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March 4, 5, 6, 2015
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
Champion, PA
“The educational content of this program has been endorsed by the PSRC.”
PURPOSE & TARGET AUDIENCE
This conference has been designed to provide healthcare professionals (respiratory care professionals, physicians, physician
assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, sleep technicians, licensed practical nurses, and nursing assistants) working in
acute, long term, home health, rehabilitation and other healthcare settings with up-to-date and evidence based clinical data in
Primary and Pulmonary Care. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of content presented. The didactic and/or
hands-on simulation lectures will allow ample time for participant feedback and interaction.
Topics for this year’s conference have been selected based on identified professional practice gaps that resulted from extensive
target audience needs assessment data. The needs assessment data were derived from a variety of sources including evaluations
and outcomes data from past participants and clinical expert input. Topics include the latest respiratory care techniques, procedures
and considerations, patient safety, ethics and adult and pediatric issues for today’s medical professionals. The program addresses
patient safety and ethical issues.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Anesthetists:
Cambria-Somerset Council for Education of Health Professionals, Inc. is accredited by the Pennsylvania Medical Society to sponsor
continuing medical education for physicians.
The Cambria-Somerset Council for Education of Health Professionals designates this live activity for a maximum of (18 credit hours)
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the
educational activity.
Disclosure: Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing medical education activities sponsored by
the Cambria-Somerset Council are expected to disclose to the audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent
conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s).
American Association for Respiratory Care
Application has been made to the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) for continuing education contact hours for
respiratory therapists.
American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST)
Application has been made to the American Association of Sleep Technologists for Continuing Education Credit.
Registered Nurses
Cambria-Somerset Council for Education of Health Professionals, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing
education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s
Commission on Accreditation.
Nursing Home Administrators
Application has been made for (18) eighteen credit hours from the Pennsylvania State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home
Administrators.
NOTE: NHA Credits are recognized by the Department of Public Welfare for Personal Care Home Personnel.
Surgical Technologists, Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants, PAME and other Healthcare Professionals
CE Hours: This program has been approved for (18) eighteen CE hours by the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and
Cambria-Somerset Council for Education of Health Professionals, Inc.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: In order to receive continuing education credits, all attendees are
required to complete and return a credit attestation form, pre-post test, and complete the
on-line evaluation. Certificates will be emailed within two weeks after the conference.
WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2015
NAMETAGS MUST BE WORN TO ALL CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES
7:00—8:00 AM
8:00—8:45
8:45—9:00
VENDOR SETUP—EXHIBIT HALL
REGISTRATION- STAG PASS...REFRESHMENTS AND PROMOTIONAL EXHIBITS—EXHIBIT HALL
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS—Chris Spinos, RN, BSN—GRAND BALLROOM
9:00—10:00
KEYNOTE LECTURE—GRAND BALLROOM
#01 Surviving Before Thriving II: It Hasn’t Gotten Any Better
Michael Hewitt, RRT-NPS, FAARC, FCCM
SEASONS
#03 Bridging the Generation Gap in the Workforce
10:00—11:00 GRAND BALLROOM
#02 Early Use of Nitric Oxide in Term & Near Term Babies
Erin Feth, BS, PHR
Daniel Stewart, MD
11:00—12:00
#04 Lower Lung Sampling and the Diagnosis and Treatment of
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
#05 What Happens when Our Asthma Patients Also Have
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Michael Hewitt , RRT-NPS, FAARC, FCCM
11:30—12:00
12:00—1:00
1:00—1:30
Dave Henry, BS, RRT, CPFT
VENDOR LUNCHEON
LUNCHEON - DOOR PRIZES - GRAND BALLROOM
VISIT PROMOTIONAL VENDOR EXHIBITS - EXHIBIT HALL
1:30– 2:30 GRAND BALLROOM
#06 **Pulmonary Function Test: Getting the Right Diagnosis
Mary Hart, MS, RRT, AE-C, FAARC
2:30—3:30
#08 Women’s Issues in Pulmonary Medicine
Jayesh DeSai, MD, FCCP
SEASONS
#07 Pediatric Asthma and Bronchoconstriction:
Assessment and Treatment Strategies
Jerome Spinnato, RN, RRT-NPS, C-NPT, CCRN
#09 Infectious Respiratory Disease in
Children
Jerome Spinnato RN, RRT-NPS, C-NPT, CCRN
3:30—4:00
VISIT PROMOTIONAL VENDOR EXHIBITS...REFRESHMENTS….EXHIBIT HALL
4:00—5:00
GRAND BALLROOM
#10 **How to Handle the Violent Patient
SEASONS
#11 **Asthma Protocol
Robyn King, DO
Mary Hart, MS, RRT, AE-C, FAARC
5:00—6:00
GRAND BALLROOM
#12 * Ethical Issues of Texting , Emailing and Phone Conversations
Susan Wieczorek, MA, PhDc
*This lecture will be applicable for the PA State Board of Medicine Medical Ethics Requirement of 1 hour
**This lecture will be applicable for the PA State Board of Medicine Patient Safety Requirement of 1 hour
7 hours of credit
Conference Schedule Subject to Change
THURSDAY, March 5, 2015
7:00—8:00 AM
Registration/Visit Exhibits/Refreshments—Exhibit Hall
8:00-8:15
Welcome & Introductions - John Kaiser, RRT, BSHRP, MBA - Grand Ballroom
Gene Friedman Practitioner & Winnie Horner Student Award Presentations—Bruce Colbert, MS, RRT
Recognizes a Respiratory Care Practitioner and a Student from the PSRC South Central District
who exhibits qualities exemplified by Gene Friedman and Winnie Horner.
PSRC Student of the Year Award— Jackie Oravec, RRT
8:15—9:45
KEYNOTE: #13 Affordable Care Act 2015 & The Effects on the: Organization– Stephen Wolfe, CEO
Employees— Thomas Kurtz, CEO
Patient– Craig Saylor, CEO
9:45—10:15
VISIT PROMOTIONAL VENDOR EXHIBITS...REFRESHMENTS….EXHIBIT HALL
10:15—11:15 Sunburst
Grand Ballroom
#14 Emergency Medicine and the Global War
on Terror: Lessons Learned & Relearned
LTC Gregory Johnston, MD, MS, FACEP, FAAEM
Grand Ballroom
Snowflake
#15 Overuse of Non-Selective Beta
#16 Sleep Medicine 2015
Boutros Zeidan, MD
Blockers & NSAIDs in bronchospastic
Patients
Adam James, PharmD
11:15—12:15 Sunburst
Grand Ballroom
#17 **Improving Care Transitions &
Readmission Prevention
Matthew Perry, DO
#18 Improving Lung Recovery from
Deceased Donors
S. Lee Miller, MD, FACS
Wintergreen
#19 Pediatric Simulation Experience
Jerome Spinnato RN, RRT-NPS, C-NPT, CCRN
This program is a one-hour simulation/hands-on skill training, focusing on assessment skills and initial management.
We will accept a limited number of participants in each
session and the program will be repeated multiple times
throughout the day .
11:30—12:15
VENDOR LUNCHEON
12:15—1:00
LUNCHEON—DOOR PRIZES—Grand Ballroom
1:00—1:30
VISIT PROMOTIONAL VENDOR EXHIBITS...REFRESHMENTS….EXHIBIT HALL
1:30—2:30
Sunburst
Grand Ballroom
Wintergreen
#20
What’s New In Critical Care
Richard Nahouraii, MD
#21 Respiratory Management of
Special Needs Children
#22 Pediatric Simulation Experience-Repeat
Jerome Spinnato RN, RRT-NPS, C-NPT, CCRN
Jonathan Finder, MD
2:30—3:30
#23
Sunburst
Grand Ballroom
Contemporary Maxillofacial Surgery
for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Joseph Cillo, Jr, DMD, MPH, PhD
3:30– 4:00
4:00—5:00
#24 The Value of a Respiratory Therapist
Delivering Respiratory Care
Wintergreen
#25 Pediatric Simulation Experience-Repeat
Jerome Spinnato RN, RRT-NPS, C-NPT, CCRN
Thomas Lamphere, BS, RRT, RPFT
VISIT PROMOTIONAL VENDOR EXHIBITS...REFRESHMENTS….EXHIBIT HALL
Grand Ballroom
Wintergreen
#26 *Legal and Ethical Considerations in Informed Consent
Claire Horner, JD, MA
5:00—5:30
#27 Pediatric Simulation Experience-Repeat
Jerome Spinnato RN, RRT-NPS, C-NPT, CCRN
Grand Ballroom
#28 *End of Life Care for the Patient with End Stage Respiratory Disease
Wendy Faust, RN, CGRN
*This lecture will be applicable for the PA State Board of Medicine Medical Ethics Requirement of 1 hour
**This lecture will be applicable for the PA State Board of Medicine Patient Safety Requirement of 1 hour
7 credit hours
ALL SOCIAL EVENTS ARE SEPARATE FROM THE EDUCATIONAL SCHEDULE
Thursday - 6:00 PM Sputum Bowl—Grand Ballroom
FRIDAY, March 6, 2015
7:00 AM
REGISTRATION/VISIT PROMOTIONAL VENDOR EXHIBITS...EXHIBIT HALL
Breakfast Buffet NOTE: Breakfast tickets will only be accepted in
the Grand Ballroom during 7am-8:00am
7:55 AM
Welcome and Introductions - Donna Pike, BS, RRT Grand Ballroom
8:00—9:00
Grand Ballroom
Ebola
Michael Allswede, DO
9:00—10:00
Grand Ballroom
**Tie Your Shoes Before You Trip! Prevention of Medical Errors
Arnold Mackles, MD, MBA, LHRM
10:00—10:30
10:30 11:30
VISIT PROMOTIONAL VENDOR EXHIBITS...REFRESHMENTS….EXHIBIT HALL
(Hotel Check-out is 11:00)
Grand Ballroom
Bioterrorism Preparedness
Michael Allswede, DO
11:30- 12:30
Grand Ballroom
**Achieving Healthcare Reform’s Triple Aim: Better Health, Improved Care Experience, and
Reduced Costs
Arnold Mackles, MD, MBA, LHRM
12:30 PM
Conclusion/Evaluations
Hotel Check-Out Time is 11:00 AM
4 Credit Hours
*This lecture will be applicable for the PA State Board of Medicine Medical Ethics Requirement of 1 hour
**This lecture will be applicable for the PA State Board of Medicine Patient Safety Requirement of 1 hour
Your certificate will be emailed to you within 2-3 weeks following the conference.
Be sure to turn in your attestation sheet. Thank you!
Ten years and older without adult supervision - Four to Nine years must have adult supervision. Snow tubing
is the sledding of the millennium. For the beginner, this is the ultimate in winter sports for anyone who can
sit in a rubber tube. There is no hill climbing just the thrill of riding down the runs in your own tube or
hooked up with a group of friends. Our veteran tubers know the thrill and the language that includes Head
wall, whoopdeedoo and the runoff. Come Join the Fun!
Awaken your senses and take a thrilling journey
across the mountain. One hour tours!
(2 person maximum)
www.7springs.com
After dark snowmobiling for experienced
Riders by calling Extension 7913
Enjoy day and Night Skiing
Conference Special prices!
Conference ID Badge required to purchase tickets
Tuesday - Friday Day/Twilight Rates
$ 37 Lift Ticket
$ 25 Ski Rental Equipment
$ 28 Snowboard Rental—Day or twilight
Tuesday-Thursday Night Rates
Take a ride on a snow groomer after the slopes close
for the night. Reservations Required
Cabin accommodates 10 passengers. 1 Hour Ride
Ext. 3000
A Scenic adventure and invigorating
workout in the great outdoors!
Ext. 7932
Night Sessions:
$22 Lift Ticket
$16 Ski Rental
$20 Snowboard Rental
VENDOR EXHIBITOR BOOTH SPACE
(Listed below are the companies confirmed at time of brochure printing) Your company/institution is invited to
showcase its latest publications, technologies, products and services with professionals working in a healthcare
setting. The three day exhibit fee is $650 and includes an 8’ draped table and electric hook up, if required. The
fee includes one free registration to the seminar with credits, meals, and refreshments. Additional registrants
are significantly reduced. You still have time to register by mail, fax or online.
Website: www.cscouncil.com Fax: (814) 269-2966
Additional Information: Roxanne Blough (814) 269-2948
Email: [email protected]
VENDOR EXHIBITORS/SUPPORTERS
Alere
CareFusion
Covidien
DeVilbiss Healthcare
Diamond Medical Supply
Draeger
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
IKARIA
KEGO
Lung Disease Center of Central PA
Medical Support Products, Inc.
MGC Diagnostics, Corp.
Monaghan Medical
Nephron Pharmaceuticals, Corp.
Nightingale-Alan Medical
Nihon Kohden America, Inc.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Philips
Philips Healthcare
PRO2 Respiratory Services
PSRC
ResMed Corporation
Respirtech
Respitech Medical, Inc.
Rezk Medical Supply
Salter Labs
Select Specialty Hospital–Johnstown
Walnut Medical Services
NOTES OF IMPORTANCE
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Registration Fee Includes: 18 continuing education credits; Lunch Wednesday and Thursday; Breakfast Buffet Friday; Continental breakfast every day.
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Registration Deadline: Early registration deadline is February 13, 2015. Any registration received after
that date will be assessed an additional $25.00.
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Cancellation and Refund Policy: Cambria-Somerset Council reserves the right to cancel this program due to lack of
registrants. Any participant that cancels their registration is subject to a 30% administrative fee. There will be no refund for no shows or cancellations less than 2 weeks prior to the conference.
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Handouts and Certificates: Gone Green! Handouts will be posted online approximately one week prior to
the conference. A user name and password will be emailed to you. Certificates will be emailed within two
weeks of the conference. PLEASE BE SURE TO CLEARLY WRITE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS ON THE
REGISTRATION FORM.
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Conference Dress: Room temperatures fluctuate, dress accordingly. Casual dress is recommended.
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Confirmation: Confirmation is automatically forwarded after electronic submission of the registration form.
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Services for the Disabled: Cambria-Somerset Council is committed to making its conferences accessible to all
individuals. If you have a disability, please check the Individual with Disability box on the registration form. Identify
auxiliary aids or services (identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act) required.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of the program, the participant should be able to:
Surviving Before Thriving II: It Hasn’t Gotten Any Better 1) describe the changing healthcare environment and its impact on hospitals and RT Departments.
2) implement the needed change in practice in Respiratory Therapy Departments and yourself. 3) list ways for Respiratory Therapy Departments to embed
themselves deeper into frontline care of our patients.
Early Use of Nitric Oxide in Term & Near Term Babies 1) identify the benefits of the early use of inhaled nitric oxide. 2) list the contraindications to the use
of inhaled nitric oxide.
Bridging the Generation Gap in the Workforce 1) describe how to accommodate and be more conscientious of the preferences and unique work styles of the
Baby Boomer, Generation X, and millennial generations. 2) utilize their awareness of these known differences to enhance their communication skills and
redefine expectations in order to alleviate frustrations and create a cohesive multi-generational workplace.
Lower Lung Sampling and the Diagnosis and Treatment of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia 1) demonstrate an understanding of the Mini-Bal procedure.
2) know the value and impact of the Mini-Bal procedure. 3) demonstrate an understanding of the safety profile of the Mini-Bal procedure
What Happens When Our Asthma Patients Also Have Obstructive Sleep Apnea 1) given the disease states of asthma and OSA, describe incidence,
pathophysiology and treatment of each disease. 2) when asthma and OSA occur simultaneously, describe issues when that occurs and proper management of
those patients that have both disease entities at the same time.
Pulmonary Function Test: Getting the Right Diagnosis 1) describe the methods used today to perform bronchoprovocation testing. 2) describe common
problems that occur during spirometry testing.
Pediatric Asthma and Bronchoconstriction: Assessment and Treatment Strategies 1) demonstrate an understanding of the prevalence of asthma and
bronchoconstriction in pediatric patients. 2) describe assessment and pharmacologic treatment of pediatric patients with asthma.
Women’s Issues in Pulmonary Medicine 1) describe the normal respiratory and cardiovascular physiology of pregnancy. 2) practice the management of
asthma, VTE, and tuberculosis in pregnancy. 3) identify the causes and management of acute respiratory failure in pregnancy
4) list the statistics regarding smoking and the epidemiology of COPD in women.
Infectious Respiratory Disease in Children 1) describe epidemiology and prevalence of infectious pediatric respiratory disease. 2) list assessment and
treatment strategies for patients with infectious pediatric respiratory disease.
How to Handle the Violent Patient 1)identify chemical/physical sedation options. 2) evaluate safety for the caregiver and the violent patient
Asthma Protocol 1) describe the role of the Respiratory Therapist utilizing an asthma protocol in the emergency department. 2) review findings/outcomes
from emergency departments that utilize asthma protocols.
Ethical Issues of Texting , Emailing and Phone Conversations 1) apply sound ethical judgment as mandated through HIPAA regulations when using social
media within the health care arena.
Affordable Care Act 2015 & The Effects on the: Organization, Employee and Patient 1) demonstrate an understanding of the impact of the ACA on
Community Hospitals. 2) describe initiatives that community Hospitals are exploring to improve the healthcare delivery system. 3) identify what your
responsibility is as an employee and what effects it will have on you. 4) describe how the new ACA will change patient outcomes.
Emergency Medicine and The Global War on Terror: Lessons Learned and Relearned 1) identify recent innovations that have direct practical applications in
pre-hospital and hospital settings. 2) list several old technologies and ideas that can be repurposed and utilized to improve patient outcomes.
Overuse of Non-Selective Beta Blockers & NSAIDs in Bronchospastic Patients 1) identify patients who are being incorrectly treated with beta-blockers and/
or NSAIDs. 2) report an educated recommendation to solve said problem.
Sleep Medicine 2015 1) list new advances in the treatment of sleep disorders.
Preventing Readmissions 1) develop a plan for medical prevention of readmissions. 2) identify the importance of social/family prevention of readmission.
Improving Lung Recovery from Deceased Donors 1) demonstrate an understanding of donor management to optimize recovery of lungs for transplantation.
2) describe pathophysiology of brain death and how that adversely effects organs for transplantation.
Pediatric Simulation Experience This program is a one-hour simulation/hands-on skill training, focusing on assessment skills and initial management. We
will accept a limited number of participants in each session and the program will be repeated multiple times throughout the day and at the conclusion you
should be able to: 1 ) list assessment strategies for pediatric patients who present with critical illness.
2) effectively work with a small group to stabilize and treat a simulated pediatric patient.
What’s New In Critical Care 1) list potential new treatments for traumatic brain injury, 2) list new developments in critical care medicine.
Respiratory Management of Special Needs Children 1) list best treatments and therapies of respiratory conditions based on the child’s unique needs.
Contemporary Maxillofacial Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea 1) describe procedures in maxillofacial surgery in upper airway surgical management of
OSA. 2) demonstrate an understanding of the rationale for maxillofacial surgery in upper airway surgical management of OSA.
The Value of a Respiratory Therapist Delivering Respiratory Care 1) describe the education received on respiratory care modalities for an RT vs. an RN. 2)
describe the value of having an RT evaluating and treating patients with respiratory problems.
Legal and Ethical Considerations in Informed Consent 1) describe the legal and ethical standards for informed consent and how they apply to a clinician’s
obligation to disclose relevant information to the patient. 2) identify various cases in which the application of ethical standards are affected by considerations
such as patient preferences and capacity.
End of Life Care for the Patient with End Stage Respiratory Disease 1) describe three interventions to increase comfort for the patient with end stage
respiratory disease.
Ebola 1) describe ways you can prevent the spread of Ebola and other well known diseases.
Tie Your Shoes Before You Trip! Prevention of Medical Error 1) apply techniques to prevent common medical, surgical and medication errors. 2) Utilize the
Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals in daily practice.
Bioterrorism Preparedness 1) describe why it is important to have a protocol in place and practiced.
Achieving Healthcare Reform’s Triple Aim: Better Health, Improved Care Experience, and Reduced Costs 1) outline the basic features of the Institute for
Healthcare Improvement’s Triple Aim. 2) summarize ways to improve the patient care experience.
Faculty
Michael Allswede, DO
Core Faculty Residency in Emergency Medicine
Integris Southwest Medical Center
Oklahoma State University
Chair, Curriculum Sub-Committee OMECO OPTI
Oklahoma City, OK
Joseph Cillo, Jr, DMD, MPH, PhD
Assistant professor and Program Director
Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Allegheny General Hospital
Allegheny Health Network
Robyn King, DO
Emergency Medicine
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Johnstown, PA
Thomas Kurtz, CEO
Windber Medical Center
Windber Research Institute
Windber, PA
Thomas Lamphere, BS, RRT, RPFT
PSRC Executive Director
Jayesh Desai, MD, FCCP
Director of Pulmonary Medicine
Director of Sleep Medicine Laboratory
Chairman, Hospital Infection Control Committee
Somerset Hospital Center for Health
Somerset, PA
Arnold Mackles, MD, MBA LHRM
Speaker/Consultant
Innovative Healthcare Compliance Group
Wendy Faust, RN, CGRN
Education Coordinator
Asera Care Hospice
Richard Nahouraii, MD
Surgeon
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Johnstown, PA
Erin Feth, BS, PHR
Human Resources
Cook-Myosite Research
Pittsburgh, PA
Jonathan Finder, MD
Pediatric Pulmonology
Children’s Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
Mary Hart, MS, RRT, AE-C, FAARC
Director of Clinical Education, Assistant Professor
University of Texas Health Science Center
David Henry, BS, RRT, CPFT
Clinical Specialist
DeVilbiss Health Care Inc.
Michael J. Hewitt, RRT-NPS, FAARC, FCCM
Clinical Manager, Respiratory Care Services
Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Children's Hospital
Providence, RI
Claire Horner, JD, MA
Horner Law Firm, PC
Murrysville, PA
Adam James, PharmD
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
Johnstown, PA
LTC Gregory Johnston, MD, MS, FACEP, FAAEM
Emergency Residency Core Faculty & Staff Emergency Physician
Medical Director, Conemaugh Medical Skills & Learning Center
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Lieutenant Colonel, PA Army National Guard
Johnstown, PA
S. Lee Miller, MD, FACS
Chief Medical Director, CORE
Matthew Perry, DO, FAAEM
Program Director, EM Residency Program
Faculty, Emergency Medicine Residency Program
Emergency Medicine Attending Physician
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Johnstown, PA
Craig Saylor, CEO
Somerset Hospital
Somerset, PA
Jerome Spinnato RN, RRT-NPS, C-NPT, CCRN
Neonatal and Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team
Intensive Care Unit, UPMC Children’s Hospital
Dan Stewart, MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
Susan Wieczorek, MA, PhDc
Assistant Professor, Communication
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Executive Director, Cambria-Somerset Council for
Education of Health Professionals, Inc.
Johnstown, PA
Stephen Wolfe , CEO
Indiana Regional Medical Center
Indiana, PA
Boufros Zeidan, MD
Director of Sleep Medicine
Windber Medical Center
Windber, PA
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
Come Up to the Mountain Where Fun is Always in Season!
For More Information -
www.7springs.com
A block of rooms has been held at Seven Springs Mountain Resort at the Continental Rate. You must
identify yourself as a participant of the 35th Annual Conference at the Slopes to receive this special rate.
Please keep in mind that all room requests are on a first-come, first-served basis. All rooms have easy
accessibility to the meeting space and are available with double or queen size beds.
One night’s deposit required to confirm all reservations. Seven-day notice is necessary for cancellation and a
deposit refund.
DEADLINE FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS: February 4, 2015
Overnight Rooms in the hotel are limited—Book Early
For Hotel Reservations call Seven Springs
866-437-1300—Reservations
$160.00 PER ROOM PER NIGHT FOR SINGLE OR DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
 The rate includes lodging and a complimentary breakfast buffet for up to 2 adults per room.
 Rate is subject to 9% tax.
 There will be a $55 per person, per night charge for each additional person in a room.
 There is a $40.00 per room, per night upgrade charge for Jr. Suites.
 One night’s deposit required to confirm reservations
 Children 17 years of age and younger, lodge complementary when staying in the same room with parents
 Children’s breakfast is additional.
HOTEL CHECKOUT TIME IS 11:00 AM
Other Hotels in Close Proximity of 15 Miles of Seven Springs.
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Holiday Inn Express - Somerset
Holiday Inn Express - Donegal
Hampton Inn - Somerset
814-701-2762
724-593-1881
855-271-3622
Driving Directions to Seven Springs:
From Turnpike Exit #110, Somerset: Turn right off the exit ramp at the 2nd light; at the third traffic light
turn right (Route 31 West); follow 31 West approximately 7 miles; turn left at Pioneer Park; follow that road
approximately 4 miles; at the first stop sign, turn right. Seven Springs will be 5 miles ahead on the left.
From Turnpike Exit #91, Donegal: Turn left off the exit ramp (Routes 711 & 31); approximately 2 miles; turn
right on Route 711. Follow 711 for about 2 miles; at the Star Market in Champion, turn left; follow the signs to
Seven Springs (approximately 8 miles) on the right.
Estimated Travel Times in Hours From:
Pittsburgh, PA - 1
Baltimore, MD - 4
Harrisburg, PA - 4
Philadelphia, PA - 5
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Please remember….we have gone green! Your accurate email is important! You
will receive a password via email to download your handout material 1-2 weeks prior to the conference.
You will also receive your certificate via email within two weeks of the conference.
35th ANNUAL CONFERENCE AT THE SLOPES REGISTRATION
Registration deadline February 13, 2015
($25 Late Fee Assessed after this date—Please PRINT/TYPE one form for each registrant)
Name
Job Title
Address
City
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State
Employer
Department
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Email Address (MUST HAVE)
Zip
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Please Check Type of Credit Needed:
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Check Fee & Day(s) of Attendance:
Three Day Fee (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)
___ $200 Cambria-Somerset Council Member
___ $275 AARC Member
AARC Member — # Required________________
___ $330 Non Member
____$110 Student
Two Day Fee ( Wed/Thurs or Thurs/Fri)
Check Days Attending: ___Wed/Thur ___Thur/Fri
$155 Cambria-Somerset Council Member
___ $205 AARC Member
AARC Member— # Required _______________
___ $280 Non Member
___ $80 Student
___ One Day Fee (Wednesday or Thursday)
___ $105 Cambria-Somerset Council Member
___ $135 AARC Member
AARC Member—# Required_______________
___ $160 Non member
___ $40 Student Fee
___ One Day Fee (Friday only)
___ $45 Member ___$75 Non Member
Late Fee: $25 after deadline and for on-site
registrations.
CS Council Member Institutions: Windber Medical Center;
Indiana Regional Medical Center; Somerset Hospital; University of
Pittsburgh at Johnstown; Siemen’s Lakeview Manor; Laurel View
Village; Golden Living-Richland.
AARC Member—AARC Member ID # Required for discount.
AARC Membership booth will be available at the conference. If joining at
the conference, check Member discount in advance, and take advantage of
the AARC membership benefits. Membership discount will be verified and
enforced.
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in advance to obtain credits.
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THURSDAY CONCURRENT SESSIONS
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or
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or
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or
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or
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FRIDAY (No Session Choices Need Selected)
**If not completed, sessions will be assigned!
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Mailing Address/Additional Information
Cambria-Somerset Council, G24 Owen Library, UPJ,
450 Schoolhouse Road, Johnstown, PA 15904
Tax ID# 25-1326272
Phone: 814 269-2939
Fax: 814 269-2966
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TO:
Cambria-Somerset Council for Education of
Health Professionals, Inc
G24 Owen Library
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
450 Schoolhouse Road
Johnstown, PA 15904-2990
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Planning Committee
Chris Spinos, RN, BSN—Chairperson
Jeff Ankney, BS, RRT
Patricia Ankney, RN, BSN, CSN
Kim Berkey, BS, RRT
Tom Causer, RRT,RN,HP
Todd Clawson
Bruce Colbert, MS,RRT
Jayesh Desai, MD, FCCP
Daniel Grove, BS, RRT, CPFT
Stan James, RRT
John Kaiser, RRT, BSHRP, MBA
Stephen J. Kutchman, RRT, RPFT
Jacalyn Oravec, RRT, RPSGT, CPFT
Donna Pike, BS, RRT
Terri Price, BS, RRT
Craig Saylor, MA, RRT, FACHE
Bev Sherwood Burns, RRT