Cincinnati (March 7, 2017) - The Christ Hospital Health Network continues to transform the way care is delivered by elevating the discussion around issues of local and national interest in its fourth annual FETCH (Finding Excellence at The Christ Hospital) Conference. Emphasizing the education of local first responders, the 2017 conference is focusing on two major healthcare topics in our region today: refugee medical relief and homeland security. Keynote speakers include the founder of the American Relief Coalition for Syria and the on-camera disaster and homeland security expert on the Discovery Channel Series, The Colony.
FETCH is a powerful all-day conference designed specifically for nurses, emergency medical professionals, and first-responders across the region to enhance their healthcare education. The conference features national speakers, hands-on labs and advanced simulations. The fourth annual FETCH conference is scheduled for Friday, March 10 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The FETCH conference was developed by The Christ Hospital Physicians Dean Kereiakes, M.D., the medical director of The Christ Hospital Heart and Vascular Center, and Stephen Lewis, D.O., director of emergency services at The Christ Hospital.
Dr. Lewis said FETCH has appeal for the many faces of emergency medicine and healthcare, particularly Emergency Medical System (EMS) first-responders.
“EMS professionals don’t always get the exposure to the sort of continuing education opportunities that are offered to doctors, nurses, and medical students,” Dr. Lewis said. “EMS providers are an extension of our emergency services team. They are often the first touch point for our patients. EMS teams across the Greater Cincinnati region make it possible for us to provide the highest level of care for every community we reach. The FETCH conference takes a very novel approach with hands-on education as well as several nationally recognized speakers.”
The featured speakers at the 2017 FETCH conference are:
• Emergency Response to Disasters: How Prepared Are We?
Adam Montella, MPA, CHS-II
Disaster Specialist, Emergency Management
Consultant for Department of Homeland Security
• An International Look at Emergency Medicine
Benjamin Abella, M.D., MPhil
Terry Mulligan, DO, MPH
Director, International Emergency Medicine Program
Affiliate Faculty, University of Maryland SOM Institute of Global Health
Faculty, University of Maryland School of Medicine
• A Nation Without Relief: Medical Crisis in Syria
Zaher Sahloul, MD
Founder, American Relief Coalition for Syria
University of Illinois at Chicago
Advisor Board, John Hopkins Center for Public Health
• The World’s Finest Paramedics: Military Emergency Medicine
Duane Hayes, Master Sargent
Pararescue Guardian Angel
United States Air Force
• Treating the Smallest Patients: Pediatric Trauma Latest Guidelines
Gary Geis, MD
Medical Director, Center for Simulation and Research
Attending Physician, Division of Emergency Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s
• A Shocking Look at Cellular Hypoxia
Jeff Solheim, MSN, RN, CEN
Intensive Care, Emergency Medicine and Flight Nurse
President of CRE Conference
• ECMO: Indications and Management
Paul Tessman, MD
University of Kentucky, Gill Heart Institute
Medical Director, Heart Transplant Center
• Mechanical Ventilation 101
Jeff Solheim, MSN, RN, CEN
Intensive Care, Emergency Medicine and Flight Nurse
President of CRE Conference
The 2017 FETCH agenda includes:
• Hands-on anatomy labs.
• Discussions and information about EMS innovations and treatments.
• Advanced simulations.
• Interactive audience participation.
Dr. Kereiakes stressed the importance of the FETCH conference because “the close integration of pre-hospital and hospital processes of care has never been more important.”
“Patient outcomes are improved by earlier initiation of treatment and by coordination of care from the point of first medical contact,” he said. “FETCH acknowledges the critical importance of pre-hospital/emergency medical system care and is focused on bringing the pre-hospital and hospital phases of patient care closer together.”
The FETCH Conference will be held in both The Christ Hospital Main Auditorium and The Christ Hospital Joint & Spine Center. For more information and to register for the FETCH Conference visit: TheChristHospital.com/FETCH.
Emergency medical professionals can also download The Christ Hospital’s APP for EMS. We’re continually evaluating ways to help our EMS partners with the challenges of their work. Our latest APP features multiple tools to make The Christ Hospital Health Network easy to navigate for EMS. Download the app and with one click call The Christ Hospital Emergency Department to notify us when you’re in route with a patient.
Additional EMS APP features include:
• GPS functionality to provide directions to the Christ Hospital from your current location
• Real-time traffic reports
• Patient follow-up information
• Medical protocols often used by EMS
• Updates on education and training sessions available through The Christ Hospital for CEU credit.
About The Christ Hospital Health Network: The Christ Hospital Health Network is an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn with six ambulatory centers, more than 1200 physicians and 5600 employees, with neighborhood offices conveniently located throughout the region. Its mission is to improve the health of the community and to create patient value by providing exceptional outcomes, affordable care and the finest experiences. Led by the region’s Most Preferred Hospital (National Research Corporation) for 21 consecutive years, the network is dedicated to transforming care by delivering integrated, individualized healthcare and wellness services through its comprehensive physician network and advanced specialty service. The Christ Hospital is among only 6% of hospitals in the nation to be awarded Magnet recognition for nursing excellence and among the top 5% of hospitals in the country for patient satisfaction. For more than 125 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to all those it serves.