October 19 & 20, 2015Alerus Center

1200 42nd Street South, Grand Forks, ND 58201

Altru Health System’s 16th Annual Healthcare Conference

Healthcare Horizons

Sponsored by:Altru’s Learning & Organizational Development

Altru’s Professional Nurse CommitteeAltru’s Emergency Medical ServicesAltru’s Mentor Program Committee

Altru’s Therapy ServicesAltru’s Social Work

Visit our website at altru.org

Healthcare Horizons

Goal The goal of this conference is to strengthen theparticipant’s ability to meet the challenges of everydaywork by increasing knowledge of various clinical topicswhile providing professional development opportunities.

Intended Audience We welcome registered nurses, licensed practical nurses,respiratory therapists, emergency medical technicians,physical therapists, occupational therapists, socialworkers, chaplains, students, and other healthcareprofessionals interested in the subject matter.

Continuing EducationNurses:This activity has been submitted to Montana NursesAssociation for approval to award contact hours.Montana Nurses Association is accredited as anapprover of continuing nursing education by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission onAccreditation.

Criteria for successful completion include signing theverification of attendance form, attendance at one ormore sessions, and completion of the conferenceevaluation. Hours of continuing education credit arecalculated based on a 60-minute contact hour.Maximum contact hours awarded is 6.0 each day for atotal of 12.0 contact hours. Partial credit will beawarded based on the number of minutes attended.

Social Workers:Altru Health System has been designated as anapproved provider of continuing education for SocialWorkers. Approved sessions are indicated on theagenda.

Chaplains:Altru Health System has been designated as anapproved provider of continuing education forChaplains.

EMS Division:This program has been approved by the North DakotaDepartment of Public Health, Division of EmergencyMedical Services for 6.0 hours of continuing educationper day. Sessions eligible for National ContinuedCompetency Requirements (NCCR) are indicated on theagenda.

Occupational Therapists/Physical Therapists:This program is designed to meet North Dakota Boardof Physical Therapy and the North Dakota State Boardof Occupational Therapy Practice criteria for contacthours. It is the responsibility of the participants toascertain if an offering meets the requirements foracceptable continuing education. Participants will beprovided the materials needed for verification ofparticipation.

Healthcare Horizons

Distinguished Presenters

Altru Health System Conference Planning Committee

Andrea Auch, DPTAltru Health SystemPhysical TherapyGrand Forks, ND

Virginia (Ginnie) Bren, MPH, RN, CICAltru Health SystemInfection ControlGrand Forks, ND

Meghan Compton, JDAltru Health SystemCompliance and Legal ServicesGrand Forks, ND

Heather Davis, EdD, NRPHawthorne, CA

Terry M. Foster, RN, MSN, FAEN,CCRN, CPEN, CENTaylor Mill, KY

Barbara Furry, RN-BC, MS, CCRN,FAHACenter of Excellence in EducationChico, CA

Jennifer Hagen, RN, BSNHennepin County Medical CenterMaple Grove, MN

Teri Holden, RN, BSNAltru Health SystemCase ManagementGrand Forks, ND

Steven D. Jackson, MD, FAAPMRRegions Hospital/HealthPartnersSt. Paul, MN

Fatima Khan, MDAltru Health SystemAllergy and ImmunologyGrand Forks, ND

Cris Klein, RN, BSNAltru Health SystemCase ManagementGrand Forks, ND

Jordan McIntyre, DC, MS, CSCS,CCSPAltru Health SystemChiropractic ServicesGrand Forks, ND

Kevin O’Brien, DPTAltru Health SystemPhysical TherapyGrand Forks, ND

Missy OheThe Ohepen MindGrand Forks, ND

Moriah Opp, MSAltru Health SystemCompliance and Legal ServicesGrand Forks, ND

Dwight A. Polk, MSW, LCSW-C, NRPBaltimore, MD

Leslie Saulsbury, MT-BC/LAltru Health SystemWomen and ChildrenGrand Forks, ND

Jill Slocum, DPTAltru Health SystemPhysical TherapyGrand Forks, ND

Melissa Swenson, CCLSAltru Health SystemWomen and ChildrenGrand Forks, ND

Lisa Albrecht, RN, BSNChair, Professional Nurse Committee

Sara Dvorak, RN, BSNManager of Clinical Talent Development

Theresa Jurgens, MPTSupervisor, Outreach Therapy Services

Kathy Langowski, BSSW Conference ChairLearning Coordinator

Leigh LaRoque, RN, BSNTrauma Nurse Coordinator

Karen Mellum, PhDManager of Learning & Organizational Development

Margaret Reed, RN, MBAChief Nurse Executive

John Rieth, BCCManager, Pastoral Services

Randal Severson, NRPRegional EMS Coordinator

Jodi Sorum, MSWManager, Case Management

Susan Tharalson, RN, BSNClinical Learning Coordinator

Distinguished Keynote Presenters

Nancy Bonalumi, DNP, RN, CEN, FAENLancaster, Pennsylvania

Nancy Bonalumi, DNP, RN, CEN, FAEN hashad an extensive career as a nurse leader,educator and consultant. She has beenpublished extensively and is an in-demandlecturer with years of presenting to diverse

audiences on topics ranging from clinical care to leadership.Nancy has worked in emergency care environments rangingfrom small rural hospitals to leading academic medicalcenters. In any setting, she is viewed as an engaging,thoughtful leader. She calls upon cumulative experiences todraw audiences into her presentations and eagerly shares herlove of learning to instill fresh insights to participants. Inaddition to these accomplishments, Nancy was the 2006president of the Emergency Nurses Association and is thepresident of NMB Global Leadership, LLC, an internationalhealthcare consulting organization.

Liz Jazwiec, RN Oak Lawn, Illinois

Liz Jazwiec, RN is a nationally renownedspeaker, strategist and author who hasshared her passion for leadership,engagement and service with audiencesacross the country. She has also been a

longtime hospital officer who helped raise service scores atHoly Cross Hospital in Chicago, Illinois from the 5th to the99th percentile in just a few years. Her work as vice presidentof patient care and as the director of emergency services wasone of the key reasons Holy Cross won Fortune Magazine’sEnterprise Award for Best Business Practices in 1996.

Today, she uses that expertise to inspire other organizationsinterested in building a culture where excellence is driven bystrong leaders and engaged employees. Liz is the awardwinning author of the bestselling books Eat THAT Cookie! andHey Cupcake! We are ALL Leaders. In 2010, Eat THAT Cookiewas chosen as a winner of the American Journal of NursingBook of the Year award in the leadership and managementcategory. Her latest book Service Excellence is as Easy asP.I.E. has just been released and is already receiving ravereviews.

Many audiences describe Liz’s presentations as uplifting,motivational and fun. However, they also clearly respect herpractical and experience-based style. You’re sure to enjoy hercreative and viable suggestions for addressing some of thedifficult issues facing organizations today.

Elaine C. Meyer, PhD, RNCranston, Rhode Island

Elaine C. Meyer, PhD, RN, is the Director ofthe Institute for Professionalism and EthicalPractice at Boston Children’s Hospital andAssociate Professor of Psychology at HarvardMedical School. Her professional interests

include patient and family perspectives and priorities,pediatric critical care, models of psychosocial care delivery,communication and relational skills and humanism inhealthcare. She serves as an Associate Editor for Simulation inHealthcare. She presents nationally and internationally, haspublished nearly 100 peer-reviewed publications and has givena TED Talk entitled “On Being Present, Not Perfect.” Dr. Meyermay be reached at Elaine.Meyer@childrens.harvard.edu.

Donna Wright, MS, RN Minneapolis, Minnesota

Ms. Wright is a professional developmentspecialist with Creative HealthcareManagement in Minneapolis, MN. Donnahas worked with many health careorganizations to help them create

meaningful, effective programs that support staff developmentand competency assessment for all departments. She is theauthor of the book, The Ultimate Guide to CompetencyAssessment in Healthcare. Donna has published and lecturedacross the nation (and internationally) on topics such ascreative educational strategies, self-directed learning,competency assessment and validation, creative approaches tomandatory training, implementing shared governance,leadership development and creating a healthy workenvironment. She is also one of the co-authors of the nationalaward winning book, Relationship-based care: A model fortransforming practice.

Donna received her Master’s Degree in nursing education fromthe University of Minnesota. She has worked in both staff andleadership roles. Her experiences have taken her to a variety ofhealth care settings including rural Africa. Donna is a memberand past president of the Association for Nursing ProfessionalDevelopment (formerly the National Nursing StaffDevelopment Organization) and is a recipient of their“Promoting Excellence in Consultation” award in 1995. Donnais known for her energy and refreshing approach to educationand learning.

Conference Agenda Day OneMonday, October 19, 2015

7:45 – 8:15 a.m.Registration (exhibits open)

8:15 – 8:30 a.m.Welcome and Announcements

8:30 – 10:00 a.m.On Being Present, Not Perfect: ChallengingConversations in HealthcareElaine C. Meyer, PhD, RNThis keynote presentation will emphasize the power,long-lasting impact and unlimited potential that careproviders’ conversations and relationships can make toimprove healthcare encounters. Participants will beintroduced to the “Wizard of Oz” approach tochallenging healthcare conversations including theessential ingredients of courage, brains and heart.l¤

10:00 – 10:30 a.m.Break (exhibits open)

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.Concurrent Sessions (choose one of five)101 The Ethics and Etiquette of Everyday Clinical

PracticeElaine C. Meyer, PhD, RNEvery clinical encounter may be understood asan ethical encounter. This presentation willreveal ethical choices and dilemmas thatpresent themselves in everyday clinical practiceand heighten participants’ awareness torespond thoughtfully and ethically. Clinicianswill be encouraged to cultivate their “innerethicist” in healthcare conversations andrelationships.l¤

102 Acute Myocardial Infarction: DifferentialDiagnosis and Patient ManagementBarbara Furry, RN-BC, MS, CCRN FAHAThe differential diagnosis of patients presentingwith chest pain is extensive, ranging frombenign musculoskeletal etiologies to life-threatening cardiac disease. This session willdiscuss the differential diagnosis of chest pain.Diseases that may pose an immediate threat tolife are emphasized, including the following sixentities: acute coronary syndrome, aorticdissection, effort rupture of the esophagus,perforating peptic ulcer, pulmonary embolusand tension pneumothorax. ¡

103 Functional Outcomes and Prognosis AfterSpinal Cord InjurySteven D. Jackson, MD, FAAPMRSpinal cord injury is a complex neurologicalinsult that affects both patients and families.Often times questions arise regarding return offunction as well as the time that it takes toregain function. The goal of this talk is to equipcare providers so that they can have anintelligent and well informed conversationabout not only functional outcomes, but alsolong term prognosis. l

104 R+A+A: The Secret Formula to MakingDelegation and Communication EasierDonna Wright, MS, RN Join us for a humorous journey into the crazyworld of delegation and communication. Wewill explore ways to clearly communicate, holdothers accountable and support truecollaboration. Join us for this practicalapproach for delegating and communicating inthe real world of healthcare. l¤

105 Benzos, Barbs and the Rest of NeuroPharmacologyHeather Davis, EdD, NRP The drugs used to treat neurological conditionscan be mind boggling to the average provider.Anticonvulsants, antidepressants andantipsychotics can help to manage patientswith neurological disorders, but can also causedangerous side effects when not taken asintended. Come learn the pharmacology neededto help your prehospital neuro patients andensure you do them no harm! l

11:30 – 12:30 p.m.Lunch (exhibits open)

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.Concurrent Sessions (choose one of five)106 Therapeutic Hypothermia Following

Resuscitated Cardiac ArrestJennifer Hagen, RN, BSN Each year 250,000 Americans die following acardiac arrest outside of a hospital. Of thosewho survive, 20% remain in a comatose state.Inducing hypothermia can improve rates ofneurological recovery. While following anintriguing case study, this presentation willdiscuss the inclusion/exclusion criteria, methodsof cooling and monitoring parameters. l

107 Diagnosing and Treating Pulmonary Embolism:The Great Masquerader!Barbara Furry, RN-BC, MS, CCRN, FAHAThis session discusses the incidence andmortality of acute pulmonary embolism. Notingthat 60% of patients with acute PE will diewithin one hour of symptoms spins the typicalreaction of the diagnosis of PE. Accurate andswift appropriate diagnosis is key to successfulpatient outcomes. ¡

108 Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization(IASTM)Andrea Auch, DPT, Kevin O’Brien, DPT, and JillSlocum, DPTThis presentation will include an overview ofIASTM technique in treating musculoskeletalconditions that result in pain and impairedfunction. It will be presented by physical therapistscertified in both Graston and Astym. ¡

109 Dealing with NegativityDonna Wright, MS, RN This workshop will take you through a humorouslook at the crazy things we do every day andhow we drive each other nuts sometimes. Wewill identify how negativity can affect our dailywork and examine how we can put the teamspirit back into our work and reignite thepassion we have for the work we do. Join us forthis practical approach to dealing with the realworld of healthcare. l¤

110 Clinical Decision MakingHeather Davis, EdD, NRP The accumulation of facts is not nearly asdifficult as knowing what to do with thatinformation. This session requires the audienceto become involved in “solving” a case. Eachgroup is presented with an interesting or unusualprehospital patient situation. Based on theassessment findings of the case, the group willattempt to determine a list of differentialdiagnosis and a treatment plan. The facilitatorwill review pertinent pathophysiology with thegroup. Each group will then present their caseto the group at large in “Grand Rounds”fashion. ¡

1:45 – 2:45 p.m.Concurrent Sessions (choose one of five)111 Music in Healthcare: An Overview of Medical

Music TherapyLeslie Saulsbury, MT-BC/L In this presentation evidence-based musictherapy practices are broken down into anoverview of history, structure and benefits thatresult for patients. Through excitingintervention examples you will learn ways to usemusic with your own patients and discovermusic’s role in healthcare. ¡¤

112 Workplace Ergonomics: Working Smarter, NotHarderJordan McIntyre, DC, MS, CSCS, CCSPMost of us have suffered from low back pain atsome point in our careers. Recognizing commoncauses of low back pain and knowing what riskfactors to watch for will help to minimize thispain. Attend this presentation to discuss waysto decrease the chance of injury and review thebenefits of proper ergonomics. Treatmentoptions will also be discussed. ¡

113 Safety, Risk and Avoiding LawsuitsMeghan Compton, JD This presentation will focus on general safepractices, areas of risk and how to avoidlawsuits. We will discuss best practices and tipsfor managing risks in our everyday work withpatients. l¤

114 The Magic of Humor: A Proven tool forLearning, Leading, and Managing Stress Donna Wright, MS, RN This session will show you how to use the powerof humor to increase learning, transform groupsand motivate your whole organization to excel.We will take a humorous journey in exploring thesecrets of creativity, how to use humor to guidelearning and lead people and how to respond tonegativity. You do not need to be funny tounderstand how to use humor to enhance oureducational, staff development and leadershipefforts. Join us for this fun-filled session. ¡¤

115 Head On!Heather Davis, EdD, NRP After c-spine and oxygen, what do you do with aprehospital head injury patient? Through severaltraumatic head injury case studies, we willexplore what is common and what is new aboutthe assessment as well as prehospitalmanagement of their injuries. l

2:45 – 3:15 p.m.Break (exhibits open)

3:15 – 4:30 p.m.Commitment to my Coworkers: Secrets to WorkingTogether Without Killing Each Other in the Process Donna Wright, MS, RN Collaboration is the key to team success, but workingtogether is not always easy. Join us for this humorousadventure in building a strong team and adding somepizzazz to your daily work. You will learn the secretsfrom the best teams and how they achieve such greatoutcomes. l¤

4:30 – 4:45 p.m.Evaluation

¡ = EMS: Session approved for Individual and Localrequirements

l = EMS: Session approved Individual, Local andNational Continued Competency Requirements(NCCR)

¤ = Social Work: Session approved for contact hours

Conference Agenda Day TwoTuesday, October 20, 2015

7:45 – 8:15 a.m.Registration (exhibits open)

8:15 – 8:30 a.m.Welcome and Announcements

8:30 – 10:00 a.m.Making Service Excellence REALLY Happen!Liz Jazwiec, RNSure, everyone wants to build a culture in whichinspired employees create excellent patientexperiences…but how do you do it? Listen to Liz movebeyond the whats and whys of service excellence as sheshares strategies that everyone can use to enhance theperceptions of the services they deliver. l¤

10:00 – 10:30 a.m.Break (exhibits open)

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.Concurrent Sessions (choose one of five)201 The ABCs of Anaphylaxis

Fatima Khan, MDAnaphylaxis in the United States occurs moreoften then people think. It is a life threateningallergic reaction that can affect people of allages. The most recent estimate is that 1 in 50Americans have anaphylaxis. Some experts feelit may even be 1 in 20. Recognizing the signs,acting quickly and utilizing epinephrineappropriately can save lives. Every minutecounts and delaying treatment can result infatalities. l - EMT; ¡ - Paramedic

202 Preventing a Code Before They Code: Lessons LearnedTerry M. Foster, RN, MSN, FAEN, CCRN, CPEN,CENThis session will cover all aspects of rapidresponse teams, examine their impact andoutcomes and review the trends. Specificteaching moments and unique cases will beanalyzed. l

203 CRE: Detect and Protect!Virginia (Ginnie) Bren, MPH, RN, CIC CRE, an emerging multi-drug resistantorganism, was initially detected at a localhospital in 2010 as well as being found amongfacilities in the region. This talk will describewhat CRE is and why it is important, then sharepractical lessons regarding CRE infectioncontrols and the importance of intra- and inter-facility communication. l

204 Ethics in Healthcare: Making the Right ChoiceDwight A. Polk, MSW, LCSW-C, NRPWhat do you believe in? Why are thingsimportant to you? Every day, we face ethical

challenges but how do we choose between rightand wrong? This presentation will review keyconcepts of ethical decision making and usecase studies to stimulate your thought processon how you would handle complex ethical andmoral situations including social media. l¤

205 How Lack of Sleep is Making You Stupid, Slowand DangerousHeather Davis, EdD, NRP There are not enough hours in the day! Sleepdeprivation is affecting the health andperformance of healthcare professionalsincluding our students and providers. It isimportant to understand what qualifies as sleepdeprivation and how learning, performance andbehavior are negatively impacted by sleepdisturbances especially when the content ofwhat we practice has life-saving (or life-threatening) consequences! ¡¤

11:30 – 12:30 p.m.Lunch (exhibits open)

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.Concurrent Sessions (choose one of five)206 Identifying & Managing Unique Complications

in the Critically IllTerry M. Foster, RN, MSN, FAEN, CCRN, CPEN,CENThis session will focus on the more uniquecomplications seen in the critically ill such asDIC, HIT, Compartment Syndrome, FattyEmboli, etc. with emphasis on assessment &management. ¡

207 De-escalation Techniques: Let’s Talk About It!Dwight A. Polk, MSW, LCSW-C, NRP One of the best skills in our bag of tricks is theability to communicate with patients. So howdo you go about talking down individuals incrisis who are panicked, scared or out ofcontrol? This lecture will focus on how toconduct a quick scene-safety check, assess theclient and provide a model on how to de-escalate patients who need your assistance. l¤

208 Nurses’ Dirty Little SecretNancy Bonalumi, DNP, RN, CEN, FAEN Lateral violence, or bullying, betweenhealthcare workers has a significant impact onorganizations. Bullying behaviors andmotivations, the impact on the receiver as wellas observers and strategies for preventing andcontrolling lateral violence in the workplacesetting will be presented. l¤

209 Clinical DocumentationTeri Holden, RN, BSN and Cris Klein, RN, BSNThis presentation will review what a clinicaldocumentation program is and provide anoverview of the numerous benefits. We willreview ways to have a better documentationprocess in order to capture all of the resourcesused and improve the accuracy of the chart. ¡

210 Breathe Easier Knowing RespiratoryPharmacologyHeather Davis, EdD, NRP Did you know that allowing a patient to use oneof their own inhalers during an asthma attackcan actually hurt them? Shortness of breathcalls are among the most common and lethal!Most providers are used to using one or twomedications as bronchodilators, but emergencyrespiratory pharmacology can be easily dividedinto three mechanisms for optimal treatment.Learn which medications correct specificrespiratory pathology and which combinationscan be deadly if you don’t know about them.This session has useful, practical informationfor both EMTs and Paramedics. l

1:45 – 2:45 p.m.Concurrent Sessions (choose one of five)211 Go from Communicating to Patients to Truly

Connecting with PatientsMissy OheEffective communication with our patients goesbeyond words. A connection is made when weare able to truly engage with them in key areasincluding thought, emotion and action. Duringthis interactive session we will discuss thecomponents of these three areas. l¤

212 Neuro Assessment for the Non-Neuro NurseTerry M. Foster, RN, MSN, FAEN, CCRN, CPEN,CENThis session will cover the basics of aneurological nursing assessment with anemphasis on the four components of a neuroexam and the swift identification of potentialneurological changes. l

213 Fact or Fiction?: Clinical MythsNancy Bonalumi, DNP, RN, CEN, FAEN It takes an average of 17 years for newknowledge to become clinical practice. Thedynamic and rapidly-changing healthcareenvironment requires a much swifter translationof new knowledge leading to safer and improvedoutcomes for patients. This informative anddynamic session is a nuts-and-bolts foundationabout evidenced-based practice for the bedsidenurse. Using current research findings, severalclinical ‘myths’ are busted. Topics includefluid resuscitation, oxygen therapy, urinarycatheters and many more. l¤

214 It Takes a Village: Being Prepared for thePediatric PatientMoriah Opp, MS and Melissa Swenson, CCLSFor adults unfamiliar with the medical setting,a hospital or clinic visit can be an intimidatingexperience. For the pediatric patient, a hospitalor clinic visit can be downright frightening. Thegoal of this presentation is to provide anoverview of how to care for our pediatricpatient's psychosocial and developmental needswhile providing family-centered care. ¡¤

215 Home Medication HeartacheHeather Davis, EdD, NRP It seems there is a pill for every ill. Knowingwhich medications to use in a prehospitalemergency is one thing, but understanding thethousands of medications used at home bypatients and their interactions is quite anotherfeat! This session will focus on the mechanismof action of cardiac drugs by class in order toensure participants leave with knowledge of themost common drugs and most lethal druginteractions in the field. This session has pearlsof wisdom for all levels of providers. l

2:45 – 3:15 p.m.Break

3:15 – 4:30 p.m.Change is the Only ConstantNancy Bonalumi, DNP, RN, CEN, FAEN Health care is in a perpetual state of change. How doyou adapt to new requirements, policies andprocedures? A comparison of models of change, keycomponents of navigating change and strategies thatallow you to successful adapt in this rapidly-changingworkplace will be discussed. l¤

4:30 – 4:45 p.m.Evaluation

¡ = EMS: Session approved for Individual and Localrequirements

l = EMS: Session approved Individual, Local andNational Continued Competency Requirements(NCCR)

¤ = Social Work: Session approved for contact hours

Healthcare Horizons

Registration & Fees: The deadline for registrations is October 2, 2015. Registrations cannot be shared and auditing is not permitted. Feesinclude instructional materials, exhibits, comfort breaks and lunch. To request special facilities or assistance relatingto a disability, contact Altru Health System Learning & Organizational Development at 701-780-5179 by October 2,2015.

Altru Employees: Register on AltruNet on the Learning & Organizational Development page. The registration fee iswaived for all Altru employees.

Online: Registration can be done online at www.altru.org/healthcarehorizons. Payment online must be made with acredit card. Registrations completed online will be discounted $20. The online registration fee is $80 for one day or$150 for both days. The online fee for parish nurses, retired nurses, and students is $45 for one day or $90 for bothdays.

Mail: Send the attached registration form with cash, check or money order. Make checks payable to Altru HealthSystem. The paper registration fee is $100 for one day or $170 for both days. The paper registration fee for parishnurses, retired nurses, and students is $65 for one day or $110 for both days. Mail payment with the registrationform to:

Attn: Healthcare Horizons, Learning & Organizational DevelopmentAltru Health System

PO Box 6002Grand Forks, North Dakota 58206-6002

Additional Conference Information: For your comfort, you are encouraged to dress in layers as meeting room temperatures may fluctuate. Out of respectfor conference presenters and participants, we ask that you limit disruptions during all sessions. This includessilencing phones, limiting talking, and minimizing exiting during sessions. Children/babies are not permitted in themeeting rooms. No video taping, audio recording, or picture taking is allowed.

Cancellation: The registration fee will be refunded to those individuals who cancel before September 25, 2015. The registrationfee, less $25 for administrative costs, will be refunded to those individuals who cancel between September 25,2015 and October 2, 2015. Refunds are not available after this date. Altru Health System reserves the right to makeprogram changes or to cancel the conference. In the event of a program cancellation, registrants will be notified andfees will be refunded in full.

Accommodations:Each registrant is responsible for his/her own accommodations. A block of rooms has been reserved at the CanadInns, which is conveniently attached to the conference location, from October 18 through October 21, 2015.Reservations can be made by calling (701) 772-8404 or 1-888-332-2623. For a discounted rate, mentionconfirmation number #388918. Reservations must be made by September 18, 2015 to receive the discounted rate.

Conference Registration

Healthcare Horizons Registration FormAltru employees: Registration is available through AltruNet on the Learning & Organizational Development departmentpage. The registration fee is waived for all employees.

A registration form must be filled out completely for each person attending. Payment must accompany the registrationform (U.S. currency only, no vouchers or purchase orders). Phone registration will not be accepted. Registrationdeadline is October 2, 2015.

Full Name & Credentials: ____________________________________________________________________________

Organization: _______________________________________________________________________________________

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Indicate the concurrent sessions you plan to attend:

(Admittance to each session is limited. Seating is not guaranteed.)

Day 1: Monday, October 19, 2015

Morning Concurrent Session (circle one): 101 102 103 104 105

Afternoon Concurrent Session #1 (circle one): 106 107 108 109 110

Afternoon Concurrent Session #2 (circle one): 111 112 113 114 115

Day 2: Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Morning Concurrent Session (circle one): 201 202 203 204 205

Afternoon Concurrent Session #1 (circle one): 206 207 208 209 210

Afternoon Concurrent Session #2 (circle one): 211 212 213 214 215

Registration Fees (indicate attendance):

____One Day Only: $100

____One Day Only - Parish Nurse/Retired Nurse/Student: $65

____Both Days: $170

____Both Days - Parish Nurse/Retired Nurse/Student: $110

Total Enclosed: $______

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