Upcoming Events

October 28 - December 9, 2008
Webinar: Pulmonary Rehabilitation - The Pathologies and the Challenges
Live every Tuesday at 12:00 Noon (Central)
Recorded and available 24/7 for registered viewers
Cost: Group discounted rate of $49.00
Series Information

Instructions for registering:
1. Go to www.academymedical.com.
2. Click on the link in the box in the middle, "Webinar Schedule and Registration".
3. Locate the webinar you are interested in (Pulmonary Rehabilitation - The Pathologies and the Challenges) and click on "Register" button beside the title.
4. Enter the promotional code 997SAN when prompted.
5. Once your registration is completed, you will receive the operational instructions via email.
6. Questions? Call 866-414-3500, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Pacific)

November 6, 2008
2008 UPCRA Fall Meeting
St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck, ND
St. Mary's Hospital, Pierre, SD (via live satellite)
Brochure and Registration Form (PDF format)

2009 TriNetwork Conference
April 17-18, 2009
Embassy Suites
Omaha, NE

2010 TriNetwork Conference
April 24-25, 2010
Sheraton Hotel & Sioux Falls Convention Center
Sioux Falls, SD

Reference Documents from 2007 Tele-Conferences:

March 8, 2007
Tele/AudioConference - Topic: Exercise Prescription, Progression and Risk Stratification
Speaker: Cathy K. Larsen, EP, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
Reference: Exercise Prescription, Progression and Risk Factor Modification (0.3 MB)

April 12, 2007
Tele/AudioConference - Topic: Guidelines for Exercising Coronary Patients with Comorbidities
Speaker: June Schulz, RRT and Kathleen J. Rausch, RN-BC
Reference: Guidelines for Exercising the Cardiac Patient (1.2 MB)
Reference: Oh No - Not Another COPD'er  (0.1 MB)

June 14, 2007
Phase 3 Cardiac Rehabilitation
Presenter: Theresa Ferdinand, RNC BSN, Rapid City Regional Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Coordinator
Reference: Phase 3 Cardiac Rehabilitation (PowerPoint)
Handouts: (PDF)
#1a: Letter to Doctor, Page 1
#1b: Letter to Doctor, Page 2
#2: Phase III Health Assessment
#3: Spouse/Support Person Participation
#4: Participant Informed Consent
#5: Spouse/Support Person Informed Consent
#6: Strength Training Daily Log
#7: Emergency Information
#8: Weight Management
#9: Phase III Risk Factor Management Report
#10: Weight Management Information
#11: Contract for Extended Absence
#12: Information Sheet and Care Coordinator Assignment
#13: Outpatient Cardiac Rehab Standing Orders
#14: Exercise Prescription
#15: Support Person Information

July 12, 2007 (Rescheduled from May 10, 2007)
Tele/AudioConference - Keeping Pace: Essential Priorities for Programs and Practice
Speaker: Pat Comoss, RN, BS, FAACVPR
Reference: Keeping Pace: Essential Priorities for Programs and Practice (PowerPoint)
Handouts: (Word)
#1: Referral/Initial Physician Orders
#2a: Cardiac Rehab Admission Orders
#2b: Cardiac Rehab Exercise Orders
#2c: Cardiac Rehab Discharge Orders
#3: Patient Office Visit Report
#4: Cardiac Rehab Patient Indentification Slip
#5: Infection Prevention and Control
#6: Outpatient Cardiac Rehab Program Medical Reconciliation List
#7: Cardiac Rehab Admission Exam
#8: Staff Competency Assessment
#9: Outpatient Cardiac Rehab Program Patient Outcome Data
#10: Progress Reports to Physicians
#11: Emergency Drills
#12: Report of Change in Patient's Condition

September 13
Topic: Patient Education 101: Back to School
Speaker: Joanna Bott, RN, BSN, Cardiac-Pulmonary Rehabilitation, EECP Lab; Myrna Lakner; Huron Regional Medical Center
Reference Materials: Patient Education 101: Back to School (PowerPoint)
Handouts: (Word)
#1: Admission Assessment/Case Management Plan of Care
#2: Patient Education Record
#3: Daily Food Intake Diary Form

October 11, 2007
Topic: Impact of Stress on Patients: Exploring Stress and Complimentary Self-Care Practices
Speaker: Cathy Larson, MS, EP, Cardiac Rehab Coordinator, Staff Member of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Mind Body Spirit Program
Reference: Impact of Stress (PowerPoint (12 MB))
Handouts: (Word documents)
Belly Breathing
Body Scan
Eating Meditation
Contempory Fable - Upstream/Downstream

November 15, 2007
Topic: Outcomes Measurement and Interpretation
Speaker: Jeff Redekopp, EP, MS, RCEP, Cardiac Rehabilitation Coordinator, Trinity Medical Center, Minot, ND
Reference: Outcomes Measurement and Interpretation (PowerPoint)
Handouts:
#1: Outcomes Assessment Tool Guide (Word)
#2: Cardiac Rehabilitation Outcomes Matrix (Word)
#3: Pulmonary Rehabilitation Outcomes Matrix (Word)
#4: Common Calculations for Outcomes Assessment (PDF)
#5: Cardiac Rehabilitation Patient Assessment and Treatment Plan Sample Form (PDF)