2017 Midwest Regional Burn Conference

Midwest Region Burn Conference

From Injury to Independence
October 3-5, 2017

Hosted by The Grossman Burn Center at Research Medical Center

Please join us in Kansas City to share ideas, collaborate with colleagues and improve patient care through education. This conference is designed for all burn care providers, survivors and students.

Highlights of this year’s conference include:

Keynote Speaker Dr. Jeffrey Saffle
Presenters from across the US covering a variety of topics from acute burn injury to reconstruction
Rehab Services workshop
ABLS provider course
Abstracts and poster presentations of regional research projects

NEW THIS YEAR: The Mo Kan Burn Foundation Golf Tournament will take place Monday, October 2nd at Dub’s Dread. Visit the Mo Kan Burn Foundation Facebook page for details or mokanburnfoundation.com.

Register by Sept. 22

Location

Kansas City Marriott Downtown (Muehlebach Tower)
200 W 12th Street,
Kansas City, MO 64105

Questions?

Monique Comstock, BSN, RN-BC
The Grossman Burn Center at Research Medical Center
Phone: (816) 276-3518
Fax: (816) 276-3539
E-mail

Conference Overview

Target Audience

This program is designed for multidisciplinary burn professionals, including but not limited to: physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, occupational therapists, residents, fellows, social workers, case managers, psychologists, nutritionists, child life specialists, burn technicians, pharmacists, firefighters, first responders, students, education outreach personnel and other members of the burn care team.

Learning Objectives

An orderly, multidisciplinary approach to burn care provides the greatest outcome for patients. Systematic and evidence-based teamwork between disciplines allows for a holistic approach healing from a burn injury. After participating in this activity, participants should have increased knowledge and ability to:

Discuss current, evidence- and experience-based management of burn wounds
Discuss issues surrounding the management of the burn patient
Identify current management strategies for soft tissue disorders
Discuss quality improvement processes within various burn centers
Discuss advances in burn reconstruction and laser treatments
Review and discuss updates to the Midwest region burn disaster plan

CME Accreditation and Credit

Application for approval of CME credit is in process through the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.

Nursing Accreditation

Application for approval of contact hours is in process through the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).

Hotel & Travel Info

Marriott Kansas City Downtown

An illuminating fixture in the pulse of the city, Kansas City Marriott Downtown invites you to discover the perfect home away from home. Our Kansas City, MO hotel is conveniently located just blocks from top area attractions, including the thriving Power & Light District, home to a plethora of upscale shopping, dining and nightlife.

Other nearby attractions include Sprint Center, Kansas City Royals, Kauffman Center and Midland Theatre. When it's time to wind down, step into elegantly decorated rooms featuring complimentary wireless internet, luxurious bedding and in-room safes for storing valuables. Everything you need to fill up is right on site, including a gourmet restaurant, bar and coffee shop. During downtime, make a splash in our indoor lap pool and workout in our fitness center. More than 95,000 square feet of versatile event space is available for hosting corporate or personal gatherings, and we have a dedicated staff to help plan for success.

MRBC's Group Rate:

The room block is currently sold out. Please contact the Marriott directly to make your reservation. All conference activities will be held in the Muehlebach Tower, so it would be best to specify a preference for that tower when making your reservation.

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Parking:

Current daily parking rates are $19 self-parking / $25 valet (subject to change). On-site parking garage height clearance is 6 feet; off-site garage is 8 feet 9 inches. Oversized valet is $30.00 per night.

Kansas City International Airport

Rental car facilities are located on-site. Taxis and Uber/Lyft are also available. There is not a shuttle from the hotel.

Rehab & ABLS Day

Rehab Workshop

This pre-conference workshop is designed for physical therapists, occupational therapists and all healthcare professionals interested in the rehabilitation of the burn patient.

View Conference Agenda

Topics will include:

Prosthetics with Advanced Arm Dynamics
Restoring ROM with Joint Active Systems
Rehab of the Complex Burn Patient with Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals
Splinting and scar management lecture and hands-on lab to fabricate neck, partial face/nose/ear/mouth splints, coban glove, silicone inserts and perform scar massage with Bio Med

Continuing Education Credit

Will be announced at workshop.

Registration Fee

All Participants: $50

Space is limited to 50 participants.

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Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS)

The Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) Provider Course is an eight-hour course for physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, therapists, and paramedics. This live, hands-on is designed to provide the "how-to" of emergency care of the burn patient through the first 24-hour critical time period. Following a series of lectures, case studies are presented for group discussions. An opportunity to work with a simulated burn patient to reinforce the assessment, stabilization, and the American Burn Association transfer criteria to a Burn Center will be provided. Testing consists of a written exam and a practical assessment.

The registration fee covers the course tuition, the ABLS Handbook© - a CD containing course materials and slides - the go-to reference guide for comprehensive information on immediate burn care through the first 24 hours post injury, the test, and continuing education credits.

Course Objectives

Evaluate a patient with a serious burn
Define the magnitude and severity of the injury
Identify and establish priorities of treatment
Manage the airway and support ventilation
Initiate and monitor fluid resuscitation
Apply correct methods of physiological monitoring
Determine which patients should be transferred to a burn center
Organize and conduct the inter-hospital transfer of a seriously injured burn patient

Physician Credit

Application for approval of credit is in process through the ABA.

Nursing Accreditation

Application for approval of contact hours is in process through the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).

Registration Fees

Physicians: $350
Healthcare Professionals: $200

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Main Conference Days

Conference Agenda

Keynote speaker and past-president of the ABA, Dr. Jeffrey Saffle, will kick off two days of burn learning and discussion. Speakers from across the US will cover a variety of topics ranging from the acute burn injury to reconstruction.

View Conference Agenda

Local Burn Center Tour:

A tour of The Grossman Burn Center at Research Medical Center will take place on Wednesday, October 4th. Busses will depart from the Marriott at 3:30pm and return at approximately 5pm. Please remember to register for the tour on the conference registration site. Space is limited, so if you need to change your RSVP, please contact us and we’ll be happy to make the change.

Cocktail Reception:

Please join us on Wednesday, October 4th for a complimentary cocktail reception at No Other Pub starting at 5:30pm. Remember to register for the reception on the conference registration site. Space is limited, so if you need to change your RSVP, just contact us and we’ll be happy to make the change.

Call for Abstracts/Posters

Deadline for Submission: September 1, 2017

Abstract or Poster Submission Form

Please download and complete the above form and submit, along with a PDF of your abstract or poster, to: monique.comstock@hcamidwest.com.

If you do not receive an email within 48 hours notifying you of the receipt of your submission, please notify us by email at the above address.

Please ensure your abstract and/or poster complies with the Guidelines for Abstract / Poster Submission.

Vendor Info

The Grossman Burn Center at Research Medical Center invites you to support the 2017 Midwest Region Burn Conference on October 3-5, 2017 at the Downtown Marriott (Muehlebach Tower) in Kansas City, MO.

This year, we’ve planned things a little differently. We are offering two different types of booths: one for vendors whose goals is to target Rehab specialists (PT, OT, ST, etc.), which will be available on 10/3, and the other for those vendors who would like to reach physicians, mid-levels, nurses, techs and other providers on 10/4-10/5.

As a conference supporter, your company will be prominently acknowledged in a variety of ways in accordance with ACCME guidelines for commercial support.

Conference Support Opportunities

PLATINUM SUPPORTER— $7,500

This includes:

Four (4) “tuition waived” conference registrations 10/3-10/5
Acknowledgement of support on conference signage, website and online proceedings listed under Platinum Supporter
Complimentary printed list of pre-registered conference attendees (names and geographic location only)
Six foot draped table with electrical outlet

GOLD SUPPORTER — $5,000

This includes:

Three (3) “tuition waived” conference registrations 10/3-10/5
Acknowledgement of support on conference signage, website and online proceedings listed under Gold Supporter
Complimentary printed list of pre-registered conference attendees (names and geographic location only)
Six foot draped table with electrical outlet

SILVER SUPPORTER —$3,000

This includes:

Two (2) “tuition waived” conference registration 10/3-10/5
Acknowledgement of support on conference signage, website and online proceedings listed under Silver Supporter
Complimentary printed list of pre-registered conference attendees (names and geographic location only)
Six foot draped table with electrical outlet

BRONZE SUPPORTER — $1,500

This includes:

One “tuition waived” conference registration 10/3-10/5
Acknowledgement of support on conference signage, web site and online proceedings listed under Bronze Supporter
Complimentary printed list of pre-registered conference attendees (names and geographic location only)
Six foot draped table for tabletop exhibit

REHAB (Day 1) EXHIBITOR — $550

This includes:

One “tuition waived” conference registration 10/3 only
Acknowledgement of support on conference signage, web site and online proceedings
Complimentary printed list of pre-registered Rehab conference attendees (names and geographic location only)
Six foot draped table for tabletop exhibit

DAYS 2 & 3 EXHIBITOR — $750

This includes:

One “tuition waived” conference registration 10/4-10/5 only
Acknowledgement of support on conference signage, web site and online proceedings
Complimentary printed list of pre-registered Rehab conference attendees (names and geographic location only)
Six foot draped table for tabletop exhibit

General Information

All exhibits will be located adjacent to the main conference area. Continental breakfasts and refreshment breaks will also be located near the exhibit area. Exhibitors will be acknowledged on conference online proceedings, signage and the website.

Exhibitor Setup Tuesday 10/3 7:00am - 8:00am (Rehab Day)
Exhibitor Setup Wednesday 10/4 7:00am - 8:00am (Main Conference Days)
Exhibits Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 7:30am - 5:00pm

Payment

All exhibit payments must be made payable to Research Medical Center (Tax ID #54-2092552) and submitted to Monique Comstock by September 22, 2017. Credit card payments can be made via phone. Please contact Monique for more details or for a W-9.

Cancellation Policy

Exhibit fees are non-refundable.

Contact Information

To become a sponsor, or for more information, contact:

Monique Comstock, BSN, RN-BC
The Grossman Burn Center at Research Medical Center
2316 E Meyer Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64132
Email
Phone: (816) 276-3518
Fax: (816) 276-3539