AlamedaCentral CaliforniaCoastal ValleysContra CostaEl DoradoImperialInlandKernLos AngelesMarinMercedMontereyMountain-ValleyNapaNorth CoastNorthern CaliforniaOrangeRiverside

The ResortCentered between the Pacifi c Ocean and Coronado Bay, the resort is newly renovated and epitomizes the true Southern California lifestyle. Taking full advantage of the resort’s waterfront location, the new redesign artfully combines San Diego’s sun and surf with the casual charm of southern California. Relax by one of three pools, stroll down the pris-tine Silver Strand State Beach, pamper yourself at the Sea Spa, sailing or boating on the bay or just enjoy a glass of wine sitting at the outdoor fi re feature watching the sunset. Other resort activities include three tennis courts, a full ser-vice marina, bike rentals and a fl eet of gondolas. The ideal setting for families, the hotel has a children’s pool and a kids club offering a range of activities, including scavenger hunts and magic tricks (surcharge). The Resort is a Four Diamond Award hotel and listed as one of the Top 10 Best Hotels in San Diego!

Loews Coronado Bay Resort4000 Lowes Coronado Bay Road, Coronado, California 92118Reservation Center: 800-815-6397 Hotel Direct: 619-424-4000Online: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/EMSAAC2014

The EMS Administrators’ Association of California (EMSAAC) continues to lead the way in preparing EMS professionals for the sea change that lies ahead. Join EMS experts from across California and the nation to become aware of the current and future transformations in EMS public policy and practice.

The conference includes lectures, panel discussions and opportunities to interact with the current leaders and innovators in EMS. The annual EMSAAC conference is designed for emergency physicians; EMS ad-ministrators, medical directors and coordinators; prehospital providers, EMS educators and nurses, hospi-tal emergency preparedness coordinators, fi refi ghters and other emergency coordinators.

About EMSAACThe Emergency Medical Services Administrators’Association of California (EMSAAC) is composed of administrators from 33 Local Emergency Medical Services Agencies (LEMSAs).

These county-designated agencies are responsible forplanning, 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.

IN COLLABORATION WITH THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA

SPONSORED BY

Continuing Education CreditsThis conference has been planned and implemented to provide instructor based continuing education for nurses and prehospital care professional through the Mountain-Valley EMS Agency.

Provider is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, BRN Provider# 04695 for up to 12 contact hours.

California EMS CE provided by the Mountain-Valley EMS Agency CEP# 60-0001. Up to twelve (12) hours of instruc-tor-based CE will be issued to EMTs, paramedics and MICNs.

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

San DiegoEMSAAC

MAY 28 & 29, 2014

2014MAY 28 & 29ANNUALCONFERENCE

SacramentoSan BenitoSan DiegoSan FranciscoSan JoaquinSan Luis ObispoSan MateoSanta BarbaraSanta ClaraSanta CruzSierra-Sac ValleySolanoTuolumneVenturaYolo

A block of rooms will be held until Monday, May 5, 2014. After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate available basis only. This conference rate will be honored 3 days before and 3 days after the conference dates, ex-cluding suite rates, and subject to availability. Check-in time: 4pm

Are you prepared for the sea change ahead in EMS?

Rates & ReservationsPlease make your own reservations and be sure to request the EMSAAC Conference reduced rate of $159 per night (excludes taxes). This low rate includes:

Your Sleeping RoomAlmost all of the 439 rooms have a water view – either bay or ocean views. The Amenities featured in guestrooms include air conditioning, minibars, and complimentary newspapers. Guest-rooms have cable television with pay movies. Business-friendly amenities include multi-line phones, desks, and voice mail. Balconies are featured in all guestrooms. Bathrooms provide bathrobes and hair dryers.

EMS

Join us in San Diego on Beautiful Coronado Island

Just 15-20 minutes from San Diego Airport

Complimentary guestroom internet access

Complimentary use of fi tness center

15% discount off spa services from Sea Spa

No resort fees

Reduces parking rate of $15/day (Valet at $30/day)

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORMEmergency Medical Services Administrators’ Association of California 2014 Annual Conference

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Register on-line at www.EMSAAC.org or complete this form and fax to (562)590-3353 or email the com-pleted form to mrideaux@dhs.lacounty.gov. See hotel information for accommodations.

Conference Registration Fees (payment must accompany registration form):

Cancellation prior to May 16, 2014 will receive a refund minus $25 for processing fee. No refunds after May 16.

Questions regarding registration and refunds should be directed to Carol Meyer at (562)343-3326 orcmeyer411@verizon.net.

May 28 and 29, 2014On Beautiful Coronado Island in San Diego, California

Early Registration–if payment received prior to May 1, 2014The fi rst 50 registrations will be entered in a raffl e for a special door prize.

$269 REGISTER NOW!!SEATING IS LIMITED.Registered participant meals are included in registration price. If fam-ily/colleague joins you for lunch, include additional $45/meal.

Registration–if payment received after May 1, 2014 $329

Onsite Registration $340 Additional lunches: # Additional lunches_______x $45

Payment Type (circle one):

PayPal On-line Check by Mail

(add 3% service charge for PayPal)

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

DAY 1 - Wednesday, May 28, 2014

7:00 a.m. Registration Breakfast with Exhibitors

8:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions Dan Burch Michael Petrie, EMT-P, MBA, MA

8:15 a.m. What the HEALTH Is Going On in San Diego? Nick Yphantides, MD, MPH

8:45 a.m. Followership During Transformations Garry Briese

10:15 a.m. Break with Exhibitors

10:45 a.m. EMS Research in California Karl Sporer, MD & Panel

-- The Art of ART (Advanced Resuscitation Training) Daniel Davis, MD

-- Hospital Characteristics and Outcomes Following Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Bryn Mumma, MD, MAS

-- Survival and Neurologic Outcome after Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Nichole Bosson, MD, MPH

-- Saving the Brain Starts in the Field Prasha Govindarajun, MD, MAS

12:15 p.m. Lunch & Networking

1:30 p.m. HANDDS Program: Multi-Centered Trial to Decrease Health Disparities in Cardiac Arrest Comilla Sasson, MD, MS, FACEP

2:30 p.m. Boston Marathon Bombing: Lessons Learned John Gill, EMT-P

3:30 p.m. Break with Exhibitors3:45 p.m. Is Your MCI Plan Ready for Takeoff? Lessons from Asiana 214 Clement Yeh, MD, FACEP Michael Marsh, EMT-P

4:45 p.m. Day’s Wrap Up

5:15 p.m. President’s Reception In Exhibit Hall (light hors d’oeuvres)

Sponsors & Exhibitors

Conference ProgramDAY 2 - Thursday, May 29, 2014

7:00 a.m. Registration Breakfast with Exhibitors

8:15 a.m. Opening Remarks and EMSAAC Award Dan Burch

8:30 a.m. The Painful Truth About Spinal Immobilization Bryan Bledsoe, DO, FACEP

9:30 a.m. The Future of EMS Economics Michael Petrie, EMT-P, MBA, MA & Panel

-- Stewart Gary

-- Tim Dorn

-- June Iljana

11:00 a.m. Break with Exhibitors

11:30 a.m. Transforming EMS: An Editor-in-Chief’s Perspective A.J. Heightman, MPA, EMT-P

12:30 p.m. Lunch & Networking

1:30 p.m. Response Time Standards: Responsible or Ridiculous? Kevin Mackey, MD

2:30 p.m. Community Paramedicine in CA Howard Backer, MD, MPH, FACEP & Panel

-- Lou Meyer

-- UC Davis Representative

-- LEMSA Grantee

-- Provider Grantee

4:00 p.m. Conference Wrap-up and Final Raffl e!

The EMSAAC Conference is made possible by many generous sponsors and exhibitors. The conference is an outstanding opportunity to see the latest and great-est new EMS tools and applications as well as to meet the representatives and directly discuss material needs. The following is a list of sponsors and exhibitors to date; others will be joining this distinguished group:

FacultyHoward Backer, MD, MPH, FACEPDirector, EMS AuthoritySacramento, California

Nichole Bosson, MD, MPHBase Hospital Medical Director, Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterMedical Director, Dr. J. Michael Criley Paramedic Training InstituteLos Angeles, California

Dan BurchEMS AdministratorSan Joaquin County EMS AgencyFrench Camp, California

Daniel Davis, MDProfessor of Clinical Emergency MedicineUniversity of California San Diego San Diego, California

Tim DornCOO/CFO, American Medical ResponseDenver, Colorado

Stewart GaryFire Practice PrincipalCitygate AssociatesFolsom, California

John Gill, EMT-PDeputy SuperintedentBoston EMSBoston, Massachusetts

Kevin Mackey, MDMedical Director, Mountain Valley EMS AgencyMedical Director, Sacramento Regional FireSacramento, California

Michael Marsh, EMT-PParamedic SupervisorSpecial Operations Team LeaderSan Mateo, California

Lou MeyerProject Manager/ConsultantCommunity ParamedicineEMS AuthorityRancho Cordova, California

Prasha Govindarajun, MD, MASAssociate Professor of Clinical Emergency MedicineUniversity of California San Francisco Medical CenterSan Francisco, California

A.J. Heightman, MPA, EMT-PEditor-In-Chief, JEMS MagazineSan Diego, California

June IljanaExecutive DirectorCalifornia Ambulance AssociationSacramento, California

Byrn Mumma, MD, MASDepartment of Emergency Medicine University of California DavisDavis, California

Michael Petrie, EMT-P, MBA, MAEMS DirectorSanta Clara EMS AgencySan Jose, California

Comilla Sasson, MD, MS, FACEPDirector of Program Development & Innovation, ECC, AHAClinical Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Emergency Medicine/University of ColoradoDenver, California

Karl Sporer, MDMedical DirectorAlameda EMS AgencySan Leandro, California

Clement Yeh, MD, FACEPMedical DirectorSan Francisco Fire DepartmentSan Francisco, California

Nick Yphantides, MD, MPHCheif Medical Offi cerCounty of San Diego Health & Human Services AgencySan Diego, California

Acid RemapAMRblueHula StudiosBoundTree MedicalCALSTAR

Cindy Elbert Insurance ServicesDisaster Management SystemsElantechESO SolutionsFirst Watch

ImageTrendLancet Technology, IncLife-Assist, Inc.Manteca District AmbulanceMcCormick Ambulance

Mercury MedicalPacifi c BiomedicalREACH AirReddiNetSansio

Schaefer AmbulanceSmith’s MedicalZoll DataZoll Equipment

First Name MI Last Name

(As it should appear on your badge)

(Please Print)

Keynote Speakers

Bryan Bledsoe, DO, FACEP is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the George Washing-ton University Medical Center in Washington, DC, emergency physician and EMS author. He has over 35 years of experience in emergency medical services and emergency medicine. He entered EMS in 1974 as an EMT and attended one of the fi rst paramedic programs in north Texas. Dr. Bledsoe worked for several years in Fort Worth as a paramedic and went on to become an EMS Instructor and Coordinator prior to attending medical school. Dr. Bledsoe is board-certifi ed in emergency medicine. He is the author of numerous EMS textbooks and his writ-ings can be found in the Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS) where he is a regular contributor and columnist. Dr. Bledsoe has been often interviewed in national media in regard to EMS issues including The Wall

Street Journal, New York Times, Chicago Sun Times, USA Today, Washington Post and others. He is a frequent presenter at national and international EMS conferences. He enjoys salt-water fi shing and lives in Midlothian, Texas.

Garry Briese, is the Executive Director of the Colorado State Fire Chiefs representing Colorado’s senior fi re service leaders and is sharing his experience and knowledge pro bono with the Firefi ghter Cancer Support Net-work. He is a Principal in the professional services and consulting company, Briese and Associates LLC, and is a member of the corporate Board of Directors of WS Darley Company, an international manufacturer & distributor for the military and emergency services. He is a Senior Fellow at the Buechner Institute for Governance in the School of Public Affairs at the University of Colorado Denver. Garry served for 23 years as the Executive Director of the International Association of Fire Chiefs and previously for 14 years as the Executive Director of the Florida College of Emergency Physicians. During his tenure at the FCEP he developed several nationally recognized in-

novative educational programs, which have continued to this day, including the annual National ALS Competition, ClinCon, and the International Disaster Management Conference. His work positioned the FCEP as one of the most infl uential state emergency medicine organizations in the nation. In 2004 he received the James O. Page Award for his years of leadership, support and servic-es to the national Emergency Medical Services (EMS) community. The award is presented to an individual who has played key role in creating and/or promoting non-clinical innovation and achievements in fi re-based EMS. He has co-authored three fi rst responder textbooks, multiple book chapters and many articles in professional journals. Mr. Briese has a B.A. in International Relations and Masters in Public Administration and enjoys hiking & backpacking and is a strong intermediate downhill skier.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORMEmergency Medical Services Administrators’ Association of California 2014 Annual Conference

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Register on-line at www.EMSAAC.org or complete this form and fax to (562)590-3353 or email the com-pleted form to mrideaux@dhs.lacounty.gov. See hotel information for accommodations.

Conference Registration Fees (payment must accompany registration form):

Cancellation prior to May 16, 2014 will receive a refund minus $25 for processing fee. No refunds after May 16.

Questions regarding registration and refunds should be directed to Carol Meyer at (562)343-3326 orcmeyer411@verizon.net.

May 28 and 29, 2014On Beautiful Coronado Island in San Diego, California

Early Registration–if payment received prior to May 1, 2014The fi rst 50 registrations will be entered in a raffl e for a special door prize.

$269 REGISTER NOW!!SEATING IS LIMITED.Registered participant meals are included in registration price. If fam-ily/colleague joins you for lunch, include additional $45/meal.

Registration–if payment received after May 1, 2014 $329

Onsite Registration $340 Additional lunches: # Additional lunches_______x $45

Payment Type (circle one):

PayPal On-line Check by Mail

(add 3% service charge for PayPal)

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

DAY 1 - Wednesday, May 28, 2014

7:00 a.m. Registration Breakfast with Exhibitors

8:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions Dan Burch Michael Petrie, EMT-P, MBA, MA

8:15 a.m. What the HEALTH Is Going On in San Diego? Nick Yphantides, MD, MPH

8:45 a.m. Followership During Transformations Garry Briese

10:15 a.m. Break with Exhibitors

10:45 a.m. EMS Research in California Karl Sporer, MD & Panel

-- The Art of ART (Advanced Resuscitation Training) Daniel Davis, MD

-- Hospital Characteristics and Outcomes Following Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Bryn Mumma, MD, MAS

-- Survival and Neurologic Outcome after Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Nichole Bosson, MD, MPH

-- Saving the Brain Starts in the Field Prasha Govindarajun, MD, MAS

12:15 p.m. Lunch & Networking

1:30 p.m. HANDDS Program: Multi-Centered Trial to Decrease Health Disparities in Cardiac Arrest Comilla Sasson, MD, MS, FACEP

2:30 p.m. Boston Marathon Bombing: Lessons Learned John Gill, EMT-P

3:30 p.m. Break with Exhibitors3:45 p.m. Is Your MCI Plan Ready for Takeoff? Lessons from Asiana 214 Clement Yeh, MD, FACEP Michael Marsh, EMT-P

4:45 p.m. Day’s Wrap Up

5:15 p.m. President’s Reception In Exhibit Hall (light hors d’oeuvres)

Sponsors & Exhibitors

Conference ProgramDAY 2 - Thursday, May 29, 2014

7:00 a.m. Registration Breakfast with Exhibitors

8:15 a.m. Opening Remarks and EMSAAC Award Dan Burch

8:30 a.m. The Painful Truth About Spinal Immobilization Bryan Bledsoe, DO, FACEP

9:30 a.m. The Future of EMS Economics Michael Petrie, EMT-P, MBA, MA & Panel

-- Stewart Gary

-- Tim Dorn

-- June Iljana

11:00 a.m. Break with Exhibitors

11:30 a.m. Transforming EMS: An Editor-in-Chief’s Perspective A.J. Heightman, MPA, EMT-P

12:30 p.m. Lunch & Networking

1:30 p.m. Response Time Standards: Responsible or Ridiculous? Kevin Mackey, MD

2:30 p.m. Community Paramedicine in CA Howard Backer, MD, MPH, FACEP & Panel

-- Lou Meyer

-- UC Davis Representative

-- LEMSA Grantee

-- Provider Grantee

4:00 p.m. Conference Wrap-up and Final Raffl e!

The EMSAAC Conference is made possible by many generous sponsors and exhibitors. The conference is an outstanding opportunity to see the latest and great-est new EMS tools and applications as well as to meet the representatives and directly discuss material needs. The following is a list of sponsors and exhibitors to date; others will be joining this distinguished group:

FacultyHoward Backer, MD, MPH, FACEPDirector, EMS AuthoritySacramento, California

Nichole Bosson, MD, MPHBase Hospital Medical Director, Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterMedical Director, Dr. J. Michael Criley Paramedic Training InstituteLos Angeles, California

Dan BurchEMS AdministratorSan Joaquin County EMS AgencyFrench Camp, California

Daniel Davis, MDProfessor of Clinical Emergency MedicineUniversity of California San Diego San Diego, California

Tim DornCOO/CFO, American Medical ResponseDenver, Colorado

Stewart GaryFire Practice PrincipalCitygate AssociatesFolsom, California

John Gill, EMT-PDeputy SuperintedentBoston EMSBoston, Massachusetts

Kevin Mackey, MDMedical Director, Mountain Valley EMS AgencyMedical Director, Sacramento Regional FireSacramento, California

Michael Marsh, EMT-PParamedic SupervisorSpecial Operations Team LeaderSan Mateo, California

Lou MeyerProject Manager/ConsultantCommunity ParamedicineEMS AuthorityRancho Cordova, California

Prasha Govindarajun, MD, MASAssociate Professor of Clinical Emergency MedicineUniversity of California San Francisco Medical CenterSan Francisco, California

A.J. Heightman, MPA, EMT-PEditor-In-Chief, JEMS MagazineSan Diego, California

June IljanaExecutive DirectorCalifornia Ambulance AssociationSacramento, California

Byrn Mumma, MD, MASDepartment of Emergency Medicine University of California DavisDavis, California

Michael Petrie, EMT-P, MBA, MAEMS DirectorSanta Clara EMS AgencySan Jose, California

Comilla Sasson, MD, MS, FACEPDirector of Program Development & Innovation, ECC, AHAClinical Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Emergency Medicine/University of ColoradoDenver, California

Karl Sporer, MDMedical DirectorAlameda EMS AgencySan Leandro, California

Clement Yeh, MD, FACEPMedical DirectorSan Francisco Fire DepartmentSan Francisco, California

Nick Yphantides, MD, MPHCheif Medical Offi cerCounty of San Diego Health & Human Services AgencySan Diego, California

Acid RemapAMRblueHula StudiosBoundTree MedicalCALSTAR

Cindy Elbert Insurance ServicesDisaster Management SystemsElantechESO SolutionsFirst Watch

ImageTrendLancet Technology, IncLife-Assist, Inc.Manteca District AmbulanceMcCormick Ambulance

Mercury MedicalPacifi c BiomedicalREACH AirReddiNetSansio

Schaefer AmbulanceSmith’s MedicalZoll DataZoll Equipment

First Name MI Last Name

(As it should appear on your badge)

(Please Print)

Keynote Speakers

Bryan Bledsoe, DO, FACEP is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the George Washing-ton University Medical Center in Washington, DC, emergency physician and EMS author. He has over 35 years of experience in emergency medical services and emergency medicine. He entered EMS in 1974 as an EMT and attended one of the fi rst paramedic programs in north Texas. Dr. Bledsoe worked for several years in Fort Worth as a paramedic and went on to become an EMS Instructor and Coordinator prior to attending medical school. Dr. Bledsoe is board-certifi ed in emergency medicine. He is the author of numerous EMS textbooks and his writ-ings can be found in the Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS) where he is a regular contributor and columnist. Dr. Bledsoe has been often interviewed in national media in regard to EMS issues including The Wall

Street Journal, New York Times, Chicago Sun Times, USA Today, Washington Post and others. He is a frequent presenter at national and international EMS conferences. He enjoys salt-water fi shing and lives in Midlothian, Texas.

Garry Briese, is the Executive Director of the Colorado State Fire Chiefs representing Colorado’s senior fi re service leaders and is sharing his experience and knowledge pro bono with the Firefi ghter Cancer Support Net-work. He is a Principal in the professional services and consulting company, Briese and Associates LLC, and is a member of the corporate Board of Directors of WS Darley Company, an international manufacturer & distributor for the military and emergency services. He is a Senior Fellow at the Buechner Institute for Governance in the School of Public Affairs at the University of Colorado Denver. Garry served for 23 years as the Executive Director of the International Association of Fire Chiefs and previously for 14 years as the Executive Director of the Florida College of Emergency Physicians. During his tenure at the FCEP he developed several nationally recognized in-

novative educational programs, which have continued to this day, including the annual National ALS Competition, ClinCon, and the International Disaster Management Conference. His work positioned the FCEP as one of the most infl uential state emergency medicine organizations in the nation. In 2004 he received the James O. Page Award for his years of leadership, support and servic-es to the national Emergency Medical Services (EMS) community. The award is presented to an individual who has played key role in creating and/or promoting non-clinical innovation and achievements in fi re-based EMS. He has co-authored three fi rst responder textbooks, multiple book chapters and many articles in professional journals. Mr. Briese has a B.A. in International Relations and Masters in Public Administration and enjoys hiking & backpacking and is a strong intermediate downhill skier.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORMEmergency Medical Services Administrators’ Association of California 2014 Annual Conference

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Register on-line at www.EMSAAC.org or complete this form and fax to (562)590-3353 or email the com-pleted form to mrideaux@dhs.lacounty.gov. See hotel information for accommodations.

Conference Registration Fees (payment must accompany registration form):

Cancellation prior to May 16, 2014 will receive a refund minus $25 for processing fee. No refunds after May 16.

Questions regarding registration and refunds should be directed to Carol Meyer at (562)343-3326 orcmeyer411@verizon.net.

May 28 and 29, 2014On Beautiful Coronado Island in San Diego, California

Early Registration–if payment received prior to May 1, 2014The fi rst 50 registrations will be entered in a raffl e for a special door prize.

$269 REGISTER NOW!!SEATING IS LIMITED.Registered participant meals are included in registration price. If fam-ily/colleague joins you for lunch, include additional $45/meal.

Registration–if payment received after May 1, 2014 $329

Onsite Registration $340 Additional lunches: # Additional lunches_______x $45

Payment Type (circle one):

PayPal On-line Check by Mail

(add 3% service charge for PayPal)

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

DAY 1 - Wednesday, May 28, 2014

7:00 a.m. Registration Breakfast with Exhibitors

8:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions Dan Burch Michael Petrie, EMT-P, MBA, MA

8:15 a.m. What the HEALTH Is Going On in San Diego? Nick Yphantides, MD, MPH

8:45 a.m. Followership During Transformations Garry Briese

10:15 a.m. Break with Exhibitors

10:45 a.m. EMS Research in California Karl Sporer, MD & Panel

-- The Art of ART (Advanced Resuscitation Training) Daniel Davis, MD

-- Hospital Characteristics and Outcomes Following Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Bryn Mumma, MD, MAS

-- Survival and Neurologic Outcome after Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Nichole Bosson, MD, MPH

-- Saving the Brain Starts in the Field Prasha Govindarajun, MD, MAS

12:15 p.m. Lunch & Networking

1:30 p.m. HANDDS Program: Multi-Centered Trial to Decrease Health Disparities in Cardiac Arrest Comilla Sasson, MD, MS, FACEP

2:30 p.m. Boston Marathon Bombing: Lessons Learned John Gill, EMT-P

3:30 p.m. Break with Exhibitors3:45 p.m. Is Your MCI Plan Ready for Takeoff? Lessons from Asiana 214 Clement Yeh, MD, FACEP Michael Marsh, EMT-P

4:45 p.m. Day’s Wrap Up

5:15 p.m. President’s Reception In Exhibit Hall (light hors d’oeuvres)

Sponsors & Exhibitors

Conference ProgramDAY 2 - Thursday, May 29, 2014

7:00 a.m. Registration Breakfast with Exhibitors

8:15 a.m. Opening Remarks and EMSAAC Award Dan Burch

8:30 a.m. The Painful Truth About Spinal Immobilization Bryan Bledsoe, DO, FACEP

9:30 a.m. The Future of EMS Economics Michael Petrie, EMT-P, MBA, MA & Panel

-- Stewart Gary

-- Tim Dorn

-- June Iljana

11:00 a.m. Break with Exhibitors

11:30 a.m. Transforming EMS: An Editor-in-Chief’s Perspective A.J. Heightman, MPA, EMT-P

12:30 p.m. Lunch & Networking

1:30 p.m. Response Time Standards: Responsible or Ridiculous? Kevin Mackey, MD

2:30 p.m. Community Paramedicine in CA Howard Backer, MD, MPH, FACEP & Panel

-- Lou Meyer

-- UC Davis Representative

-- LEMSA Grantee

-- Provider Grantee

4:00 p.m. Conference Wrap-up and Final Raffl e!

The EMSAAC Conference is made possible by many generous sponsors and exhibitors. The conference is an outstanding opportunity to see the latest and great-est new EMS tools and applications as well as to meet the representatives and directly discuss material needs. The following is a list of sponsors and exhibitors to date; others will be joining this distinguished group:

FacultyHoward Backer, MD, MPH, FACEPDirector, EMS AuthoritySacramento, California

Nichole Bosson, MD, MPHBase Hospital Medical Director, Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterMedical Director, Dr. J. Michael Criley Paramedic Training InstituteLos Angeles, California

Dan BurchEMS AdministratorSan Joaquin County EMS AgencyFrench Camp, California

Daniel Davis, MDProfessor of Clinical Emergency MedicineUniversity of California San Diego San Diego, California

Tim DornCOO/CFO, American Medical ResponseDenver, Colorado

Stewart GaryFire Practice PrincipalCitygate AssociatesFolsom, California

John Gill, EMT-PDeputy SuperintedentBoston EMSBoston, Massachusetts

Kevin Mackey, MDMedical Director, Mountain Valley EMS AgencyMedical Director, Sacramento Regional FireSacramento, California

Michael Marsh, EMT-PParamedic SupervisorSpecial Operations Team LeaderSan Mateo, California

Lou MeyerProject Manager/ConsultantCommunity ParamedicineEMS AuthorityRancho Cordova, California

Prasha Govindarajun, MD, MASAssociate Professor of Clinical Emergency MedicineUniversity of California San Francisco Medical CenterSan Francisco, California

A.J. Heightman, MPA, EMT-PEditor-In-Chief, JEMS MagazineSan Diego, California

June IljanaExecutive DirectorCalifornia Ambulance AssociationSacramento, California

Byrn Mumma, MD, MASDepartment of Emergency Medicine University of California DavisDavis, California

Michael Petrie, EMT-P, MBA, MAEMS DirectorSanta Clara EMS AgencySan Jose, California

Comilla Sasson, MD, MS, FACEPDirector of Program Development & Innovation, ECC, AHAClinical Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Emergency Medicine/University of ColoradoDenver, California

Karl Sporer, MDMedical DirectorAlameda EMS AgencySan Leandro, California

Clement Yeh, MD, FACEPMedical DirectorSan Francisco Fire DepartmentSan Francisco, California

Nick Yphantides, MD, MPHCheif Medical Offi cerCounty of San Diego Health & Human Services AgencySan Diego, California

Acid RemapAMRblueHula StudiosBoundTree MedicalCALSTAR

Cindy Elbert Insurance ServicesDisaster Management SystemsElantechESO SolutionsFirst Watch

ImageTrendLancet Technology, IncLife-Assist, Inc.Manteca District AmbulanceMcCormick Ambulance

Mercury MedicalPacifi c BiomedicalREACH AirReddiNetSansio

Schaefer AmbulanceSmith’s MedicalZoll DataZoll Equipment

First Name MI Last Name

(As it should appear on your badge)

(Please Print)

Keynote Speakers

Bryan Bledsoe, DO, FACEP is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the George Washing-ton University Medical Center in Washington, DC, emergency physician and EMS author. He has over 35 years of experience in emergency medical services and emergency medicine. He entered EMS in 1974 as an EMT and attended one of the fi rst paramedic programs in north Texas. Dr. Bledsoe worked for several years in Fort Worth as a paramedic and went on to become an EMS Instructor and Coordinator prior to attending medical school. Dr. Bledsoe is board-certifi ed in emergency medicine. He is the author of numerous EMS textbooks and his writ-ings can be found in the Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS) where he is a regular contributor and columnist. Dr. Bledsoe has been often interviewed in national media in regard to EMS issues including The Wall

Street Journal, New York Times, Chicago Sun Times, USA Today, Washington Post and others. He is a frequent presenter at national and international EMS conferences. He enjoys salt-water fi shing and lives in Midlothian, Texas.

Garry Briese, is the Executive Director of the Colorado State Fire Chiefs representing Colorado’s senior fi re service leaders and is sharing his experience and knowledge pro bono with the Firefi ghter Cancer Support Net-work. He is a Principal in the professional services and consulting company, Briese and Associates LLC, and is a member of the corporate Board of Directors of WS Darley Company, an international manufacturer & distributor for the military and emergency services. He is a Senior Fellow at the Buechner Institute for Governance in the School of Public Affairs at the University of Colorado Denver. Garry served for 23 years as the Executive Director of the International Association of Fire Chiefs and previously for 14 years as the Executive Director of the Florida College of Emergency Physicians. During his tenure at the FCEP he developed several nationally recognized in-

novative educational programs, which have continued to this day, including the annual National ALS Competition, ClinCon, and the International Disaster Management Conference. His work positioned the FCEP as one of the most infl uential state emergency medicine organizations in the nation. In 2004 he received the James O. Page Award for his years of leadership, support and servic-es to the national Emergency Medical Services (EMS) community. The award is presented to an individual who has played key role in creating and/or promoting non-clinical innovation and achievements in fi re-based EMS. He has co-authored three fi rst responder textbooks, multiple book chapters and many articles in professional journals. Mr. Briese has a B.A. in International Relations and Masters in Public Administration and enjoys hiking & backpacking and is a strong intermediate downhill skier.

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The ResortCentered between the Pacifi c Ocean and Coronado Bay, the resort is newly renovated and epitomizes the true Southern California lifestyle. Taking full advantage of the resort’s waterfront location, the new redesign artfully combines San Diego’s sun and surf with the casual charm of southern California. Relax by one of three pools, stroll down the pris-tine Silver Strand State Beach, pamper yourself at the Sea Spa, sailing or boating on the bay or just enjoy a glass of wine sitting at the outdoor fi re feature watching the sunset. Other resort activities include three tennis courts, a full ser-vice marina, bike rentals and a fl eet of gondolas. The ideal setting for families, the hotel has a children’s pool and a kids club offering a range of activities, including scavenger hunts and magic tricks (surcharge). The Resort is a Four Diamond Award hotel and listed as one of the Top 10 Best Hotels in San Diego!

Loews Coronado Bay Resort4000 Lowes Coronado Bay Road, Coronado, California 92118Reservation Center: 800-815-6397 Hotel Direct: 619-424-4000Online: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/EMSAAC2014

The EMS Administrators’ Association of California (EMSAAC) continues to lead the way in preparing EMS professionals for the sea change that lies ahead. Join EMS experts from across California and the nation to become aware of the current and future transformations in EMS public policy and practice.

The conference includes lectures, panel discussions and opportunities to interact with the current leaders and innovators in EMS. The annual EMSAAC conference is designed for emergency physicians; EMS ad-ministrators, medical directors and coordinators; prehospital providers, EMS educators and nurses, hospi-tal emergency preparedness coordinators, fi refi ghters and other emergency coordinators.

About EMSAACThe Emergency Medical Services Administrators’Association of California (EMSAAC) is composed of administrators from 33 Local Emergency Medical Services Agencies (LEMSAs).

These county-designated agencies are responsible forplanning, 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.

IN COLLABORATION WITH THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA

SPONSORED BY

Continuing Education CreditsThis conference has been planned and implemented to provide instructor based continuing education for nurses and prehospital care professional through the Mountain-Valley EMS Agency.

Provider is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, BRN Provider# 04695 for up to 12 contact hours.

California EMS CE provided by the Mountain-Valley EMS Agency CEP# 60-0001. Up to twelve (12) hours of instruc-tor-based CE will be issued to EMTs, paramedics and MICNs.

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

San DiegoEMSAAC

MAY 28 & 29, 2014

2014MAY 28 & 29ANNUALCONFERENCE

SacramentoSan BenitoSan DiegoSan FranciscoSan JoaquinSan Luis ObispoSan MateoSanta BarbaraSanta ClaraSanta CruzSierra-Sac ValleySolanoTuolumneVenturaYolo

A block of rooms will be held until Monday, May 5, 2014. After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate available basis only. This conference rate will be honored 3 days before and 3 days after the conference dates, ex-cluding suite rates, and subject to availability. Check-in time: 4pm

Are you prepared for the sea change ahead in EMS?

Rates & ReservationsPlease make your own reservations and be sure to request the EMSAAC Conference reduced rate of $159 per night (excludes taxes). This low rate includes:

Your Sleeping RoomAlmost all of the 439 rooms have a water view – either bay or ocean views. The Amenities featured in guestrooms include air conditioning, minibars, and complimentary newspapers. Guest-rooms have cable television with pay movies. Business-friendly amenities include multi-line phones, desks, and voice mail. Balconies are featured in all guestrooms. Bathrooms provide bathrobes and hair dryers.

EMS

Join us in San Diego on Beautiful Coronado Island

Just 15-20 minutes from San Diego Airport

Complimentary guestroom internet access

Complimentary use of fi tness center

15% discount off spa services from Sea Spa

No resort fees

Reduces parking rate of $15/day (Valet at $30/day)

AlamedaCentral CaliforniaCoastal ValleysContra CostaEl DoradoImperialInlandKernLos AngelesMarinMercedMontereyMountain-ValleyNapaNorth CoastNorthern CaliforniaOrangeRiverside

The ResortCentered between the Pacifi c Ocean and Coronado Bay, the resort is newly renovated and epitomizes the true Southern California lifestyle. Taking full advantage of the resort’s waterfront location, the new redesign artfully combines San Diego’s sun and surf with the casual charm of southern California. Relax by one of three pools, stroll down the pris-tine Silver Strand State Beach, pamper yourself at the Sea Spa, sailing or boating on the bay or just enjoy a glass of wine sitting at the outdoor fi re feature watching the sunset. Other resort activities include three tennis courts, a full ser-vice marina, bike rentals and a fl eet of gondolas. The ideal setting for families, the hotel has a children’s pool and a kids club offering a range of activities, including scavenger hunts and magic tricks (surcharge). The Resort is a Four Diamond Award hotel and listed as one of the Top 10 Best Hotels in San Diego!

Loews Coronado Bay Resort4000 Lowes Coronado Bay Road, Coronado, California 92118Reservation Center: 800-815-6397 Hotel Direct: 619-424-4000Online: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/EMSAAC2014

The EMS Administrators’ Association of California (EMSAAC) continues to lead the way in preparing EMS professionals for the sea change that lies ahead. Join EMS experts from across California and the nation to become aware of the current and future transformations in EMS public policy and practice.

The conference includes lectures, panel discussions and opportunities to interact with the current leaders and innovators in EMS. The annual EMSAAC conference is designed for emergency physicians; EMS ad-ministrators, medical directors and coordinators; prehospital providers, EMS educators and nurses, hospi-tal emergency preparedness coordinators, fi refi ghters and other emergency coordinators.

About EMSAACThe Emergency Medical Services Administrators’Association of California (EMSAAC) is composed of administrators from 33 Local Emergency Medical Services Agencies (LEMSAs).

These county-designated agencies are responsible forplanning, 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.

IN COLLABORATION WITH THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA

SPONSORED BY

Continuing Education CreditsThis conference has been planned and implemented to provide instructor based continuing education for nurses and prehospital care professional through the Mountain-Valley EMS Agency.

Provider is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, BRN Provider# 04695 for up to 12 contact hours.

California EMS CE provided by the Mountain-Valley EMS Agency CEP# 60-0001. Up to twelve (12) hours of instruc-tor-based CE will be issued to EMTs, paramedics and MICNs.

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

San DiegoEMSAAC

MAY 28 & 29, 2014

2014MAY 28 & 29ANNUALCONFERENCE

SacramentoSan BenitoSan DiegoSan FranciscoSan JoaquinSan Luis ObispoSan MateoSanta BarbaraSanta ClaraSanta CruzSierra-Sac ValleySolanoTuolumneVenturaYolo

A block of rooms will be held until Monday, May 5, 2014. After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate available basis only. This conference rate will be honored 3 days before and 3 days after the conference dates, ex-cluding suite rates, and subject to availability. Check-in time: 4pm

Are you prepared for the sea change ahead in EMS?

Rates & ReservationsPlease make your own reservations and be sure to request the EMSAAC Conference reduced rate of $159 per night (excludes taxes). This low rate includes:

Your Sleeping RoomAlmost all of the 439 rooms have a water view – either bay or ocean views. The Amenities featured in guestrooms include air conditioning, minibars, and complimentary newspapers. Guest-rooms have cable television with pay movies. Business-friendly amenities include multi-line phones, desks, and voice mail. Balconies are featured in all guestrooms. Bathrooms provide bathrobes and hair dryers.

EMS

Join us in San Diego on Beautiful Coronado Island

Just 15-20 minutes from San Diego Airport

Complimentary guestroom internet access

Complimentary use of fi tness center

15% discount off spa services from Sea Spa

No resort fees

Reduces parking rate of $15/day (Valet at $30/day)