Sleep Care Manager Course

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1 American Association of Sleep Technologists Sleep Care Manager Course September 19-20, 2014 National Office Darien, Illinois (Chicago suburb) Course Co-chairs: Laura Linley, RST, RPSGT, CRT; and Melinda Trimble, RST, RPSGT, LCRP AAST CEC Credits: Advanced Registration Deadline: August 22, 2014 Register online at

2 Course Overview Sleep technologists have seen major changes in their profession with the recent advances in technology related to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. In this two-day course, we will prepare technologists for their expanding role in the care of sleep disorders patients. We will explore efficient models for effective sleep care management, review best practices across various care management sessions, discuss the theory behind sleep care management, and assist technologists with gaining knowledge of the principles and tools utilized in sleep management. TARGET AUDIENCE This course is relevant for sleep technologists and sleep center managers seeking to improve or develop skill sets in sleep care management. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to: Discuss objectives for career development; Define ethics, professionalism and outcome measures; Discuss and review cost effective care in a changing healthcare model; Interview sleep disorders patients, identify in-patient vs. out-patient care environments, and develop a care plan; Provide sleep disease management; Develop a sleep care manager program and quality assurance program; Develop policies and job descriptions; and Provide appropriate staff training. Register online at

3 Preliminary Schedule and Topics FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 7:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:15am 8:15am 8:45am 8:45am 9:15am 9:15am 10:00am Breakfast (provided) and Registration Introduction and Overview Melinda Trimble, RST, RPSGT, LRCP - Course Co-chair Laura Linley, RST, RPSGT, CRT Career Management Rita Brooks, MEd, RST, RPSGT, REEG/EPT Review where we are and where our field is going; and Discuss objectives for career development moving forward. Ethics Melinda Trimble, RST, RPSGT, LRCP Define ethics and professionalism for the sleep technologist. Patient Assessment Methods Laura Linley, RST, RPSGT, CRT Discuss various patient assessment methods including: patient interviews, history reviews and monitoring progress/treatment success. 10:00am 10:15am Break 10:15am 11:00am Patient Care Plans Loretta Colvin, APRN-BC Review the goals of a patient care plan; Define the process for developing a care plan; and Review creating timelines for patient care plans. 11:00am 11:45am Outcomes Management Richard Rosenberg, PhD Determine appropriateness; Define outcome measures; and Understand patient outcome databases. Questions? Call the AAST Meeting Department at (630)

4 11:45am 12:30pm Staff Training and Interacting with other Health Care Providers Laura Linley, RST, RPSGT, CRT Become a liaison between the patient and other health systems; Review in-patient vs. out-patient care environments; Promote cost-effective care; and Work with the dental community. 12:30pm 1:15pm 1:15pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 2:45pm 2:45pm 3:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm Lunch (provided) Developing Your Patient Education Program Richard Rosenberg, PhD Review how to develop your program; and Design group educational sessions. Developing Motivational Instruction Skill Sets Melinda Trimble, RST, RPSGT, LRCP Describe how to engage the patient through education; and Discuss how to guide the patient to selfdirected care and self-advocacy. Break Normal Sleep Richard Rosenberg, PhD Identify normal sleep patterns; Discuss sleep deprivation; and Review circadian rhythms. Sleep Disorders Management Richard Rosenberg, PhD Recognize the characteristics of obstructive sleep apnea and central apnea; Discuss narcolepsy; and Review parasomnias. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 7:30am 8:00am 8:00am 8:15am Breakfast (provided) Introduction and Overview Melinda Trimble, RST, RPSGT, LRCP - Course Co-chair Laura Linley, RST, RPSGT, CRT 8:15am 9:15am Register online at Respiratory Anatomy and Physiology David Glowark Review basic respiratory anatomy and physiology; and Discuss respiratory care management.

5 9:15am 10:00am Non-invasive Devices David Glowark Review the features of CPAP devices; Discuss bi-level PAP devices; Identify the functions of APAP devices; and Discuss complex devices (ASV-AVAPs). 10:00am 10:15am Break 10:15am 11:00am Cardio Basics Eric Olson, MD Discuss basic cardiac anatomy and physiology; Identify and define arrhythmias; and Develop a plan for cardiac care management. 11:00am 11:45am Specialty Populations Loretta Colvin, APRN-BC Discuss how to specialize care for the elderly; and Review the care of pediatric patients. 11:45am 12:30pm Lunch (provided) 12:30pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 2:15pm Co-morbidities Eric Olson, MD Review the challenges of COPD; Discuss diabetes, obesity and asthma and their effects on sleep; Describe pulmonary insufficiency with relation to sleep; and Recognize hypertension s role in sleep disorders. Quality Assurance/Policy Management Rita Brooks, MEd, RST, RPSGT, REEG/EPT Develop policies and procedures; Define performance improvement needs; and Maintain a quality assurance program. Break 2:15pm 4:15pm Keys to Coding, Billing, Authorizations and Denials Kathryn Hansen, BS, CPC, R. EEG T. Review coding guidelines and regulatory standards; Develop strategies to obtain preauthorization for diagnostic testing; Identify common reasons for claim denials; and Discuss how ACOs may impact sleep providers. Questions? Call the AAST Meeting Department at (630)

6 4:15pm 5:00pm The Evolving Role of the Sleep Technologist Laura Linley, RST, RPSGT, CRT Discuss insurance precertification and payment; Review coding and billing procedures; Describe various DME program models; Recognize proper documentation and use of the EMR; and Reveiw database management and compliance tracking. *Lunch and breakfast are provided; attendees are responsible for all other meals. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine serves as the management company for the AAST; however, the AASM does not have any influence on the content or faculty selected for this course. Important Dates August 22, 2014 Advanced Registration Deadline to Receive Reduced Registration Fees Deadline to Reserve Hotel Rooms at Discounted Rate of $111/Night August 29, 2014 Cancellation Deadline September 19-20, 2014 Registration Fees Sleep Care Manager Course Advanced Registration Fees On or before August 22, 2014 $275 member $320 nonmember Regular Registration Fees After August 22, 2014 $315 member $360 nonmember Join the AAST Today Save on course registration. Prorated dues are only $75. Register online at

7 General Information COURSE LOCATION The course will all be held at: AAST National Office 2510 North Frontage Road Darien, Illinois (suburb of Chicago) HOTEL RESERVATIONS The AAST has reserved a block of guest rooms at a discounted group rate of $111.00/night plus taxes at: Marriott Chicago Southwest at Burr Ridge 1200 Burr Ridge Parkway Burr Ridge, Illinois Space is limited, so please make reservations well in advance; the group rate will no longer be available if all rooms in the block sell out. Reservations must be made by individual attendees directly with the hotel s reservation department by calling (630) ; to receive the special group rate, you must identify yourself as part of the group code listed below. Reservations may also be made online at Check-in time is 4:00pm and check-out time is 11:00am. Cut-off Date: August 22, 2014 Group Code: AAST SHUTTLE FROM HOTEL TO NATIONAL OFFICE Shuttle service will be provided to and from the hotel to the national office each day prior to and at the end of the course. Transportation to any other location or at any other time is the responsibility of the attendee. Details regarding the shuttle schedule will be sent to attendees via in advance of the course. PERSONAL VEHICLE: Attendees wishing to drive themselves each day may park in the AASM free lot in front of the building. Those arranging transportation with family and friends should make sure the driver knows the address, parking lot and start/end times of the course. Drivers may not use the building or participate in sessions (including meals). Questions? Call the AAST Meeting Department at (630)

8 TRANSPORTATION FROM AIRPORT The airports nearest to the national office are O Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport. O Hare is approximately 23 miles from the office. Midway is approximately 18 miles from the office. The Marriott Burr Ridge offers a complimentary shuttle between Midway and the hotel. Contact the hotel at (630) for further information. Should you choose to take a taxi, we recommend that you do not pick-up a taxi outside of the baggage claim exit as these taxis will charge at a rate 1 ½ times the metered rate to take you to the hotel. Rather, after you pick-up your baggage at the airport, contact American Taxi via phone at (847) Taxi service to and from the airport is approximately $40.00 each way, not including gratuity. Please anticipate minutes for travel time to and from either airport. MEALS Meals provided by the AAST are available for registered attendees only. Guests of attendees will not be accommodated during meal functions. RECORDING The AAST strictly prohibits photographing and/or audio, video, or otherwise recording of the sessions and speakers at the course. ELECTRONIC COURSE MATERIALS The AAST will provide course materials only in electronic format. Attendees will be provided with a thumb drive containing course materials at the course. Prior to the course, attendees will be allowed to download and, if preferred, print course materials. Please Note: The AAST will not supply computers or tablets to view the materials or power for computers or tablets. For attendees wishing to view the course materials on their laptops or tablets, it is imperative that attendees have them sufficiently powered prior to arrival at the course each day. Register online at

9 CONTINUING EDUCATION The American Association of Sleep Technologists has approved the Sleep Care Manager course for continuing education credits (CECs); an application has been submitted to the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) for Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) contact hours for respiratory therapists. All participants requesting AAST CECs or AARC CRCE credits must return the credit claim form included with the registration materials to the AAST information desk upon completion of the course. An AAST representative will be available to address any questions or concerns during the course. Credit letters will be ed by the AAST approximately four to six weeks following the course. Questions? Call the AAST Meeting Department at (630)

10 Registration Instructions HOW TO REGISTER There are 3 ways to register for the AAST Sleep Care Manager course; 1. Online (credit card only) 2. Fax (credit card only) 3. Mail American Association of Sleep Technologists Attn: Meeting Department 2510 North Frontage Road Darien, IL (check or credit card) CONFIRMATION AND REGISTRATION DISCLAIMER Registration is limited. Please register early. Confirmation letters will be sent via within one week of receipt of registration form and payment. All attendees must pre-register; on-site registration will not be accepted. The AAST will not be held liable if an individual purchases an airline ticket before receiving confirmation of registration for a course. CANCELLATION POLICY Written notification must be submitted to the meeting department for registration cancellation. A $50.00 administrative fee will be withheld on cancellations postmarked prior to August 29, After this date, no refunds will be available. Refunds are not provided to no-shows. The AAST reserves the right to cancel this course and provide a full refund should conditions warrant. The refund will only include the cost of registration for the course. REGISTRATION CATEGORIES Members To register as a member, the registrant must currently be an individual member of the American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST). If the AAST is unable to confirm that the individual is a member of the society, the AAST will register the individual as a non-member for this course at the nonmember prevailing fee. Nonmembers Want to register for the member price, but you re not a member? Join the AAST to receive instant savings including reduced course registration fees, a subscription to A 2 Zzz, and much more. Visit the AAST website for more information about membership including a complete listing of benefits and a description of all membership categories. Membership is on a calendaryear basis (January 1 December 31). Register online at

11 Registration Form (Please print or type clearly) First Name Last Name Credentials Address City State Postal Code Country Phone Fax ( required to receive confirmation) Special Needs/Food Accommodations How did you hear about this course? (Check all that apply) Website Colleague Mailing Other Attendee List Permission (Check one) I give my permission to include my contact information on an attendee list to be distributed to course attendees. Yes No Membership Dues for Nonmembers Membership dues are based on the date that the registration is received by the national office memberships will be valid through December 31, Membership-Year - Prorated Dues Regular Members Reg: $125 $75.00 Student Members Reg: $50 $40.00 Registration Fees (Check the appropriate registration fee(s). Registration fees are based on the date that the registration is received at the national office.) On or before 8/22/14 After 8/22/14 AAST Member $275 $315 Nonmember $320 $360 Method of Payment (Check one) Check made payable to the AAST (U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank) Credit Card: VISA MasterCard American Express Card #: Exp. Date: Validation Code**: Cardholder s Name: Billing Address: Signature: Date: **For a VISA or MasterCard, the validation code is the last 3 numbers in the signature box. For an American Express, the validation code is the 4 numbers above the credit card number. Questions? Call the AAST Meeting Department at (630)

12 2510 North Frontage Road Darien, Illinois Sleep Care Manager Course September 19-20, 2014 Darien, Illinois AAST CEC Credits: MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THIS DYNAMIC COURSE! REGISTER ONLINE AT