Photo highlights: The WSSS Sleep Conference 2016

WSSS Sleep Meeting 2016

Speaker Catherine Darley ND

 Speaker Kevin Asp, RPSGT

Speaker Barbara McCann PhD

Speakers Joanne Yadao RRT RCP (left) and Laura Hurmence RRT RPSGT (right)

Registration at the event (WSSS board treasurer Sue Moore on the far left; WSSS board member at large Melissa Sasser at far right)

Registration for the 2016 event at the Embassy Suites in SeaTac with exhibitor hall in background

WSSS Sleep Meeting 2016

Speaker Brian Palen MD

Speaker Brian Palen MD

WSSS Vice President Marsha Fulton (center) assists speaker Catherine Darley ND with an audience question

 Discussion during one of the Q&A sessions

Great subjects and great attendance! Speaker Nic Butkov at far right

 Ganesco organizer Nancy Nunley

Dan McCormick, WSSS President with Ganesco organizer Nancy Nunley

Don't forget to fill out your Survey Monkey questionnaire in order to receive your CECs! Check your email for instructions; they were re-sent today to all conference attendees. The questionnaire closes Thurs November 24.

Photo highlights: The WSSS Sleep Conference 2016

WSSS Sleep Meeting 2016

Speaker Catherine Darley ND

 Speaker Kevin Asp, RPSGT

Speaker Barbara McCann PhD

Speakers Joanne Yadao RRT RCP (left) and
Laura Hurmence RRT RPSGT (right)

Registration at the event (WSSS board treasurer
Sue Moore on the far left; WSSS board member
at large Melissa Sasser at far right)

Registration for the 2016 event at the Embassy Suites
in SeaTac with exhibitor hall in background

WSSS Sleep Meeting 2016

Speaker Brian Palen MD

Speaker Brian Palen MD

WSSS Vice President Marsha Fulton (center) assists
speaker Catherine Darley ND with an audience question

 Discussion during one of the Q&A sessions

Great subjects and great attendance!
Speaker Nic Butkov at far right

 Ganesco organizer Nancy Nunley

Dan McCormick, WSSS President
with Ganesco organizer Nancy Nunley

Don't forget to fill out your Survey Monkey questionnaire in order to receive your CECs! Check your email for instructions; they were re-sent today to all conference attendees. The questionnaire closes Thurs November 24.

SAVE THE DATE! Washington State Sleep Meeting, Oct 21-22, 2016!

At long last, we are pleased to announce that registration is open for our Fall 2016 sleep meeting! Sleep technologists, respiratory therapists, and other sleep-related healthcare professionals invited to attend!

HOST
The Washington State Sleep Society

WHAT
The Washington State Sleep Society Meeting, a two-day conference for members of our regional Sleep Medicine community providing a critical analysis of, and learning opportunity in, the evolving field of sleep medicine

SPEAKERS (*keynote)
Kevin Asp, RPSGT; Nic Butkov, RPSGT; Steve Carstensen, DDS; Catherine Darley, ND; Lina Fine, MD; Ken He, MD; Laura Hurmence, RRT, RPSGT; Jennifer Kapur, PharmD; Vishesh Kapur, MD; Teofilo Lee-Chiong*, MD;  Barbara McCann, PhD; Dan McCormick, RPSGT, RST; Dan O’ Hearn, MD; Brian Palen, MD; Richard Simon, MD; JoAnne Yadao, RRT, RCP

WHEN
Dates: Friday October 21 and Saturday October 22, 2016
Times: 8am to 530pm for both days

WHERE
All exhibits and lectures will be held at the Embassy Suites Seattle Tacoma International Airport, Seattle, Washington, with offers of discounted lodging in the same facility

WHO MAY ATTEND
This conference is intended for Sleep Technologists and Respiratory Therapists as well as all other providers involved in the delivery of sleep medicine care

CECs
The live meeting will grant 12 CEC hours of practical education (valid for both AAST and AARC) in a community learning environment, with an additional 4 CECs that attendees can earn online

REGISTRATION FEE
$160 (onsite registration is $185); fee reflects $10/CEC and includes lunch buffet on both days and full access to vendors hall

LODGING
We are pleased to offer discounted room rates at the Embassy Suites Seattle Tacoma International Airport hotel for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; a rate of $169-189 includes a large breakfast buffet. Discounts will be honored if reserved by September 20, 2016.  Reserve your room by calling (425) 227-8844 and refer to the Washington State Sleep Society Meeting, or make your reservations online.

DEADLINES

• Register for the conference online by October 20, 2016; onsite registration also available
• Reserve your discounted room at the host hotel by September 20, 2016 (see Lodging)

REGISTER NOW!

THE FULL CONFERENCE LINEUP IS NOW HERE!

REGISTER HERE!

DAY 1 - FRIDAY OCT 17, 2014

850 – 900 (:10)
Dan McCormick, President – WSSS 
Welcoming Announcements

900 – 1000 (1:00)
Cheryl L. Needham, BA, RRT
"The Complicated Sleep Lab Patient: Who are they and how are they treated"

1000 – 1045 (:45)
Cheryl L. Needham, BA, RRT
"Cardiac Overview: Cardiac Disease and OSA"

1045 – 1115 (:30)
30 Minute Break
NEW Vendor Hall Open
Vendors: Cadwell, Fisher & Paykel, Good Night Medical, Natus, Olympia Respiratory Services, Performance Home Medical, Philips Respironics, ResMed, SomnoMed, Sound Oxygen Service, Transcend

1115 – 1215  (1:00)
Melissa Sasser, BS, RRT, RPSGT and Gabe Ward, RRT 
"iVAPS overview (What is it?)"

1200 – 1300  (1:00)
Lunch Buffet

1300 – 1400  (1:00)
Lindsay Johnson, RPSGT 
"Unusual wave patterns"

1400 – 1430  (:30)
30 Minute Break
NEW Vendor Hall Open
Vendors: Cadwell, Fisher & Paykel, Good Night Medical, Natus, Olympia Respiratory Services, Performance Home Medical, Philips Respironics, ResMed, SomnoMed, Sound Oxygen Service, Transcend

1430 – 1515  (:45)
Kate Whettam, Gabe Ward and Jeff Wheeler
Panel Presentation: "New Mask Technologies and Mask Fitting"

1515 – 1600  (:45)
Brian Palen, MD
"COPD and Sleep Disorder Breathing"


DAY 2 - SATURDAY OCT 18, 2014

0830 – 900  (:30)
Dan McCormick, President – WSSS 
Announcements, Registration, Breakfast

0900 – 0945  (:45)
Tamara K. Sellman, RPSGT, CCSH
"Sleep Health Literacy"

0945 – 1030  (:45)
Marsha Fulton, RPSGT and Sue Moore, RPSGT, CRT, RST
"PAP Naps – Do they have a place?"

1030 – 1100  (:30)
30 Minute Break
NEW Vendor Hall Open
Vendors: Cadwell, Fisher & Paykel, Good Night Medical, Natus, Olympia Respiratory Services, Performance Home Medical, Philips Respironics, ResMed, SomnoMed, Sound Oxygen Service, Transcend

1100 – 1200  (1:00)
Vishesh Kapur, MD, MPH 
"Overview: Sleep Disordered Breathing"

1200 – 1300  (1:00)
Lunch Buffet

1300 – 1400  (1:00)
Steve Marinkovich, DDS, ABDSM 
"Beyond CPAP in the treatment of OSA"

1400 – 1430  (:30)
30 Minute Break
NEW Vendor Hall Open
Vendors: Cadwell, Fisher & Paykel, Good Night Medical, Natus, Olympia Respiratory Services, Performance Home Medical, Philips Respironics, ResMed, SomnoMed, Sound Oxygen Service, Transcend

1430 – 1515  (:45)
Richard D. Simon, Jr., MD, FAASM
“Shiftwork and Sleepiness in the Workplace”

1515 – 1600  (:45)
Richard D. Simon, Jr., MD, FAASM
"Teens and Sleep"