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O'Neill Health Conference

Presented by Northeast Community College

Brochure and Registration Form

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

O'Neill Community Center
501 South 4th Street
O'Neill, Nebraska

Learning Outcome

Participants of the O’Neill Health Conference 2023 will self-report an increased knowledge about emotional trauma, poisoning, bone health and the healthcare team.

Conference Agenda

7:45 – 8:30 am Registration & Breakfast
8:30 – 8:45 am Welcome & Announcements
8:45 – 10:00 am Bone Health, Osteoporosis and Fragility Fractures
Ryan Sieg, MD
10:00 - 10:15 am Break
10:15 – 11:45 am Management of Poisons
Kathy Jacobitz, MHS, BSN, RN, CSPI
11:45 am – 12:30 pm Lunch
12:30 – 2:00 pm Trauma 101 & Recovery
Beth Reynolds-Lewis, BS & Kay Glidden, MS
2:00 – 2:15 pm Break
2:15 – 3:45 pm Creating Conditions for Success
Dan Kuester
3:45 – 4:00 pm Evaluations

About The Sessions

Bone Health, Osteoporosis and Fragility Fractures

Ryan Sieg, MD

  • Define bone composition and understand basics of bone health
  • Review the definition, epidemiology and implications of osteoporosis, as well as current treatments
  • Explore and identify common fragility fractures

Management of Poisons

Kathy Jacobitz, MHS, BSN, RN, CSPI

  • Identify the healthcare services provided by the Nebraska Regional Poison Center and the types of cases managed by the center
  • Discuss the latest drug overdose and treatment trends, including how to obtain and use intranasal naloxone
  • Discuss the general approach to managing poisoning exposures
  • Understand what treatment of chemical exposures may be a threat in rural areas
  • Explore available resources to assist healthcare professionals with medical management of chemical and other hazardous materials incidents

Trauma 101 & Recovery

Beth Reynolds-Lewis, BS & Kay Glidden, MS

  • Define trauma and recognize types of trauma
  • Understand the impact of trauma on children and adults
  • Discuss healing and recovery interventions and methods

Creating Conditions for Success

Dan Kuester

  • Discuss the elements of a healthy work environment
  • Review methods for effective communication within a team
  • Recognize performance standards and accountability

Continuing Education Credit

6.0 Nursing Contact Hours

** This activity has been submitted to the Midwest Multistate Division for approval to award contact hours. The Midwest Multistate Division is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

For more information regarding contact hours, please call Heather Claussen at (402) 844-7334