Target AudienceRegistered nurses and allied health care providers who are caring for trauma patients

Designation StatementIt is Lehigh Valley Health Network’s (LVHN) policy to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all of our sponsored educational programs. Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activities sponsored by Lehigh Valley Health Network 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).

Lehigh Valley Health Network is accredited by the Pennsylvania Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Lehigh Valley Health

Network designates this live educational activity for a maximum 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for Day 1 and 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1

CreditsTM for Day 2. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Completion Criteria:

Registered nurses attending the entire program will receive up to a maximum of 7.0 contact hours for Day 1 and up to a maximum of 6.5 contact hours for Day 2.

2019: A Continuum of Care

NEW!Location and DateEducation Tracks for General Trauma, Pediatric Trauma and EMSNew – AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM

Wednesday, May 15, 20197:15 a.m.–4:50 p.m.

Thursday, May 16, 20197:15 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Bear Creek Mountain Resort and Conference Center

Macungie, Pa.

Application has been made for pre-hospital credits. Approval is pending.

Approval is pending from the American Association for Respiratory Care.

Lehigh Valley Hospital Pharmacy Department is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing education. Pharmacists attending the full program on Day 1 and completing

a program evaluation will earn 4 contact hours (0.4 CEUs) of continuing education credit. Pharmacy track includes the Keynote Lecture and General Sessions only-no Breakout Sessions. No continuing education credit will be given for Day 2. Data will be updated to CPE Monitor within 4-6 weeks following the program for participants who complete this activity and submit required participant information including evaluation, NABP e-Profile ID and DOB. This is a knowledge based activity. ACPE Universal Activity Number (UAN): 0545-9999-19-008-L04-P.

Agenda

Day 1: Wednesday, May 15, 2019

7:15–8 a.m. Breakfast Buffet – Join us for a hot breakfast buffet before the conference!

8–9 a.m. Fleming Keynote Lecture One October: Lessons Learned from the Deadliest Mass Shooting in U.S. History Paul Chestovich, MD

Objectives: Identify what made the Las Vegas shooting a unique mass casualty incident.

Appraise the importance of community involvement in healing following a mass casualty.

9–9:30 a.m. Break

9:30–10:30 a.m. Adverse Childhood Experiences: ACEs Study Reviewed Salli Wood, PhD

Objective: Identify the long-term health effects caused by early-life toxic stress.

10:30–11:30 a.m. The Opioid Epidemic: Scope, Safety and Solutions Andrew Koons, DO

Objective: Illustrate epidemiology and the progression of the opioid epidemic.

11:30 a.m.– Lunch 12:30 p.m.

12:30–1:30 p.m. CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSION 1

PEDIATRIC TRACK Injuries “In the Field” – Pediatric Rural Trauma Alfred P. Kennedy Jr., MD

Objective: Cite the differences in presentation and treatment of trauma patient who presents from a rural environment.

EMS TRACK Pre-Hospital Trauma Case Reviews Gary Bonfante, DO, FACOEP-D, FACEP

Objective: Explain management of traumatically injured patient as it relates to specific injuries and scenarios.

ADULT TRACK You Take My Breath Away: A Nurse’s Guide to Pulmonary Chest Trauma Jayme Lieberman, MD, MBA, FACS

Objective: Discuss different injuries caused by blunt chest trauma.

1:30–2:30 p.m. CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSION 2

PEDIATRIC TRACK Pediatric Burn Injury Cameron Wilson, PA-C

Objective: Review the continuum of burn care priorities for pediatric patients.

EMS TRACK Knives, Bullets and Bombs, OH MY! The Active Aggressor Chris Peischl, BA, NRP

Objective: Describe the changes in response practice when confronted with an active aggressor incident that will improve survival.

ADULT TRACK Severe TBI: Practice Management Updates Rachel Appelbaum, MD

Objective: Discuss management of severe traumatic brain injury.

2:30–3:30 p.m. CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSION 3

PEDIATRIC TRACK All You Ever Wanted to Know About Pediatric Cervical Spine Trauma Shih-Shan Lang Chen, MD

Objectives: Identify pediatric cervical spine fractures and ligamentous injuries.

Describe common surgical approaches to treat pediatric cervical spine fractures and ligamentous injuries.

EMS TRACK It’s a Kid – Don’t Freak Out Alan Heckman, MSPAS, PA-C, NRP, PHPE, NCEE

Objective: Discuss multiple methods for examining a pediatric trauma patient.

ADULT TRACK Don’t Be Fooled: The Value of Trauma Triage and the Initial Assessment Daniel Roesler, MD

Objective: Discuss the importance of triage and the initial assessment in trauma.

3:30–3:50 p.m. Break

GENERAL SESSION

3:50–4:50 p.m. Unavoidable Stress: The Unrecognized Epidemic A.J. Heightman, MPA, EMT-P

Objective: Discuss the debilitating effects of stress as an increasing epidemic for those working in emergency services.

Day 2: Thursday, May 16, 2019

7:15–8 a.m. Breakfast Buffet – Join us for a hot breakfast buffet before the conference!

8–9 a.m. Fleming Keynote Lecture Oh, the Places You Will Go! Sean Elwell, MSN, RN, NE-BC, TCRN, EMT

Objective: Examine the challenges and rewards that we face as pediatric and adult trauma care providers.

9–9:30 a.m. Break

9:30–10:30 a.m. CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSION 1

PEDIATRIC TRACK The Worst Gifts: What Not to Give Sarah Jones Sapienza, MD, FACS, FAAP

Objective: Identify gifts that are dangerous for children.

EMS TRACK Abdominal Trauma: Recognizing and Treating “Belly” Injuries Sarah McGouldrick, MSPAS, PA-C

Objectives: Identify the mechanisms and differences in presentation of blunt and penetrating abdominal injuries.

Discuss treatment strategies for blunt and penetrating abdominal injuries.

ADULT TRACK Elder Abuse J.R. Reed

Objective: Discuss the impact of elder abuse and importance of protection from abuse.

Day 2: Thursday, May 16, 2019 continued

10:30–11:30 a.m. CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSION 2

PEDIATRIC TRACK Up for the Challenge? Pediatric Trauma Reviews Sean Elwell, MSN, RN, NE-BC, TCRN, EMT

Objective: Identify strategies used in caring for various pediatric trauma patients.

EMS TRACK EMS Management Lessons from M*A*S*H* – What We Can Learn From Colonel Potter, Radar, and the M*A*S*H* Team Members and Apply to EMS Operations and Management A.J. Heightman, MPA, EMT-P

Objective: Describe how managers and field personnel can improve their incident management, personnel management, patient care and comfort.

ADULT TRACK Operative Management of Penetrating Lung Injuries Lars Ola Sjoholm, MD

Objective: Explore the management strategies and outcomes of penetrating lung injuries.

11:30 a.m.– Lunch 12:30 p.m.

GENERAL SESSION

12:30– Blunt Cerebral Vascular Injury: Work-up and Treatment 1:30 p.m. Mark Cipolle, MD, PhD, FACS, FCCM

Objective: Discuss the guidelines for treatment of blunt cerebral vascular injury.

1:30–2 p.m. Clinical Perspective on Human Trafficking Ho’onani (Nani) Cuadrado, MSPAS, PA-C

Objective: Describe what assessment findings and signs/symptoms should alert you to identifying a victim of human trafficking.

2–2:30 p.m. Break

2:30-3:30 p.m. Human Trafficking in the Lehigh Valley: From Investigation to Prosecution Robert Schopf, Esq.

Objectives: Describe the commonalities in personality and background in both victims and the traffickers.

Discuss the challenges in building these cases for successful prosecution.

3:30-4:30 p.m. That Only Happens on TV! Joseph Stirparo, MD, FACS

Objective: Illustrate how clinical presentation, care and treatments of various traumatic injuries aren’t always like they are shown on our favorite TV shows.

Registration InformationRegistration deadline: May 8, 2019

Registration fees: $75 for one day; $125 for two days$35 for one day for EMTs/Paramedics$70 for two days for EMTs/Paramedics

(Additional $10 for on-site registration)

Registration fee for conference includes the educational program and any food event listed on this flier.

Online registration fee must be paid by credit card only.

LVHN colleagues, please bring your LVHN badge the day of event since we will be using badge swipe to record your attendance.

To register: To complete electronic registration and payment, please go to: go.activecalendar.com/lvhn-doe.

LVHN colleagues, please use your LVHN email address to register. All future correspondence regarding this educational activity will be auto-generated using your LVHN user ID and email. You will receive an email confirmation of your regis tration. Please keep this information since it contains your receipt and instructions in case you need to cancel.

On-site registrationOn-site registrations may be available if space permits at an additional fee of $10. Please be prepared for additional time to process your registration when you arrive. Payment can be made on-site by check or credit card only.

Cancellations and substitutionsRefunds will be granted up to one week prior to conference. After one week prior to conference, no refunds will be granted. Lehigh Valley Health Network reserves the right to substitute faculty listed in this brochure and will provide comparable alternative faculty.

Evaluation Email PolicyLehigh Valley Health Network respects your right to privacy and will not sell, lease or provide your contact information to a third party. By registering for this event, you agree to be contacted after the event for a post-event evaluation survey.

For questions, please contact the Department of Education at 610-402-2277, option 1.

ReservationsTo reserve a room at the special conference rate, go to bcmountainresort.com and enter promo code LVHN19 or call 866-754-2822. Rooms start at $129 plus taxes and resort fees. Rate available until May 1, 2019.

DirectionsFor directions, visit bcmountainresort.com.

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FacultyFLEMING KEYNOTE PRESENTERS

Paul Chestovich, MD Assistant Professor of Surgery Division of Acute Care Surgery Chief of Trauma Research and Outcomes Associate Program Director, Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Associate Medical Director, Nevada Donor Network UNLV School of Medicine Las Vegas, Nev.

Sean Elwell, MSN, RN, NE-BC, TCRN, EMT Director, Trauma Program, Critical Care Transport Program and Emergency Services, Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children Wilmington, Del.

A.J. Heightman, MPA, EMT-P Editor-in-Chief Journal of Emergency Medical Services

Rachel D. Appelbaum, MD General Surgery Resident, PGY4 Department of Surgery Lehigh Valley Health Network Allentown, Pa.

Gary Bonfante, DO, FACOEP-D, FACEP Medical Director, Trauma Program Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton Hazleton, Pa.

Shih-Shan Lang Chen, MD Director of Neurosurgical Trauma and Critical Care Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pa.

Mark Cipolle, MD, PhD, FACS, FCCM Professor of Surgery, Sidney Kimmel School of Medicine Thomas Jefferson University Director, Outcomes Research Surgical Service Line Christiana Care Health System Wilmington, Del.

Ho’onani (Nani) Cuadrado, MSPAS, PA-C LVHN Street Medicine Acting Program Director 1628 W. Chew St., Suite 2901 Allentown, Pa.

Alan Heckman, MSPAS, PA-C, NRP, PHPE, NCEE Physician Assistant LVPG Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery Lehigh Valley Health Network Allentown, Pa.

Sarah McGouldrick, MSPAS, PA-C Physician Assistant, Trauma Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono East Stroudsburg, Pa.

Alfred P. Kennedy Jr., MD Pediatric Trauma Medical Director Geisinger Health System Danville, Pa.

Andrew Koons, DO Medical Toxicology Fellow Lehigh Valley Health Network Allentown, Pa.

Jayme Lieberman, MD, MBA, FACS Trauma-Surgical Critical Care Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest Allentown, Pa.

Chris Peischl, BA, NRP Director of Operations Cetronia Ambulance Corps Allentown, Pa.

J.R. Reed Executive Director Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Services Allentown, Pa.

Daniel Roesler, MD, FACS Associate Trauma Program Medical Director Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono East Stroudsburg, Pa.

Sarah Jones Sapienza, MD, FACS, FAAP Pediatric Surgeon LVPG Pediatric Surgical Specialties Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital Allentown, Pa.

Robert Schopf, Esq. Senior Deputy District Attorney Lehigh County Allentown, Pa.

Lars Ola Sjoholm, MD Associate Professor of Surgery Chief of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Philadelphia, Pa.

Joseph Stirparo, MD, FACS Director, Trauma Performance Improvement Trauma-Surgical Critical Care Lehigh Valley Health Network Allentown, Pa.

Cameron Wilson PA-C Burn Recovery Center Lehigh Valley Health Network Allentown, Pa.

Salli Wood, PhD ACEs Connection Lehigh Valley, Pa.

GUEST PRESENTER