ACCES 19 Educational Seminars
June 11-13th, 2014
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Registration Fee: Full Conference $200.00
One Day Pass = $150.00
Wednesday June 11th
Decision Modeling – Measurement Theory
Exhibitor Hall Opens at 5:00pm
Leadership
Dr. Barzilai
On a scale of 1-10 how far is Charlottetown from
Montreal?
In Part 1 of this tutorial I will give examples of the use and
misuse of decision analysis in various areas. Choicemaking is everywhere and many decision methodologies
are described in the literature. Can they all be correct? Can
preference, which is not a physical variable, be measured?
How should uncertainty be taken into account? Through
game theory? Can group decision making be done
correctly? Decision theory (under the name of utility
theory) underpins microeconomics -- can utility theory
serve as a basis for decision making? Should we make
decisions objectively? Can we make decisions objectively?
Wednesday 10:45-12:15
Beam me up! The evolving world of Argon- Safety,
Standards &
enhanced Electrosurgery
David Wood
Marcel Pineau
Technology
ConMed
Since the 1980’s argon-enhanced electrosurgery has
provided its clinical users with an atraumatic non-contact
form of hemostasis which quickly became widely used in
the surgical setting. Today, this technology has evolved
both in its form and its applications assisting its users in the
precise dissection and coagulation of tissues while
minimizing the dangers related to typical RF energy. From
the surgical theatre to the Endoscopy suite argon-enhanced
electrosurgery has beamed itself up to the 21st century
confirming its usefulness as part of the physicians armory
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June 11-13th, 2014
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Registration Fee: Full Conference $200.00
One Day Pass = $150.00
of therapeutic technologies.
The goal of this combined didactic and hands-on session is
to provide to attendees an overview of the technical nature
of argon-enhanced electrosurgery, its differences with
standard monopolar and bipolar RF energy, an outline of its
required preventive maintenance and finally its applications
in open surgery, laparoscopy as well as endoscopy. The
session will also allow for attendees to experience argonenhanced electrosurgery first hand thus familiarizing
themselves with its benefits, techniques for use and
available accessories.
Please join us as we Beam it up in PEI!
Wednesday 10:45-12:15
Anatomy & Physiology
CBET
Stream
Rick Tidman
Leadership
Dr. Barzilai
CBET STREAM: Biomedical Technicians and
Technologists attending this course will review the
information required for the successful completion of the
BMET certification examination. The format of the exam
will be discussed, as well as general study tips and
techniques that will aid in preparation for the exam.
Wednesday 10:45-12:15
Preference Function Model (PFM)Procurement Application
Tetra — group decision making software
Part 2 of the tutorial deals with group decision making. The
notion that group decision making is impossible (as in
Arrow’s Impossibility Theorem) is founded on logical
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June 11-13th, 2014
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Registration Fee: Full Conference $200.00
One Day Pass = $150.00
errors. Tetra is the software implementation of Preference
Function Modeling (PFM) — a methodology and its
software implementation that are the result of 25 years of
research in preference measurement. Tetra hides the
sophisticated math “under the hood” and is easy to use. It
will be demonstrated by a model for the purchase of a
common electro-medical device.
Wednesday 1:30-3:00
UPS Power Supply
Wednesday 1:30-3:00
Basic Electronics and Troubleshooting
Safety
Standards &
Technology
Bob Scott
Universal Power
Info to be posted soon.
CBET
Stream
Rick Tidman
CBET STREAM: Biomedical Technicians and
Leadership
Ron Johnson
Technologists attending this course will review the
information required for the successful completion of the
BMET certification examination. The format of the exam
will be discussed, as well as general study tips and
techniques that will aid in preparation for the exam.
Wednesday 1:30-3:00
CMBES Peer Review
Wednesday 3:30-4:30
Eastern Health has taken the bold move of voluntarily
requesting the Canadian Medical and Biological
Engineering Society(CMBES) to do a Peer Review of its
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June 11-13th, 2014
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Registration Fee: Full Conference $200.00
One Day Pass = $150.00
Biomedical Engineering Service. While the process was
rigorous and detailed, the benefits to this 33 member strong
service were enormous. This presentation will outline the
Peer Review process, the benefits of the Peer Review for
Eastern Health and the overall action plan that resulted. It
will be an interactive presentation with commentary from
those involved in the process including Biomedical
Engineering staff and Clinical Managers.
Anesthesia & The Body: What Really
Happens when you’re put to sleep?
Safety,
Standards &
Technology
Michael Wills
Drager
A generalized summary on the major physiological effects
of anesthesia on the human body while undergoing a
surgical procedure. This will include a look at how modern
day anesthetics and machines affect the body with respect
to the respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous system.
CBET
Stream
Rick Tidman
CBET STREAM: Biomedical Technicians and
Wednesday 3:30-4:30
Medical and Lab Instrumentation
Technologists attending this course will review the
information required for the successful completion of the
BMET certification examination. The format of the exam
will be discussed, as well as general study tips and
techniques that will aid in preparation for the exam.
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June 11-13th, 2014
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Registration Fee: Full Conference $200.00
One Day Pass = $150.00
Wednesday 3:30-4:30
Thursday June 12th
Risk Management
Exhibitor Hall Open All Day
Leadership
Beth Killey and
Capital Health has been a part of Health Canada's Canadian
Kitty Grant
Medical Devices Sentinel Network Program (CMDSNet)
since 2009. We will describe our experience with the
program and the benefits to the health care organization,
including how it is linked to the Capital Health Patient
Safety Reporting Program, the collaborative investigative
process with Clinical Product Procurement, Biomedical
Engineering and Facility Operations, as well as description
of the revised internal recall process.
Thursday 8:30-10:00
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June 11-13th, 2014
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Registration Fee: Full Conference $200.00
One Day Pass = $150.00
Canadian Standards of Practice for Canada 2014 Edition
Safety,
Standards
and
Technology
Dr. Bill Gentles
CMBES CESOP
2013 Working
Group, Vice
President, BT
Medical
Technology
Consulting
There have been many changes in the 2014 edition, both in
format and content. This session will provide an overview
of the most important changes in the new document, with
an opportunity for Q&A.
Thursday 8:30-10:30
Study Room
The original Clinical Engineering Standards of Practice
for Canada was published by CMBES in 1998. It was
recognized that for this Standards of Practice document to
remain relevant to Canadian Clinical Engineers, it must
undergo periodic reviews and updating. The second edition
was published in 2007. A newly revised edition is
scheduled for publication in June 2014.
CBET
STREAM
Study room available.
Thursday 8:30-10:30
Leadership
Health Canada – Canadian Medical Devices
Sentinel Network Program (CMDSNet)
Colleen Turpin
Jim Barr
Health Canada
Colleen Turpin, Project Lead for the Canadian Medical
Devices Sentinel Network Program (CMDSNet) will
provide an overview, what has been accomplished after
four years, and future plans. Jim will discuss the role of the
Inspectorate with respect to the CMDSNet Program and
describe what the Inspectorate does with the CMDSNet
reports and why it is important that hospitals report medical
device problems.
Thursday10:30-12:00
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June 11-13th, 2014
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Registration Fee: Full Conference $200.00
One Day Pass = $150.00
The Application of Robotics and Surgical
Guidance Systems in Neurosurgery
Safety,
Standards
and
Technology
Ron Hill
In Neurosurgery, the challenge has always been how to
“see” and work inside a relatively solid enclosure. This
challenge has been a driving force in development of
neurosurgical technology. Considerable advances have
been made since the early 80’s when we saw the last of
tube electronics. Over the following decade, and with the
advent of micro processors, medical devices have increased
in complexity. By the late 90’s, the Elekta wand was used
by neurosurgery for pre operative planning and intraoperative guidance. This technology has now developed
into the current Optical and Electromagnetic navigation
systems used for Image Guided Surgery (IGS). These
systems integrate with real time intra-operative imaging
and multi modal pre-operative scans. Robotics, once only
considered science-fiction, is now used for remote clinics,
patient consults, intra-operative mentoring and surgical
procedures. The latest development is virtual reality (VR)
surgical simulation. Neurosurgery is currently working
with the National Research Council and hospitals across
Canada to develop a set of surgical skills for resident
training using a VR environment called “NeuroTouch”.
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June 11-13th, 2014
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Registration Fee: Full Conference $200.00
One Day Pass = $150.00
Thursday 10:30-12:00
Safety Codes and Standards
CBET
Stream
Rick Tidman
Leadership
Elaine Leclerc
The multi-generational workplace can be both fascinating
and challenging. This workshop will explore the
underlying value systems of the three generations in the
workplace as a tool to better understand and work
effectively with others. You will leave this workshop with
a better understanding of yourself and the people you work
with!
Safety,
Standards &
Technology
Speaker to be
announced.
Sponsored
Fresenius Medical
Care.
Starting a successful Home Dialysis Program,
Practical issues to be considered, helpful tips and
guidelines.
Home Electrical System, Plumbing and Water Treatment
System, Home set up consideration, Technical and Clinical
Support.
CBET STREAM: Biomedical Technicians and
Technologists attending this course will review the
information required for the successful completion of the
BMET certification examination. The format of the exam
will be discussed, as well as general study tips and
techniques that will aid in preparation for the exam.
Thursday 10:30-12:00
The Multi-Generational Workplace
Thursday 1:30-3:00
Home Healthcare – Systems and Safety
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June 11-13th, 2014
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Registration Fee: Full Conference $200.00
One Day Pass = $150.00
Thursday 1:30-3:00
Troubleshooting and Essay Questions
CBET
Stream
Rick Tidman
Leadership
Elaine Leclerc
Our organizations are experiencing unprecedented change.
Creating a workplace environment where people embrace
this reality, experience job satisfaction and get results is the
leadership challenge of this decade. This workshop will
provide you with practical tools and strategies to effectively
lead change initiatives in your organization.
Safety,
Standards &
Technology
Dr. Greg German
Info to be posted soon.
CBET STREAM: Biomedical Technicians and
Technologists attending this course will review the
information required for the successful completion of the
BMET certification examination. The format of the exam
will be discussed, as well as general study tips and
techniques that will aid in preparation for the exam.
Thursday 1:30-3:00
Leading Change
Thursday 3:30-5:00
Infection Control
Thursday 3:30-5:00
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June 11-13th, 2014
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Registration Fee: Full Conference $200.00
One Day Pass = $150.00
Study Room
CBET
Stream
Study room available.
Thursday 3:30-5:00
Friday June 13th
Maximizing Your Leadership Effectiveness
Leadership
Elaine Leclerc
This workshop will provide you with practical strategies for
maximizing your leadership effectiveness by leveraging
your emotional intelligence. You will learn how to
increase your influence and how to secure the commitment
and engagement of others. You will leave the workshop
with practical strategies that you can start to use
immediately to increase your personal effectiveness
Safety,
Standards &
Technology
Tony Crouse
Laser technology has come a long way since its discovery
in 1917. Once the medical applications of laser technology
were realized it afforded many patient benefits but new
hazards also emerged in the clinical setting. This session
provides brief review of the common laser applications
along with the different types of laser technology. The
session will culminate in a review of the hazards and the
safe work practices that need to be implemented concerning
the use of this technology. A review of the applicable
standards will also be undertaken.
Friday 8:30-9:45
Laser Safety
Friday 8:30-9:45
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June 11-13th, 2014
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Registration Fee: Full Conference $200.00
One Day Pass = $150.00
EXAM
CBET
Friday 8:00-5:00
Dealing with Accreditation
Leadership
Friday 10:15-11:30
Exam to be written by registered participants.
Arlene GallantBernard
Accreditation helps health care and social services
organizations improve their performance for the benefit of
their clients and the health system. At Accreditation
Canada, we work with health care organizations to help
them improve quality, safety, and efficiency so they can
offer Canadians the best possible care and service.
The process is an ongoing journey. Organizations use our
program to identify what they do well and where they
could do better, and make improvements based on these
results. Peer reviewers, called surveyors, visit the
organization every four years to evaluate the extent to
which it is meeting the standards, share their expertise,
and make recommendations. Accreditation Canada then
evaluates the results of the peer review to determine
whether the organization will be accredited, and provides
an accreditation report that identifies strengths and areas
for improvement. The organization uses the report to
create and implement action plans, continuing the cycle of
ongoing quality improvement. Come to this session to find
out how you can contribute to the accreditation process at
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June 11-13th, 2014
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Registration Fee: Full Conference $200.00
One Day Pass = $150.00
your organization and improve health care outcomes.
Diagnostic Imaging MRI
Friday 10:15-11:30
Safety,
Standards &
Technology
Dr. Steven
Patterson
This 90 minute lecture will provide an introduction to
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) theory and safety. The
discussion of MRI theory will include an introduction to
the components of the MRI system and the basic principles
of MR image formation. The discussion of MRI safety will
include an explanation of the physical principles underlying
the safety risks, the risks specific to patients and to
personnel, MR safety testing of devices, and the risks
specific to scanning at high magnetic fields.
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