Regional Conference Edition
January Monthly Newsletter

Greetings!

Allow me to thank all of you for your outstanding work over the past year. I trust all had a wonderful Christmas with your families. I also trust everybody is looking forward to a wonderful and prosperous new year. I know some of you had to work over the holidays as did I. I always find it interesting that no matter how many holidays you are taken away from family, we tend to adapt to it and make the best of it. 

I would like to take a moment and give you a bit of a recap on the last board meeting held on December 12th. Knowing there was a significant deficit in the budget, some tough decisions had to be made to alleviate the deficit we had endured for the past few years. Perhaps the hardest was to eliminate the Education Coordinator position which had proved not to be self-sustaining as we had hoped. There were also some other significant eliminations for the 2019  budget which included doing away with sending a ND Contingent to the National EMS Expo. A second board meeting held on the 27th of December, and I am happy to report there is now a 2019 budget that does not have a deficit and was voted on and approved by the BOD's.

Other items discussed at the board meeting was advocacy items where two position papers were written. These papers give our stance on mandatory scheduling and the other on QRU's transporting patients. These position papers were sent back to Advocacy for some minor clean up (verbiage) and approved. Look for them when they get pushed out to the members.

The 2019 EMS Rendezvous is coming along nicely. We have some excellent speakers coming in, and I look forward to seeing all of you there. I know it will be a busy weekend. I will look forward to meeting and talking to many of you. Please when you see me, take the time to come over and say Hi! I would love to hear how things are going in your area.

Today is the deadline for nominations for regional officers and the Vice President. I hope some of you put in for a position in your region and if qualified put in for the VP. The list of candidates will be published on the website soon. Good luck to those that have put their names in the hat!

In closing, I would like to say always to remember your patients, treat them to the best of your ability, train hard and as always...STAY SAFE!!!

Happy New Year ND EMS!!!

Kelly Dollinger

NDEMSA - President

Get All Your NCCR Hours in 2 Regional Conferences!

 Starting with the Southwest Region Conference in Medora, all four regions will follow a set pattern of NCCR hours offered at each conference.  This pattern will allow members to plan their 2- year training a little easier.

EMTs can meet all of their NCCR hours in a couple of ways:

• Attend the same regional conference 2 years in a row; or

• Attend opposite regional conferences in one year (one from Track A and one from Track B);

• Go to one regional conference and the state conference.

   2019 Annual Northwest Region EMS Conference

January 18-20, 2019

Minot, North Dakota

Website and Registration Here

From the Northwest President,

The 2019 Northwest Region EMS Conference is scheduled for January 19-20, 2019 at the Grand Hotel in Minot.  The Friday night, January 18, pre-conference event sponsored by Trinity Health in Minot begins with “The Las Vegas Shooting – What We Learned” at 6:00 pm.  Presenting this program is D. Troy Tuke, RN, NREMT-P, Assistant Fire Chief-EMS, with Clark County Fire Department in Las Vegas, NV.  Mr. Tuke participated in the aftermath of the Las Vegas Shooting.  Following Mr. Tuke’s presentation, Christopher South, NREMT-P with Trinity Health/Community Ambulance Service will present information on Post Traumatic Stress.  The Friday evening sessions are free and open to all emergency medical personnel, firefighters, law enforcement, and hospital staff interested in participating. 

On Friday afternoon from 3:00 – 5:00 pm the SIM Truck will be available for SIM Sepsis Training for conference participants.  Conference participants must pre-register for this training as the number of participants is limited.

Saturday and Sunday of the conference offer a variety of NCCR and LCCR hours for participants.  A complete listing of the courses offered is available on the NDEMSA website at ndemsa.org. 

On Saturday evening, January 19, from 7:00-9:00, will be an ALS and BLS Team Competition.  Squads, bring your 2-3 person ALS or BLS team to compete against other squads with Medical Scenarios.  Be the first to take home the annual trophy!  No preregistration is required.  Ambulance squads are encouraged to bring more than one team.

Diane Witteman

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Schedule at a Glance

Friday, January 18, 2019 Sponsored By Trinity Health

Time	NCCR/LCCR hours	Session Name	Instructor
3:00-500 pm	0.5 Infectious Disease LCCR 1.5 hr	SIM Sepsis Training 10 People- 3pm & 10 people- 4pm	SIM- ND
6:00-7:30	LCCR 1.5 hr.	The Las Vegas Shooting – What we learned!	D. Troy Tuke
7:30-9:00 pm	LCCR 1.5 hr.	Post Traumatic Stress	Christopher South, CAS

Saturday, January 19, 2019

Time	NCCR/LCCR hours	Session Name	Instructor
8:00-9:00 am	NCCR 1 hr. CNS Injury	Central Nervous System Injury	Robin Gust, Trinity Health
9:00-10:00	NCCR 1 hr. Endocrine/ Diabetes	Endocrine Emergencies – Diabetes	Sarah Rimatski, Trinity Health
10:00-11:00	NCCR 1 hr. Trauma Triage	Trauma Triage	Rhonda Gunderson, Trinity
11:00-11:30	NCCR 0.5 Hemorrhage Control	Hemorrhage Control	Rhonda Gunderson, Trinity
11:30-12:00	NCCR 0.5 Fluid Resuscitation	Fluid Resuscitation	Dr. Gary Wease, Trinity
12:00-1:00	Lunch Provided	Service Leader Meeting
1:00-2:00	NCCR 1 hr. OB Emergencies	OB Emergencies	Dr. David Amsbury, Trinity
2:00-3:00	NCCR Pain Management	Pain Management	Corey Johnson, NREMT-P, Williston Fire Dept.
3:00- 3:30	NCCR 0.5 hr. Ambulance Safety	Ambulance Safety	Christopher South, CAS Paramedic
3:30-4:30	LCCR 1hr.	Trauma Case Study	Dr. Scott Knutson, Trinity
4:30-5:00	NCCR 0.5 hr. Neurological/ Seizures	Neurological Emergencies/Seizures Case Studies	Dr. Scott Knutson, Trinity Health
7:00- 9:00	LCCR 2 hrs.	ALS/BLS Team Competition – ALS and BLS 2-3 person

Sunday, January 20, 2019

Time	NCCR/LCCR hours	Session Name	Instructor
8:00-9:00 am	NCCR 1 hr. Crew Resource Management	Crew Resource Management (Team Work)	Karen Zimmerman, Trinity Health
9:00-10:00	NCCR 0.5 hr. Infectious Disease  0.5 hr. Hygiene/ Vaccinations	Infectious Disease/Hygiene /Vaccinations	Christopher South, CAS Paramedic
10:00-11:00	NCCR 1 hr. Field Triage	Field Triage	Corey Johnson
11:00-12:00	NCCR 1 hr. Stroke	Mission Lifeline Stroke	Janna Pietrzak, American Heart Association
12:00-1:00	Lunch Provided	NW Annual Meeting
1:00-2:00	NCCR 1 hr. VAD	Ventricular Assist Devices	Christopher South
2:00-3:00	NCCR 1 hr. Ped. Cardiac Arrest	Pediatric Cardiac Arrest	Corey Johnson, NREMT-P, Williston Fire Dept.
3:00- 4:00	LCCR 1 hr.	Trauma Case Study	Dr. Jeffrey Sather
4:00-4:30	NCCR 0.5 hr. Immunological	Immunological Emergencies Case Studies	Dr. Jeffrey Sather
4:30-5:00	NCCR 0.5 hr. Toxicological/ Opioids	Toxicological Emergencies- Opioids Case Studies	Dr. Jeffrey Sather

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Conference Headquarters

Grand Motel

1505 North Broadway Minot ND 58703 For reservations call: (800) 735-4493 http://www.grandhotelminot.com/ Rooms are $85.00/night plus tax *Ask for the EMS Conference Block*

   2019 Annual Southeast Region EMS Conference

February 1-3, 2019

Jamestown, North Dakota

Website and Registration Here

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Schedule at a Glance

Friday, February 1, 2019

Time	NCCR/LCCR hours	Session Name	Instructor
1:00-2:00 pm	LCCR 1 hr.	EMS Response to a Hurricane	PJ Hardy
2:00-4:00	NCCR CNS Injury- 2 hrs.	CNS Injuries	Sanford Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
4:00-5:00	LCCR 1 hr.	Mental Health in EMS	Mona Thompson
5:00- 6:30		Dinner on your own
6:30-7:00	LCCR 0.5 hr.	Case Reviews	TBD
7:00-8:00 pm	NCCR 1 hr. Field Triage	Field Triage	Thomas Taylor Jr.

Saturday, February 2, 2019

Time	NCCR/LCCR hours	Session Name	Instructor
8:00-9:00 am	NCCR 1 hr. Research	EMS Research	Ron Lawler
9:00-10:00	NCCR 1 hr. Ambulance Safety	Ambulance Safety	John Carlborn
10:00-11:00	NCCR 1 hr. ACS	Acute Coronary Syndromes	Tom Dobrzynski
11:00-12:00	NCCR 1 hr. Stroke	ND Mission Lifeline Stroke	Janna Pietrzak
12:00-1:00	Lunch Provided	Service Leader Meeting
1:00-2:00	NCCR 1 hr. Fluid Resuscitation	Fluid Resuscitation	Bob Seifert
2:00-3:00	NCCR 1 hr. OB Emergencies	OB Emergencies	Trista Berg
2:00-3:00	NCCR Pain Management	Pain Management	Bob Seifert
3:00-4:00	NCCR 0.5 hr. Infectious Disease 0.5 hr Hygiene	Infectious Disease/ Hygiene	Ron Lawler
4:00-5:00	LCCR 1 hr.	TBA

Sunday, February 3, 2019

Time	NCCR/LCCR hours	Session Name	Instructor
8:00-9:00 am	NCCR 1 hr. Endocrine/ Diabetes	Endocrine/ Diabetes	Tom Taylor Jr.
9:00-10:00	LCCR 1 hr.	Case Review	TBD
10:00-11:00	NCCR 1 hr. Crew Resource Mgmt.	Crew Resource Management	Tom Dobrzynski
11:00-12:00	NCCR 1 hr. Ped. Cardiac Arrest	Pediatric Cardiac Arrest	Tom Dobrzynski

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Conference Headquarters

Quality Suites Jamestown ND 

Quality Inn and Suites

507 - 25th Street Southwest Jamestown, ND 58401 (701) 252-3611 http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-jamestown-north_dakota-ND034 Rooms are $89.00/night plus tax *Ask for the EMS Conference Block*

2019 Annual  Northeast Region EMS Conference

February 16-17, 2019
Grand Forks, North Dakota

Website and Registration Here

Saturday, February 16, 2019

Time	NCCR/LCCR hours	Session Name	Instructor
8:00-9:00 am	VADS	VADS	Marcy Dawson, Sanford AirMed
9:00-10:00	At- Risk Populations	At- Risk Populations	Anne Lafrinier Ritchie, Human Trafficking Navigator
10:00-11:00	Capnography	Capnography	Marcy Dawson
11:00-11:30	Post– Resuscitation	Post– Resuscitation	Chad Jacobson, Altru Amb.
11:30-1:00	Lunch- On your own	Service Leader Meeting
1:00-1:30	Toxicological	Toxicological Emergencies	Chad Jacobson
1:30-2:00	Culture of Safety	Culture of Safety	Marcy Dawson
2:00-3:00	Special Healthcare Needs	Special Healthcare Needs	Ron Lawler, Sanford EMS
3:00-4:00	Cardiac Resuscitation	Cardiac Resuscitation	Marcy Dawson
4:00- 5:00	LCCR	Medical Response to Special Police Weapons	Northeast Special Response Team

Sunday, February 17, 2019

Time	NCCR/LCCR hours	Session Name	Instructor
8:00-9:00 am	Stroke	Stroke Update	Janna Pietzak  American Heart Association
9:00-10:00	Trauma Triage	Trauma Triage	Leigh Laroque, Altru Health
10:00-11:00	Hemorrhage Control	Hemorrhage Control	Bob Seifert, Sanford EMS
11:00-12:00	Seizures/ Neurological	Seizures/ Neurological	Dr. James Miles, Altru
12:00-1:30	Lunch- On your own	NE Annual Meeting
1:30-2:00	Research	EMS Research	Ron Lawler
2:00-3:00	Pediatric Transport	Pediatric transport	Val McDonald, Altru Amb.
3:00-4:00	LCCR	Humor in EMS	Ron Lawler

Thank you to our Sponsors!

1205 N. 43^rd St

Grand Forks, ND 58203

Phone: 701-775-3951

Fax: 701-775-9774