PROGRAM AND OBJECTIVES

By attending this educational activity participants should be able to integrate some or all of the objectives as listed.

07:00 – 07:25 a.m.

Registration/Continental Breakfast/Vendor Exhibits

07:25 – 07:30

Welcome/Overview of the Day
Timothy Woods, MD, FACS, Physician Moderator

07:30 – 08:15

Contemporary Management of Solid Organ Injury
Jeff Coughenour, MD

• Identify the changing management of liver and splenic injuries.
• Explain how those management choices effect morbidity and mortality.

08:15 – 09:00

Making Sense of Solid Organ Injury Management in the Pediatric Patient
John Recicer, Jr., BSN, MHA, MBA

• Describe anatomincal differences in pediatric trauma patients and how it effects your treatment.
• Analyze pediatric case studies to describe the mechanism of injury and treatment options for solid organ injuries.

09:00 – 09:15

Break/Vendor Exhibits

09:15 – 10:10

Fever in the Critically Ill Patient and Device-Related Infections
Robin Trotman, DO

• Discuss the causes of fever in the critically ill patient.
• Examine device-related infections by discussing the mechanisms, epidemiology, treatments, and prevention in order to aid in better patient outcomes.

10:10 – 11:05

The First 48: Surgical Critical Care
Jeff Coughenour, MD

• List end-points of resuscitation in the acutely ill and injured.
• Organize management priorities in the ICU to avoid preventable morbidity.

11:05 – 11:55

"Just Add Water" - Trauma in the Marine Environment
Chad Sims, RN, CFRN, EMT-P

• Describe the unique ABC's of patients suffering frpm injuries acquired in the marine environment.
• Define wake and blast personal watercraft injuries.
• Describe the importance of blunt injuries suffered with outboard engine injuries.
• Forumlate a plan of care with patients suffering from marine injuries.
• Describe certain differences with pateitns who suffer injuries in the marine environment.

11:55 – 12:40

Lunch (provided on site)

12:40 – 1:30

Trauma Injury Prevention and Advocacy 
John Recicer, Jr., BSN, MHA, MBA

• Discuss different types of trauma injury and examine injury prevention and advocacy in order to aid in positive pediatric patient outcomes.
• Analyze trauma case studies and relate to injury prevention.

1:30 – 2:15

Pelvic Fractures: An Ongoing Clinical Challenge
John Trombold, MD

• Discuss the appropriate use of pelvic stabilization and be able to implement into clinical practice.
• Analyze case study presentations regarding the patient with pelvic fractures.
• Discuss the different treatment options for pelvic fractures and which is more appropriate for different types of fractures.

2:15 – 2:30

Break/Vendor Exhibits

2:30 – 3:15

"The Tale of the Dragon" - A Trauma System's History with One of America's Most Dangerous Roads
Chad Sims, RN, CFRN, EMT-P

• Describe US 129, The Tail of the Dragon, and be able to describe some unique characteristics of this road.
• List geographical obstacles the trauma system faces when responding to US 129.
• List common injuries seen on US 129.
• Describe past and current methods being used to prevent further trauma on US 129.
• Describe past failures in dealing with incidents on the dragon.

3:15 – 4:05

Sexual Assault in the Trauma Patient
Jennifer Kimbrell, MD

• Describe mechanisms of injury of sexual assault and make appropriate decisions regarding management and treatment of this patient type.
• Analyze case study presentations regarding the apeitn with sexual assault and their injuries.
• Define Forensic Exam and how it correlates to the trauma patient that has been assaulted.

4:05 – 4:20

Summary/Question and Answer Session
Timothy Woods, MD, FACS

4:20

Evaluations/Statements of Credit/Adjourn

We reserve the right to substitute speakers and topics in case of emergency or cancellation. Information presented during this conference represents the views and opinions of the presenters and does not necessarily constitute the opinion, endorsement of, or promotion by CoxHealth. Presenters are responsible for obtaining all copyright permissions. 

No sponsorship or commercial support has been received for this activity. No Off Label medications or medical devices will be discussed.

CoxHealth is accredited by the Missouri State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. CoxHealth designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

CoxHealth Education Center 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.   

7.5 Contact Hours

This program has been approved for 7.57 contact hours Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100, Irving TX 75063.

CoxHealth Pre-Hospital Services is an approved provider of continuing education by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Unit of EMS. This activity has been approved for 7.5 contact hours. The Training Center number is 07710C.

This program has been deemed appropriate for chaplains to list 7.5 contact hours of continuing education credit. Credit should be listed on the Association of Professional Chaplains Annual Summary of Continuing Education Hours Form in the area of “Workshops/Conferences/Seminars/Symposia.” 

This program has been approved by CoxHealth for 7.5 trauma contact hours for CoxHealth employees.

For questions regarding educational credit please contact Christine Tibbs, MA, CPC at 417-269-4618, Christine.tibbs@coxcollege.edu.

Accreditation approval only refers to this educational activity and does not imply endorsement of any commercial products by CoxHealth or any proprietary entity producing health care goods or services. 

Participants will receive statements of credit at the end of the program when all requirements for credit have been met. Satisfactory completion of objectives will occur through program attendance. Therefore contact hours will be given only for hours the participant attends. In order to receive a statement of credit, all participants must sign-in at the registration desk and turn in a completed evaluation form at the end of the program.

Accreditation approval only refers to this educational activity and does not imply endorsement of any commercial products by CoxHealth or any proprietary entity producing health care goods or services.

Americans with Disabilities Act: If you have special needs addressed by this act, please notify us at least two weeks before this offering so that reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate your needs. 

Note: Please bring a sweater or jacket due to variations in temperature and personal preferences.

Registrations will NOT be accepted from May 14, 2013 to May 16, 2013. Registrations at the door will be processed; a late fee of $15 will be charged in addition to the registration fee.

CANCELLATION, NO SHOW, AND REFUND POLICY
Cancellations received in writing to EducationCenter@coxcollege.edu by May 13, 2013 will be entitled to a full refund. After this time, a $25 processing fee will be withheld. No refunds will be made the day of the conference. No shows will be charged the full conference fee. 

In the event the Education Center cancels or reschedules a course, participants are entitled to a full refund or the participant may transfer registration to the next scheduled activity.

CoxHealth is not responsible for travel, hotel, booking fees, or other cancellation fees for registrants when an activity is cancelled.

All refunds must be received in writing via email or by calling the Education Center.

The entire Refund and Cancellation Policy can be viewed at http://coxcollege.edu under the Continuing Education and Life Support tab.

HOTEL INFORMATION

Special rates are available for CoxHealth conference participants at the following hotels. Ask for the CoxHealth Decisions in Trauma Conference or CoxHealth negotiated rate of $74.00 per night.

Ramada Oasis Hotel and Convention Center
2546 N. Glenstone Ave
Springfield, MO 65803
417-866-5253
888-532-4338 (toll free)

FACULTY
Jeffrey P. Coughenour, MD, FACS
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery; Medical Director, Trauma & Surgical ICU; Associate Program Director, Surgical Critical Care Fellowship; Medical Director, Central Region EMS, Division of Emergency Medical Services, Missouri Department or Health and Senior Services; Medical Director, Rural Trauma Outreach, University of Missouri Health System
Columbia, MO

Jennifer Kimbrell, MD
ER Physician
Emergency Physicians of Springfield
Springfield, MO

John Recicer, Jr., BSN, MHA, MBA
Director Trauma Center
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Little Rock, AR

Chad Sims, RN, CFRN, EMT-P
Flight Nurse
University of Tennessee Medical Center
UT LIFESTAR
Knoxville, TN

John Trombold, MD
General Surgeon
Ferrell-Duncan Clinic
Springfield, MO

Robin Trotman, DO
Medical Director Infectious Diseases
Springfield Inpatient Physicians
Springfield, MO

Timothy Woods, MD, FACS
Medical Director Trauma Services
Trauma Surgeon
CoxHealth and Ferrell-Duncan Clinic
Springfield, MO

COXHEALTH PLANNING COMMITTEE, Springfield, Mo.
Jami Blackwell, RN, BS, CEN
Trauma Program Manager
Trauma Services

Gail Carroll, RN, BSN, CEN, SANE
ER Educator
Emergency Department

Larry Cooper, DMin, BCC
Hospital Chaplain
Pastoral Care

Paul Luehrs, RRT, BSRT, BSEd
Adult Critical Care Supervisor
Respiratory Care Credit Consultant
Respiratory Therapy Department

Jason Martin, RN, CEN, EMT-P
Nurse Clinician
Trauma Services

Jane Thomas, RN, BSN
Enterprise Education/MONA Planner
Education Center

Christine Tibbs, MA, CPC
Enterprise Educator/CME Program
Education Center

Debbie West, BS, EMT-P
EMS Educator/PI/EMS Credit Consultant
Pre-Hospital Services

Timothy Woods, MD, FACS
Medical Director Trauma Services
Physician Planner 

All speakers and the following planning committee members for this activity: Jami Blackwell, Gail Carroll, Larry Cooper, Jason Martin, Jane Thomas, Christine Tibbs, Debbie West, and Timothy Woods, MD have indicated they do not have any conflicts of interest or significant financial affiliations with any pharmaceutical or medical device companies. Planning committee members and speakers have created this activity without bias or influence from all external commercial entities. No conflicts were noted that would exclude the speakers or the planning committee members from this activity.