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| OVERVIEW |
In 2008, some 100,000 people died as a result of acute illnesses in the aftermath of Myanmar's cyclone. Worldwide, some 303 million people have been affected by disasters since 2002. Medical practitioners play an important role in the prevention and response to disaster events. Rapid and strategic medical response to disasters is essential in reducing loss of live, establishing continuity of care, and developing mitigation to prevent future loss. Unfortunately, traditional medical education does not incorporate disaster medicine management within its curriculum. On October 3, 2008, over 100 participants learned the knowledge needed to participate in the prevention and response activities of disaster medicine management. Among these participants, there were 51 nurses, 18 physicians, and 8 students. The symposium took place on October 3, 2008 at the Curry Auditorium in the Research Medical Center - Brookside Campus.
| OBJECTIVES |
At the completion of this conference participants will be better able to:
- Identify current bioterrorism and public health threats
- Navigate through the legalities in preparing for disaster response
- Care for the mental health of disaster responders
- Identify and treat the medical and public health needs of those impacted by disasters
- Describe evidence-based disaster medicine
- Organize and lead mass casualty, triage and continuity of care for disaster victims
- Apply appropriate on-scene trauma care
| ANONYMOUS CONFERENCE FEEDBACK |
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| SCHEDULE |
| 7:00 - 8:00 | Sign In and Registration | |
| 8:00 - 8:50 | Debunking the Myths: Evidence-based disaster medicine - Jeff DeGraffenreid | |
| 9:00 - 9:50 | Bio-terriorism: Public health threats and surveillance - David McKinsey | |
| 10:00 - 10:50 | Disaster Medicine: Mass casualties, triage, and continuity of care - Michael Weaver | |
| 11:00 - 11:50 | Clinical Disaster Medicine: Trauma intervention - Jeff Colyer | |
| 11:50 - 1:00 | Lunch | |
| 1:00 - 1:50 | Preparing to Respond: What you need to know - Jeff DeGraffenreid | |
| 2:00 - 2:50 | Caring for the homeless: Emergency shelters & displaced people - Mini Miller | |
| 3:00 - 3:50 | Staying Sane: Mental health issues for the responder - John Wisner | |
| 4:00 - 4:50 | Panel Discussion - Russell Andrews, Greg Hanley, Mini Miller |
| SPEAKERS |
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Jeff Colyer, MD, MPH, is a plastic surgeon and currently serves as a Kansas State Representative. Dr. Colyer has extensive experience in both domestic and international disaster medical response, including war zones, bioterrorism, and mass casualty events. Dr. Colyer has collaborated with the World Health Organization on developing strategies for mass casualty response. |  |
Jeff DeGraffenraid, EdD, is Chief Programs Officer for Heart To Heart International, and served as VP of its Global Crisis Response. Dr. DeGraffenraid's resume includes Division Chief for the Overland Park Fire Department and Paramedic Team Leader for Johnson County Med-Act. He is author of numerous articles and chapters on subjects of emergency medicine management. |
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Mini Miller, RN, BSN, supervised health and feeding stations for displaced persons in Somalia as a delegate for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). During the first Gulf War she also served at the Hospital for the Handicapped in Kuwait through the Federation. Stateside, Mini Miller has instructed trans-cultural nursing in the context of home healthcare. |  |
John H. Wisner, MD, is a board certified psychiatrist, and teaches behavioral medicine at the University of Kansas. He is also an active Catholic priest. Dr. Wisner's interest in stress reactions and disaster response began with his work among combat veterans and military caregivers at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. Today he is a leader in planning disaster, terrorism, and epidemic response planning for Kansas communities. |
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Russell Andrews, MS, RPh, is founder and CEO of NexGenisys, a software and consulting company dedicated to improving the ability of organizations to respond to large-scale health emergencies. Russ was a member of the planning council to create the Mid-America Medical Reserve Corps and currently serves as the Executive Officer. |  |
Michael Weaver, MD, FACEP, is Medical Director of Emergency Services at Saint Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Board certified in emergency medicine, Dr. Weaver has also developed Emergency Medical Services in Dubai, United Arab Emmerates, and Acibadem Hospitals in Istanbul, Turkey. Dr. Weaver was part of the initial medical response to Hurricane Katrina in the 9th Ward, Louis Armstrong Airport, and Pete Maravich/LSU Stadium. |
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David McKinsey, MD, is Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine, and Co-Director, Department of Infectious Diseases, Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri. A widely published researcher, Dr. McKinsey is a recipient of the Clinician of the Year Award by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. |  |
Greg Hanley, MBA, CHE, is today the Manager of Health Improvement with Children's Mercy Family Health Partners. Greg served 21 years in the Army Combat Support Hospitals. In 2004-05 he was Operations Officer for the Medical Task Force in Afghanistan, responsible for managing multi-site operations of three hospitals and two remote surgical teams. Over 2,500 acute trauma patients came under his supervision. |
| EXHIBITORS |
Adams & Associates International
Heart to Heart International
New Life International
Nexgenisys
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
| SPONSORS |
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Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, Missouri | |
| Jack Hill Continuing Medical Education Foundation | ||
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Research Medical Center | |
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Adams & Associates International | |
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The Roasterie | |
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Institute for International Medicine | |
| CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT |
| Physicians Continuing Medical Education |
Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through joint sponsorship of Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City and the American Heart Association.
Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, Missouri is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of the participation in the activity.
Faculty presenters of continuing medical education programs sponsored by Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City are expected to disclose any real or perceived conflict of interest related to the content of their presentations. Copies of faculty disclosures are included in participant program materials and/or given prior to the lecture.
AAFP Credit: This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 7 hours of Prescribed credit by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
Disclosure Statement: All individuals involved in the planning and speakers that are presenting at the 2008 Disaster Medicine Management Symposium have fulfilled the disclosure requirements set forth by the ACCME. All planners and speakers, including their spouse/partner, do not or have not had any relevant financial relationship in the last 12 months with the manufacture of the products or services that will be presented in this CME activity or in their presentations.
| Nurses Continuing Education Units |
HCA Midwest Division is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Missouri Nurses' Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses' Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This program has been approved for 7 contact hours for October 3, 2008. Approval to present this program does not imply ANCC Commission on accreditation or MONA approval or endorsement of any commercial products.
| EMTs & Paramedics |
Continuing education units are also available for these professions.