2010 Fall Conference
NASCA’s 2010 Annual Meeting
August 27, 2010
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel
Registration is now open for our 2010 Annual Meeting and Vendor Fair in Las Vegas. We’re pleased to be able to present another high quality educational seminar for ASC professionals in Nevada. This is your chance to network with other ASCs, vendors and State Government officials in order to find out what you’ve been missing. With all the attention Nevada ASCs have been receiving recently over infection control lapses and other regulatory issues, you can’t risk missing this event.
Educational credits will be offered.
Registration
Preliminary Agenda
An Update from the Health Division — Paul Shubert, HFS IV, Manager Medical Facilities Team, BHCQC
With all the recent changes in licensure regulations and fee increases, let the Health Division inform you and have a discussion on future changes that ASCs will need to be aware of on the regulatory front.
Performing Pediatric Cases in Your ASC — Michael Humphrey, MD
With increased competition in the health care arena as well as changes due to reform efforts, being able to treat a variety of patients and/or case types is key to running a successful ASC.
Malignant Hyperthermia Risks – Peter Kasprzak, MD
Learn how to prevent this rare life-threatening condition that is trig-gered by exposure to certain drugs used for anesthesia and the signs of an attack and what your treatment options are.
Having an Effective Incident Command System — Jeff Quinn, MPH, Senior Public Health Preparedness Planner, Southern Nevada Health District
What is an Incident Command System? “A set of personnel, policies, procedures, facilities, and equipment, integrated into a common or-ganizational structure designed to improve emergency response oper-ations of all types and complexities.” As part of your emergency plan, this is instrumental in ensuring that you will be prepared in case of the unthinkable.
Developing a Continuity of Operations Plan — Misty Robinson, CRI Coordinator, Southern Nevada Health District
As part of your disaster plan, health care facilities should also have a continuity of operations plan in the event of a major incident. As shown by the Katrina disaster in Louisiana, many facilities who were forced to close were not able to re-open due to a lack of planning.
The Medical Reserve Corp of Southern Nevada — Paula Martel, MRC Coordinator, Southern Nevada Health District
The Medical Reserve Corps in Las Vegas facilitates the maximum use of healthcare professional volunteers and others and assists with immunization clinics, education, and outbreak support. Training specific to staffing Points of Distribution is offered along with professional education opportunities, may that offer CEs.
Lunch
Safe Infection Control Practices & Sterilization — Giovanna Santovito-Carducci RN, CIC, Nevada HAI Coordinator, Bureau of Healthcare Quality & Compliance
ASCs in Nevada are under extra pressure to ensure that they minimize the risk of health care associated infections. One key aspect is proper sterilization of your equipment and an awareness of CDC recom-mended practices for infection control along with the transmission of community infections that pose a risk to patients in ambulatory care.
Emergency Preparedness from the 30,000 Foot Level — Hanne Epstein, MSc International Health, RN, Program Officer, Nevada Division of Emergency Management
In case of a large scale disaster, the State of Nevada will be a major resource for health care professionals and civilians. By helping to co-ordinate assistance from the National Guard, FEMA and other Federal agencies, the NDEM can work to streamline communications and delivery of aid.