Saturday, October 15, 2016

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1 REGISTRATION ONLINE Saturday, October 15, th Floor Conference Centre, Alberta Children s Hospital 2888 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, Alberta CONFERENCE OVERVIEW This conference is designed for physicians, nurses and nurse practitioners working in Urgent Care Centres (UCC). The content will provide participants with an update on the management of several urgent clinical conditions presenting to a UCC. This year s conference, Urgent Care Vitals, will focus on urgent presentations in children, adults and elderly, with hands-on skill stations available in small group sessions to enhance your practical approach to common patient presentations. urgentcareconference PAPERLESS CONFERENCE Access to handouts will be available prior to conference. ON-SITE REGISTRATION Based on availability; is not guaranteed and a surcharge may be applied. Cash or cheque only. CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES The intent of the conference is for learners to: Increase knowledge and practical application of skills required in an urgent care setting, resulting in successful and confident patient management Increase knowledge of various presentations and how to manage them within the urgent care setting and when to refer, so that patients receive timely, appropriate treatment or referrals Enhance interprofessional relationships through shared learning and networking opportunities resulting in more collaborative practice WHO SHOULD ATTEND Physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses working in Urgent Care Centres. Physicians and nurses who work in emergency care in a rural hospital setting will also benefit. ACCREDITATION Pending

2 Urgent Care Conference Page 2 CONFERENCE PROGRAM Saturday, October 15, Registration / Continental Breakfast 0800 Opening Remarks Cathie Belenky & Matt Hall 0810 PLENARY Recognizing Signs of Worsening Respiratory Distress in Kids and Older Adults Bill Sevcik As a physician who works in both pediatric and adult ED, Bill will focus on tips for recognition and management of respiratory patients who start to deteriorate MORNING WORKSHOP SESSIONS 1010 Refreshment Break 1030 MORNING WORKSHOP SESSIONS (repeat from 0915) 1130 PLENARY The Confusing Kidney Darren Markland Approach and management of common renal presentations to Urgent Care. Topics include exercise induced rhabdomyolysis, painless gross hematuria, when to worry about an elevated creatinine, and initial management of a hypertensive emergency AFTERNOON WORKSHOP SESSIONS 1430 AFTERNOON WORKSHOP SESSIONS (repeat from 1320) 1515 Refreshment Break 1530 PLENARY Short Snappers: Spine Immobilization Protocol Judson Barkhurst Review of new evidence vs current practice, common controversies, the use of rigid boards, positioning, collars and log rolls for spinal immobilization. Atrial Fibrillation Grant Innes Case based reviews of common presentations of atrial fibrillation in Urgent Care; including a-fib in cases of pulmonary embolism, Holiday Heart, and hypotension Closing Remarks Cathie Belenky & Matt Hall 1640 Wine and Cheese Reception / Networking Session 1230 Lunch

3 Urgent Care Conference Page 3 CONFERENCE PROGRAM - WORKSHOPS OPTIONAL WORKSHOP SESSIONS Workshop sessions have been identified as designed for physicians/np s or RN s/lpn s or both (multidisciplinary) Although the workshops will focus on the needs of the identified health professionals, other disciplines are welcome to attend MORNING WORKSHOP SESSIONS 1. Airway Management Skills Tony Chad, Stan Mayer, Niamh Donnelly Warner, Jill Partridge, Cathy Dobson, Heather Grant Stations focusing on common challenges of airway management, including assessment (regular versus difficult), the use of airway adjuncts and techniques to deal with airway emergencies. ALSO OFFERED IN AFTERNOON WORKSHOP SESSIONS 2. Chest Tube Skills Glenn Curtis, Darcie Facca This session will provide hands-on practice in insertion and management of chest tubes, both physician and nursing roles will be reviewed. ALSO OFFERED IN AFTERNOON WORKSHOP SESSIONS 3. Not all That Squeaks and Wheezes is Croup or Asthma Bill Sevcik Various presentations of serious pediatric respiratory conditions that can mimic croup or asthma will be discussed. 4. Early Goal Directed Therapy for Sepsis MULTIDISIPLINARY Darren Markland 5. X-Rays Not to Miss PHYSICIANS / NP s Matt Hall, Mitchel Hochman X-rays are commonly used to assist with diagnosis. Join us in discussion of common tests ordered and some results that have been missed. Focus will be on CXR (pneumothorax, hemothorax, atypical pneumonia), hand and wrist fractures, and elbows. 6. Concussion: A Personal Story Julie Fedorvich Julie will share her personal story of the journey as a trauma patient with a concussion from a bicycle crash; highlighting the many challenges to recovering physically, psychologically, cognitively and returning to nursing in Urgent Care. Teaching points include what is helpful/harmful, the importance of patient teaching and appropriate referral to a concussion specialist. 7. Intraosseous (IO) Skills Margaret Klassen, Jeannette Cochrane When you can t get an IV the next best thing is IO. This station will include discussion and hands-on IO use regarding all aspects of care; including equipment, land marking, preparing, inserting, maintaining and removing an IO infusion. ALSO OFFERED IN AFTERNOON WORKSHOP SESSIONS Who s going to crash in the middle of the night? This session will discuss a practical approach to the diagnosis, treatment and triage of a septic patient. Darren will share tips for early diagnosis and resuscitation of tricky patients as well as who to refer early and why.

4 Urgent Care Conference Page 4 CONFERENCE PROGRAM - WORKSHOPS AFTERNOON WORKSHOP SESSIONS 1. Airway Management Skills Tony Chad, Stan Mayer, Niamh Donnelly Warner, Jill Partridge, Cathy Dobson, Heather Grant Stations focusing on common challenges of airway management, including assessment (regular versus difficult), the use of airway adjuncts and techniques to deal with airway emergencies. ALSO OFFERED IN MORNING WORKSHOP SESSIONS 2. Intraosseous (IO) Skills Margaret Klassen, Jeannette Cochrane When you can t get an IV the next best thing is IO. This station will include discussion and hands-on IO use regarding all aspects of care; including equipment, land marking, preparing, inserting, maintaining and removing an IO. ALSO OFFERED IN MORNING WORKSHOP SESSIONS 3. Succ, Drugs and RSI: Medication Focus Dave Allison 5. Slit Lamp Skills PHYSICIANS/NP s Jonathan Wong This hands-on station, facilitated by Ophthalmology, will review tips and tricks for completing a successful eye exam using a slit lamp. 6. Standing Room Only: Clinical Decision Making at Triage and the Bedside RN s/lpn s Margaret Dymond This presentation will focus on factors that can affect clinical decision making, and how bias (if present) can influence a patient s journey in Urgent Care. 7. Chest Tube Skills Glenn Curtis, Darcie Facca This session will provide hands on practice in insertion and management of chest tubes, both physician and nursing roles will be reviewed. ALSO OFFERED IN MORNING WORKSHOP SESSIONS Practical aspects and tips for Rapid Sequence Intubation with focus on the range of medication options, administration sequencing, and other RSI equipment adjuncts. 4. Common and Uncommon Lower Limb Injuries PHYSICIANS/NP s Stephen Hunt This didactic session will focus on common lower limb injuries and approaches to diagnosing less common but related problems. Examples include operative versus nonoperative achilles tendons, lis frac fractures, ATFL tears and patellar dislocations.

5 Business Name Urgent Care Conference Page 5 PLANNING COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS Cathie Belenky RN BN - Calgary Matt Hall MD CCFP(EM) - Calgary COMMITTEE MEMBERS Evan Bensler MD CCFP - Calgary Raj Bhardwaj MD CCFP - Calgary Avneet Brar MD CCFP - Airdrie Jeannette Cochrane RN BN ENCC - Airdrie Glenn Curtis MD CCFP - Cochrane Cathy Dobson RN MN - Cochrane Heather Grant RN BScN - Calgary Douglas Higgin MD CCFP(EM) - Calgary Carole Rush RN MEd CEN FAEN - Okotoks Tyson Warner MD CCFP - Calgary Virginia Wheeler RN BN - Airdrie CONFERENCE COORDINATORS Mairi Babey Nicole Farago Jennifer Gerritsen LOCAL AND VISITING FACULTY Dave Allison EMT-P Flight Paramedic and Simulation Coordinator, STARS Air Ambulance - Calgary, AB Judson Barkhurst MD FRCPC Specialist, Emergency Medicine; South Health Campus - Calgary, AB Tony Chad MD CCFP(EM) Family Physician; Emergency Medicine, Rockyview General Hospital - Calgary, AB Jeannette Cochrane RN BN ENCC Clinical Nurse Educator, Airdrie Urgent Care - Airdrie, AB Glenn Curtis MD CCFP Family Physician; Site Medical Lead, Cochrane Urgent Care - Cochrane, AB Cathy Dobson RN MN Clinical Nurse Educator, Cochrane Urgent Care - Cochrane, AB Niamh Donnelly Warner MD FRCPC Specialist, Anesthesiology, Rockyview General Hospital - Calgary, AB Margaret Dymond RN BSN ENC(C) Clinical Nurse Educator, University of Alberta Hospital, Stollery Children s Hospital - Edmonton, AB Darcie Facca RN Registered Nurse, Cochrane Urgent Care, Sheldon M. Chumir Urgent Care, Foothills Medical Centre - Cochrane, AB Julie Fedorvich RN BScN Registered Nurse, Okotoks Urgent Care - Okotoks, AB Heather Grant RN BScN Clinical Nurse Educator, South Calgary Urgent Care - Calgary, AB Matt Hall MD CCFP(EM) Family Physician; Emergency Medicine, Rockyview General Hospital; Section Chief, Urgent Care - Calgary, AB Mitchel Hochman MD FRCPC Specialist, Diagnostic Radiology - Calgary, AB Stephen Hunt MD FRCPC Specialist, Orthopedic Surgery, South Health Campus - Calgary AB Grant Innes MD CCFP FRCPC Specialist, Emergency Medicine, Rockyview General Hospital; Professor, Cumming School of Medicine - Calgary, AB Margaret Klassen MD CCFP Family Physician; Medical Outreach, Foothills Medical Centre - Calgary, AB Darren Markland MD FRCPC Specialist, Critical Care Medicine, Nephrology; Undergraduate Education Director, Royal Alexandra Hospital - Edmonton, AB Stan Mayer MD CCFP(EM) Family Physician; Emergency Medicine, Rockyview General Hospital - Calgary, AB Jill Partridge MD FRCPC Specialist, Anesthesiology, Rockyview General Hospital - Calgary, AB Bill Sevcik MD FRCPC Specialist, Emergency Medicine; Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Alberta - Edmonton, AB Jonathan Wong MD FRCSC Specialist, Ophthalmology, Rockyview General Hospital - Calgary, AB DISCOLSURE OF POTENTIAL FINANCIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST In keeping with accreditation guidelines, speakers participating in this event have been asked to disclose to the audience any Involvement with industry or other organizations that may potentially influence the presentation of the educational material. Disclosure will be done verbally and using a slide prior to the speaker s presentation.

6 Business Name Urgent Care Conference Page 6 REGISTRATION $ RN s, LPN s and NP s $ Physicians $ Residents and Students Note: Student rate is only available for full-time students Registration and payment is online only at: ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION DRESS Sweaters or items of clothing that can be layered are recommended since temperature in the venue may fluctuate. MEAL REQUESTS Vegetarian, gluten-free and nut-free options will be provided. We are unable to accommodate any other dietary restrictions. SCENT FREE REQUEST To ensure the comfort of everyone attending this event, we ask you to refrain from wearing scented products. ACCOMMODATION Registrants must make their own accommodation arrangements however, rooms have been blocked for conference attendee s at the following hotels: Hotel Alma Aloft Calgary University 169 University Gate NW 2359 Banff Trail NW Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 Calgary, AB T2M 4L2 Standard Room with 1 Queen Continental breakfast included $124/night Standard Room with 2 Queens $129/night Standard Room with 1 King $129/night Hot breakfast and parking included Go to for details on how to book.