TechTalks

Software Programs Using in Demonstration
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 or 2016
• Window Movie Maker

WEBINAR RECORDING:http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p2f2phjvbbo2/

NEDARC TechTalk #46: May 24, 2018

Stat's Aren't So Scary! Let's See Why:

We will be discussing what to look and how to interpret statistics in a research article. We will discuss the Data Analysis Section and compare this to what is found in the Results section.

*Article can be found here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/acem.13329

WEBINAR RECORDING: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/pvsmayzk9xrf/

NEDARC TechTalk #45: April 26, 2018

Response Rate Plan for PM 06/07 Survey Data Collection:

In this TechTalk we will discuss the Response Rate Template that has been sent out as well as the different letters that accompany each email.

WEBINAR RECORDING:http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/pmyuzej81ul2/

NEDARC TechTalk #44: March 22, 2018

Why should we read the literature? Finding the Value in a Journal Article:

In this TechTalk we will:

• Discuss steps necessary to critically assess a medical journal article
• Review the different types of studies (cohort, case-control, randomized control trial)
• Share an article that uses NEMSIS Data

WEBINAR RECORDING:http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p1ahns4w0wx2/

NEDARC TechTalk #43: February 22, 2018

Using EMS Dashboards to Explore Your PM 2 & 3 Data:

A must for all our EMSC Managers who have been or are collecting data for Performance Measures 02 and 03:

Join us for a look into NEDARC’s EMS-specific dashboard system powered by Tableau. Learn how to request a login to the system and access the current EMS dashboards for PM 02 and 03 (over 13). We will review the dashboards available to you to assist you in exploring, creating reports, and identifying quality improvement efforts related to your recent data collection. We will review the filters and analysis tools in place as well as additional tools and tips.

WEBINAR RECORDING:http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p5d1knrzkgk2/

NEDARC TechTalk #42: January, 24th, 2018

How to Prepare your Hospital List for Performance Measure 06 and 07 Data Collection:

This TechTalk will focus on the upcoming Performance Measure 06 and 07 Survey for hospitals with a 24/7 Emergency Department. We will discuss the format of the list of hospitals prepared by NEDARC, (which is a very different format than the EMS list), what you will want to do to verify the list, and other expectations and explanation.

We hope this will be of assistance to you as you prepare for the next data collection period which is for all grantees and will happen in one cohort (all survey at the same time) – mid-May to mid-August.

WEBINAR RECORDING:http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/pixz6vt6bh6u/

NEDARC TechTalk #41: October 26, 2017

How do you make an Org Chart?

This TechTalk focused on creating Org Charts for your EMSC Organization within your state. We will discuss what an Org Chart is, free programs available to create and maintain your Org Chart, and demo how to create an Org Chart in PowerPoint.

WEBINAR RECORDING:http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/pgwlibn1k28z/

NEDARC TechTalk #40: August, 24th, 2017

TechTalk – A Look at NEDARC’s Dashboard System – It’s not so scary….

A must for all our EMSC Managers who use our dashboards! Join us for a look into NEDARC’s dashboard system powered by Tableau. Learn how to navigate your personal login area, the basics of the system, and what is available to you. What is the difference between a project, workbook, and view? How can I customize my experience? Then… let’s go a bit further and look specifically at some of the dashboards that NEDARC has created for you. Using the new EMS Data Dashboard, we will show you basic navigation, the types of filtering and analysis tools inherently available in a dashboard, exporting data, resetting a dashboard to its original state, and other tools and tips that may not be so obvious. Also, learn how to print reports or save images for presentations or quality improvement initiatives. We will also mention a few of the surprises available to you in the future.

WEBINAR RECORDING:http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/ppw9ezjnh4va/

NEDARC TechTalk #39: June 22nd, 2017

Automated personalized “eThank Yous” to a large group of people using Microsoft Office

The EMS performance measure data collection for cohort 1 has closed and cohort 2 will be closing shortly. EMSC Managers have had great participation from their EMS agencies. As a show of appreciation, engendering relationships, and giving back to those who completed your survey, why not send a personalized email that is also automated for your convenience?

Andrea will be showing how you can use the table function in Word and the email mail merge functions (Word & Outlook) with your EMSC performance measures dataset (Excel) to send BEAUTIFUL personalized eThank Yous to your survey respondents.

Discussion:

• Discuss using a table in Word to format your ecard layout
• Edit content in templates provided by NEDARC
• Using your performance measure dataset (Excel) with mail merge (Outlook) to send personalized eThank You cards
• Additional Q & A

WEBINAR RECORDING:http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/pv81kiioqz22/

NEDARC TechTalk #38: May, 25th, 2017

Excel Tips and Tricks for Cleaning EMS Agency Lists and Other Spreadsheets!

Excel has a lot of great functions that can help you better manage the look and feel of the information in your spreadsheets by cleaning up inconsistencies and combining, separating, or reordering your data elements for improved efficiency. Managing the information in your spreadsheets the way you want will help in preparation for surveys, mail merge, or general distribution to other audiences. You just need to know where to look and see how they work!

In this Tech Talk we will demonstrate the use of specific tools that will help you:

Discussion:

• Separate text from one cell into multiple cells
• Join information from separate cells into a single cell
• Ensure uniformity in the terms used in your lists
• Additional Q & A

WEBINAR RECORDING:http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/pspidrmclb38/

NEDARC TechTalk #37: April, 27, 2017

Workshop Round Up (This will be the second in a 2-part series)
Part 2: Trello

Trello is a great time management system & task manager!

This TechTalk, as part of a 2-part series on time management, will focus on Trello boards. Craig Hemingway will show you how to make better use of your time while checking off your work tasks.

As a time management system, Trello can keep track of many things. If you are in charge of a meeting, you may want to follow up with only certain people and not bombard others with an email chain. Trello can help!

NEDARC TechTalk #36: March, 23rd, 2017

Workshop Round Up (First in a 2-part Series)
Part 1: Bullet Journaling

Bullet Journaling is the LOW-tech way for time management & task organization!

This TechTalk, is part of a 2-part series on time management, Part 1 focuses on Bullet Journaling. Maggie Mair will show you how to make better use of your time while checking off your work tasks. This can help with scheduling the steps involved in your state’s EMS assessment and making sure that you are tracking the dates to when you need to send out your initial invites and reminders. This is one of the best low-tech ways of helping you stay organized, on task and timely!

WEBINAR RECORDING: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p1hkppfo8ek/

• Maggie's Pinterest Board for additional ideas: https://www.pinterest.com/maggiemair/journaling/

NEDARC TechTalk #35: February, 23rd, 2017

Using Microsoft Word and Excel for bulk Email Merge and/or Mail Merge
Helpful for the EMS Agency National Survey

This TechTalk will focus on how you can take EMS agency data from Excel and easily create one email that can be personalized to each individual on that list. This will save you literally hours of work and can be especially helpful as you start making contact with EMS agencies for the national survey this year (a similar process can be used to send mailed letters).

We will discuss the basic contact information you need in Excel in order to provide a personalized experience AND especially how you can preview each email before you hit the SEND button. Be prepared for a lifesaver!

WEBINAR RECORDING: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p50h4g5q4wb/

NEDARC TechTalk #34: January 26th, 2017

Doodle Poll…what is it? And why would you want to use it?

We all schedule meetings! But are you tired of reaching out to people via email and having to fish through 10+ emails to find the date that works for everyone? Welcome to the ease of Doodle Poll. We will be covering the following:

Discussion  

• Discuss what Doodle Poll is and why you would use it
• Share some helpful hints for creating a poll through Doodle
• Create a Doodle Poll
• Additional Q & A

WEBINAR RECORDING: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p8cn1v3ten0/

NEDARC TechTalk #33: October 27, 2016

Workshop round up! Answering your questions about Survey Software

Our last workshop was on Techniques in Developing a Survey That’s Right for You!

If you were not at the workshop you missed out on a remarkable presentation on free web-based survey software by Craig Hemingway. There has been some interest in the different free web-based survey software. We will be covering the following:

SKILLS AND OBJECTIVES:

1. Discuss Survey Monkey, Survey Gizmo and Google Docs
2. Pros and Cons of each product
3. Take a survey using the information we learned from the workshop
4. Additional Q & A

WEBINAR RECORDING: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p6ipi4n9502/

NEDARC TechTalk #32: September 22, 2016

Workshop round up! Answering your questions about Adobe Spark, part 2

Have you ever wanted to create a video that introduces your public to your EMSC Program or one that introduces you but you lack the skills and programs to make a professional looking video? Well, you can now do it with the very user friendly and completely free Adobe Spark Video. In a half hour we will show you how to get from your video idea to having a complete and professional looking video you can share. Yes, it's that easy.

SKILLS AND OBJECTIVES:

1. How do I create a Video?
2. How do I download my Video?
3. How do I update the video link after I make changes to an already published Video?
4. You can see what other EMSC Program Managers have created by visiting NEDARC’s Adobe Spark Pinterest Board.

WEBINAR RECORDING: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p7aplxnhbda/

NEDARC TechTalk #31: August 25, 2016

Workshop round up! Answering your questions about Adobe Spark, part 1

There were several questions from our last workshop that participants said they wanted to learn more about regarding Adobe Spark and its features which we demonstrated at the workshop. During this TechTalk we will cover Post and Page. Post is useful for making announcements like save the date and page for special events like EMS conferences and is a mini website.

SKILLS AND OBJECTIVES:

1. How do I create a Post or a Page
2. How do I download or share my Post or Page?
3. You can see what other EMSC Program Managers have created by visiting NEDARC’s Adobe Spark Pinterest Board.

WEBINAR RECORDING: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p5tw842w5sg/

NEDARC TechTalk #30: July 28, 2016

At our most recent workshop on Data Communication, there was a lot of interest from participants on how to setup their own EMSC Facebook for Non-Profit Organizations. Sharing data or information about initiatives through social media can be an effective resource for various target audiences.

SKILLS AND OBJECTIVES:

1. Why use Facebook for EMSC activities or communicating data?
2. What is an example of an EMSC Non-Profit Facebook page and how are other grantees using Facebook?
3. How to setup your first EMSC Non-Profit Facebook page and basic management (login, etc.).
4. Basics of adding a cover image and your logo brand.

WEBINAR RECORDING: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p1rhydmicai/

NEDARC TechTalk #29: June 23, 2016

The Who, What, Where, When, and Why of Images

SKILLS AND OBJECTIVES:

1. Understand copyright laws and creative commons in relationship to using images you find on the Internet.
2. Why can't I just use any image I find on the Internet?
3. What are some good websites that I can use to download copyright free images?
4. How can I using Google's "Search tools" to find images that I'm allowed to use?

WEBINAR RECORDING: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p3dmqqd71ig/

NEDARC TechTalk #28: May 26th, 2016

Hosting Productive Meetings: LIKE A BOSS

SKILLS AND OBJECTIVES:

Understand best practices for hosting productive meetings:

1. How to asses if a meeting is actually necessary
2. Know what to do before, during, and after the meeting takes place
3. Leave with resources for more in-depth information on the topic

WEBINAR RECORDING: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p8wudsmbohf/

NEDARC TechTalk #27: April 28th, 2016

Understanding Data at a Glance

SKILLS AND OBJECTIVES:

During this TechTalk we will show you how to apply conditional formatting, using Excel, to make interpretation of data a breeze. Data interpretation will be quick and easy after learning how to do the following:

• Make data stand out by applying conditional formatting
• Modify existing conditional formatting
• Clear conditional formatting from cells
• Create your own customized conditional formatting rules

CHALLENGE:

Often we want to scan through data and interpret what the key messages are. This can be difficult to do by only glancing at the data. Using conditional formatting can make certain data stand out, helping to analyze the data and identify patterns and trends.

WEBINAR RECORDING: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p143pucp05c/

NEDARC TechTalk #25 and 26: Four Part Series for Advanced Custom Formatting in MS Word

Advanced Custom Formatting in MS Word, 4 Part Series

Have you ever been working on a report or other special document (guidelines, protocols) and were unable to make a section of your document look the way you want? This four part series will guide you through some of the tricks and tools to make your life easier when using Microsoft Word. The series is presented through the NEDARC YouTube Channel so you can easily choose the topic you'd like to review.

WORD FORMATTING RECORDINGS ON NEDARC YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3iRGSqpFfw&list=PL1BlCODRxCvPNQYX1tbmIq0OdxETJcM7A

NEDARC TechTalk #24: January 28th, 2016

New Pediatric Readiness QI Dashboard for State EMSC Program Managers

This TechTalk has been developed to show you (State Managers) a new and exciting tool that will soon be available to all State Managers who have any emergency departments participating in the 2015-16 QI Pediatric Readiness Assessment. We will be presenting information to help you compare your state scores in 2013-14 to 2015-16 as well as looking at individual hospital scores in order to monitor areas of improvement or follow-up.

We encourage all grantees to review this TechTalk.

WEBINAR RECORDING DEMONSTRATING NEW QI DASHBOARD: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p8a5nq31rgw/

NEDARC TechTalk #23: November, 19th, 2015

Making Word Clouds

SKILLS AND OBJECTIVES:

Word Clouds can be a great way to display data visually especially text data. You can easily find the most often repreated text phrases, in your data, and quickly discover trends on interesting topics such as survey comments, etc. In this talk, you will learn how to use Tagxedo to create all sorts of word clouds even those that use your own custom shapes such as the EMS Star of Life. Besides all of these uses, they are just plain fun!

We encourage all grantees to review this TechTalk.

WEBINAR RECORDING DEMONSTRATING SOLUTION AND DISCUSSION CAN BE VIEWED AT: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p2azr9axfwj/

NEDARC TechTalk #22: October 22nd, 2015

Making custom illustrations for your infographics

SKILLS AND OBJECTIVES:

Many of us are not artists and are overwhelmed by the concept of making illustrations whether on paper or electronically. During this TechTalk we will show you how to trace over pictures to make your own illustrations and how to customize them using PowerPoint skills and functions.

CHALLENGE:

Think of some of the communication materials you have had or will create and the images needed. Pick one image that you would like to have an illustration of. For example for bike safety, you might want to illustrate a bike helmet.

1. Insert the picture/image in PowerPoint and using shapes, trace over the top of the image.
2. Share your illustration with the group

We encourage all grantees to review this TechTalk.

WEBINAR RECORDING DEMONSTRATING SOLUTION AND DISCUSSION CAN BE VIEWED AT: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p72k1j6etm3/

Infographics workshop webinar recording referenced in TechTalk: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p5lqnkd1r7m/

Download the custom "first aid kit" illustration created during this session.

NEDARC TechTalk #21: August 27th, 2015

Using the EMSC SnapShot Tool

This TechTalk focused on the functionality, possibilities, and the uses for the EMSC SnapShot Tool. Presenters included Jocelyn Hulbert from HRSA, Patty Schmuhl from NEDARC, and Suzanne Sellman from the NRC.

We encourage all grantees to review this TechTalk.

WEBINAR RECORDING DEMONSTRATING SOLUTION AND DISCUSSION CAN BE VIEWED AT: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p7bf1wwavb3/

NEDARC TechTalk #20: July 23rd, 2015

Exporting Infographics and Other Images from PowerPoint

This TechTalk focused on how you can easily export Infographics, slides, or other images you’ve created in PowerPoint to a format that you can easily share online (social media or a website) or via email.

We will discuss exporting to a PNG or a PDF file as well as the pros and cons of both formats. We will also discuss uploading your file to social media sites such as Pinterest and/or Facebook.

CHALLENGE:

• Setup a Pinterest account (business account) for sharing professional EMSC images about your program (https://business.pinterest.com/en).
• Look up the definition of a PNG file and a PDF file. What are the differences?
• Prepare an infographic, image, or slide in PowerPoint that you’d like to share online.

WEBINAR RECORDING DEMONSTRATING SOLUTION AND DISCUSSION CAN BE VIEWED AT: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p5qcjaak3sv/

NEDARC TechTalk #19: June 25th, 2015

Searching the Literature and Setting Up Alerts, Reading and understanding primary research articles – A NEDARC Tech Talk 3 part series: Part III

This session will complete a series of three TechTalks on using scientific literature. As a reminder, Lenora talked about how to read a journal article; Russ talked about how to interpret the statistics in an article, Diane will finish up by discussing the intricacies surrounding conducting a literature search and setting up email alerts. Guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser.

SKILLS & OBJECTIVES:

• Search PubMed for articles
• Set up email alerts for PubMed searches
• Use Google Scholar
• Set up Google Alerts

CHALLENGE: Create a list of researchers or topics that you frequently search for information about in your work.

WEBINAR RECORDING DEMONSTRATING SOLUTION AND DISCUSSION CAN BE VIEWED AT: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p6wj2y58d0y/

NEDARC TechTalk #18: May 28th, 2015

Reading and understanding primary research articles – A NEDARC Tech Talk 3 part series: Part II

CHALLENGE: Please read the scientific paper; Emergency Department Recognition Program for Pediatric Services. Does It Make a Difference?

1. After reading the article (listed above), create a list of the statistical methods described in the methods section.
2. Are there any results presented for which the method used is not clear?
3. What are the main points presented in the results section?

WEBINAR RECORDING DEMONSTRATING SOLUTION AND DISCUSSION CAN BE VIEWED AT: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p62ee9tgu0f/

NEDARC TechTalk #17: April 23rd, 2015

Reading and understanding primary research articles – A NEDARC Tech Talk 3 part series: Part I

SKILLS & OBJECTIVES:

• How to read the scientific literature
• Identify and understand the parts and uses of a primary research article

CHALLENGE: Please read the scientific paper; Emergency Department Recognition Program for Pediatric Services. Does It Make a Difference?

1. As you are reading the article, think about what authors are studying and jot down the ‘take home’ message.
2. Make note of any technical language in the article that is unclear to you. Prior to the TechTalk, please send an email to Lenora that includes a list of unfamiliar or unclear terms (lenora.olson@hsc.utah.edu).
3. Take note of the authors and their institutional affiliations - Google one of the authors and their affiliation-we can discuss what you learned from the Google search.

WEBINAR RECORDING DEMONSTRATING SOLUTION AND DISCUSSION CAN BE VIEWED AT: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p2k7hu78wbw/

NEDARC TechTalk #16: March 26th, 2015

Formatting Data in Excel for Mail Merging and Professional Looking Correspondence

SKILLS & OBJECTIVES:

Excel security

1. Format the text in specified fields so the text case is appropriate
2. Properly format zip codes with 4 digit extensions
3. Break text from a single field into multiple fields for more appropriate letter customization and database searches

WEBINAR RECORDING DEMONSTRATING SOLUTION AND DISCUSSION CAN BE VIEWED AT: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p7oj6anysmc/

NEDARC TechTalk #15: February 26th, 2015

Excel Security and Convenience

CHALLENGE: This is likely a hypothetical situation…… You want to send your states’/territories’ 2014 EMS reassessment data set to another person in your department to review and correct that the agency name and the county the agency is located in are correct. How would you lock the data set so that only those fields could be edited?

SKILLS & OBJECTIVES:

Excel security

• Password protect an entire excel file so that it cannot be accessed without a password.
• Password protect a specific sheet within a workbook so that cells cannot be edited.
• Password protect a specific sheet while leaving some cells available for editing.
• Add a background image as a “watermark” to a sheet.

Convenience

• Open multiple instances of Excel.

WEBINAR RECORDING DEMONSTRATING SOLUTION AND DISCUSSION CAN BE VIEWED AT:http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p6r7n1g8sdl/

NEDARC TechTalk #14: January 22nd, 2015

Reading & Understanding Times in the NEMSIS (National EMS Information System) database

CHALLENGE: There are two questions for this month’s TechTalk:

1. What is the name of your state EMS Data Manager?
2. Does your state submit to NEMSIS?
   

WEBINAR RECORDING DEMONSTRATING SOLUTION AND DISCUSSION CAN BE VIEWED AT: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p2t2hwayxj6/

NEDARC TechTalk #13: November 20th, 2014

Creating Charts and Graphs in Excel - Part 3 of 3 part series

CHALLENGE: Choose the most appropriate chart (Bar or Pie) to display the data and create a graph for each of the sample data sets.

Please note- there is no sound for the first five minutes- we apologize for this technical glitch

WEBINAR RECORDING DEMONSTRATING SOLUTION AND DISCUSSION CAN BE VIEWED AT: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p33pbaj6z2z/

NEDARC TechTalk #12: October 23rd, 2014

Choosing the appropriate graph for displaying data in Excel - Part 2 of 3 part series

During this second in a series TechTalk, NEDARC covered using data in tables, charts, and/or graphs, presenting a short explanation and demonstration for choosing the appropriate method for displaying data. There is no challenge associated with next week’s TechTalk. These tips will come in handy as you continue to work with agencies and hospitals in your state to improve emergency care for children.

WEBINAR RECORDING DEMONSTRATING SOLUTION AND DISCUSSION CAN BE VIEWED AT:http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p1ednxv34i1/

NEDARC TechTalk #11: September 25th, 2014

Creating and editing tables in Excel - Part 1 of 3 part series

During this first in a series TechTalk, NEDARC covered how to create a table in Excel that displays each of the annual pediatric volume categories (low, medium, medium-high, and high) by the type of ED Configurations of hospitals in your state. These tips will come in handy as you continue to work with hospitals in your state to improve emergency care for children.

WEBINAR RECORDING DEMONSTRATING SOLUTION AND DISCUSSION CAN BE VIEWED AT:https://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/_a59588303/p1wggrprz0m/

NEDARC TechTalk #10: August 28th, 2014

Creating and Maintaining an Emailing List and other Email Tips using Microsoft Outlook

During this TechTalk NEDARC covered how to update an emailing list, import contacts from a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet into a Microsoft Outlook group emailing list, how to keep it updated, and how to convert the list back into a Microsoft Excel sheet. Other tips for sending out large group emails were covered including inserting graphics into emails and how to ensure your emails have been read. These tips will come in handy as you continue to work with hospitals and EMS agencies in your state to improve emergency care for children.

WEBINAR RECORDING DEMONSTRATING SOLUTION AND DISCUSSION CAN BE VIEWED AT: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p94a84h2z6a/

NEDARC TechTalk #9: July 17th, 2014

Performance Measure Reports Review:

WEBINAR RECORDING DEMONSTRATING SOLUTION AND DISCUSSION CAN BE VIEWED AT: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p4ds7j94b4n/

NEDARC TechTalk #8: June 26th, 2014

Microsoft PowerPoint Slide Customization:     

WEBINAR RECORDING DEMONSTRATING SOLUTION AND DISCUSSION CAN BE VIEWED AT: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p72jxvhjiwr/

NEDARC TechTalk- Challenge #7: May 22nd, 2014

Identifying the most often missing pieces of equipment on transporting vehicles using re-shaped data.
This TechTalk challenge has been designed for you to get more familiar with your states’ EMS reassessment data as well as refresh/review your Micorost Excel skills using Pivot Tables and Reshaped data.

Challenge:
Using the equipment variables in your EMS reassessment data, generate a list of the top 10 pieces of equipment that are most often missing from the BLS and ALS transporting vehicles in your state EMS reassessment data.  (HINT – Reshape your data using the Tableau Add-In that was introduced at the Pediatric Readiness Workshops.)

Write down the pieces of equipment using the actual text on the survey and not the variable name (or refer to the data dictionary). What pieces of equipment might be the most important for your program to acquire and distribute to agencies (if funding is available) or to encourage individual agencies to acquire?

Top Ten Missing Pieces of Equipment for BLS transporting vehicles:

1. ______________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________________________
6. ______________________________________________________________
7. ______________________________________________________________
8. ______________________________________________________________
9. ______________________________________________________________
10. ______________________________________________________________

Top Ten Missing Pieces of Equipment for ALS transporting vehicles:

1. ______________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________________________
6. ______________________________________________________________
7. ______________________________________________________________
8. ______________________________________________________________
9. ______________________________________________________________
10. ______________________________________________________________

WEBINAR RECORDING DEMONSTRATING SOLUTION AND DISCUSSION CAN BE VIEWED AT: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p50tns4ht9a/

NEDARC TechTalk #6: April 24th, 2014

EMS Reassessment Dataset Overview: Review of the dataset, data dictionary and an explanation of how errors were removed for PM 73 Calculation.

WEBINAR RECORDING DEMONSTRATING SOLUTION AND DISCUSSION CAN BE VIEWED AT: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p4dfflb2g6n/

NEDARC TechTalk #5: March 27th, 2014

PedsReady Slide Deck Template Webinar: Overview and suggestions on how to best use the slide deck.

WEBINAR RECORDING DEMONSTRATING SOLUTION AND DISCUSSION CAN BE VIEWED AT: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p4alc9g0djj/
Note: The first minute (approximately) of the webinar has no sound. 

NEDARC TechTalk- Challenge #4: February 27th, 2014

Challenge:
This challenge question is based on a question from a program manager in attendance at the Salt Lake City Pediatric Readiness Workshop.

Question 1:
How many (number and %) of EDs that responded to the assessment are located at a hospital that do not have a Pediatric Inpatient unit?

1. Of these, how many (number and %) do not have interfacility transfer guidelines?
2. Of these, how many see a high volume and Medium High volume of Pediatric Patients?
3. Who are these hospitals?

Question 2:
From question one above, of the of EDs that responded to the assessment how many are located at a hospital that do have Pediatric Inpatient units?

1. How do these hospitals define the upper age of a Pediatric Medical patient?
2. How do these hospitals define the upper age of a Pediatric Trauma patient?

WEBINAR RECORDING DEMONSTRATING SOLUTION AND DISCUSSION CAN BE VIEWED AT: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p6b9bqu880b/

NEDARC TechTalk- Challenge #3: January 23rd, 2014

Challenge: (Based on a submitted question - it comes in two parts.)

Question 1:
Is having a QI process in a hospital related to weighing and recording in kilos? (Hint: Compare the % of hospitals that weigh and record in kilos depending on whether or not there is a QI process in place. Remember that there are two questions regarding weighing and recording in kilos, it is important to determine what the correct denominator is to answer this question.)

Question 2:
What conclusions can be drawn about the relationship between having a QI process and weighing/recording in kilos?

WEBINAR RECORDING DEMONSTRATING SOLUTION AND DISCUSSION CAN BE VIEWED AT: http://breeze50992852.adobeconnect.com/p3vclu3oaki/

NEDARC TechTalk- Challenge #2: January 9th, 2014

(From Pediatric Readiness Workshop workbook on page 54.)

Challenge:

Using the equipment variables, generate a list of the top 10 pieces of equipment that are most often missing from all the low  and high volume EDs in your state data. Based on the financial needs of these hospitals, what pieces of equipment might be the most important to encourage them to acquire? HINT – use the variables that start with “AirEquip,” “MonEquip,” and “ResEquip.” Write down the pieces of equipment using the actual text on the survey and not the variable name. 

Top Ten Missing Pieces of Equipment for Low Volume Hospitals:

1. ______________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________________________
6. ______________________________________________________________
7. ______________________________________________________________
8. ______________________________________________________________
9. ______________________________________________________________
10. ______________________________________________________________

Top Ten Missing Pieces of Equipment for High Volume Hospitals:

1. ______________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________________________
6. ______________________________________________________________
7. ______________________________________________________________
8. ______________________________________________________________
9. ______________________________________________________________
10. ______________________________________________________________

You can look at missing equipment for all volumes/regions/hospital trauma levels.  How you look at the information depends on who you are preparing the analysis for and/or what demographic variable you want to analyze by.

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NEDARC TechTalk- Challenge #1: December 12th, 2013

(From Pediatric Readiness Workshop workbook on page 69.)

Challenge:

1. Using a Pivot Chart, illustrate how hospitals define a child in the setting of a medical illness according to each of the various ED configurations.
   
   
   • Where is the best place to put the AgeMed and the EDConfig variables? Label where you would put each one.
     
     Axis Fields: __________________
     Legend Fields: ______________
2. Using a Pivot Chart, show the relationship between pediatric patient volume and total ED patient volume for the various ED configurations.
   
   
   • Why is it not necessarily a good idea to share this chart when using the sum of both of these variables?
   • What might be the best way to summarize this data?
   • If you think Median is the best option what can you do to create an accurate chart?

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