It is human nature to associate a negative outcome with particular actions. This basic human recognition of a link between cause and effect can heavily influence how providers are likely to render treatment. This lecture will discuss the significant impact of past experience and how these cognitive errors can have heavy influence over patient care.

Is there a difference in expectations of how sexual harassment is tolerated in public service versus those in the private sector? This lecture discusses the historical difference in those expectations and uses data driven review of how harassment is reported and handled. It also speaks directly to the factors priming public service for cases of sexual harassment. Finally, this lecture also speaks to how the EEOC handles workplace harassment claims and gives case study of how those cases have been decided.

Sergeant Monroe and Chief Edwards will discuss findings from numerous active action reports of various active killer incidents in the US and internationally. The presenters will offer suggestions as to how individuals and organizations can better prepare for an active killer incident in their area. They will discuss preparation, planning, training, and equipment needs for law enforcement, fire, EMS, and dispatch centers. Lastly, Chief Edwards and Sgt. Monroe will provide information on free training that is currently being offered in the Southeast Region for all public safety responders and dispatchers. The target audience includes all public safety responders, command and control staff, dispatchers, and agency administrators.

Is there a difference in expectations of how sexual harassment is tolerated in public service versus those in the private sector? This lecture discusses the historical difference in those expectations and uses data driven review of how harassment is reported and handled. It also speaks directly to the factors priming public service for cases of sexual harassment. Finally, this lecture also speaks to how the EEOC handles workplace harassment claims and gives case study of how those cases have been decided.

Sergeant Monroe and Chief Edwards will discuss findings from numerous active action reports of various active killer incidents in the US and internationally. The presenters will offer suggestions as to how individuals and organizations can better prepare for an active killer incident in their area. They will discuss preparation, planning, training, and equipment needs for law enforcement, fire, EMS, and dispatch centers. Lastly, Chief Edwards and Sgt. Monroe will provide information on free training that is currently being offered in the Southeast Region for all public safety responders and dispatchers. The target audience includes all public safety responders, command and control staff, dispatchers, and agency administrators.

It is no surprise that EMS personnel working on the front lines of healthcare are at a significantly higher risk for exposure. Most providers take necessary precautions when in the direct patient contact environment but what about the pathogens that are left behind in the other workspaces? This lecture discusses the startling findings of several studies involving the invisible biohazard pathogens left behind in areas the provider may never expect.

This session will discuss special health care needs of the pediatric population, including technology and assessment of the special needs pediatric patient.

This presentation will seek to help prehospital providers of care by providing education on ST elevation myocardial infarctions, primarily focusing on the recognition and treatment of a STEMI. We will cover the basic definition of STEMI. We will then cover both the fundamentals of ECGs as well as delve into some complex pattern recognition. We will also describe coronary anatomy, and how ECG changes correlate to different areas of the heart. Lastly, we will discuss multiple STEMI presentations, both typical and atypical.

It is no surprise that EMS personnel working on the front lines of healthcare are at a significantly higher risk for exposure. Most providers take necessary precautions when in the direct patient contact environment but what about the pathogens that are left behind in the other workspaces? This lecture discusses the startling findings of several studies involving the invisible biohazard pathogens left behind in areas the provider may never expect.

This session will discuss special health care needs of the pediatric population, including technology and assessment of the special needs pediatric patient.

This presentation will seek to help prehospital providers of care by providing education on ST elevation myocardial infarctions, primarily focusing on the recognition and treatment of a STEMI. We will cover the basic definition of STEMI. We will then cover both the fundamentals of ECGs as well as delve into some complex pattern recognition. We will also describe coronary anatomy, and how ECG changes correlate to different areas of the heart. Lastly, we will discuss multiple STEMI presentations, both typical and atypical.

Not transporting your patient is a High Risk and High Acuity occurrence for an EMS agency. We encounter these patients far more than the cardiac arrest or multi system trauma, yet we receive little to no education. During this presentation you will learn that risks exist to you both financially and your ability to practice. There is a risk to your agency and all those entities tied to your agency. And there is a risk to your medical director as well. I will discuss proper assessment and documentation as well as how to determine the capacity of the patient. Discuss case reviews for agencies large and small as well as recent peer reviewed articles. When finished, you will have a greater understanding of how to handle the patient refusal.

Farming is a large industry across the country. Especially so in the Midwest. This session will discuss the equipment you may encounter and injuries associated with the equipment. Through real life case studies, you will learn how to be prepared, uncommon resources you might not think of using, and how to safely and effectively take care of your patient.

The DRE system breaks all drugs down into 7 categories each with clinical indicators of use. This program shows the provider how to identify the signs and symptoms of drug use through the DRE matrix prior to lab confirmation. Although the DRE program was developed for police officers this class will show how it can be adapted for use by medical professionals to systematically identify or rule out drug use which can then assist in directing a course of treatment. The DRE program is a nationally recognized program for identifying drug impairment in the impaired driver.

This workshop is designed to look at the current changes and trends in both EMS and Law Enforcement response to the person in crisis. Participants will gain a better understanding of the following when responding to a person in crisis.

The DRE system breaks all drugs down into 7 categories each with clinical indicators of use. This program shows the provider how to identify the signs and symptoms of drug use through the DRE matrix prior to lab confirmation. Although the DRE program was developed for police officers this class will show how it can be adapted for use by medical professionals to systematically identify or rule out drug use which can then assist in directing a course of treatment. The DRE program is a nationally recognized program for identifying drug impairment in the impaired driver.

This workshop is designed to look at the current changes and trends in both EMS and Law Enforcement response to the person in crisis. Participants will gain a better understanding of the following when responding to a person in crisis.

It is predicted that by 2020 the number of Americans living in the United States will top 55 million with the greatest increase in that population being 85 and older. It is well documented that good communication with patients can be the key to success in clinical encounters and positive feelings about healthcare outcomes. Communication with our aging population can be more challenging for several factors including age related sensory impairment, memory decline, third party interview interaction, and complex medical histories that impact chief complaints. This lecture offers practical tips to assist the EMS provider in time optimization and techniques to enhance communications with our elderly patients.

This session is designed for all levels of providers. It is intended to improve the assessment skill for the trauma patient. It will take a different perspective on your patient assessment and will point out some weaknesses we all experience. It will also discuss the importance (or lack of) time and understanding your limitations in the field.

With the evolution of Smart Phones and other smart technology, there is a wealth of information available to EMS in the field. These apps include media on identification, HazMat, symptom guides, and standard operating procedures. There is a limitless amount of information in our hands if you just know where to look. This session will discuss and review numerous Apps that can be used in EMS.

It is predicted that by 2020 the number of Americans living in the United States will top 55 million with the greatest increase in that population being 85 and older. It is well documented that good communication with patients can be the key to success in clinical encounters and positive feelings about healthcare outcomes. Communication with our aging population can be more challenging for several factors including age related sensory impairment, memory decline, third party interview interaction, and complex medical histories that impact chief complaints. This lecture offers practical tips to assist the EMS provider in time optimization and techniques to enhance communications with our elderly patients.

This session is designed for all levels of providers. It is intended to improve the assessment skill for the trauma patient. It will take a different perspective on your patient assessment and will point out some weaknesses we all experience. It will also discuss the importance (or lack of) time and understanding your limitations in the field.

With the evolution of Smart Phones and other smart technology, there is a wealth of information available to EMS in the field. These apps include media on identification, HazMat, symptom guides, and standard operating procedures. There is a limitless amount of information in our hands if you just know where to look. This session will discuss and review numerous Apps that can be used in EMS.

With a steadily increasing diagnosis rate, currently at 1:59 nationally and 1:42 locally, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the state of Minnesota. Because of this high prevalence, it is likely you will encounter someone, child or adult, affected by ASD in your work as a first responder. In this session you will learn common characteristics and challenges associated with ASD and obtain strategies that supplement your professional training to address challenging communication and behavior that could otherwise predict poor outcomes.