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1 WISCPHR w i s c p h r. w i s c. e d u WISCPHR Newsletter WI Society for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Health and Rehabilitation January 31, Volume 27, Number 1 In this issue. Presidents Corner Hi Everyone, 1. Presidents Corner 3. Support Group 4. AACVPR CCRP 5. Call for Clinical Abstracts 2016 Board of Directors upcoming meetings: May 17 September27 November 15 Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings! Where is our snow!! Some are happy it hasn t come and others want to get out on those snowmobiles! Oh the unpredictability of Wisconsin weather!! Speaking of unpredictability what is going to happen in the elections? Such a different year! I do think it could be so easily argued that there has been no more important time for us to exercise our right to vote. More pointedly stated our responsibility to extend our professional practice in representation of our patients. Show your support of the issues at hand. When you receive a call to action, please respond by fulfilling the request. If you have any questions on what to do or how to do it, please never be afraid to myself or other members of the WISCPHR board. The 2 biggest legislative issues for 2016 are: 1. Granting to physician assistants, nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists for supervision in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs on a day-to-day basis by the amendment of an error in the language included in Public Law (enacted in 2008). As a result, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation require a level of physician supervision that is not commensurate with patient risk; this creates access issues in rural (critical care facilities) and other areas with physician shortages, as well as unnecessary costs for these low-revenue programs. 2. The licensing of Exercise Physiologists. Your 2016 delegates from Wisconsin to Day on the Hill, in representation of these current issues, are: Diana Rohloff WISCPHR President from Milwaukee, Bonnie Anderson WISCPHR BOD member and liaison to AACVPR from Viroqua and Lance Maerz President Elect from Barneveld. (continued) Newsletter 1

2 WISCPHR Newsletter The WISCPHR Newsletter is dedicated to the dissemination of information to assist WISCPHR members in patient care and professional growth. It is published five times a year for the education and benefit of its members. We encourage members to submit articles to the Newsletter by contacting the editor. Board of Directors: President: Diana Rohloff, Greenfield President elect: Lance Maerz, Dodgeville Immediate Past President: Susan Kindschi, Edgerton Secretary: Becky Blake, Sheboygan Treasurer: Jill Kahler, Oshkosh Regional Representatives Northwest: Julie Lee, Tomah Dawn Hoff, Viroqua Shari Durch, River Falls Northcentral: Kelly Shields, Stevens Point Northeast: Krista Masiak, Neenah Kayla Hine, Sheboygan Karel Ochs, Appleton Southeast: Nicole Fischer, West Allis Stephanie Jackson, Waukesha Beth Salko, Grafton Southwest: Lance Maerz, Dodgeville Jennifer Stalsberg, Madison Kacie Vergeront, Monroe Members at Large: Bonnie Anderson, Viroqua Diana Rohloff, Greenfield Editor: Chad Sauvageau, Stevens Point Website & Electronic Mailing Coordinator: Chad Johnson, Rice Lake (continued from pg 1) The WISCPHR annual conference on April 23 in Madison will include representation of the 2016 regulations for program practice and billing from our Jurisdiction Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), Dr. Cunningham. She will be accompanied by cardiac and pulmonary physician representatives from AACVPR and AACVPR s consultant for governance risk and compliance Karen Lui, GRQ Consulting. What is predictable? We are. We are predictable in that we will do everything we can to help our cardiac and pulmonary patients both in the gym and in the community by keeping our programs viable through supporting legislation and educating ourselves in all aspects of programming. It is predictable that you will be there for your colleagues in WISCPHR when called to action and in attendance at our yearly state conference. Why wouldn t you be, you are WISCPHR, we are WISCPHR! Thank you for all you do for your patients and for WISCPHR! Diana Rohloff, RN President WISCPHR Diana.rohloff@aurora.org Newsletter 2

3 ASLMC Cardiac Rehab has recently started a support group for their patients. Once every month, patients of Phase II and Phase III Cardiac Rehab are invited to join and listen to a discussion. Topics may range from podiatry, medications, cardiac surgery, and many more! There are also topics such as jeopardy, yoga, and Tai Chi that encourage patients to interact and encourage movement! The support group is led by a variety of different people including physicians, surgeons, and group exercise instructors. We encourage patients to share ideas for upcoming support group and education topics. The support group has been a success as our attendance has ranged from patients each month. We enjoy being a part of the patients continuing wellness! Newsletter 3

4 We are pleased to announce that the AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP) exam will be hosted at WISCPHR's 28th Annual Conference at the Madison Marriott West in Madison, WI on Friday, April 22nd, 2016! AACVPR will honor the pricing of $299 for AACVPR members and $359 for non-members for all candidates who take the exam at the 2016 WISCPHR Annual Conference. Applications for the exam will accepted through the AACVPR website beginning on December 16 th, You must apply for the exam by the stated deadlines on the AACVPR website in order to sit for the exam. Visit the CCRP Homepage at to download the Candidate Handbook, free of charge, to learn more about the exam content, eligibility requirements, and policies. The CCRP Homepage also contains information on exam statistics as well as other important policies. Please visit to learn more about our Study Guide and other preparation resources. The Study Guide will help you focus your preparation on the content included on the professional certification exam blueprint outline. WISCPHR Annual Conference Planning Committee Newsletter 4

5 WISCPHR Poster Presentation Application Information February 15, 2016 Call for Clinical/Scientific Abstracts closes March 10, 2016 Notification sent to applicants about the status of submission WISCPHR strives to provide diverse educational opportunities for our members. As such, we are pleased to open this Call for Abstracts for the WISCPHR 28th Annual Meeting, April 22-23, 2016 in Madison, WI. The deadline for abstract submissions is February 15, Scientific abstracts may be submitted for poster presentation. Abstracts submitted are scored and the highest rated submissions will be accepted for a poster presentation. If accepted, your submission will be assigned a poster presentation at the 2016 WISCPHR Annual Conference. Scientific Abstract Submission Guidelines The guidelines for the structure of scientific abstracts are provided below. Any deviation from these guidelines will result in rejection of the abstract. Abstracts are limited to 400 words; no figures, tables or graphics are to be submitted. The abstract structure needs to contain the following elements: Introduction: Limit to one or two sentences outlining the rationale for the study. Purpose: Limit to one or two sentences stating the purpose or aims and hypotheses of the study. Design: One sentence describing the design of the study. Methods: Clearly and concisely describe the methods (including statistical analysis) of the study. Results: Presented using descriptive and/or inferential statistics as appropriate for the design of study. Conclusions: Clearly address the stated purpose(s), which are supported by the data and statistics presented. An abstract will be rejected if: Topic does not pertain to cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation Data is promised at a later date; all studies must contain data and analysis Data does not support stated purpose Inadequate statistical methods used Poorly written (i.e. spelling, grammar, etc.) Submission guidelines are not followed Please contact at Dawn Hoff (dhoff@vmh.org) or Krista Gullickson (Krista.Gullickson@thedacare.org) with any questions regarding the Scientific Abstract Submission Guidelines. Submission Tips & Information Deadline: The deadline for submissions of clinical and scientific abstracts is February 15, Disclosures: WISCPHR asks that every submitter include any disclosures with an application. Proposal Limit: There are no restrictions on the number of proposals you may submit. Where to send Your Submission: Please a PDF of you application to Dawn Hoff (dhoff@vmh.org) AND Krista Gullickson (Krista.Gullickson@thedacare.org) Notification: You will be notified about the status of your submission by March 10, Questions? If you have questions, please contact: Dawn Hoff (dhoff@vmh.org) or Krista Gullickson (Krista.Gullickson@thedacare.org). Newsletter 5

6 Etc. Help! Our program is missing! If your cardiac or pulmonary rehab program is not listed in the WISCPHR website Program Directory, or if the information needs updating, contact Kelly Shields at She ll fix it! Wisconsin- Excellence in AACVPR Program Certification WI no longer holds the distinction of having the highest percentage of certified programs in the country! Ohio 121, WI 115, IL 96. Certification applications are available on the AACVPR website that will provide all the guidance you need to get a head-start on gathering the necessary information. NOW is the time to prepare your information, complete your staff competency training, collect the outcomes data, and tweak your ITP! If you have questions, please contact Bonnie Anderson, AACVPR BOD Liaison for Program Certification at banderson@vmh.org or Kim Beyer, AACVPR Chair of Program Certification at kbeyer@columbia-stmarys.org Come on WI.Let s get back into FIRST PLACE!! JOIN WISCPHR! Be a part of the network of Wisconsin cardiac and pulmonary rehab professionals by becoming a member or renewing your membership. Membership dues are $40.00 per year and are based on a calendar year (3/1-2/28). Newsletters are distributed 5 times/year and are ed only or can be found on the WISCPHR web site. Here s how to join Go to our web site at wiscphr.wisc.edu New Member? Click on Become a Member Fill out the New Member Registration information At the bottom of the page click on Register WISCPHR Account Submit payment (if paying by check, include a copy of that page). Follow directions for dues remittance. Current Member or Used-to-be Member? Log in (if you don t remember your User Name and/or Password, follow the directions to obtain that information) Click on "Renew / Register Account" tab along the left side Verify your account information is accurate; edit as needed by going to the My Account tab Submit payment (if paying by check, include a copy of that page) You can pay online with PayPal or print a copy of the account registration information and mail with a check to WISCPHR, Mueller Road Kiel, WI Questions regarding the membership process should be directed to the current Membership Chairperson, who can be found by going to the Board of Directors page and clicking on the Current Board Members link. Thank you for your support. WISCPHR Board of Directors Newsletter 6