American Association for Respiratory Care

AARC Summer Forum

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

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General Session

 

Garry W Kauffman MPA FACHE RRT FAARC/Presiding
Douglas S Laher

7:30 am–8:30 am

The Affordable Care Act: Then and Now

Douglas S Laher MBA RRT FAARC, Irving TX

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) represents one of the most sweeping and dramatic changes in the history of health care since the adoption of Medicare, Medicaid, and DRGs. While we have all heard extensively of the merits and shortcomings of ACA, it is in fact the law of the land and garners the attention of virtually all RTs, managers and educators alike. Knowledge and understanding of its content and intent is essential. This plenary session will provide a brief history and evolution of the key, salient points associated with ACA. More importantly it will identify its impact and implications for managers and educators as well as the practice of respiratory care. What does the future hold for RC? What do we as managers and educators need to know to position our departments and programs for the future? Come join us as we discuss the future of respiratory care under the evolving Affordable Care Act.

8:30 am–8:45 am

Break

Educator Track

8:45 am–2:25 pm

Joseph Sorbello MSEd RRT RRT Chair, AARC Education Section/Presiding
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8:45 am–11:05 am

Simulation Potpourri
Theresa Gramlich

8:45 am–9:25 am

Using Clinical Simulations to Help Students Identify and Troubleshoot Airway Emergencies

Theresa Gramlich MS RRT, Little Rock AR

Teaching airway emergencies poses a challenge to RC faculty. Simulation training offers the student a risk-free opportunity to learn how to identify and manage total or partial airway obstruction. This presentation will describe the development of clinical scenarios and evaluation instruments for training students to recognize airway obstructions and render appropriate treatment. Learn to develop simple short case scenarios, to give effective feedback to students during simulation de-briefing, and the value of simulation learning in the development of critical thinking skills for the respiratory care student.
Doug Pursley

9:30 am–10:10 am

Simulation Modeling and MacGyverisms: Getting the Point Across

Doug Pursley MEd RRT-ACCS, Springfield MO

Back by popular demand is this presentation on simulation modeling that addresses the process of creating a physical model that can be used to more easily explain and clarify complex concepts in respiratory care. Attend this lecture to find out how to design and construct various gadgets, mechanisms, and doodads that will promote active learning and help get the point across. The presenter will demonstrate how to create and implement five basic simulation models.
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10:10 am–10:25 am

Break
Debra Kasel Deborah Patten

10:25 am–11:05 am

Mock Trauma: An Interprofessional Simulation Experience

Debra Kasel EdD RRT-ACCS AE-C, Cincinnati OH
Deborah Patten MA RRT, Highland Heights KY

The presenters will share their experiences in conducting a mock trauma drill for respiratory care and radiologic technology students. The presentation will describe the developmental process, student roles, and reactions to the experience. In addition, the attendees will learn how to create, prepare, and implement a mock trauma drill that attendees can take back and implement in their programs.
Robert L Joyner

11:10 am–11:50 am

Professional Behavior and Students - It's Academic

Robert L Joyner PhD RRT-ACCS FAARC, Salisbury MD

Professionalism is a cornerstone of a successful academic program. There are a multitude of attributes and practices that represent professional behavior. This presentation will describe how ethical and behavioral standards published by national health care organizations can be utilized as academic requirements in the classroom and clinical setting. It will also discuss a process of dealing with student behavioral issues as teaching opportunities that allow for corrective action and how a multidisciplinary professional program review panel can be used to support punitive actions of repeat or egregious offenders. The presenter will share policy adopted by his institution as a model.
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11:50 am–12:15 pm

Break (Boxed Lunch Optional)
Anthony L DeWitt

12:15 pm–12:55 pm (Working Lunch)

Risk Management As Core Curriculum

Anthony L DeWitt JD RRT FAARC, Jefferson City MO

Just as documentation strategies are integrated into the core respiratory care curriculum, so too should risk management skills. This lecture presents ways in which educators can build risk management and risk minimization into their core curriculum. The presenter will specifically identify the top five mistakes made by new graduates and provide interventions to avoid or minimize potential litigation and optimize patient care.
Monica Schibig

1:00 pm–1:40 pm

Taking the On-line Plunge… Choosing the Right Course and the Right Learning Management System

Monica Schibig MA RRT-NPS CPFT, Columbia MO

Moving a course to an online format can be intimidating. This presentation will outline strategies for choosing the right courses for online delivery as well as choosing the appropriate Learning Management System (LMS) platform.
Monica Schibig

1:45 pm–2:25 pm

If I Knew What I Know Now… Tips and Tricks for Setting Up Successful Online Courses

Monica Schibig MA RRT-NPS CPFT

Setting up an online course can seem daunting to the novice. This presentation will highlight key elements for the successful design and delivery of an online course. Additionally, the attendees will recognize pitfalls in online course setup, how to establish logical and efficient course room design, as well as how to generate organized and practical test banks.

Manager Track

8:45 am–2:15 pm

Bill Cohagen BA RRT FAARC Chair, AARC Management Section/Presiding
Shawna L Strickland

8:45 am–9:25 am

Developing an Effective Educational Plan for Respiratory Care Departments

Shawna L Strickland PhD RRT-NPS AE-C FAARC, Irving TX

Developing and implementing quality educational activities in respiratory care departments can be a challenging process for the departments' leadership team. This presentation will discuss the development process, including the needs assessment, topic development, and implementation strategies as well as identify existing educational opportunities available to departments. Additionally, the presenter will provide examples of successful respiratory care department education strategies.
John S Sabo

9:30 am–10:10 am

Making the Case and Developing a Model for an RT Case Manager

John S Sabo MS RRT FAARC, Houston TX

There is much talk and effort on having respiratory therapists as case managers for COPD patients. But, how is it done effectively, efficiently, and appropriately? This symposium will describe one hospital's journey that instituted a successful COPD case management program that has been in existence since 2008.
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10:10 am–10:25 am

Break
John S Sabo

10:25 am–11:05 am

Managing Human Capital

John S Sabo MS RRT FAARC

This presentation provides an overview of the essential knowledge and skills required of today's health care leaders to lead, manage, and motivate people. Concepts will be introduced explaining the basic principles for leading a diverse workforce, the role of state and federal government labor laws, the role of organized labor in the health care workforce, the practices for hiring employees, employee evaluation systems, the steps in progressive disciplinary action process, and various forms of employee compensation.
Hannah Shipton Ginger Martin

11:10 am–11:50 am

Health Care Consultants: How to Prepare, How to Work Collaboratively, and How to Demonstrate the Value of You and Your Department

Hannah Shipton MEd MHA, Chicago IL
Ginger Martin RN BSN MSN CNOR ANP, Chicago IL

Even prior to the dire economic conditions of today's health care environment, external consultants have been employed by hospital boards and executive leadership to help them understand current operations and make improvements. Improvement efforts tend to focus on cost reduction, utilization of human capital, quality improvement, and customer satisfaction. The Huron consultants will lead us through the process, by which they are engaged, explain key focus areas, reveal how they interact with executives, and help you as the RT leader prepare for a successful consulting engagement. The lecture will be followed by an interactive workshop designed to provide the RT leader with the knowledge, tools, and competencies to not only survive a consulting engagement, but to increase your visibility and value in the eyes of your executive team.
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11:50 am–12:15 pm

Break (Boxed Lunch Optional)
Hannah Shipton Garry W Kauffman Ginger Martin

12:15 pm–2:15 pm (Working Lunch)

Health Care Consultants: Workshop

Hannah Shipton MEd MHA
Garry W Kauffman MPA FACHE RRT FAARC
Ginger Martin RN BSN MSN CNOR ANP

Based upon the information communicated in the associated lecture, the interactive workshop is designed to provide the RT leader with the knowledge, tools, and competencies to not only preserve your position and your department, but to increase your value to your organization. * Please note that due to the highly focused and interactive nature of the workshop, the workshop will be limited to the first 100 registrants, based upon registration date/time.

General Session

2:30 pm–3:45 pm

Bill Galvin MSEd RRT CPFT AE-C FAARC/Presiding
George W Gaebler Michael T Amato Kathy J Rye Carl F Haas

2:30 pm–3:45 pm

Agency Updates

George W Gaebler MSEd RRT FAARC - AARC President
Michael T Amato MBA - ARCF Chair
Kathy J Rye EdD RRT FAARC - CoARC President
Carl F Haas MLS RRT CPFT FAARC - NBRC President

The leadership of the AARC, ARCF, CoARC, and NBRC will join attendees to discuss the latest professional, research, accreditation, and credentialing issues facing respiratory care.