

Wednesday July 10, 2019 – General Respiratory Care – McLennon 207

“It’s a Matter of Life and Breath… Medical Ethics and You” - Presented By: Daniel

“Scotty” Silva, MBA, BAS, RRT, RCP

The Respiratory care Practitioner should become aware of the role that Ethics plays in

our everyday clinical practice. Clinical ethics goes well beyond just right and wrong and

it exceeds our personal preferences, personalities, and experiences. There is a universal

standard of measuring ethical dilemmas in our everyday practice and ethical dilemmas

should be viewed through the prism of; beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, and

justice. In addition, the Respiratory Care Practitioner should be able to recognize both

the need for Advanced Directives but also the clinical complexities and legal

ramifications of a patients expressed wishes. (2.0 CE Hours)

“Improving the Process of Arterial Blood Gas Collection” - Presented By: Callie

Johnson, RRT-ACCS, NPS, LSSBB

In our current state, arterial punctures are performed “blindly.” The Voice of the

Customer has expressed opportunities for improvement to be made to the standard

process for collecting arterial blood samples. Adopting a "No Blind Sticks" initiative for

arterial punctures supports the ideals of Exceptional Patient Care, Consumer Focus,

Culture of Excellence and Transformative Growth. (1.0 CE Hour)

“State of the Art in Respiratory Support with High Flow Nasal Cannula” - Presented By:

Jason Kirkness, PhD(Medicine)

This is a 50 minute presentation with 5-10 minutes of discussion of the principal mechanisms,

physiological effect and latest clinical outcome study review. Attendees will be able to

determine the primary therapeutic mechanisms and link those through the physiological

responses to the benefits for critical patient care. (1.0 CE Hour)

“Clinical Benefits of FeNO Monitoring in Asthma” - Presented By: Ryan Burton, MS,

RPFT

This presentation consists of scientific, unbranded, literature and material that describes

the various benefits of monitoring Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) in patients

who have or are suspected to have asthma. The presentation will cover various topics,

such as; what exactly is nitric oxide, why monitoring and treatment of inflammation is

critical in asthma care, what is T2 allergic asthma and outcomes data pertaining to the

utilization of FeNO testing in clinical practice. Lastly, the presentation will discuss how

the utilization of FeNO testing can be helpful in identifying patients that may be better

responders to biologic treatments. (1.0 CE Hour)

Wednesday July 10, 2019 – Student Enrichment Program – McLennon 208-209

“You Have Made a Career Choice. Now What?” - Presented By: Michael Hewitt, RRT-

ACCS, NPS, RCP, FAARC, FCCM

This is a discussion specifically for the student as they proceed toward their career as a

RT. What do we as managers/directors expect of the student and what should the

student expect of the managers/directors during the interview process? What should

the student expect and require during their clinical rotations?

“Texas RCP Licensing Process” - Presented By: Texas Medical Board Representative

“Why Volunteer for the Medical Reserve Corps?” - Presented By: Stephanie Alvey, BBA

The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national network of volunteers, organized locally

to improve the health and safety of their communities. The MRC network comprises

approximately 185,000 volunteers in roughly 860 community-based units located

throughout the United States and its territories. MRC volunteers include medical and

public health professionals, as well as other community members without healthcare

backgrounds. MRC units engage these volunteers to strengthen public health, improve

emergency response capabilities and build community resiliency.

“The Who, What, When, Where and Why of Respiratory Therapy” - Presented By: Joe

Lewis, RRT, BAAS

This presentation should serve as an interactive discussion with current students as they

prepare to transition into the work force. We will discuss, as future respiratory

therapists, who they ultimately serve, what obstacles they should prepare for, how to

effectively deal with nervousness post-graduation, and finally a breakdown in

understanding the importance of "why" they are doing what they're doing, rather than

just knowing "how" to do it. An emphasis on continued learning is the underlying tone

throughout the presentation.

“Roundtable Discussion”

--Please note the Student Enrichment course are not eligible for CE Hours--

Wednesday July 10, 2019 – Neonatal/Pediatric Care Presentations – Brazos Ballroom

“Neonatal/Pediatric Aerosol Delivery: Justifying High Quality Delivery Systems” -

Presented By: Dave Crotwell, RRT-NPS, FAARC

This presentation will cover current practice in neonatal pediatric aerosol delivery.

Discuss the effectiveness of practices in this patient population and discuss ways to

justify the value of high-quality delivery systems. (1.0 CE Hour)

“Managing APRV and HFOV in the NICU” - Presented By: Norma Lahart, RRT-NPS

This presentation will discuss the initial settings of both APRV and HFOV, and how to

manage the settings to improve oxygen as well as ventilation. Strategies for weaning will

also be discussed. (1.0 CE Hour)

“Bronchiolitis in Infants and Children” - Presented By: Eva Castro, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC

Bronchiolitis can be the leading cause of hospitalization in infant and young children.

This presentation will discuss the causes and research-based treatment for infants and

young children as well as examine different measures that can be taken to prevent

these hospitalizations. (1.0 CE Hour)

“Education: Time to Level Up” - Presented By: Suzanne Iniguez, BSN, RN, BS, RRT-NPS-

ACCS, AE-C, C-NPT, CHSE

This presentation will review the steps necessary to formulate an educational session.

The focus will be on engaging the participants to facilitate learning. (0.5 CE Hour)

“Taking Quality Improvement to the Bedside: Reducing Unplanned Extubations in the

NICU” - Presented By: Suzanne Iniguez, BSN, RN, BS, RRT-NPS-ACCS, AE-C, C-NPT, CHSE

This presentation will follow the steps taken to reduce unplanned extubations (UEs) in a

large, academic NICU. The challenges faced and some of the solutions that led to a

decrease in UEs (0.5 CE Hour)

“Asthma Education – Everyone is Responsible” - Presented By: Pamela Sturgill, BSRC,

RRT-NPS, CPFT

This is a presentation that goes over asthma education, but enforces that everyone is

responsible for educating patients (1.0 CE Hour)

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