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PRESENTATION SLIDES AND HANDOUTS

2009 Preparedness Symposia Series

This listing represents many of the presentations at the 2009 Preparedness Symposia Series; not all session speakers provided copies of their presentations.

• Disaster Triage - Sorting Through the Confusion, Leslie Scofield, BA NREM-T, Director of First Responder Education, Center for Preparedness Education, Omaha NE

• The Economic Implications of an Outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (delivered at the Gering/Scottsbluff session), Dustin L. Pendell, PhD, Assistant Professor, Agriculture and Resource Economics, Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO

• The Economic Implications of an Outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (delivered at the Norfolk, Lincoln, and Kearney sessions), Wesley Peterson, PhD, Professor, Agricultural Economics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln NE

• Educating/Inundating Public Neighborhood Associations, Kay Oestmann, RN, Health Director, Southeast Nebraska District Health Department, Auburn NE

• Foodborne Disease Surveillance and Increased Salmonellosis Incidence: What in the World is Going On?, Peter C. Iwen, MS PhD, D(ABMM), Associate Professor, Pathology and Microbiology; Associate Director, Nebraska Public Health Laboratory; Biosafety Officer, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha NE

• HSEEP Overview: What Exercises to Use to Improve Your Agency's Performance, Keith Hansen, BS, Program Coordinator, Center for Preparedness Education, Omaha NE; Randy Fischer, Emergency Response Training and Education Specialist, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Lincoln NE

• Iowa Floods From a Public Health Perspective, Doug Beardsley, MPH, CPHA, Director, Johnson County Board of Health, Iowa City IA

• Just In Time Training: Why, How and What, Sharon Medcalf, RN MEd, Associate Director, Center for Preparedness Education, Omaha NE; Keith Hansen, BS, Program Coordinator, Center for Preparedness Education, Omaha NE; Leslie Scofield, BA NREMT, Director of First Responder Education, Center for Preparedness Education, Omaha NE

• Lessons Learned from Hurricane Ike, Nanci Nagel, BS RN CEN EMT-P, TXMAT - Special Ops Team, Hurst TX

• Little Sioux Scout Ranch Tornado, June 2008, Mitch Mortvedt, Special Agent, Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Council Bluffs IA

• The NPHL: An Update on Biosecurity Preparedness and Meeting Other Public Health Needs, Anthony Sambol, MA SM(NRM) SV(ASCP) CBSP, Assistant Director, Nebraska Public Health Laboratory, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha NE (Additional Handout)

• The Process of Planning: Strategies for Involving Stakeholders, Denise Bulling, PhD, Senior Research Director, Public Policy Center, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln NE

• Psych First Aid for First Responders, Robin Zagurski, LCSW, LIMHP, Clinical Social Worker, Department of Psychiatry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha NE

• Recruiting Volunteers: Working with Existing Organizations and Local Media, Denise Kollath, Program Coordinator, Columbus Area United Way; Program Director, Connect Columbus Volunteer Center, Columbus NE

• Respirator Protection for Healthcare Workers: What You Need to Know About PAPRS, N-95s and OSHA, Kristine Sanger, BS MT(ASCP), Hospital Disaster Exercise Coordinator, Center for Preparedness Education, Omaha NE (Additional Handout)

• Ventilator Management, Frank Freihaut, RRT, AE-C, Adult Critical Care Team Leader Respiratory Care Services, The Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha NE

2008 Biopreparedness Symposia Series

This listing represents many of the resentations at the 2008 Biopreparedness Symposia Series; not all session speakers provided copies of their presentations. Whenever possible presentations are offered in PowerPoint and PDF formats. In general, PDF downloads more quickly. 

• Avian Influenza in Poultry, Del Wilmont DVM, Deputy State Veterinarian, Nebraska Department of Agriculture (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Disease Spcific Update: Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers, Sharon Medcalf RN MEd, Associate Director Center for Preparedness Education; Philip W. Smith MD, Co-Director Center for Preparedness Education, Chief Section of Infectious Diseases University of Nebraska Medical Center (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Employment Law and Policy Issues in a Pandemic, Scott S. Moore JD, Baird Holm LLP (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Evidence Preservation in a Mass Fatality Event - This Ain't No CSI, Rick Sywassink, Public Safety Consultant (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Extensively Drug Resistant TB: A Case Study, Philip W. Smith MD, Co-Director Center for Preparedness Education, Chief Section of Infectious Diseases University of Nebraska Medical Center (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Hospital & Transport Care of the Highly Infectious Patient, Beth Beam RN MSN, HEROES Project Coordinator, UNMC College of Nursing (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Long Term Recovery: After the Outside Attention Dies Down, Theresa Gomez, Region 5 Behavioral Health (PDF / PowerPoint)

  • Stages of Disaster Recovery Handout (PDF)

• Mass Triage - A Personal Story, Rodney Turpel NREMT-P, EMS Instructor Creighton University EMS Education Department (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Natural Disaster Response and Recovery: 2006-07 Central Nebraska Ice Storms - The Impact of Ice, Pat Gerdes, Phelps County Emergency Manager; Stan Clouse, Mayor Kearney Nebraska (PDF / PowerPoint  PDF / PowerPoint))

• Nebraska CERFP, Lt. Amy Johnson, Nebraska National Guard (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Nebraska Disaster Behavioral Health Response: The First 72 Hours, Betty Barker, Panhandle Mental Health (Region 1); Matt Nykodym, Region 4 Behavioral Health; Bethy Reynolds, Region 3 Behavioral Health; Dennis Snook, Region 6 Behavioral Health (PDF / PowerPoint)

• New Resistance in Gram Negative Rods (GNRs), Baha Abdalhamid PhD, Clincial Microbiology Postdoctoral Fellow University of Nebraska Medical Center (PDF / PowerPoint)

• NIMS? HSPD21? What Do They Mean to You, Keith Hansen BS, Program Coordinator Center for Preparedness Education (PDF / PowerPoint)

• P3 for EMS: Pan Flu Preparedness Planning, AJ Kluthe, BS NREMT-P, Pilger Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Pilger NE (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Personal Pet Issues in a Disaster, Elaine Lust PharmD Veterinary Pharmacist, Associate Professor Department of Pharmacy Parctice Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, Pharmacist to Veterinary Medical Assistance Team 5 (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Providing Shelter and Mass Care for Developmentally Disabled Adults, Mary States, Executive Director Mosaic in South Central Nebraska; Jean Matthews, Safety and Health Director Mosaic in Northeastern Nebraska (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Rural Nebraska Medical Response System Partnership, Ginger Bailey RN BSN, Coordinator Rural Region One Medical Response System; Justin Watson BA, Coordinator West Central Medical Response System; Dave Glover, Coordinator Tri-Cities Medical Response System (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Special Needs in Mass Fatalities: A View from the Morgue, Kenneth P. Hermsen DDS MS FACD, Creighton University School of Dentistry (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Surge Capacity: Common Sense, Sharon Medcalf RN MEd, Associate Director Center for Preparedness Education; Barbara Dodge BA-E, Hospital Preparedness Coordinator Center for Preparedness Education (PDF / PowerPoint)

• TB in Nebraska: New Challenges and Solutions Bob Wickert MS MT(ASCP), Molecular Microbiologist Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Testing Algorithm for Detection of Shiga Toxin Productin E. coli, Unraveling the Complexity, Paul Fey PhD, Associate Professor University of Nebraska Medical Center, Associate Director Clinical Microbiology Laboratory The Nebraska Medical Center; Associate Director Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Total Recall: Making Sure Your Message is Heard, Leslie Scofield BS, Director of First Responder Education Center for Preparedness Education (PDF / PowerPoint)

• What's All the Fuss About Clostridum difficile?, Peter C. Iwen PhD D(ABMM), Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Working with the Media: Understanding the News - these handouts were provided by Marty Riemenschneider, President, Nebraska Broadcasters Association

  • Tips for Getting Along with the Media Handout (PDF)

  • Keys to Working with the Media Handout (PDF)

2007 Biopreparedness Symposia Series

This listing represents many of the presentations at the 2007 Biopreparedness Symposia Series; not all session speakers provided copies of their presentations. Whenever possible presentations are offered in PowerPoint and PDF formats. In general, PDF downloads more quickly. 

• Basic Navigation with Loss of Landmarks; Ben Ho MD, County of Costra Costa CA (PDF)

• Communications in a Disaster; Reynolds Davis, Lincoln NE (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Environmental Clean Up and Recovery - Kearney Session; Anthony Zimmer, US EPA National Decontamination Team (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Environmental Clean Up and Recovery - Gering Session; Doug Ferguson, US EPA Region 7 (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Fun with Incident Command; Keith Hansen, Pandemic Influenza Educational Outreach Coordinator, The Center for Preparedness Education, Omaha NE (PDF)

• Hospital Surge Capacity Training; Barbara Dodge BA EMT, Virginia Helget RN MSN CIC, Sharon Medcalf RN MEd, The Center for Preparedness Education, Omaha NE (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Household Preparedness - Gering Session; Melody Leisy, Emergency Response Coordinator Panhandle Public Health District, Bridgeport NE (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Household Preparedness - Kearney Session; Michele Bever, Emergency Response Coordinator South Heartland District Health Department, Hastings NE (PDF)

• Household Preparedness - Norfolk Session; Deb Scholten, Director Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department, Wayne NE (PDF)

• In-Home Care of Ill Self or Others; Virginia Helget RN MSN CIC, The Center for Preparedness Education, Omaha NE (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Infection Control in the Workplace; Virginia Helget RN MSN CIC, The Center for Preparedness Education, Omaha NE (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Mental Health Considerations for Patients in Isolation; Robin Zagurski LCSW, University of Nebraska Department of Psychiatry, Omaha NE (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Modern MacGyver: Creative Problem Solving in Disasters; Gary Gorby MD, Co-director The Center for Preparedness Education, Omaha NE (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Overview of the HEROES Mobile Project: A Mobile All-Hazards Simulation Laboratory; Elizabeth Beam RN MSN and Stephen Smith BSC, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing, Omaha NE (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Pandemic Influenza Risk Communications; Lea Pounds MBA MEP, The Center for Preparedness Education, Omaha NE (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Public Information Officer Training/Communicating Beyond the Public Service Announcement; Joan Heller, Crisis Communication Consultant, Brevard County FL (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Radiological Dispersion Devices; Jordan Hankins MD, Department of Radiology, Section of Nuclear Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha NE (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Special Populations Panel - Blind and Visually Impaired; Kristal Platt MS, Boys Town National Research Hospital, Omaha NE (PDF)

• State Lab Breakout Sessions - Impact of Pandemic Influenza on the Clinical Lab; Josh Rowland BSMT MBA, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha NE (PDF / PowerPoint)

• State Lab Breakout Sessions - Pandemic Influenza 101; Beth Schweitzer BSMT, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha NE (PDF / PowerPoint - Handouts)

• Volunteer Organizations Panel - Panhandle Medical Reserve Corps; Kim Woods RN BSN CPHIT, Panhandle Medical Reserve Corps (PDF / PowerPoint)

• Volunteer Organizations Panel - ESAR-VHP; Ruth Cover, Nebraska Health and Human Services System, Lincoln NE (PDF / PowerPoint)

Miscellaneous

• Script for Just-In-Time Mass Distribution Training CD (PDF)

2010 Forensic Epidemiology Training

• The Police Role, Tom Casady, Chief of Police, Lincoln NE
• Nebraska Public Health Emergency Law 2010, Darrell Klein JD, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Lincoln NE
• Forensic Epidemiology, Dr. Joann Schaefer, Chief Medical Officer, Director Division of Public Health, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Lincoln NE
• When Did I Become A Cop: Experiences from a county epidemiologist, Sarah Santana, Maricopa County, AZ

2009 UNMC College of Public Health Grand Rounds Presentation

BioSecure EMS: Transport of Patients with Serious Communicable Diseases, Alexander P. Isakov, MD MPH - Grand Rounds Presentation, UNMC, March 24, 2009 (NOTE: This is a large file and may take some time to download. If you are unable to download the file, we may be able to provide a copy on disc. Please contact Kristine Sanger 402.552.2529)

2009 Preparedness Symposia Series

• Disaster Triage - Sorting Through the Confusion, Leslie Scofield, BA NREMT, Director of First Responder Education, Center for Preparedness Education, Omaha NE (2009 Preparedness Symposia Series).
• Economic Implications of an Outbreak of Food & Mouth Disease, Wesley Peterson PhD, Professor, Agricultural Economics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln NE (2009 Preparedness Symposia Series).
• Foodborne Disease Surveillance and Increased Salmonellosis Incidence: What in the World is Going On?, Peter Iwen, MS PhD, D(ABMM), Associate Professor, Pathology and Microbiology; Associate Director, Nebraska Public Health Laboratory; Biosafety Officer, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha NE (2009 Preparedness Symposia Series).
• HSEEP Overview: What Exercises to Use to Improve Your Agency's Performance, Keith Hansen, BS, Program Coordinator, Center for Preparedness Education, Omaha NE; Randy Fischer, Emergency Response Training and Education Specialist, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Lincoln NE (2009 Preparedness Symposia Series).
• Nebraska Public Health Lab: An Update on Biosecurity Preparedness & Meeting Other Public Health Needs, Anthony Sambol, MA SM(NRM) SV(ASCP) CBSP, Assistant Director, Nebraska Public Health Laboratory, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha NE (2009 Preparedness Symposia Series).
• Process of Planning: Strategies for Involving Stakeholders, Denise Bulling, PhD, Senior Research Director, Public Policy Center, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln NE (2009 Preparedness Symposia Series).
• Psych First Aid for First Responders, Robin Zagurski, LCSW, LIMHP, Clincial Social Worker, Department of Psychiatry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha NE (2009 Preparedness Symposia Series).
• Ventilator Management, Frank Freihaut, RRT, AE-C, Adult Critical Care Team Leader Respiratory Care Services, The Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha NE (2009 Preparedness Symposia Series).

2008 Biopreparedness Symposia Series

• Disease Specific Update: Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers, Philip W. Smith, MD, Co-Director, Center for Preparedness Education (2008 Biopreparedness Symposia Series)
• Evidence Preservation in a Mass Fatality Event - This Ain't No CSI!, Rick Sywassink, Public Safety Consultant (2008 Biopreparedness Symposia Series)
• Hospital & Transport Care of the Highly Infectious Patient, Beth Beam RN MSN, HEROES Project Coordinator, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing (2008 Biopreparedness Symposia Series)
• Mass Triage - A Personal Story, Rodney Turpel, NREMT-P, EMS Instructor, Creighton University EMS Education Department (2008 Biopreparedness Symposia Series)
• Natural Disaster Response and Recovery - 2006 Central Nebraska Ice Storms, Pat Gerdes, Phelps County Emergency Manager; Stan Clouse, Mayor, Kearney NE (2008 Biopreparedness Symposia Series)
• Personal Pet Issues in a Disaster, Elaine Lust, PharmD, Veterinary Pharmacist, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions; Pharmacist to Veterinary Medical Assistance Team 5 (2008 Biopreparedness Symposia Series)
• The Politics and Perils of the Globalization of Sectarian Religion and "Democracy", Thomas E. Gouttierre, Dean of International Studies and Programs, University of Nebraska at Omaha (2008 Biopreparedness Symposia Series)
• Special Needs in Mass Fatalities: A View from the Morgue, Kenneth P. Hermsen, D.D.S., F.A.C.D., Creighton University School of Dentistry (2008 Biopreparedness Symposia Series)
• Surge Capacity: Common Sense, Barbara Dodge, BA-E, Hospital Preparedness Coordinator, Center for Preparedness Education; Sharon Medcalf, RN MEd, Associate Director, Center for Preparedness Education (2008 Biopreparedness Symposia Series)

2007 Biopreparedness Symposia Series

• Pandemic Influenza Risk Communications: Interviews with Dr. Joann Schaefer, Chief Medical Officer, Nebraska Health and Human Services System and Dr. Thomas J. Safranek, State Epidemiologist (2007 Biopreparedness Symposia Series)

• Pandemic Influenza Risk Communications: Mock News Conference (2007 Biopreparedness Symposia Series)

2005 Biopreparedness Symposia Series

• Bioterrorist / Agroterrorist Threat, Jerry P. Jaax DVM ACLAM, Associate Vice Provost for Research Compliance and Kansas State University Veterinarian, Randolph KS (2005 Biopreparedness Symposia Series)

• Contamination Threats and Attacks Against Drinking Water Systems, Joseph M. Golden, Jr., EMT-P CET CHMM, Malcolm Pirnie and Red Oak Consulting, White Plains NY (2005 Biopreparedness Symposia Series)

• Cultural and Political Overview of Afghanistan, Thomas E. Gouttierre MA, Dean International Studies Programs, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha NE (2005 Biopreparedness Symposia Series)

• Medical Aspects of Blast Injuries, David W. Voight MD, St. Elizabeth's Burn Center, Lincoln NE (2005 Biopreparedness Symposia Series)

• Monkeypox, Michael G. Anderson JD MD FAAP, Anderson Family Pediatrics, Canton GA (2005 Biopreparedness Symposia Series)

• Nebraska Biocontainment Unit, Pat Lenaghan RN MS CEN FAAN, Nurse Consultant, The Nebraska Medical Center (2005 Biopreparedness Symposia Series)

• Negotiation: A Collaborative Approach to Conflict Resolution, Denise Thramer BSN RN PHR, Organizational Development Consultant (2005 Biopreparedness Symposia Series)

• Psychological First Aid: What To Do Until Mental Health Personnel Arrive, Robin Zagurski MSW, Therapist/Social Worker, Department of Psychiatry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha NE (2005 Biopreparedness Symposia Series)

2004 Biopreparedness Symposia Series

• Backup Communications for Healthcare During Disaster, Tom Williams MD, Director Department of Pathology, Nebraska Methodist Hospital, Omaha NE (2004 Biopreparedness Symposia Series)

• Basics of Forensic Odontology, Kenneth P. Hermsen DDS MS, Team Leader Nebraska Forensic Dental Indentification Team; Consultant Douglas County Coroner's Office, Omaha NE NOTE: This video is very graphic (2004 Biopreparedness Symposia Series)

• Behavioral Health Concerns in Disaster Response, Anthony T. Ng MD, Director Reich Ng and Associates, New York NY (2004 Biopreparedness Symposia Series)

• Care of Dying Individuals in Mass Casualty Events, Glenn S. Ekblad DO FACEP, Medical Director of West Michigan Air Care; Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Michigan State University, Kalamazoo MI (2004 Biopreparedness Symposia Series)

• Chemical Burns, Chet Paul MD, Burn & Wound Center, St. Elizabeth Community Health Center, Lincoln NE (2004 Biopreparedness Symposia Series)

• Dealing with Bioterrorism's Emotional Toll, Eugene Schmuckler PhD, Stone & Associates, Roswell GA (2004 Biopreparedness Symposia Series)

• Working with the Media, Dianna Sieffert, Kathie Osterman, Communications & Legislative Services, Nebraska Health and Human Services System, Lincoln NE (2004 Biopreparedness Symposia Series)

• Prions and Mad Cow Disease, Roger A. Bramback MD, Professor of Pathology and Psychiatry, Chairman Pathology Department, Creighton University, Omaha NE (2004 Biopreparedness Symposia Series)

2003 Biopreparedness Symposia Series

• Medical Affects of Ionizing Radiation, Colonel Thomas E. Baldwin MD, Command Surgeon, USSTRATCOM, Offutt AFB, Omaha NE (2003 Biopreparedness Symposia Series)

Miscellaneous

• Pandemic Influenza: What's This Bird Flu That Everyone Is Talking About, Sharon Medcalf, RN MEd, Director, Center for Preparedness Education (2006)

• Shoe Leather Epidemiology: An Interview with David Newberry, CEO, Global Consultants, Inc. and Steve Fitzgerald, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (retired), (October 2007)