Contact Abbott Northwestern Hospital & Minneapolis Heart Institute for event and ticket information.
Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 7:45 AM - 4:00 PM (CT)
Nurses, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, cardiac rehab professionals, educators and other health care professionals interested in learning more about heart health.
This conference will present current concepts in heart health and recent advancements in care for patients with cardiovascular disease. In addition, information about healthcare policy will be presented.
Upon completion of this conference, participants should be able to:
The Center for Learning & Innovation, Office of Accreditation at Allina Hospitals & Clinics is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Participants can earn up to 6.5 nursing contact hours.
Individuals representing other professional disciplines may submit course materials to their respective professional associations for 6.5 hours of continuing education credit.
| 7:20 | Registration and Heart-Healthy Breakfast |
| 7:50 | Welcome and Introductions |
| 8:00 | Blue Zones: Secrets of a Long Life — Dan Buettner |
| 9:30 | Morning Recess |
| 9:45 | Atrial Ablation: Getting Atrial Fibrillation in Sync — Daniel Melby, MD |
| 10:30 | Integrative Therapies Break — Meghan Hatch, Healing Arts Therapist |
| 10:45 | Stem Cell Research: Restoring a Heart Function — Timothy Henry, MD |
| 11:30 | Lunch |
| 12:30 | Therapeutic Hypothermia: Lessons from the Cool-It Registry — Michael Mooney, MD |
| 1:15 | Integrative Therapies Break — Gail Ericson, PT, Clinical Exercise Specialist |
| 1:30 | Getting to the Heart of Diastolic Dysfunction — Durand Burns, MD, FACC |
| 2:15 | Integrative Therapies Break — Susan White, Dietician |
| 2:30 | Afternoon Recess |
| 2:45 | Healthcare’s Health — Kenneth Paulus, President & CEO, Allina Hospitals & Clinics |
| 3:45 | Closing Remarks |
| 4:00 | Adjournment |
Blue Zones: Secrets of a Long Life
Dan Buettner, best-selling author of The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who've Lived the Longest
Dan Buettner is a New York Times best-selling author who shares lessons for living longer through presentations and his book, Blue Zones. Buettner's research has led him across the globe to discover Blue Zones -- hotspots of human health and vitality. During his presentation, he will share the secrets to living longer as he describes four of the world's longest-lived cultures and offers nine habits for people to add extra years to their life. Dan Buettner lives in Minneapolis and has been seen on the Oprah Winfrey Show, is an Emmy Award-winning documentary producer, has three Guinness World Records for cycling six continents and is a writer for Outside, LIFE, and National Geographic magazines. Check out the website www.bluezones.com to take a free test to see how you can add years to your life!
Atrial Ablation: Getting Atrial Fibrillation in Sync with the Rest of the World
Daniel P. Melby, MD
Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Minneapolis Heart Institute
The incidence of atrial fibrillation escalates in patients over the age of 60. The number of people living past 60 is ever increasing, and the risk for developing a-fib increases with the co-morbidities that the older population is living with. This presentation offers updates in the treatment of atrial fibrillation and the MHI atrial fibrillation program.
Integrative Therapies Break
Meghan Hatch, Healing Arts Therapist
Penny George Institute for Health & Healing
Experts in integrative therapies will present three short breaks during the day to promote self care and healthy living. This first break, presented by Meghan Hatch, will focus on stress reduction.
Stem Cell Research in the Cardiac Patient: Restoring a Heart Function
Timothy D. Henry, MD, FACC
Director of Research, Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation
Interventional Cardiologist, Minneapolis Heart Institute
Associate Professor of Medicine, University of MN School of Medicine
Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body. In many tissues they serve as a sort of internal repair system. Physicians and researchers at Abbott Northwestern Hospital have been investigating the potential for stem cells to be used to repair hearts damaged from myocardial infarctions and heart failure. Come and learn the current state of affairs of this groundbreaking research.
Therapeutic Hypothermia: Lessons Learned from the Cool-It Registry
Michael R. Mooney, MD, FACC
Interventional Cardiologist, Director of Interventional Cardiology, Minneapolis Heart Institute
Post cardiac arrest neurological damage is often devastating to the patient and family and affects 295,00 patients a year in the US. The ANW- MHI program is nationally known for advancing the standards of care for post cardiac arrest patients using therapeutic hypothermia. Come learn what others have found groundbreaking in our approach.
Integrative Therapies Break
Gail Ericson, PT, Clinical Exercise Specialist
Live Well Fitness Center at Abbott Northwestern Hospital
In this second of three short integrative health breaks, Gail Ericson will provide information about physical activity as a key component of self care and healthy living.
Getting to the Heart of Diastolic Dysfunction
Durand E. Burns, MD, FACC
Cardiologist, Minneapolis Heart Institute
Heart failure is a major public health problem, with an anticipated life expectancy of 50% at 5 years. While many health care providers focus on patients with systolic dysfunction, or impaired ventricular contraction, less attention is paid to those patients who may have a normal ejection fraction, but suffer from diastolic dysfunction, or impaired ventricular relaxation. Learn more about this often forgotten aspect affecting some patients with heart failure.
Integrative Therapies Break
Susan White, Dietician
Minneapolis Heart Institute Outpatient Clinic
Our last integrative therapy break of the day will focus on healthy eating. Susan White will offer practical strategies that tie in both to the Blue Zones concepts and to the snacks we’ll have at our afternoon break.
Healthcare’s Health
Kenneth Paulus
President and Chief Executive Officer, Allina Hospitals & Clinics
According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, in 2007 the United States spent $2.2 trillion on healthcare that equated to $7,421 per person. Healthcare costs continue to burden business and families. Insurance premiums continually are increasing with employees having to pay more for their employee based healthcare. This session will explore the complexity and future of healthcare within the state of Minnesota and nationally.
Anita Anthony, RN, MS, APRN, BC
Cardiovascular Clinical Nurse Specialist
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
J. Eva Kovacs, MBA
Professional Education Manager
Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation
Tonya Montesinos, RN, BSN, MS, PHN
Magnet Project Coordinator
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Pam Rush, RN, BSN, MS
Cardiovascular Quality Manager
Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Sue Sendelbach, RN, PhD, CCNS, FAHA
Clinical Nurse Researcher/ Clinical Nurse Specialist
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Tuition is refundable (less a 25% handling fee) if cancellation is received in writing by Thursday, September 4. No refunds are available after that date. You may email info@mhif.org or fax 612-863-3801 to cancel your registration. Substitutes for registered participants are accepted but must be arranged in advance by contacting Eva Kovacs at 612-863-1657 or info@mhif.org. Allina Hospitals & Clinics reserves the right to cancel this program. In the event of an emergency, we reserve the right to cancel a session or substitute a qualified speaker.
The sponsors of this activity are fully committed to accommodating the special needs of participants. We will do everything possible to fulfill any requests submitted in writing no later than Thursday, September 4. Accommodations or special needs requested after that time frame cannot be guaranteed. You may email info@mhif.org or fax 612-863-3801 with any special requests.
The health care providers of the Minneapolis Heart Institute view their role as not just cardiovascular health providers, but also as cardiac care educators. Each year the Minneapolis Heart Institute sponsors and participates in regional, national and international conferences that cover the full spectrum of cardiac care including prevention, diagnosis and state-of-the-art treatment options. The Minneapolis Heart Institute is pleased to present this latest edition of its well-received nursing conference.
Abbott Northwestern’s cardiovascular program, in partnership with the Minneapolis Heart Institute®, is ranked as one of the nation’s leading centers for cardiovascular care.
· The U.S. News & World Report “America’s Best Hospitals” issue cited Abbott Northwestern as one of the country’s best six years in a row.
· The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) granted Magnet Recognition Program™ status to Abbott Northwestern in 2009 (an achievement is reached by fewer than 5% of all U.S. hospitals).
· The Minnesota Hospital Association recognized Abbott Northwestern in 2008 with a Patient Safety Excellence Award.
· Thomson Healthcare named Abbott Northwestern one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals® for cardiovascular care in 2008. The annual award is given to hospitals that set the highest national performance levels for both clinical and managerial excellence in treating congestive heart failure and heart attacks.
· The Society of Chest Pain Centers recognized Abbott Northwestern in 2008 by making it the first Minnesota hospital to be designated as an Accredited Chest Pain Center.
· Nursing Professionals magazine ranked Abbott Northwestern among the nation’s Top 100 Hospitals to Work for nurses in 2009.
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