66th annual educational conference and exhibition.Conference Dates: June 30 - July 3, 2002 Exhibit Dates: June 30 - July 1, 2002 Minneapolis Hilton Hotel Minneapolis, MN Presented by the National Environmental Health Association In partnership with: American Academy The American Academy in Berlin is a non-partisan academic institution in Berlin. It was founded in September 1994 by a group of prominent Americans and Germans, among them Richard Holbrooke, Henry Kissinger, Richard von Weizsäcker, Fritz Stern and Otto Graf Lambsdorff and opened in of Sanitarians Hennepin County Community Health Department, Epidemiology and Environmental Health Minnesota Department of Agriculture Minnesota Department of Health, Division of Environmental Health Minnesota Department of Natural Resources The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is the agency of the state of Minnesota charged with maintaining natural areas such as state parks, state forests, recreational trails, and recreation areas as well as managing minerals, wildlife, and forestry. Minnesota Environmental Health Association National Center for Environmental Health National Conference of Local Environmental Health Administrators National Environmental Training Association University of Minnesota (body, education) University of Minnesota - The home of Gopher. http://umn.edu/. Address: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. , Department of Environmental Health and Safety US Food and Drug Administration Why You Should Attend Nine Benefits of Attending the NEHA NEHA National Environmental Health Association NEHA National Executive Housekeepers Association NEHA Northern Estates Homeowners Association (Indianapolis, Indiana) 2002 AEC AEC US Atomic Energy Commission Noun 1. AEC - a former executive agency (from 1946 to 1974) that was responsible for research into atomic energy and its peacetime uses in the United States Atomic Energy Commission and Exhibition 1. Choose from over 150 Concurrent Educational Sessions... select presentations from 18 environmental health and protection areas of interest tailored specifically to meet your needs as an environmental health professional. 2. Networking Luncheon... meet and quiz industry experts and peers at a table of your choice and continue the learning process during this special fellowship event. 3. Learn from Practitioners... your speakers have been selected for their "real-world" experiences and successful track records. Your questions will be answered by individuals who have been in the "cross fire" like you. 4. Special Networking Opportunities... join your colleagues for the special events and enjoy getting to know each other in a relaxed and entertaining environment. 5. Environmental Health has Changed... our expert speakers know what these changes are and can provide you with the knowledge necessary to face these changes with confidence and success. 6. Increase Your Value to Your Employer, Community and Profession... the practical knowledge you receive as a result of attending the NEHA AEC and Exhibition can be put to use immediately upon your return home. 7. First-Hand Product Demonstrations... learn how to use a variety of products that enhance the work of the environmental health professional from the over 100 knowledgeable exhibitors at this conference! 8. Research and Training Materials... gain access to valuable information, ideas, training materials and research. 9. Personal Attention... you will be treated as our guest. You will also have the opportunity to speak with many of our presenters one-on-one and get answers to your specific questions and concerns. Only the NEHA AEC and Exhibition can provide you with the latest, most practical, how-to strategies and techniques in the environmental health and protection field! Minneapolis--Big-City Sparkle with a Fun Family Environment Minneapolis is a hotbed hotbed, low, glass-covered frame structure for starting tender plants. It differs from a cold frame only in that the soil is heated—either artificially as by underground electric wiring or steampipes, or naturally with partially fermented stable manure, which of activity, whether you're looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. fun-filled days or fast-paced nights. Nicollet Mall, a scenic 12-block pedestrian thoroughfare, contains more shopping in a four-block radius than any other city in the country. The historic Warehouse District is bursting with art galleries, antique stores, gift shops and coffee houses to explore. And if you're looking for the funky, head to Uptown for its selection of one-of-a-kind stores, alternative flicks and other entertainment and dining options. The City of Lakes features 22 lakes and 170 parks...and with the Mississippi River winding through the city, Minneapolis' natural beauty is breathtaking. Its Chain of Lakes Chain of Lakes is a common name for a series of lakes linked by waterways. Some of these include:
Minneapolis nights sparkle. With dozens of locales to hear live music from jazz to classical to rock, numerous wine bars and dance clubs, and more than 275 restaurants of all ethnic varieties in the downtown area alone, the Minneapolis nightlife scene is as diverse as the people it serves. Where else in the world can you find this big-city sparkle within a safe and friendly environment? Nowhere but Minneapolis! Keynote Speaker Dr. Michael Osterholm Director, Center for Infectious Disease Infectious disease A pathological condition spread among biological species. Infectious diseases, although varied in their effects, are always associated with viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, multicellular parasites and aberrant proteins known as prions. Research and Policy; and Professor, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota Sunday, June 30 (11:00am - 12:00pm) NEHA is proud to present Dr. Michael Osterholm as the keynote presenter at the 2002 AEC and Exhibition. Dr. Osterholm is one of the nation's leading experts on infectious diseases and bioterrorism. He has led numerous investigations of outbreaks of international importance, including foodborne diseases, tampons and toxic shock syndrome toxic shock syndrome (TSS). acute, sometimes fatal, disease characterized by high fever, nausea, diarrhea, lethargy, blotchy rash, and sudden drop in blood pressure. It is caused by Staphylococcus aureus, an exotoxin-producing bacteria (see toxin). , the transmission of hepatitis B Hepatitis B Definition Hepatitis B is a potentially serious form of liver inflammation due to infection by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It occurs in both rapidly developing (acute) and long-lasting (chronic) forms, and is one of the most common chronic in health care settings and human immunodeficiency virus human immunodeficiency virus n. HIV. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) A transmissible retrovirus that causes AIDS in humans. infection in health care workers. Recently, Dr. Osterholm has been a national leader detailing the growing concern regarding the use of biological agents as weapons of mass destruction Weapons that are capable of a high order of destruction and/or of being used in such a manner as to destroy large numbers of people. Weapons of mass destruction can be high explosives or nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological weapons, but exclude the means of transporting or in civilian populations. Dr. Osterholm provides a comprehensive and pointed review of America's current state of preparedness for a bioterrorism attack in his recently released book, Living Terrors, and in his keynote presentation entitled, "Bio-Security: The Next Chapter." He is generously donating his honorarium HONORARIUM. A recompense for services rendered. It is usually applied only to the recompense given to persons whose business is connected with science; as the fee paid to counsel. 2. towards scholarships that allow environmental health students to attend the AEC and Exhibition. NEHA has also invited Minnesota Governor, Jesse Ventura, to present the conference welcome on Sunday, June 30 (10:00am - 10:15am). Governor Ventura was elected the 38th governor of Minnesota The Governor of Minnesota is the chief executive of the U.S. state of Minnesota, leading the state's executive branch. Thirty-eight different people have been governors of the state, though historically there were also three governors of Minnesota Territory. in 1998 as the first-ever Reform Party candidate to win statewide office and is nationally recognized for his unique background and ideals. Special Educational Notes Continuing Education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). You can earn over 24 hours of NEHA continuing education (CE) contact hours by attending the educational sessions at the NEHA AEC! This is enough to meet your full two-year NEHA professional credential requirement. (Don't forget to visit the exhibit hall for up to two CE contact hours.) CE forms will be available at the conference, CE units have also been requested for portions of the conference from the: American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH); American Dietetic Association The American Dietetic Association (ADA) is the United States' largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, with nearly 65,000 members. Approximately 75 % of ADA's members are registered dietitians and about 4 % are dietetic technicians, registered. (ADA Ada, city, United States Ada (ā`ə), city (1990 pop. 15,820), seat of Pontotoc co., S central Okla.; inc. 1904. It is a large cattle market and the center of a rich oil and ranch area. ); and National Environmental Trainers Association (NETA). For updated information, please visit the NEHA Web site at www.neha.org and click on "Conferences." International Environmental Health Sessions International issues will be incorporated into the educational sessions throughout the conference. For example, you will find a session entitled "Globalization globalization Process by which the experience of everyday life, marked by the diffusion of commodities and ideas, is becoming standardized around the world. Factors that have contributed to globalization include increasingly sophisticated communications and transportation and Food Safety" located in the food protection and safety educational program. International sessions will be designated with the following symbol: Pre-Conference Events Pre-Conference Courses and Exams Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian sanitarian /san·i·tar·i·an/ (san?i-tar´e-an) one skilled in sanitation and public health science. san·i·tar·i·an n. A public health or sanitation expert. (REHS/RS) Review Course Friday, June 28 (8:00am - 5:00pm) and Saturday, June 29 (8:00am - 12:00pm) This one-and-a-half day refresher course is designed to help you prepare for the REHS/RS exam. The course will cover the exam content. You will be able to question instructors who are familiar with the exam and who have years of expertise in the environmental health field. Cost is $329 for members and $429 for non-members. Cost includes the REHS/RS Study Guide (Second Edition) (a $179 value) and the REHS/RS exam fee (a $225 value). Limit 50 people. Certified Food Safety Professional (CFSP CFSP Common Foreign and Security Policy (European Union) CFSP Certified Funeral Service Practitioner CFSP Certified Food Safety Professional (NEHA) CFSP Customs Freight Simplified Procedure ) Review Course Friday, June 28 (8:00am - 5:00pm) This one-day refresher course is designed to help you prepare for the CFSP exam. The course will cover the exam content. You will be able to question instructors who are familiar with the exam and who have years of expertise in the food safety and protection field. Cost is $329 for members and $429 for non-members. Cost includes the CFSP Study Guide Package which includes the NEHA CFSP Study Guide, the 1999 Food Code and Essentials of Food Safety and Sanitation (a $199 value) and the CFSP exam fee (a $225 value). Limit 50 people. NEHA Credential Exams Saturday, June 29 (CFSP, RET, CEHT CEHT Certified Environmental Health Technician (NEHA) CEHT Camera Electrical High Tension , RHSS RHSS Registered Hazardous Substances Specialist (NEHA) RHSS Rick Hansen Secondary School RHSS Red Heart Super Saver (acrylic yarn) and RHSP RHSP Rental Housing Support Program (Australia) RHSP Registered Hazardous Substance Professional RHSP Right Handed Starting Pitcher : 8:00am - 12:00pm, REHS/RS: 1:00pm - 6:00pm) You have the opportunity to take any of NEHA's credential exams at the AEC and Exhibition. For credential applications and qualification information, please visit the NEHA Web site at www.neha.org, click on "Credentials" and then the appropriate credential. Pre-Conference Workshops Train-the-Trainer in Food Safety Workshop Friday, June 28 (9:00am - 4:00pm) and Saturday, June 29 (9:00am - 4:00pm) Brought back by popular demand! This two-day workshop will focus on educating you on how to become effective trainers. If you are--or would like to be--involved with training food managers and workers, food regulatory personnel, and industry workers, you are encouraged to attend. As part of the workshop registration fee you will receive a training kit. The materials will be mailed to you after you register for you to review prior to the workshop. You will also have the opportunity to sit for the Food Protection Manager Certification examination offered by the National Registry for Food Safety Professionals. Arrangements for on-site scoring have been made so you will have access to your test score the same day Your instructors for this workshop will be David McSwane and Richard Linton, respected members of the food protection community and authors of Essentials of Food Safety and Sanitation. Cost for this workshop is $199 for members and $2 49 for non-members and includes training kit and exam fee. Because cou rse materials are mailed out prior to the workshop, NEJIA recommends that you sign up for this course by May 30, 2002. Limit 35 people. Creative Training For Trainers Workshop "How to Pass 'IT' On" Saturday, June 29 (8:30am - 5:00pm) This one-day hands-on workshop is a "Train-The-Trainer" course targeting those individuals who: teach day-long classes or short courses; conduct or facilitate workshops; and/or give presentations at conferences or meetings. Workshop attendees will: learn techniques and tools to affect learning and behavior modification behavior modification n. 1. The use of basic learning techniques, such as conditioning, biofeedback, reinforcement, or aversion therapy, to teach simple skills or alter undesirable behavior. 2. See behavior therapy. as well as tips to getting started; view demonstrations of innovative approaches to the learned techniques; and actually give presentations (using the techniques and tools learned). The workshop is based on the following truisms: "I hear, and I forget. I see, and I remember. I do, and I understand." and "If your participants do not put into practice that which you have presented, then they have not learned, and you have not taught." A certificate of completion for Train-The-Trainers will be issued to workshop attendees subsequent to the course. Your instructor for this workshop will be Lawrence Pong (games) Pong - A computer game invented in 1972 by Atari's Nolan Bushnell. The game is a minimalist rendering of table tennis. Each of the two players are represented as a white slab, controllable by a knob, which deflects a bouncing ball. , R.E.H.S., a highly regarded speaker and instructor from the San Francisco Health Department. Co st for this workshop is $149 for members and $1 79 for non-members if you sign up by June 15, 2002. Limit 50 people. Important Note: A separate credential application is required and due to NEHA by May 24, 2002. Only qualified applicants will be able to sit for the exam. NEHA cannot guarantee that applicants applying after the May 24, 2002 deadline will be able to sit for the exam. All applications received after May 24, 2002 deadline will be assessed a non-returnable $25 late fee. To receive a copy of the credential application for any of the NEHA exams, please visit the NEHA Web site at www.neha.org and click on "Credentials." Educational Content Chemical and Bioterrorism Preparedness (Sunday, June 30 - Wednesday, July 3) After attending these sessions, you will know how to: * Analyze the roles and responsibilities of the environmental health (EH) professional in a bioterrorism event * Evaluate different municipalities' emergency plans for bioterrorism events * Assess the risks to food and water supplies from bioterrorism activities * Discuss the latest challenges in preparing for bioterrorism events * Understand the potential consequences and remedies to panic in a large city * Summarize the needs of local health service agencies during a bioterrorism outbreak * Develop strategies for communication and needs assessment during a bioterrorism event Sunday, June 30 CDC's Perspective on Terrorism Response Kevin Teskey, M.D., Director, Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Program, Centers for Disease control and Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), agency of the U.S. Public Health Service since 1973, with headquarters in Atlanta; it was established in 1946 as the Communicable Disease Center. (CDC See Control Data, century date change and Back Orifice. CDC - Control Data Corporation ), Atlanta, GA 1:00pm - 1:50pm Regulatory Perspectives Concerning Food Safety and Bioterrorism 2:00pm - 2:50pm Ellen Morrison, Director, Office of Emergency Operations, US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA USFDA United States Food & Drug Administration ), Washington, DC USFDA Perspective on Terrorism Response 3:00pm - 3:50pm Joe Levitt, Director, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN, pronounced sif'-san) is the branch of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which regulates food, dietary supplements, and cosmetics. "Food" within the context of FDA is a very broad term with some limitations. (CFSAN CFSAN Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (US FDA) ), USFDA, Washington, DC Monday, July 1 Bioterrorism and Immune Building Technology 8:00am - 8:50am W.J. Kowalski, P.E., Ph.D., Research Associate, Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania State University, main campus at University Park, State College; land-grant and state supported; coeducational; chartered 1855, opened 1859 as Farmers' High School. , Department of Architectural Engineering, University Park, PA Bioterrorism and Infection Controls in Health Care 9:00am - 9:50am W.J. Kowalski, P.E., Ph.D., Research Associate, Pennsylvania State University, Department of Architectural Engineering, University Park, PA Federal Support of NYCDOH NYCDOH New York City Department of Health : Environmental Health and the World Trade Center Response 10:00am - 10:50am RADM RADM abbr. rear admiral (upper half) Robert C. Williams, P.E., D.E.E., Chief Engineer, US Public Health Service (USPHS USPHS United States Public Health Service. USPHS abbr. United States Public Health Service ), Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry The United States Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, (ATSDR) is an agency for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that is directed by a congressional mandate to perform specific functions concerning the effect on public health of hazardous (ATSDR ATSDR Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry ), Atlanta, GA Mental Health Aspects of the World Trade Center 11:00am - 11:50am Beth Nelson, M.D., Chief Emergency Services emergency services Emergency care '…services …necessary to prevent death or serious impairment of health and, because of the danger to life or health, require the use of the most accessible hospital available and equipped to furnish those services' and Disaster Relief Rockville, MD Tuesday, July 2 Incident Command System and Its Importance in Disasters 8:00am - 8:50am Beth Nelson, M.D., Chief Emergency Services and Disaster Relief Rockville, MD Communicating with Public Health Partners in Disasters 9:00am - 9:50am Sandra Mullin, Associate Commissioner Public Affairs, New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. Department of Health (NYCDOH), New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY The People's Role in Biodefense 10:00am - 10:50am Monica Schoch-Spana, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins Senior Fellow, Johns Hopkins Center for Civilian Biodefense Studies, Baltimore, MD Epidemiological Surveillance: Tools to Predict a Bioterrorist Event 11:00am - 11:50am Richard Danila, Ph.D., Assistant Epidemiologist, Minnesota Department of Health, Minneapolis, MN The National Pharmaceutical Stockpile (NPS NPS National Park Service NPS Naval Postgraduate School NPS Net Promoter Score (customer management) NPS Non-Point Source pollution NPS Native Plant Society NPS Norfolk Public Schools (Virginia) ) Program: An Update 1:00pm - 1:50pm Steven Reissman, M.P.A., C.E.M., Emergency Preparedness Specialist, Preparedness, Response and Training Section, National Pharmaceutical Stockpile, National Center for Environmental Health, CDC, Atlanta, GA Lessons from Anthrax anthrax (ăn`thrăks), acute infectious disease of animals that can be secondarily transmitted to humans. It is caused by a bacterium (Bacillus anthracis : Improving and Coordinating the Public Health Response to Bioterrorism 2:00pm - 2:50pm Elm Gursky, Sc.D., Johns Hopkins Senior Fellow, Johns Hopkins Center for Civilian Biodefense Studies, Baltimore, MD Hospital Preparedness for Chemical and Biological Events 3:00pm - 3:50pm John Hick, Ph.D., M.D., Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine, University of Minnesota; Faculty Emergency Physician, Hennepin County Medical Center Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) is a Level I trauma center based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the county seat of Hennepin County. The primary 422-bed facility is located on five city blocks across the street from the Hubert H. ; and Medical Advisor, Metropolitan Medical Response System, Minneapolis, MN Animals and Terrorism, The Value of Animal-Based Surveillance to Detect Acts of Terrorism 4:00pm - 4:50pm Jeff Bender, D.V.M., M.S., D.A.C.V.P.M., Assistant Professor, Veterinary Public Health, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN Wednesday, July 3 Laboratory Response to Bioterrorism 8:00am - 8:50am Paula Snippes, Medical Technologist, American Society for Clinical Pathology The American Society for Clinical Pathology is a professional association based in Chicago encompassing 140,000 pathologists and laboratory professionals. Founded in 1922, the ASCP provides programs in education, certification and advocacy on behalf of patients, pathologists , Microbiology Laboratory, Minnesota Department of Health, St. Paul, MN Biological and Chemical Threats to the Drinking Water drinking water supply of water available to animals for drinking supplied via nipples, in troughs, dams, ponds and larger natural water sources; an insufficient supply leads to dehydration; it can be the source of infection, e.g. leptospirosis, salmonellosis, or of poisoning, e.g. System 9:00am - 9:50am Kimberly Edwards, Hazardous Materials Technician, Los Alamos National Laboratory Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) (previously known at various times as Site Y, Los Alamos Laboratory, and Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory) is a United States Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory, managed and operated by Los Alamos National , Los Alamos, NM Preparedness: Past, Present and Future 10:00am - 10:50am Karen Swenson, R.E.H.S., Environmental Health Specialist, and Bonnie Holz, Director, Environmental Health, Community Health Services health services Managed care The benefits covered under a health contract , Brown-Nicollet-Cottonwood-Watonwan Counties, Brown-Nicollet Community Health Services, St. Peter, MN Are Environmental Health Professionals Best Qualified to Protect the Public from Bioterrorism? 11:00am - 11:50am Vincent A. Sikora, J.D., L.L.M., Associate Professor, East Tennessee State University East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an accredited American university, founded October 21911 and located in Johnson City, Tennessee. It is part of the Tennessee Board of Regents system of colleges and universities. , Johnson City, TN Food Safety and Protection (Sunday, June 30 - Wednesday, July 3) After attending these sessions, you will know how to: * Expertly explain the changes and revisions to the Food Code * Evaluate the pros and cons pros and cons Noun, pl the advantages and disadvantages of a situation [Latin pro for + con(tra) against] of publishing restaurant inspection ratings * Assess the advantages of electronic inspection equipment * Summarize the latest safe food in schools program * Improve working partnerships between health inspectors and others in solving foodborne illness outbreaks * Update your staff on the latest bacteria responsible for foodborne illness * Describe precautionary methods that can be used to safe guard food supplies * Analyze innovative food safety programs * Address the certification needs of certain foods and dietary supplements Sunday, June 30 Outbreak Alert! 1:00pm - 1:50pm Caroline Smith DeWaal, Director of Food Safety, Center for Science in the Public Interest, Washington, DC Globalization and Food Safety 2:00pm - 2:50pm Mark Ritchie, President, Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, Minneapolis, MN Restaurant Grade Average: A Statistically Valid, Defensible, and Understandable Methodology 3:00pm - 4:50pm Moderator: Thomas Peacock, Manager, County of Alameda Environmental Health, Alameda, CA Panelists: Tom Dickey, Food Project Specialist, NEHA, Bettendorf, IA; George Nakamura, R.E.H.S., Supervising Environmental Health Specialist, Contra Costa Environmental Health, Concord, CA; Jennifer Tong, Senior Manager, Health and Regulatory Affairs, National Restaurant Association, Washington, DC; Caroline Smith DeWaal, Director of Food Safety, Center for Science in the Public Interest, Washington, DC; John Gurrisi, Olive Garden Quality Assurance, Darden Restaurants, Inc., Orlando, FL and Rick Linsk, Reporter, Investigative Team, St. Paul Pioneer Press
The St. Paul Pioneer Press is a newspaper based in St. Paul, Minnesota, primarily serving the Twin Cities metropolitan area. , St. Paul, MN Monday, July 1 Keeping Food Safety Fresh: Current Issues and the Latest in Education 8:00am - 11:50am Panelists to be announced To be announced (TBA) A contract for the purchase or sale of an MBS to be delivered at an agreed-upon future date but does not include a specified pool number and number of pools or precise amount to be delivered. (TBA TBA See: To be announced ) Comprehensive Assessment of Food Safety Programs 2:00pm - 2:50pm Harlan "Bud" Wendell, Independent Food Safety Team and Gary Coleman, R.S., D.A.A.S., Underwriters Laboratories, Research Triangle Park Research Triangle Park, research, business, medical, and educational complex situated in central North Carolina. It has an area of 6,900 acres (2,795 hectares) and is 8 × 2 mi (13 × 3 km) in size. Named for the triangle formed by Duke Univ. , NC Food Handler's Registry Pilot Project 3:00pm - 3:50pm Carol Johnson, Environmental Health Specialist and Karen Swenson, R.E.H.S., Environmental Health Specialist, Brown-Nicollet Community Health Services, St. Peter, MN NSF NSF - National Science Foundation Certified Foods and Dietary Supplements 4:00pm - 4:50pm Marie Whybark, Senior Project Manager, Standards, NSF International, Ann Arbor, MI Tuesday, July 2 No Bare Hand Contact Panel: Panel Presentation 8:00am - 9:50am Moderator: Wendy Fanaselle, Environmental Health Specialist, USPHS/USFDA/CFSAN/OPP/DCP, Washington, DC Panelists: Jim Mann, Executive Director, The Handwashing Leadership Forum, Libertyville, IL; Janet Anderberg, R.S., Food Safety Program, Washington State Department of Health, Olympia, WA (Invited) and Jennifer Tong, Senior Manager, Health and Regulatory Affairs, National Restaurant Association, Washington, DC A Study of the Food Handler Education Programs Offered by Local Health Departments in New Jersey 10:00am - 10:50am Michelle Samrya-Timm, R.E.H.S., Franklin Township Health Department, Franklin Park, NJ Active Managerial Control: Strategies for a Food Protection Program 11:00am - 11:50am Peter Giesen, Environmental Health Services Coordinator, Olmsted County Public Health, Rochester, MN Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards 1:00pm - 1:50pm John A. Marcello, Regional Retail Food Specialist, USFDA, Phoenix, AZ Successful Academic and Practice Collaborations: Training Local Boards of Health to Ensure Local Food Safety 2:00pm - 2:50pm Sarah Chard, Ph.D., Project Director, National Association of Local Boards of Health, Bowling Green, OH; A. James English, MS., R.E.H.S., Assistant Professor and Director, Environmental Health Programs, School of Community and Environmental Health, Old Dominion University “ODU” redirects here. For other uses, see ODU (disambiguation). The university was recently named one of the best colleges in the Southeast by The Princeton Review. , Norfolk, VA and Gary Silverman, Professor and Director, Environmental Health Program, Bowling Green State University Bowling Green State University, at Bowling Green, Ohio; coeducational; chartered 1910 as a normal school, opened 1914. It became a college in 1929, a university in 1935. , Bowling Green, OH Salad Bar Deliberate Contamination: Vulnerability of Food Establishments to Bioterrorism 3:00pm - 3:50pm Michael R. Skeels, Ph.D., M.P.H., Director, Oregon State Public Health Laboratory, Portland, OR (Invited) NEHA/CIEH Sabbatical Exchange Program Participant 4:00pm - 4:50pm Shannon Swann, Ph.D., R.S., Health Officer, National Park Service, Henderson, NV Indoor Air Quality Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) deals with the content of interior air that could affect health and comfort of building occupants. The IAQ may be compromised by microbial contaminants (mold, bacteria), chemicals (such as carbon monoxide, radon), allergens, or any mass or energy stressor - IAQ IAQ Indoor Air Quality IAQ Investment Administration Qualification IAQ Infrequently Asked Questions IAQ Internal Air Quality IAQ Inuit Art Quarterly IAQ Illinois Air Quality (Sunday, June 30 - Tuesday, July 2) Wednesday, July 3 Food Safe Schools Update 8:00am - 8:50am Torn Dickey, Food Project Specialist, NEHA, Bettendorf IA Maricopa County: A Crumbine Award Winning Program 9:00am - 9:50am David Ludwig, Environmental Services Manager, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department, Phoenix, AZ Strengthening Local Environmental Health Through Food Safety 10:00am - 10:50am Julie Nelson, Program Associate, Community Systems Building Team, National Association of County and City Health Officials, Washington, DC ANSI/CFP Accreditation Process for Food Protection Manager Certification Programs 11:00am - 11:50am John A. Marcello, Regional Retail Food Specialist, USFDA, Phoenix, AZ and Roy Swift, Program Director, Personnel Certifier Accreditation, American National Standards Institute See ANSI. (body, standard) American National Standards Institute - (ANSI) The private, non-profit organisation (501(c)3) responsible for approving US standards in many areas, including computers and communications. ANSI is a member of ISO. , Washington, DC USFDA Food Code Course Sunday, June 30- Tuesday, July 2 NEHA is pleased to be able to offer the USFDA Food Code Course at the 2002 Food Safety and Protection Conference. Conference attendees will be able to attend the entire course or any of the 1-hour segments. The course will consist of training on the Food Code as well as the public health rationale for the code provisions. Sessions include education on the following topics: code changes from 1999 to 2001, management, employee health, food, equipment, water, plumbing, waste, physical facilities, poisonous/toxic materials, compliance and enforcement, and the computer-based inspection program--Electronic Inspection System (EIS (1) (Executive Information System) An information system that consolidates and summarizes ongoing transactions within the organization. It provides top management with all the information it requires at all times from internal and external sources. ). Upon completion of this course, you will be able to evaluate a food establishment for compromises in food safety based on the code, public health rationale and science. The course will cover all aspects of the 2001 Food Code and also offer a presentation on ORA-U. This is a Web-based, on-line training program, that will soon be available to all states at no cost. After attending these sessions, you will know how to: * Address problems associated with different soil types * Identify cost effective solutions to IAQ problems * Assess new solutions for increasing mold-related problems * Understand the options available for improving IAQ in schools * Discuss the changing terms in the IAQ field and the legal requirements resulting from them Sunday, June 30 Why Law Makers Like Latin 1:00pm - 1:50pm Larry Hays, Vice President of Training, Environmental Support Solutions, Tempe, AZ Risk Assessment and Risk Communication in Mold Situations 2:00pm - 3:50pm John Martyny, Senior Industrial Hygienist, National Jewish Medical and Research Center National Jewish Medical and Research Center is a research institute located in Denver, Colorado specializing in respiratory, immune and allergic research and treatment. It was founded in 1899 to treat tuberculosis, and is today considered one of the world's best medical research , Denver, CO Potential Health Risks Related to Mold Exposure in Residential Buildings 4:00pm 4:50pm Kirpal S. Sidhu, D. I'M., Ph.D., Toxicologist, Michigan Department of Community Health, Environmental Epidemiology Division, Lansing, MI Monday, July 1 Application of Radon Mitigation Systems in Reducing the Entry of Contaminant contaminant /con·tam·i·nant/ (kon-tam´in-int) something that causes contamination. contaminant something that causes contamination. Laden Soil Gas into Indoor Environments 8:00am - 8:50am Doug Kladder, President, Colorado Vintage, Colorado Springs, CO USEPA's Web-Based Information and Education Resources for IAQ 9:00am - 9:50am James Long, Economist, US Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), independent agency of the U.S. government, with headquarters in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1970 to reduce and control air and water pollution, noise pollution, and radiation and to ensure the safe handling and (USEPA USEPA United States Environmental Protection Agency ) Washington, DC Managing School Indoor Air Quality with a Plan 10:00am 10:50am Dale Dorshner, Industrial Hygienist, Minnesota Department of Health, St Paul, MN Radon Mitigation Tools: Are They Effective? 11:00am- 11:50am Sharron LaFollette, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Environmental Studies, University of Illinois at Springfield The University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) is a small, liberal arts university and the third campus of the University of Illinois. UIS was established in 1969 as Sangamon State University , Springfield, IL Tuesday, July 2 NRA NRA (National Rifle Association of America) organization that encourages sharpshooting and use of firearms for hunting. [Am. Pop. Culture: NCE, 1895] See : Hunting HC Panel 8:00am - 11:50am Panelists TBA Update on USEPA Indoor Air Publications: New Residential Mold Publication and I-BEAM 1:00pm - 1:50pm Laura Kolh, MPH., Environmental Health Scientist, Indoor Environments Division, USEPA, Washington, DC Indoor Fungal Contamination: Building and Exposure Assessment 2:00pm - 2:50pm William Service, M.S.P.H., Industrial Hygiene Consultant, North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. Division of Public Health, Raleigh, NC Mold and Bioaerosols: Their Impacts, How to Avoid Them, How to Identify Them and How to Effectively Remove/Control Them 3:00pm - 3:50pm Charles A. Cook Charles A. Cook (died after 1863) was the first mayor of Denver, Colorado, serving from 1861 (when Denver was incorporated into Kansas Territory) until 1863. 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abbr. Bachelor of Marine Science Catastrophe, Inc., Fort Worth, TX Onsite Wastewater Systems (OSWS OSWS Operating System Work Station ) (Monday, July 1 - Wednesday, July 3) After attending these sessions, you will know how to: * Describe current and future trends in onsite wastewater treatment technology * Objectively discuss the arguments for the implementation of performance codes * Describe the thinking behind long-term management of OSWS * Review the latest USEPA initiatives for OSWs * Address the role of onsite systems as a permanent part of wastewater infrastructure Monday, July 1 Decentralized de·cen·tral·ize v. de·cen·tral·ized, de·cen·tral·iz·ing, de·cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To distribute the administrative functions or powers of (a central authority) among several local authorities. Wastewater Treatment Technologies 8:00am - 9:50am James C. Converse, Ph.D., Professor, Biological Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison WI Politics and onsite Wastewater 10:00am - 10:50am Mike Tryon, R.S., Chairman, McHenry County Board, Woodstock, IL A National Model Onsite Code: NOWRA's Mission 11:00am - 11:50am Michael Corry Administrator, Safety and Buildings Division, Wisconsin Department of Commerce, Madison, WI Tuesday, July 2 Implementing a Clustered Lakeshore Collection and Treatment Facility in Cass County, MN 8:00am - 8:50am Craig Gilbertson, R.S., Deputy Director of Environmental Services, Cass County Environmental Services, Walker; MN Can Performance-Based Codes Work in Regulating Onsite Wastewater Treatment? 9:00am - 9:50am Richard Otis, Ph.D., Vice President-Applied Technologies, Ayres Associates, Madison, WI The Concept of a Responsible Management Entity for Onsite Systems 10:00am - 10:50am Christopher English, Engineer, US Department of Agriculture (USDA USDA, n.pr See United States Department of Agriculture. ), St. Paul, MN USEPA's "Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Manual" 11:00am - 11:50am Rod Frederick, Environmental Engineer, USEPA, Washington, DC USEPA's "Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Manual" Continued 1:00pm - 1:50pm Jim Kreissl, Project Officer (Retired), USEPA, Washington, DC Managing Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: USEPA Initiatives 2:00pm - 4:50pm Steve Hogye, Environmental Protection Specialist, USEPA, Washington, DC; Joyce Hudson, Environmental Engineer, USEPA, Washington, DC and Robert Rubin, Ph.D., Professor and Extension Specialist, North Carolina State University History
Wednesday, July 3 Verifying Decentralized Technology Performance: E.T.V. 8:00am - 8:50am Thomas Stevens, Manager, Engineering and Research Services, NSF International, Ann Arbor, MI Roundtable Discussion: The Role of the Regulator 9:00am - 9:50am Robert Rubin, Ph.D., Professor and Extension Specialist, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC Onsite Wastewater--The Basics: What We Know, What We Don't, and What We Should 10:00am - 11:50am David Gustafson, P.E., Extension Educator, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN OSWS Tour Monday, July 1 (1:00pm - 5:30pm) This tour will consist of visits to three onsite systems in the Stillwater, MN area. The systems include: 1) Jackson Meadow Development Constructed Wetlands--A constructed wetlands for an interesting and unique development with very restrictive zoning requirements; 2) William O'Brien State Park William O'Brien State Park is a 1,520 acre Minnesota state park along the St. Croix River. Its hiking trails traverse rolling glacial moraine, riparian zones, restored oak savanna, wooded areas and bogs. Wastewater System--A rehabilitated two-pond system at a state park; and 3) New Scandia scan·di·a n. See scandium oxide. [From scandium.] Bliss Sewage Treatment System--An older sand filter for a small community cluster system. System operators, a developer, and engineers will be present at each of the sites or will accompany the tour. Cost for this tour is $13 and includes transportation. Limit 45 people. This onsite wastewater systems tour has limited availability. (For priority policy related to this tour, please visit NEHA's Web site at www.neha.org/tracks.html.) NEHA cannot guarantee that all registrants will be able to take this onsite wastewater systems tour. General Educational Content Ambient Air Quality Wednesday, July 3 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Evaluate concerns of air quality in lower income areas * Analyze the air quality impacts of diesel trucks and border crossings Drinking Water Quality Sunday, June 30 - Monday, July 1 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Articulate the concerns and solutions to arsenic in drinking water * Understand the latest technologies and concepts in drinking water disinfection disinfection, n the process of destroying pathogenic organisms or rendering them inert. disinfection, full oral cavity, n a procedure used to reduce active periodontal disease, usually completed within a certain short time frame. * Evaluate the latest drinking water quality programs * Summarize biological and chemical threats to drinking water safety Emerging Pathogens Sunday, June 30 - Monday, July 1 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Discuss the law proposed by the CDC to increase powers and responsibilities of EH professionals during man-made disease outbreaks * Knowledgeably discuss how the West Nile Virus West Nile virus, microorganism and the infection resulting from it, which typically produces no symptoms or a flulike condition. The virus is a flavivirus and is related to a number of viruses that cause encephalitis. spreads * Analyze the problems created by antibiotic abuse in food supplies * Incorporate the latest defense practices Sunday, June 30 Feral Rodents and Human Health 1:00pm - 1:50pm Marlene N. Cole, D.V.M., M.P.H., CAPT, VC, USPHS, Assistant Professor and Director, Veterinary Education and Research and Co-Director, Laboratory Animal Medicine Residency, Department of Preventive Medicine preventive medicine, branch of medicine dealing with the prevention of disease and the maintenance of good health practices. Until recently preventive medicine was largely the domain of the U.S. and Biometrics, Uniformed Services, University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD * Water Quality and Acute Environmental Illness: Current Research and Field Methodologies in an International Setting 2:00pm - 3:50pm Catherine L. Zeman, Assistant Professor and Rick J. Bauer, Graduate Student, University of Northern Iowa The University of Northern Iowa, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, was founded in 1876, as the Iowa State Normal School. It has colleges of Business Administration, Education, Humanities and Fine Arts, Natural Sciences, and Social and Behavioral Sciences, and a graduate school. , Cedar Falls, IA Microbial microbial pertaining to or emanating from a microbe. microbial digestion the breakdown of organic material, especially feedstuffs, by microbial organisms. Source Tracking and Monitoring of Beach and Recreational Waters in the Hampton Roads Area of Virginia 4:00pm - 4:50pm Alpha Diaio, Ph.D., VDH-Norfolk Department of Health, Norfolk, VA (Invited) Monday, July 1 Epidemiology and Treatment of Hepatitis in African Americans 8:00am - 8:50am Lenoxx J. Jeffers, M.D., Professor of Medicine, University of Miami This article is about the university in Coral Gables, Florida. For the university in Oxford, Ohio, see Miami University. The University of Miami (also known as Miami of Florida,[2] UM,[3] or just The U School of Medicine and Chief of Hepatology, Miami Virginia Medical Center, Miami, FL (Invited) Overview: Antibiotic Use in Agriculture: Enormous Volumes, Public Health Risks (Panel Discussion) 9:00am - 10:50am Moderator: David B. Wallinga, Senior Scientist, Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, Minneapolis, MN Panelists: Dana Kolpin, US Geological Survey, Des Moines, IA and Margaret Mellon, J.D., Ph.D., Union of Concerned Scientists The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is a nonprofit advocacy group based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. The UCS membership includes many private citizens in addition to professional scientists. , Washington, DC Outbreaks of Enteric enteric /en·ter·ic/ (en-ter´ik) within or pertaining to the small intestine. en·ter·ic adj. 1. Of, relating to, or within the intestine. 2. Disease Associated with Animal Contact in Minnesota (1999-2001) 11:00am - 11:50am Kirk Smith, D. V.M., Ph.D., State Public Health Veterinarian veterinarian /vet·er·i·nar·i·an/ (vet?er-i-nar´e-an) a person trained and authorized to practice veterinary medicine and surgery; a doctor of veterinary medicine. vet·er·i·nar·i·an n. , Minnesota Department of Public Health, St. Paul, MN EH Management Monday, July 1 - Tuesday, July 2 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Develop new strategies to fund EH programs * Motivate your EH workforce to acquire and maintain credentials * Summarize innovative strategies to increase department output * Prepare your staff to move into management positions * Assess the effectiveness of Personnel Digital Assistants (PDAs) in increasing productivity Monday, July 1 NCLEHA Session 8:00am -11:50am This session is presented by The National Conference of Local Environmental Health Administrators (NCLEHA). Environmental health program administrators will share success stories and provide insight into the challenges that face you daily. You will have the opportunity to learn from your peers and incorporate their experience into your program. Time is allotted al·lot tr.v. al·lot·ted, al·lot·ting, al·lots 1. To parcel out; distribute or apportion: allotting land to homesteaders; allot blame. 2. for audience interaction with presenters. Tuesday, July 2 Building Statewide Environmental Health Capacity in a Climate of Austere Budgets 8:00am - 8:50am Thomas Sieger, M.S., C.I.H, Director of the Bureau of Environmental Health, Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, Madison, WI Liability and the Environmental Health Professional 9:00am - 9:50am Vincent A. Sikora, Professor, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN The North Carolina Public Health Bioterrorism Preparedness Effort 10:00am - 10:50am William Service, M.S.P.H., Industrial Hygiene Consultant, North Carolina Division of Public Health, Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch, Raleigh, NC The Ten Essential Environmental Health Services: From Theory to Practice 11:00am - 11:50am CAPT Patrick 0. Bohan, R.S., MS., M.S.E.H., National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH NCEH National Center for Environmental Health (US CDC) ), CDC, Atlanta, GA and Sarah Kotchian, Ph.D., University of New Mexico The University of New Mexico (UNM) is a public university in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was founded in 1889. It also offers multiple bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degree programs in all areas of the arts, sciences, and engineering. Masters in Public Health Program, Albuquerque, NM Effective, Efficient Computer-Based Training 1:00pm - 1:50pm Peter D. Thornton, R.S., M.P.H., D.A.A.S., Environmental Administrator, Volusia County Health Department, DeLand, FL A Strategy to Revitalize Environmental Health Services in the United States 2:00pm - 2:50pm Shaunda Buchanan, Ph.D., Chief Environmental Health Services Branch (EHSB), Division of Emergency and Environmental Services (EEHS EEHS Electrical Engineering Historical Society ), NCEH, CDC, Atlanta, GA Lights! Camera! Action! Using Video Technology for Public Education 3:00pm - 3:50pm Paula Weston-Cox, R.S., and Wendy Gather, R.S., Guilford County Health Department, Greensboro, NC EH Research Tuesday, July 2 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Assess the relationship of airborne toxics and cancers * Describe the long-term effects of childhood lead poisoning lead poisoning or plumbism (plŭm`bĭz'əm), intoxication of the system by organic compounds containing lead. Environmental Justice Sunday, June 30 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Relate the concerns of air quality in African American communities General Environmental Health Tuesday, July 2 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Understand the tools available to track lead poisoning * Assess the potential food safety risks at the Olympics * Review practical and effective auditing techniques * Analyze the risks associated with incinerators Virtual Lead Paint Risk Assessment 8:00am - 8:50am Brad Pitt, Environmental Health Specialist, Wisconsin Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, Madison, WI Using GIS Mapping as a Management and Decision Tool for Identifying Lead Poisoned Children in Wisconsin 9:00am - 9:50am Jeffrey A. Havlena, Surveillance Data Analyst, Wisconsin Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, Madison, WI Public Perception of Disease Clusters 10:00am - 10:50am Keera S. Cleare, Army Environmental Policy Institute, Atlanta, GA Portrait of an Audit 11:00am- 11:50am Gregory Pallaske, Section Chief-Environmental Sanitation, State of Wisconsin Department of Health, Madison, WI Are Incinerators Safe? 1:00pm - 1:50pm Betty C. Willis, Senior Environmental Health Scientist, ATSDR, Atlanta, GA The Olympics: Managing Product Risk 2:00pm - 2:50pm Linda W. Gilardi, R.S., Compass Group, Gloucester, MA Environmental Pollutants environmental pollutants, n.pl the substances and conditions, including noise, that adversely affect the health and well-being of the people within a community. and Environmental Justice Concerns Affecting African Americans in the Columbus Metro Area 3:00pm - 3:50pm Keith James, Pesticide Control Specialist, Columbus, OH Practical Landfill Gas-to-Energy Solutions 4:00pm - 4:30pm Leslie Cook, Regulatory Analyst, Energy Developments, Inc., Houston, TX Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Wednesday, July 3 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Utilize the latest technology in GIS applications Hazardous Materials and Waste Tuesday, July 2 - Wednesday, July 3 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Analyze the storage methods for hazardous materials in schools * Evaluate strategies for preventing lead poisoning in children * Understand the hazardous materials and toxic substances issues involved with illegal drug labs * Conduct a mercury thermometer exchange program Tuesday, July 2 Health Education at Federal Superfund Sites 8:00am - 8:50am Joe Maloney, Branch Chief Health Education Branch, ATSDR, CDC, Atlanta, GA Gas Emissions from Landfills and Health Evaluation 9:00am - 9:50am John Mann, ATSDR, CDC, Atlanta, GA Toxicological Perspective of Environmental Health Hazards There are numerous health hazards that can affect people in their natural environment. Examples of environmental health hazards are :
10:00am - 10:50am Mark Johnson, ATSDR, Chicago, IL Prevalence of Childhood Elevated Blood Lead Levels in a Rural Area of Minnesota 11:00am - 11:50am Erik Zahel, Ph.D., Minnesota Department of Health, St. Paul, MN (Invited) Western Minerals Vermiculite ver·mic·u·lite n. Any of a group of micaceous hydrated silicate minerals related to the chlorites and used in heat-expanded form as insulation and as a planting medium. Site Evaluation 1:00pm - 1:50pm James Kelly and Jean Small Johnson, Minnesota Department of Health, St. Paul, MN The Hazardous Substances Emergency Events Surveillance (HSEES HSEES Hazardous Substances Emergency Events Surveillance ) System 2:00pm - 3:50pm D. Kevin Horton, M.S.P.H., Epidemiologist, ATSDR, CDC, Atlanta, GA Mercury Thermometer and Exchange Program 4:00pm - 4:50pm Beth Mann, Grant Coordinator, Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, Lincoln, NE Wednesday, July 3 Chemical Storage and Use in Schools 8:00am - 8:50am Jennifer Davis, Environmental Health Specialist, Illinois Department of Health, Springfield, IL Hazards to Communities Near Intensive Animal Feeding Operations 9:00am - 9:50am Scott Clardy, Missouri Department of Health, Jefferson City, MO (Invited) Community Public Health Assistance for Identifying Health Risks from Chemical Exposures at the Conrail Superfund Site in Elkhart, IN 10:00am - 10:50am Steve Inserra, Frank Bove, Amy Funk, Gail Godfrey, Mark Miller, and Clayton Koher, ATSDR, Atlanta, GA Clandestine Drug Labs--Public and Environmental Health Issues and Response 11:00am - 11:50am Richard Peter, Director of Environmental Health, Olmstead County Public Health Services and Deborah Durkin, MPH., Site Assessment and Consultation Unit, Minnesota Department of Health, St. Paul, MN Injury Prevention/Occupational Health Sunday, June 30 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Develop a community-based injury prevention program Institutional EH Tuesday, July 2 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Discuss the latest inspection practices for long-term care facilities long-term care facility n. See skilled nursing facility. * Evaluate infection control in health care facilities Developing a Safety Officer Fellowship for the Indian Health Service The Indian Health Service (IHS) is an Operating Division (OPDIV) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. 8:00am - 8:50am LCDR LCDR abbr. lieutenant commander Jeffrey & Morris, R.E.H.S., MPH., Institutional Environmental Health Consultant for the Environmental Health Support Center Indian Health Service (IHS IHS (I.H.S.) first three letters of Greek spelling of Jesus; also taken as acronym of Iesus Hominum Salvator ‘Jesus, Savior of Mankind.’ [Christian Symbolism: Brewer Dictionary, 480] See : Christ IHS ), USPHS, Albuquerque, NM Using Solid Phase Microextraction Solid phase microextraction, or SPME, is a sample preparation technique used both in the laboratory and on-site. Developed in the early 1990s at the University of Waterloo by Dr. (SPME SPME Solid-Phase Microextraction SPME Scholars for Peace in the Middle East ) Techniques to Quantify Volatile Organic Compounds volatile organic compound Environment Any toxic cabon-based (organic) substance that easily become vapors or gases–eg, solvents–paint thinners, lacquer thinner, degreasers, dry cleaning fluids in Air 9:00am - 9:50am LT Gary Carter, Institutional Environmental Health Officer, USPHS/IHS, Rockville, MD Institutional Environmental Health Program/DEHE 10:00am - 10:50am CDR (1) See CD-R and extension. (2) (Call Detail Reporting) See call accounting. (3) (Common Data Rate) A standard sampling rate for digital video for 480i and 576i systems. The rate is 13.5 MHz. See ITU-R BT. Richard Turner, Oklahoma City Area Indian Health Service, USPHS/IHS, Oklahoma City, OK Air and Dust Sampling in Residential Units Around the World Trade Center Site 11:00am - 11:50am CDR Richard Turner, Oklahoma City Area Indian Health Service, USPH/IHS, Oklahoma City, OK Validation of a Vapor Equilibrium Formula Involving Formaldehyde, Glutaraldehyde glutaraldehyde /glu·ta·ral·de·hyde/ (gloo?tah-ral´de-hid) a disinfectant used in aqueous solution for sterilization of non-heat–resistant equipment; also used as a tissue fixative for light and electron microscopy. and Phenol phenol (fē`nōl), C6H5OH, a colorless, crystalline solid that melts at about 41°C;, boils at 182°C;, and is soluble in ethanol and ether and somewhat soluble in water. 1:00pm - 1:50pm LT Brian Hroch, Environmental Health Officer, USPHS/IHS, Rockville, MD The Role of the Industrial Hygienist in the Health Care Setting 2:00pm - 2:50pm George Byrnes, Ph.D., Professor, Illinois State University ISU is recognized in the prestigious US News rankings as a "National University", that is, a university which grants a variety of doctoral degrees and strongly emphasizes research. , Normal, IL Solid Waste Sunday, June 30 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Implement strategies designed to decrease interstate migration of solid waste * Evaluate contract negotiations during consolidation of city/private haulers * Examine effective means of decision-making concerning land use and development Covanta Hennepin Energy Resource Company Tour Monday, July 1 (1:30pm - 4:30pm) The Covanta Hennepin Energy Resource Company, LP, is a waste-to-energy facility that serves Hennepin County or 25% of Minnesota's population. It is located in downtown Minneapolis just 1.5 miles from the AEC and Exhibition. The facility is designed to process 1,212 tons per day of mixed municipal solid waste “Municipal waste” redirects here. For other uses, see Municipal waste (disambiguation). Municipal solid waste (MSW) is a waste type that includes predominantly household waste (domestic waste) with sometimes the addition of commercial wastes collected by a , which generates up to 39.6 megawatts of renewable energy. Waste is combusted at furnace temperatures of 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit and is reduced to an inert ash. The volume of delivered waste is reduced by 90%. The tour will include both a walking tour of the facility and classroom time to review the operations of the facility and Hennepin County's integrated solid waste management program. Technical staff from Hennepin County Environmental Health and Covanta Hennepin Energy Resource Company, LP will be on-site. (Note: This tour will return to the hotel in time for the Silent Auction Finale!) Limit 30 people. This solid waste tour has limited availability. (For priority policy related to this tour, please visit NEHA's Web site at www.neha.org/tracks.html.) NEHA cannot guarantee that all registrants will be able to take this tour. Please check the box on the registration form to be considered for this solid waste tour. Swimming Pools/Recreational Waters Monday, July 1 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Utilize the latest rapid detection methods for pathogens * Develop a cross-agency coordination plan for impaired waters Swimming Pool Cross-Connections: A Risk Assessment 8:00am - 8:50am Paula Marie Tanner; R.E.H.S, M.P.H., Epidemiologist, Quality Assurance Department, Jack In The Box Corporation, El Cajon, CA Chemical Intervention in Swimming Pools: A Proposed Definition for Shock Treatment 9:00am - 9:50am Paul Chrostowski, Ph.D., Q.E.P., F.R.S.H., CPF (Control Program Facility) The IBM System/38 operating system that included an integrated relational DBMS. Associates, Inc., Takoma Park, MD Impaired Recreational Waters Monitoring Program 10:00am - 10:50am Linda Sewall, Director; Environmental Health, North Carolina Division of Environmental Health, Raleigh, NC Waterborne Disease in Florida Recreational Waters 11:00am - 11:50am Roberta M Hammond, Ph.D., Food and Waterborne Disease Coordinator, Bureau of Environmental Epidemiology, Florida Department of Environmental Health, Tallahassee, FL (Invited) Vector Control and Zoonotic Diseases Zoonotic diseases Diseases caused by infectious agents that can be transmitted between (or are shared by) animals and humans. This can include transmission through the bite of an insect, such as a mosquito. Mentioned in: West Nile Virus Tuesday, July 2 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Understand the latest techniques in vector control * Incorporate the World Health Organization's (WHO's) plan of integrated pest management Integrated Pest Management (IPM), planned program that coordinates economically and environmentally acceptable methods of pest control with the judicious and minimal use of toxic pesticides. with yours * Evaluate the latest mosquito control devices * Summarize the latest developments in Bovine Spongiform spongiform /spon·gi·form/ (spun´ji-form) resembling a sponge. spon·gi·form adj. Resembling a sponge, as in appearance or porosity. spongiform resembling a sponge. Encephalitis encephalitis (ĕnsĕf'əlī`təs), general term used to describe a diffuse inflammation of the brain and spinal cord, usually of viral origin, often transmitted by mosquitoes, in contrast to a bacterial infection of the meninges (BSE See Bombay Stock Exchange. BSE See Boston Stock Exchange (BSE). ) Topic and Speaker TBA 8:00am - 8:50am Use of PDAs in Environmental Health: West Nile Virus 9:00am - 9:50am Sara Forsting, Epidemiologist, DeKalb County Board of Health, Decatur; GA West Nile Virus: Metro Atlanta Partnerships 10:00am - 10:50am Robert G. Blake, Environmental Health Director, DeKalb County Board of Health, Decatur; GA Current Mosquito Control Approaches: "New" Challenges and Solutions 11:00am - 11:50am Susan Palchick, Ph.D., M.P.H., Supervisor, Epidemiology and Environmental Health, Hennepin County Community Health Department, Hopkins, MN WHO's Work in Promoting Integrated Management of Vectors (IMV IMV abbr. intermittent mandatory ventilation IMV intermittent mandatory ventilation. ) 1:00pm - 1:50pm Steven K. Adult, Ecologist, PAHO/World Health Organization, Brazil Field Trials of MegaCatch Mosquito Traps and Design Changes for Species-Specific Adult Trapping 2:00pm - 2:50pm Peter A. Holmewood, Health Protection Officer/Authorized Biosecurity Officer, Auckland District Health Board, Westmere, Auckland, New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. Use of Heat in Commercial Establishments for Pest Control 3:00pm - 3:50pm Zia Siddiqi, Ph.D., B.C.E., Director of Quality Assurance, Orkin Exterminating Company, Inc., Atlanta, GA Topic and Speaker ThA 4:00pm - 4:50pm Water Pollution Sunday, June30 After attending these sessions, you will he able to: * Analyze the latest surface water remediation practices NETA Educational Tracks and Events As an added benefit, NEHA has made special arrangements with the National Environmental Training Association (NETA), to offer you even more education for your money! When you sign up for the full conference you can also attend NETA's "Training Skills and Technologies" educational sessions at no additional cost (exam and workshop not included). Designing and Delivering Effective Training NETA Workshop Friday, June 28 (8:00am - 5:00pm) and Saturday, June 29 (8:00am - 12:00pm,) For more than 15 years, training professionals have relied on NETA's award-winning training skills workshop, Designing and Delivering Effective Training. This day-and-a-half workshop, comprising the "2nd half' of the full course, is suitable for trainers and others who would like to refine and improve their presentation skills. The workshop covers: guidelines for training adult learners; learning styles; instructional strategies; instructional media; and delivery techniques. Advance registration is required, Call NETA at 602-956-6099 for additional information or to register for this workshop. Cost for this workshop is $225 for members of NETA or NEHA, and $285 for non-members. Limit 20 people. NETA Credential Exams Saturday, June 59 (CET CET abbr. Central European Time CET Central European Time CET n abbr (= Central European Time) → hora de Europa central CET abbr 1:00pm - 600pm, CIT n. 1. A citizen; an inhabitant of a city; a pert townsman; - used contemptuously. Which past endurance sting the tender cit. - Emerson. : 1:00pm - 3:00pm) You have the opportunity to take the exam for either NETA's Certified Environmental Trainer (GET) or Certified Instructional Technologist (CIT) credentials at the NEHA AEC and Exhibition. Advance application required. For credential applications and qualification information, please visit the NETA Web site at www.ehs-training.org. Training Skills and Technologies Sunday, June 30- Tuesday, July 2 After attending these sessions, you will be able to: * Integrate hands-on activities into technical training * Understand and select appropriate technologies for distance learning * Improve training results for those with limited English language ability * Avoid training failures * Reduce training liability while increasing productivity * Understand and use the new OSHA OSHA n. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a branch of the US Department of Labor responsible for establishing and enforcing safety and health standards in the workplace. record keeping standard * Understand the practice and pitfalls of level 3 evaluation * Assuming an appropriate technical background and understand and conduct basic training for bioterrorism threats Opportunities/Social Events/Tours Special Social Events and Educational Tours Golf Tournament Friday, June 28, 2:00pm - 6:00pm (Bus leaves hotel at 12:00pm sharp. Note: non-golfers may ride this bus to the "Grand Casino Hickley" at no charge-- no registration necessary.) Get ready to tee up at one of Minnesota's best golf courses--Grand National Golf Club in Hinckley, MN. More information about the course can be found at www.grandnationalgolf.com. An awards reception and dinner will immediately follow the tournament. Participants are welcome to stay after the awards dinner and try their luck at the Grand Casino Hinckley. This event has been organized by the Minnesota Environmental Health Association. If you are interested in being a sponsor for this event, please contact Steven Olson at 651-266-9139 or at steven.olson@ci.stpaul.mn.us. Cost is $85 if you sign up before June 15, 2002. Cost includes cart, range balls, drink ticket, transportation, and dinner. Limit 80 people. NEHA General Assembly (*) Saturday, June 29, 1:45pm - 3:00pm This is your meeting and your chance to learn more about association business and activities. Ice Breaker Party (*) Saturday, June 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm Make new friends and say hello to old friends during this special opening reception. Spouses and friends are welcome! Awards Ceremony (*) Sunday, June 30, 10:15am - 11:00am Join us in honoring outstanding achievements in the field of environmental health and protection. Exhibit Hall Party and Grand Opening (*) Sunday, June 30, 600pm - 9:00pm You'll not want to miss this party of fun, education and friendships. Extra tickets are $15 if you sign up before June 15,2002. Cash bar available and snacks included. Industry Affiliate Dinner Sunday, June 30, 7:00pm - 10:30pm Dinner and fun! Cost to be determined (TBD TBD abbr. to be determined ). Check the NEHA Web site at www.neba.org/tracks.html for updates. Networking Luncheon (*) Monday, July 1, 12:00pm - 2:00pm NEHA is proud to again offer this special Networking Luncheon. Meet your colleagues and exhibitors in a relaxing environment. Extra tickets are $44 if you sign up before June 15,2002. St. Croix River The St. Croix River may refer to several rivers in North America:
Monday, July 1, 6:30pm - 11:00pm Dine and enjoy a 2 and a half-hour glide up the St. Croix River in the largest and most spacious Paddlewheel style boat in the Midwest--the Avalon. The boat will depart the port of Stillwater at 7:00pm. This event is sponsored by Underwriters Laboratories. Cost is $8 if you sign up before June 15,2002. Cost includes dinner, transportation and cruise. AAS Sponsored Wagner Award Winner Reception Tuesday, July 2, 5:00pm - 6:00pm NEHA members have the opportunity to meet diplomats from the Academy. The 2001 Wagner Award Winner will be recognized at this reception. Presidents' Banquet (*) Tuesday, July 2, 7:30pm - 11:00pm This gala event concludes the conference. Special awards and special entertainment! Extra tickets are $45 if you sign up before June 15,2002. Business/semi-formal attire preferred. AAS Luncheon and Business Meeting Date and tune TBD Members of the American Academy of Sanitarians will hold their annual luncheon and business meeting to discuss plans fur the upcoming year Cost TBD. Check the NEHA Web site at www.neba.org/tracks.html for updates. (*) These events are free to full conference attendees and designated specialty conference attendees. Many of these events include food and beverages. Please Note: NEHA strives to present attendees with a fun, valuable and lasting experience. If, however, a minimum guarantee is not met for an event, NEHA reserves the right to cancel or change the event and refund attendees when appropriate. Special Opportunities If you prefer, you can attend sessions on designated topics (as opposed to the entire conference) at a discounted rate! This opportunity allows specialists to gain complete and relevant information in only the areas he or she is interested--including chemical and bioterrorism preparedness, food safety and protection, indoor air quality, and onsite wastewater. To obtain a registration form for any of these conferences, please visit the NEHA Web site at www.neha.org and click on "Conferences" then the appropriate conference or call a NEHA Service Specialist at 303-756-9090, extension 0. Chemical and Bioterrorism Preparedness Canference Sunday, June 30 - Wednesday, July 3 Food Safety and Protection Conference Sunday, June 30 - Wednesday, July 3 IAQ Conference Sunday, June 30- Tuesday, July 2 OSWS Conference Monday, July 1 - Wednesday, July 3 NEHA extends a rate of $195 for members and $225 for non-members (if you sign up by June 15, 2002) to attend one day of the conference (i.e. for $195 a member may attend any of the sessions on, for example, Sunday including Chemical and Bioterrorism Preparedness, Food Safety and Protection, and IAQ). Price includes food functions (if any) specified for the day. Exhibition/Travel Information/Meetings Exhibit Hours and Events NEHA's quality educational program builds attendee motivation--both in the classroom and in the exhibit hail. A heavy emphasis is placed on the exhibition as an important part of this learning experience. If you are interested in exhibiting or sponsoring an event, please call Kim Brandow at 303-756-9090, extension 306 or e-mail her at kbrandow@neha.org. Silent Auction Finale Monday, July 1 (Bidding takes place during open exhibit hours and ends promptly at 5:00pm on July 1) "Silent auction" is a misnomer misnomer n. the wrong name. MISNOMER. The act of using a wrong name. 2. Misnomers, may be considered with regard to contracts, to devises and bequests, and to suits or actions. 3.-1. at the AEC. The bidding may be silent, but the teasing, kibitzing and cajoling are definitely at high-decibel levels. From 4:30-5:00pm on July 1, expect a crowd of usually polite professionals to become determined pursuers of those special auction items that caught their eye. Thanks to the members, affiliates, exhibitors and friends who donated gift baskets, E. coli E. coli: see Escherichia coli. E. coli in full Escherichia coli Species of bacterium that inhabits the stomach and intestines. E. coli can be transmitted by water, milk, food, or flies and other insects. neckties, beaver and opossum opossum (əpŏs`əm, pŏs`–), name for several marsupials, or pouched mammals, of the family Didelphidae, native to Central and South America, with one species extending N to the United States. puppets, a Harley Davidson jacket, Olympic 2002 pins, Waterford crystal goblets, a Pendleton wool blanket, books and supplies used by the environmental health professional and much, much more--the 2001 auction raised $3549.50 for the ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. speakers' fund. For information on how you can contribute to the silent auction, please call Tabby Bernardo at 303-756-9090. extension 302 or e-mail her at tbernardo@neha.org. Door Prizes Due to the huge success at the 2001 conference, NEHA once again plans to offer door prizes in 2002! You can win great prizes simply by visiting exhibitors! Prizes for 2001 included a Pocket-PC, a digital camera and a $300 travel voucher. The more exhibitors you visit the better your chances of winning! For those organizations and/or exhibitors that are interested in making a donation, please call Kim Brandow at 303-756-9090, extension 306 or e-mail her at kbrandow@neha.org. Organizations that donate $50 or more will receive special recognition at the conference. Please Note: NEHA reserves the right to cancel or change this event. Hotel Information The Minneapolis Hilton Hotel is the headquarters for the 2002 NEHA AEC and Exhibition and is located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, MN. Reserve your room at the Minneapolis Hilton Hotel by 5/28/02 to receive the special NEHA rate of only $115 for single or double occupancy. There are a limited number of rooms at this rate, so call 800-445-8667 now and mention National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) or visit www.hilton.com. Please note: Rooms will sell out fast--so please make your reservations soon! Airline and Car Rental Information For airline reservations, call Stellar Access--NEHA's official travel agency at 1-800-929-4242 and ask for Group #308. Reservation hours are M - F, 6:30am - 5:00pm (Pacffic Time) or a 24-hour message center is available or visit their Web site at www.stellaraccess.com (use #308). If you call direct or use your own agency for your flight reservations, please refer to the following code: Northwest Airlines: 1-800-328-1111, File #NMU NMU - Non-Maintainer Upload 32 For car rental reservations call: Alamo Alamo Eighteenth-century mission in San Antonio, Texas, site of a historic siege of a small group of Texans by a Mexican army (1836) during the Texas war for independence from Mexico. : 1-800-354-2322, ID #497594 Avis: 1-800-331-1600, AWD AWD Alive with–disseminated and/or metastatic disease #T411399 Hertz: 1-800-654-2200, CDP CDP (cytidine diphosphate): see cytosine. (1) (Certificate in Data Processing) An earlier award for the successful completion of an examination in hardware, software, systems analysis, programming, management and accounting, #034944 National: 1-800-227-7368, #5021596 Registration As a member, you save $110 on a full conference registration! If you are not a member, but would like to take advantage of the member discount on registration, just enclose your membership fee with your conference registration. A special membership rate of $75 is being extended to you through the conference registration (a $10 savings available to new members only). Meetings Friday, June 28 EHAC EHAC Early Heart Attack Care EHAC National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council EHAC European HEMS and Air Ambulance Committee Saturday, June 29 EHAC NEHA BOD BOD: see sewerage. Sunday, June 30 CFSP SME (1) (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise) See SMB. (2) (Subject Matter Expert) An individual who is well-versed in the policies and procedures of a particular department or division. REHS/RS Committee Monday, July 1 BOD/COD Focus Groups Credentialing Board Past Presidents' Tuesday, July 2 BOB/COD Focus Groups JEH JEH Journal of Economic History Technical Board REHS/RS SME State Board Forum Wednesday, July 3 NEHA Council of Delegates
Exhibit Hours and Events.
Exhibit Times Sun., June 30 6:00pm-9:00pm (*)
Mon., July 1 7:00am-10:30am (**)
1:00pm-5:00pm
Silent Auction Finale Mon., July 1 5:00pm
(*)Cash bar will be available/snacks will be served.
(**)Complimentary coffee will be served.
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