UHMS: Pacific Chapter Annual Meeting 

10/18/2012 to 10/20/2012

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This is a DIRECTLY SPONSORED MEETING PACIFIC CHAPTER MISSION: The continuing medical education mission of the Pacific Chapter of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society is to develop and promote programs that improve the scientific knowledge of physicians and other allied health professionals, in the Pacific Coast and Western regions of the United States and Canada, in matters related to undersea and hyperbaric environments and appropriate applications of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The Conference Program will feature a number of outstanding local speakers, concurrent sessions. The Conference attracts researchers and practitioners from all around the world and provides a wonderful opportunity to meet and extend contacts.     REGISTRATION:  WORD   PDF                   SPONSOR/EXHIBITOR INFORMATION:  WORD   PDF ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR BOTH - LINK ABOVE PICTURE SCHEDULE SPONSOR/EXHIBITOR INFORMATION HOTEL INFORMATION   THIS YEAR'S MEETING will be held at the: 309 SW Broadway Portland, OR 97205 OCTOBER 19-20, 2012 Wound Care Pre-Course: October 18 PORTLAND: Portland is an eclectic city, where sophisticated and alternative styles coexist peacefully. It is known for its friendliness, rich culture and variety of outdoor pursuits. A temperate climate, thriving economy and close proximity to both the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains are among the many reasons Portland has garnered high rankings on multiple "Most Livable City" lists.  For more information on Portland visit their website: http://www.portland.com/ SCHEDULE 5/14/2012 # THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2012 0800-0815 Welcome Enoch Huang, MD WOUND CARE PRACTICE 0815-0830 The Columbia Wound Care Consortium: A Novel Approach to Wound Care Education Enoch Huang, MD 0830-0915   Offloading Surfaces - How to Partner with End-Users, Facilities, and Caregivers to Ensure Healing Outcomes Vail Horton 0915-0945 Dirty Work in Unglamorous places: Surgical Management of Pressure Ulcers - What Works Nathan Kemalyan, MD 0945-1015 BREAK 1015-1100 The Algorithmic Approach to Evaluation, Management and Prevention of Problem Wounds Michael Strauss, MD 1100-1200 Shedding Light on Bacteria in Wounds: Lessons from the Sea Robert Barnes, MD 1200-1300 LUNCH 1300-1345 The Angiosome Concept in Lower Extremity Revascularization and Wound Healing Gregory Landry, MD 1345-1430 The Role of Skin Perfusion Pressure in Wound Care Dick Sample, CHT 1430-1500 BREAK 1500-1545 Meaningful Use, the Wound Clinic, and You: Why You Should Care Christopher Hayes & Patrick Colleti 1545-1630 Case Presentations 1630-1700 Wrap-up / Q & A   FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2012 HYPERBARIC MEDICINE 0800-0830 UHMS President's Address John Feldmeier, DO 0830-0930 Newest Indications for HBOT: CRAO and ISSHL Heather Murphy-Lavoie, MD 0930-1015   In search of new indications - HBOT for Avascular Necrosis: Pro and Con Heather Murphy-Lavoie, MD & Michael Strauss, MD 1015-1045 BREAK 1045-1130 Clinical Update on Radiation and HBOT John Feldmeier, DO 1130-1215 HBO2 for RX of CRTI, STRN, ORN - Making Sense of Radiation Injury Treatment Neil Hampson, MD 1215-1315 LUNCH/Executive Committee Meeting 1315-1400 Hyperbaric Oxygen Induced Neurotoxicity: Pathophysiology and Clinical Approach Derek Cooney, MD 1400-1445 Hyperbaric Math: Practical Knowledge for HBOT Norma Cooney, MD 1445-1515 BREAK 1515-1545 Top Articles You Need to Know Tracy LeGros, MD 1545-1600 Medicare Reimbursement Issues with Outpatient HBOT Robert Sanders, MD 1600-1645 Case Presentations Jon Dykstra, MD, Robert Sanders, MD 1645-1700 Wrap-up / Q & A   1800-2000 DINNER SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2012 0800-0815 Welcome/ Officer Elections Enoch Huang, MD UNDERSEA MEDICINE 0815-0900 A History of Diving and HBOT in the Pacific Northwest Kate Gildersleeve, CHT 0900-0945 Diving in the Older Aged Population Michael Strauss, MD 0945-1015 BREAK 1015-1100 Tables vs. Computers: Implications for Divers and Chamber Operations Karl Huggins, MS, CHT 1100-1200 History and Present Use of Hyperbaric Treatment Tables James Holm, MD 1200-1300 LUNCH 1300-1345 You're Where?... And you're Bent?...  DCI in Remote Locations Nick Bird, MD 1345-1445 Beneath the Shadow of an Iceberg – Research Diving with the United States Antarctic Program Robert Sanders, MD 1445-1515 BREAK 1515-1600 Rebreathers: For You? For Me? For Whom? Jeff Bozanic 1600-1645 Case Presentations Walter Chin, RN 1645-1700 Wrap-up / Q & A       CONTINUING EDUCATION Accreditation Statement : This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation Statement: The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of TBD AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Full Disclosure Statement: All faculty members and planners participating in continuing medical education activities sponsored by Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society are expected to disclose to the participants any relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. Full disclosure of faculty and planner relevant financial relationships will be made prior to the activity. Nursing CEU: Credits will be provided by Wound Care Education Partners, 12900 Calais Circle, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Florida Board of Registered Nursing Provider #50-10881. ASM Credit hours TBD CHT Credits: NBDHMT: This program has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to TBD Category A credit hours by the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology. #SPONSOR/EXHIBITOR INFORMATION The UHMS Pacific Chapter Annual Scientific Meeting offers an excellent opportunity for your organization to promote its products and services to a very specific target audience and to reinforce your corporate image within the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society members. BACKGROUND ON THE UHMS: The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) is an International, non-profit organization serving over 2,500 members from more than 50 countries. Most UHMS members are diving or hyperbaric/wound care physicians and scientists. The Associate members are composed of nurses, technicians, respiratory therapists and others who work in the field of diving and hyperbaric/wound care medicine. The UHMS is the primary source of information for diving, wound care and hyperbaric medicine and physiology worldwide. It was founded as the Undersea Medical Society in 1967 but in 1986 changed the name to Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. The name change reflects the rapidly growing interest in hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The UHMS's purpose is to: provide scientific information to protect the health of sport, military, public safety, and commercial divers improve the scientific basis of hyperbaric oxygen therapy promote sound treatment protocols and standards of practice provide CME accreditation. As one of our "Event Sponsors" you will not only be an integral part of the meeting's social events, but will also gain significant promotion. These events provide an excellent opportunity for networking in a relaxed setting. These sponsorships offer an industry stakeholder excellent value exposure to an audience of industry professionals. Sponsorship acknowledgement on website and any printed material Signage displayed during the Event An opportunity to display promotional material (supplied by Sponsor) at the Event ** ALL artwork must be supplied by the sponsor and emailed to lisa@uhms.org * EVENT Sponsorship: Bronze: $1,500 Gold: $3,500 Platinum: $5,000 Social Sponsor: $3,000 Break/Lunch Sponsor: $2,000 EXHIBITS: Exhibit Table: $500.00 - 6 ft. draped table/2 chairs - product or informational flyer in satchel Satchel Insert: $ 150.00 Wound Care Pre-Course Table Only: $250 - If you can not exhibit and would like for your informational flyer to be included in satchel. Satchel Sponsor: Provide satchels for meeting with your logo (150 satchels), satchel that are not used, will be returned to sponsor, if requested. Satchels must be received at UHMS 1 month prior to meeting. Pen/Note Pad Sponsor: Provide pens/note pads for meeting. (150). Must be received at UHMS one (1) month prior to meeting. -ALL satchel inserts must be received at the UHMS office one (1) month prior to meeting- HOTEL INFORMATION # 309 SW Broadway Portland, OR 97205 www.bensonhotel.com RESERVATIONS: Cut off date: SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 CALL: 888-523-6766 or 503-228-2000 Email reservations: reservations@bensonhotel.com GROUP CODE: BEN-GF1996 ROOM RATE: $148.00 s/d You must identify yourself as being part of the group code: BEN-GF1996 in order to receive the negotiated room rate. Above group rate is effective 2 days pre/post of office meeting dates, 10/17-20/12 subject to last room availability up to the September 26 2012 cut off date. When reservations are made, a deposit equal to the room rate and tax for the first night for each reservation will be required.  An individual's deposit is refundable to that individual only if the Hotel receives notice of an individual's cancellation at least 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival. Upon check-in, each guest will be required to present a valid credit card upon check-in, on which an amount of sufficient pre-authorization can be obtained to cover the room and tax charges and parking for the length of the guest's stay, plus the anticipated use of the hotel's ancillary services, hotel requires each guest's home/business address. The reservation cancellation policy is 72 hours prior to arrival. Room rates are subject to tax, which is currently 12.5% Complimentary guestroom High Speed Internet access Complimentary access to Hotel's Fitness Center for overnight guests Check-in: 4pm / Check-out: 12noon Parking: Hotel Parking: Discounted Hotel Valet Parking at $27.00 per night with unlimited in and out privileges. Those who are not staying at the hotel can park in the hotel parking lot for $5.00 per hour and a maximum charge of $29 per day.  Other parking options, check out the following link:http://portland.bestparking.com/#1 All parking and gratuities are separate and distinct from the room rate and are the responsibility of the attendee.