CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS Orlando, Florida September 11-15,...
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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION
Sponsored by
PRESENTED BY THE CITIZEN CPR FOUNDATION
Additional Presentation Opportunities
•The“LightningRoundBestPractices”seriesofpresentationsisdesignedtoprovidebrief(10minutes)andhighlypracticalnuggets,tipsandtricksforinstructors,programman-agers,andcommunitychampions.
•Newthisyearwillbeaspecialsessioncalled‘OpenMicrophone’inwhichsurvivorsandrescuerswillhavetheopportunityfora10-minutepresentationtotelltheirstoryandhonortheirrescuer.
Note: These will be submitted separately from the rest of the program and are due June 15, 2012. You can find out more information about submissions at eccu2012.com.
Supported by
AmericanHeartAssociation|AmericanRedCross|TheHeartandStrokeFoundationofCanada
Key DatesSept.11–12,2012: PreconferenceworkshopsSept.13–15,2012: RegularconferenceSept.15,2011: Submissionsopenateccu2012.comNov.15,2011: Submissionscloseforconcurrentsessions,and half-dayorfull-daypreconferenceworkshopsMarch15,2012: Submissionscloseforpeer-reviewedscientific abstractsandpostersJune15,2012: SubmissionscloseforLightningRoundBest PracticesandOpenMicrophone
Note: To allow for the most up-to-date research and case studies, the deadline for poster and scientific abstracts will be March 15, 2012. They will undergo a peer-review selection process.
CME/CETheeducationalsponsorsofthisactivityincludetheAmericanHeartAssocia-tion(AHA).InaccordancewithAHAcontinuingeducationstandards,prospec-tivefaculty/authorsMUSTdiscloseanyfinancialrelationshipsthattheyand/ortheirspouseshavehadinthepast12monthswithcommercialinterestswhoselinesofbusinessarerelatedtotheeducationpresentedatECCU.Allpresentersinanycategory,workshops,concurrentsessions,scientificabstractsandpostersmustcompleteanAHAdisclosureformwhichwillbeprovidedintheonlinesubmissionprocess.
Biennial gathering promotes and celebrates the art, science and impact of resuscitation from sudden cardiac arrest!
Special Survivor FocusAneducationaltrackforsurvi-vorsandaspecialcelebrationdinnerforsurvivorsandtheirrescuersareplannedfor2012.Weespeciallyencouragesubmissionsontop-icsrelatedtosurvivors,theiruniquestories,thechallengestheyfaceafterrecovery,andlessonslearned.
saved my life.CPR
Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando, Florida
September 11-15, 2012CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
ECCU 2012CCPRF/ECCU2012isthe18thinaseriesofinternationalbiennialconferencesonCardiopulmonaryResuscitation(CPR)andotheraspectsofemergencycardiovascularcare(ECC).Theprimaryobjectiveofthisconferenceistoprovideagrassrootsforumfortheexchangeofinformationonideas,innovations,developmentsandtrendsincommunityCPRprogramsandresuscitation.ECCUisthepremiercon-ferenceforhearingthelatestsciencefortreatingsuddencardiacarrest,learningfromtopresuscitationandtrainingexperts,andunderstandingwhatreallyworksinthecom-mongoaltosavemorelives.
AudienceECCUattractsaninternationalandinterdisciplinarygroupofpractitioners,educators,researchersandotherswhoareinterestedinadvancingthepractice.Participantsinclude:
•CPRandPublicAccessDefibrillationProgramCoordinators
•CPR,BLSandALSinstructors
•Emergency,criticalcareandschoolnurses
•EMTs,Paramedics,dispatchersandotherfirstresponders
•EMSmanagers,chiefs,trainingofficers,PIOs
•Physiciansandresearchers
•RespiratoryTherapists
•Educatorsandresearchers
•Survivorsandrescuers
•Communitychampions
2012 Theme:
Go for the Gold! Become a champion in the race to save more lives.
Areas of Emphasis•Collaborationamongcitizens,communitiesand
organizationsiskeytosurvivalfromsuddendeath
•Survivaloutcomeswillbeimprovedwithimplementa-tionofbestpracticesapplicationsofscience,technique,educationandawareness
•Innovationsinresuscitationeducation,technologyandpracticeinboththeprehospitalandhospitalsettings
•HowcanthecommunitybemobilizedtoPREVENTSCAandhelpthosewhohavesufferedSCAandsurvived
Suggested areas of content for the conference include (but are not limited to) best practices in the following areas:
•Implementingthe2010AHAECCGuidelines
•Improvingsurvivalratesbycomprehensiveimplemen-tationofcommunity-wideinterventions
•StrategiesforincreasingbystanderCPRandtraining(throughpolicy,awarenessandtraining)
•CPRandAEDprogramsintheschools
•LegislativemandatesandtrendsregardingCPRandAED
•CPRandAEDprogramsinothertargetedpopulations(workplace,hotels,churches,fitnesscenters,restau-rants,doctoroffices,shoppingmalls,etc.)
•Prehospitalandhospitalresponsetosuddencardiacarrestandstroke
•Trainingandinstruction
•Fund-raisingandbusinessdevelopment
•Newmedia/socialmedia
To submit a presentation, visit ECCU2012.com
Sponsored by Supported by
AmericanHeartAssociation|AmericanRedCross|TheHeartandStrokeFoundationofCanada
BACKGROUND FOR PRESENTERS
ThemissionoftheCitizenCPRFoundationistosavelivesfromsuddendeathbystimulatingcitizenandcommunityaction.TheCitizenCPRFoundationproducestheECCUconferenceeverytwoyears,withfoundingpartnerstheAmericanHeartAssociation,AmericanRedCrossandtheHeartandStrokeFoundationofCanada.
Questions? Contact Julie Husk at Citizen CPR Foundation | 703-533-0251, ext. 1795 | [email protected]
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
All presentation and abstract application materials must be submitted electronically.AlinktothesubmissionsitewillbepostedatECCU2012.com.
Conference Format and TopicsECCU2012willbestructuredtoincludethefollowingtypeofpresentations:
•Half-DayandWhole-DayPreconferenceWorkshops•GeneralSessions•ConcurrentSessions•PosterPresentations
Preconference Workshops(DueNovember15,2011)Theseare4hoursto8hoursinlength,andrunpriortothestartoftheregularconference.Theyaredesignedtopresentmorein-depthtrainingandeducationtotargetedaudiences.Often,theyaresponsoredbyanorganizationtoprovideedu-cationonatopicrelatedtotheirexpertise.Concurrent Sessions(DueNovember15,2011)Theseare50-minutesessionsthataddressspecialtytopicsofspecialinteresttosegmentsoftheconferenceaudience.Theycanbeintheformofsharingofbestpractices,“howIdoit”,illustrativecasestudies,summaryofresearch,dynamicinno-vation,facilitateddiscussion,controversialissuepresentation,orsomethingyouwanttosharewiththeattendees.Presenta-tionscanbesubmittedfor25minuteor50minuteformat.
Scientific Abstracts(DueMarch15,2012)Thesearepeer-reviewedsubmissionsofresearchandevidence-basedbestpractices.Selectedpresentationswillhave15minutestoprovideanoverviewoftheirresearch,aswellasanopportunitytosubmitaposter.
Poster Presentations(DueMarch15,2012)Posterpresentationsconsistofavisualdisplayofresearch/programhighlightsonadisplayboard,combinedwithaninterpersonalquestion-and-answerperiod.Posterpresenterswillbeaskedtoremainwiththeirdisplayfortheirassignedhours,toanswerquestions,andexpandonthematerialforinterestedvisitors.Hourswillbeassignedtopresentersuponacceptanceoftheposterpresentation.
Lightning Round Best Practices (DueJune15,2012)Haveagreatidea,tip,PSA,awarenesscampaign,survivorstory,casestudy,orbestpracticetoshare?Thesesessionsarerapid-firenuggetsofinformationdeliveredinupto10minutes.Contributetoyourprofessionbysharingyourexperiences.Everyone,regardlessoftheirexperienceasapresenter,isencouragedtosubmitapresentation.
Open Microphone(DueJune15,2012)Newthisyearwillbeaspecialsessioncalled‘OpenMicro-phone’inwhichsurvivorsandrescuerswillhavetheopportu-nityfora10-minutepresentationtotelltheirstoryandhonortheirrescuer.
•Evidence-BasedScientificAbstracts•LightningRoundBestPractices•Special‘OpenMicrophone’Session
Sponsored by Supported by
AmericanHeartAssociation|AmericanRedCross|TheHeartandStrokeFoundationofCanada
Questions? Contact Julie Husk at Citizen CPR Foundation | 703-533-0251, ext. 1795 | [email protected]
ECCU 2012 Conference Overall Learning Objectives:Note:Presentersshouldlinktheirlearningobjectivesbacktoone or moreoftheoveralllearningobjectivesoftheconferencewhichareasfollows:1)ListanddescribeoneormoreSURVIVOR/RESCUERstoriesthatcanbeusedtoillustrateaneffectivechainofsurvivalforcardiacarrest2)Listanddescribehowtoimplement3NEWeffectiveCPRtrainingtechniquesinyourhospital/EMSsystemorcommunity3)Describe3effectivecommunity-wideimplementationstrategiesthatimprovesuddencardiacsurvivalrates4)Describe3waysthatMEDIAcanimprovethenumberofpeopletrainedinCPRandwillingtoactinanemergency5)Shareandunderstand3bestpracticesforinnovativeimplementationofthe2010AHACPRandECCGuidelinesinyourhospital/EMSsystemorcommunity
Applicants may apply to present in following formats:(Note: Individuals who apply to present a session of any format may also apply simultaneously to present a poster presenta-tion on the same subject. When applying, you’ll have an opportunity to ask your submission also be considered for a poster.)
Presentation Application and Submission Rules1.Allconcurrentsessions,workshops,scientificabstracts
andposterapplicationmaterialsmustbesubmittedthroughtheonlinesubmissionsite.Fax,mail,e-mailorhandwrittensubmissionswillNOTbeacceptedforreview.
2.Withoutexception,submissionsmustbereceivedthroughtheWebsitebytheendofday(EST)bythedead-linesabove.LatesubmissionswillNOTbeconsidered.
3.Ifyouaresubmittingasapresenterinanycategory,youMUSTdothefollowing:
1)IncludeatleasttwolearningobjectivesthatlinkbacktotheECCU2012ConferenceOverallLearningObjectives,2)UploadtheAHAConflictofInterestDis-closureform;and3)UploadacurrentcurriculumvitaeAnysubmissionwithoutanyoftheabovethreeitemswillnotbeconsidered.
Selection Process and CriteriaTheECCUProgramCommitteewillreviewapplicationsforPreconferenceWorkshops,ConcurrentSessions,andLight-ningRoundBestPractices.Thequalityofthepresentationcontentisthemostimportantfactorintheselectionprocess.Qualitywillbedeterminedbasedonrelevance,significance,originalityandinnovation.Theappealoftheproposedmethodofpresentation,giventhepresentationcontent,willalsoinfluenceselection.Weencourageentertainingandinforma-tivepresentationsthatengagetheaudienceandmakeuseofgraphics,interactions,anddialogue.Whenprompted,pleaseincludereferencesregardingotherpresentationsorwork-shopsyou’vecompletedinthepasttogiveusasenseofyourspeakingexperienceandabilities.Thesewillbeselectedbyareviewed,blindedprocessbasedonthefollowingcriteria:qualityasdefinedabove,methodofpresentationandoverallparticipantappeal.
Concurrent Sessions, Scientific Abstracts and Posterswillgothroughapeer-reviewed,blindedprocess,withrepresen-tativeexpertsinthefield.TheECCU2012ProgramCommittee
willreviewrecommendationsfromthiscommitteeandwillberesponsibleforfinalselections.AbstractsandPosterswillberatedonafourpointscaleasfollows:4=Outstanding,3=VeryGood,2=Goodand1=Poor.Ratingswillbebasedoncontentandmethodofpresentation
Applicants will be notified via e-mail 10 to 12 weeks fol-lowing the deadline for submission regarding whether or not their submission was accepted for presentation.
Entitlements of AcceptanceWorkshop or Concurrent Session Presenters: Uponac-ceptance,freeconferenceregistrationwillbeawardedtouptotwofacultyperworkshop,andonefacultyperconcurrentsession.Facultyareresponsiblefortheirowntravel,food,andhotelarrangements.Scientific Abstracts: Uponacceptance,presenterswillbelistedinthefinalprogramandabstractswillbeprominentlydisplayed.Thosechosenwillberesponsiblefortheirowntravel,foodandhotelarrangements,andwillneedtoregisterfortheconferenceasanattendee.
Poster Presenters: Uponacceptance,presenterswillbelistedinthefinalprogramandposterswillbeprominentlydis-played.Thosechosenwillberesponsiblefortheirowntravel,foodandhotelarrangements,andwillneedtoregisterfortheconferenceasanattendee.
Lightning Round Best Practices/Open Microphone Presenters: Uponacceptance,presenterswillbelistedinthefinalprogramandwillbelistedasfaculty.Thosechosenwillberesponsiblefortheirowntravel,foodandhotelarrange-ments,andwillneedtoregisterfortheconferenceasanattendee.
AcceptedabstractswillbepublishedintheECCU2012FinalProgramSyllabus,andontheCCPRFWebsite.
William H. Montgomery Excellence in Education AwardAllscientificabstracts,generalsessionsandconcurrentsessionsthatarepresentedatECCU2012willbeeligibletowintheWilliamH.Montgomery,M.D.ExcellenceinEducationAward.Thisaward,sponsoredbytheLaerdalFoundationforAcuteMedi-cine,isnamedinhonorofDr.WilliamH.Montgomerywhoservedasco-founderandPresidentoftheFoundationforover15years.Aplaqueand$1,000willbeawardedtotheleadpresenter,assubmittedontheabstractapplicationandlesseramountswillbeawardedtothesecondandthirdplaceselections.AHA,ARC,HSFCandCCPRFsponsoredspeakersarenoteligible.
TheawardisdesignedtopromotethehighestlevelofeducationalexcellenceattheECCUInternationalConference.Itisourhopethatthisawardwillencouragepresenterstoseekexcellenceinallareasofeducation.Withthatinmind,presentationswillbejudgedonthebasisofthefollowingcriteria:
•ValueofthecontenttotheECCUaudience•Qualityofteachingmethodology• Innovation
•Presentersknowledgeofthesubjectmatter•Degreetowhichtheobjectivesofthepresentationwereachieved•Overallqualityofpresentation