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-9810753333115On October 15, you received the release of 2015 guideline information from the AHA Instructor Network. If you did not receive it - you do not have your current email posted and/or you did not “opt in” for information for the AHA - please go to the Instructor Network and double check your status on your IN Dashboard. For your convenience - I have provided a link to download and/or view the 2015 Guideline Highlights directly below this Newsletter in .pdf format. Please read the highlights, as it is a great resource and explanation of the changes. As you can see and read, the changes are very minimal with the smallest changes I have ever seen in the (every 5 year) updates. As I have been telling my participants - “It means we are finally getting it right, our resuscitation efforts are working?” Of course, that is our goal.I have been attempting to delay this Newsletter until the Instructor Update was released - so I could just put the update link on this Newsletter - but I can delay no longer - it should be within the week.*** How does the 2015 Guideline Release affect YOU? Read and Comprehend the Highlights (attached) Complete the Instructor Update (once released) prior to 2.15.2016 (no charge) It is unknown at this time if the Instructor Network will notify me or if you will need to forward me your certificate of completion. (I no longer have a fax - therefore, you will need to scan and email me the certificate of completion).00On October 15, you received the release of 2015 guideline information from the AHA Instructor Network. If you did not receive it - you do not have your current email posted and/or you did not “opt in” for information for the AHA - please go to the Instructor Network and double check your status on your IN Dashboard. For your convenience - I have provided a link to download and/or view the 2015 Guideline Highlights directly below this Newsletter in .pdf format. Please read the highlights, as it is a great resource and explanation of the changes. As you can see and read, the changes are very minimal with the smallest changes I have ever seen in the (every 5 year) updates. As I have been telling my participants - “It means we are finally getting it right, our resuscitation efforts are working?” Of course, that is our goal.I have been attempting to delay this Newsletter until the Instructor Update was released - so I could just put the update link on this Newsletter - but I can delay no longer - it should be within the week.*** How does the 2015 Guideline Release affect YOU? Read and Comprehend the Highlights (attached) Complete the Instructor Update (once released) prior to 2.15.2016 (no charge) It is unknown at this time if the Instructor Network will notify me or if you will need to forward me your certificate of completion. (I no longer have a fax - therefore, you will need to scan and email me the certificate of completion).-98107529991052015 GUIDELINE RELEASE INFORMATION: CONTACT INFORMATION:002015 GUIDELINE RELEASE INFORMATION: CONTACT INFORMATION:-9810752337435I am hopeful that this latest Newsletter is finding you happy and heathy as we near 2016. I hear from some of you on an on-going basis, a few of you here and there, and the rest are as quite as a mouse…00I am hopeful that this latest Newsletter is finding you happy and heathy as we near 2016. I hear from some of you on an on-going basis, a few of you here and there, and the rest are as quite as a mouse…2447290-572135WINTER 2015 / 2016NEWSLETTER00WINTER 2015 / 2016NEWSLETTER-11550658575675LifeSavers | 2033 South Skyline Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337 | 612.987.5374 | 00LifeSavers | 2033 South Skyline Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337 | 612.987.5374 | -1174750-91440000-9810752049145HELLO,00HELLO,-9220201508760LifeSavers Training Center Members,LifeSavers Training Center Members,-9321806304280With all the new product releases, always comes an inevitable price increase…I would love to be able to absorb that cost as a Training Center - but I am unable to.Therefore, the new cards will increase from $5.00 per card to $5.50 - this will not happen the new guideline cards are released and ordered.00With all the new product releases, always comes an inevitable price increase…I would love to be able to absorb that cost as a Training Center - but I am unable to.Therefore, the new cards will increase from $5.00 per card to $5.50 - this will not happen the new guideline cards are released and ordered.-9321805929630 New Guideline Cards00 New Guideline Cards-9321804140200 AHA eCards:00 AHA eCards:-9321804514850At this time, LifeSavers has not started using the eCards for numerous reasons. There have been several issues with companies accepting/authenticating them and there have also been many problems printing them with success. Because the cards are so expensive - until AHA has worked out all their bugs - I will continue to use the original certification cards.00At this time, LifeSavers has not started using the eCards for numerous reasons. There have been several issues with companies accepting/authenticating them and there have also been many problems printing them with success. Because the cards are so expensive - until AHA has worked out all their bugs - I will continue to use the original certification cards.-9321803062605All 3 of the AHA distributors will continue to have paper copies and electronic copies of the participant manuals. They will also have an electronic copy of the Instructor manual. The ebooks are a great option for the new guidelines and will be accessible for the learner for up to 5 years on their phone, tablet and/or computer.00All 3 of the AHA distributors will continue to have paper copies and electronic copies of the participant manuals. They will also have an electronic copy of the Instructor manual. The ebooks are a great option for the new guidelines and will be accessible for the learner for up to 5 years on their phone, tablet and/or computer.-9321802687955 AHA eBooks:00 AHA eBooks:-932180857885*** How does the 2015 Guideline Release affect YOU? (continued….) Once you have completed the update, you must start using the interim materials until the New Manuals, DVD’s, certification cards and any other supplemental material has been released. The BLS materials are expected to be released in February of 2016. Once the new materials are released, you will have 60 days to use up your old stock of manuals and cards. Some of you have completed the $9.00 information program from the AHA distributors - That is not mandatory but some have really enjoyed it.00*** How does the 2015 Guideline Release affect YOU? (continued….) Once you have completed the update, you must start using the interim materials until the New Manuals, DVD’s, certification cards and any other supplemental material has been released. The BLS materials are expected to be released in February of 2016. Once the new materials are released, you will have 60 days to use up your old stock of manuals and cards. Some of you have completed the $9.00 information program from the AHA distributors - That is not mandatory but some have really enjoyed it.6811010-66675HELPFUL HINTS:00HELPFUL HINTS:-1112520-579120WINTER 2015 / 2016NEWSLETTER00WINTER 2015 / 2016NEWSLETTER-11506208582660LifeSavers | 2033 South Skyline Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337 | 612.987.5374 | 00LifeSavers | 2033 South Skyline Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337 | 612.987.5374 | -1165225-92202000-833755857885CARD PROCESSING FORM AND FORMAT:00CARD PROCESSING FORM AND FORMAT:-8337551251585I often receive handwritten names that are illegibly written on the roster and close to impossible to decipher the correct spelling. Therefore, the cards often need to be replaced - incurring an additional cost to you. Effective 1.1.2016, all cards will be sent out with the back side filled out only. Therefore, you will need to date stamp the Completion Date (Month-Day-Year) and Recommended Renewal Date (Month-Year) and also fill in the Participants Name (Typed or neatly handwritten).You will find (2) Card Processing Forms Posted on LifeSavers Website: 1.) The interim processing form 2.) The 2016 form - reflective of the price increase.00I often receive handwritten names that are illegibly written on the roster and close to impossible to decipher the correct spelling. Therefore, the cards often need to be replaced - incurring an additional cost to you. Effective 1.1.2016, all cards will be sent out with the back side filled out only. Therefore, you will need to date stamp the Completion Date (Month-Day-Year) and Recommended Renewal Date (Month-Year) and also fill in the Participants Name (Typed or neatly handwritten).You will find (2) Card Processing Forms Posted on LifeSavers Website: 1.) The interim processing form 2.) The 2016 form - reflective of the price increase.-8337553474720OBSERVATION FROM INSTRUCTOR MONITORING’S:00OBSERVATION FROM INSTRUCTOR MONITORING’S:-8335113868615As you have all experienced, in order to become an AHA Instructor or to be recertified as an Instructor - one of my Training Center Faculties or I must observe you teach a portion of your course. Here are some of my general observations that we can all learn from:* Know the guidelines - some of you seem to be very unsure about the initial assessment steps and the correct order - I have actually watched students correcting some of the Instructors and that is unacceptable. DO KNOW your material, that is mandatory. * Reinforce and repeat key points - ie: Depth, rate, ratios, etc… It is proven to help with retention.* Once you have put your students through all the skills - sequencing - make sure you are giving them lots (at least 5) real life scenarios to practice why they just learned - it is the best way to learn and remember.* If your students can not complete the psychomotor skills (according to the AHA Skills Testing Sheet) you DO NOT pass/certify them, no exception. * It is unrealistic that there is going to be a breathing mask next to the patient - have your students practice several scenarios doing compressions only - without a mask available.* Heartsaver AED Courses - Teach team resuscitation - one person does CPR and another retrieves that AED and uses it - switching jobs every 2 minutes. 00As you have all experienced, in order to become an AHA Instructor or to be recertified as an Instructor - one of my Training Center Faculties or I must observe you teach a portion of your course. Here are some of my general observations that we can all learn from:* Know the guidelines - some of you seem to be very unsure about the initial assessment steps and the correct order - I have actually watched students correcting some of the Instructors and that is unacceptable. DO KNOW your material, that is mandatory. * Reinforce and repeat key points - ie: Depth, rate, ratios, etc… It is proven to help with retention.* Once you have put your students through all the skills - sequencing - make sure you are giving them lots (at least 5) real life scenarios to practice why they just learned - it is the best way to learn and remember.* If your students can not complete the psychomotor skills (according to the AHA Skills Testing Sheet) you DO NOT pass/certify them, no exception. * It is unrealistic that there is going to be a breathing mask next to the patient - have your students practice several scenarios doing compressions only - without a mask available.* Heartsaver AED Courses - Teach team resuscitation - one person does CPR and another retrieves that AED and uses it - switching jobs every 2 minutes. -1143000-601980WINTER 2015 / 2016NEWSLETTER00WINTER 2015 / 2016NEWSLETTER-11436358569960LifeSavers | 2033 South Skyline Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337 | 612.987.5374 | 00LifeSavers | 2033 South Skyline Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337 | 612.987.5374 | -1142365-91630500-9182101413510* Healthcare Provider Course - Teach team resuscitation - one person does compressions, one person does BVM and the third person retrieves the AED and uses it - switching jobs every 2 minutes.* All students must operate the AED - sets it up, gives shock and communicates effectively with the team. It is unacceptable for just one person to operate the AED - all must. * Masks with one-way valves are mandatory in all training classes.*** I have also observed several wonderful and efficient courses that I felt pure joy and admiration for and was so very proud to have my Training Center name on the back of the Certification cards.00* Healthcare Provider Course - Teach team resuscitation - one person does compressions, one person does BVM and the third person retrieves the AED and uses it - switching jobs every 2 minutes.* All students must operate the AED - sets it up, gives shock and communicates effectively with the team. It is unacceptable for just one person to operate the AED - all must. * Masks with one-way valves are mandatory in all training classes.*** I have also observed several wonderful and efficient courses that I felt pure joy and admiration for and was so very proud to have my Training Center name on the back of the Certification cards.-9182104051300The fee for Instructor Recertification has been $40.00 for the last 16 years. Due to the fact that some of the recertification’s / monitoring’s are up to 2.5 hours away from the metro - the fee will be increased to $ 50.00. 00The fee for Instructor Recertification has been $40.00 for the last 16 years. Due to the fact that some of the recertification’s / monitoring’s are up to 2.5 hours away from the metro - the fee will be increased to $ 50.00. -9213855882005The 2016 Forms will be posted on LifeSavers (T.C. Members Only) Website by January 2016. Please be sure to discard all 2015 forms and use only the 2016 forms. If you continue to use the 2015, I will request that you resubmit the information on the current forms.00The 2016 Forms will be posted on LifeSavers (T.C. Members Only) Website by January 2016. Please be sure to discard all 2015 forms and use only the 2016 forms. If you continue to use the 2015, I will request that you resubmit the information on the current forms.-92138554514752016 MASTER FORMS:002016 MASTER FORMS:-921385980440OBSERVATION FROM INSTRUCTOR MONITORING’S (continued…):00OBSERVATION FROM INSTRUCTOR MONITORING’S (continued…):-9213853620770INSTRUCTOR RECERTIFICATION / MONITORING:00INSTRUCTOR RECERTIFICATION / MONITORING:-11430-2095500-1158240-609600WINTER 2015 / 2016NEWSLETTER00WINTER 2015 / 2016NEWSLETTER-11582408556625LifeSavers | 2033 South Skyline Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337 | 612.987.5374 | 00LifeSavers | 2033 South Skyline Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337 | 612.987.5374 | -1155700-93345000460756066916300046075603397250007221220-736600ENTER Month/year00ENTER Month/year-1143000-601980WINTER 2015 / 2016NEWSLETTER00WINTER 2015 / 2016NEWSLETTER -19050000-826135165735BIENNIAL (every 2 yr.) TRAINING CENTER ALIGNMENT & AGREEMENT FORM – 2016/2017:00BIENNIAL (every 2 yr.) TRAINING CENTER ALIGNMENT & AGREEMENT FORM – 2016/2017:-826135277495It’s that time again… every 2 years Training Centers must assure you realign your Instructor membership. The fee to align with Lifesavers continues to be $4.00 monthly for a total of $96.00 of the next 2 year term.For your convenience, I have provided a link to download your form - located directly under this Newsletter Please be sure to download, print & fill out the form and send payment. This is due by 1.8.16. If we have not received payment by close of that day, we will be deactivating your Instructor Status on the Instructor Network. If you have some type of financial hardship, please contact us prior to 1.3.16 to make future arrangements. We also have a Pay Pal option available on our website. To pay by Pay Pal on our website: Click T.C. Members only, under “Quick Links” - click 2 year alignment Fee Payment Options, fill out and make your payment. If you work for a company that has several Instructors aligned with LifeSavers, please disregard the invoice, as they are the responsible party. (If you are unsure if they are the payer or you are, please speak with your supervisor).*** If you are one of my Training Center Faculties - (read this) * If you monitor at least 2 Instructors per year (from your own organization or requested by LifeSavers) - your Biennial Training Center Alignment Fee will be waived. Please contact me for details and/or scheduling.If you are no longer teaching AHA Courses or are not realigning with LifeSavers, please send us an email and we will deactivate your Instructor Network account and file. If you are terminating our relationship - Thank You for your time with LifeSavers.00It’s that time again… every 2 years Training Centers must assure you realign your Instructor membership. The fee to align with Lifesavers continues to be $4.00 monthly for a total of $96.00 of the next 2 year term.For your convenience, I have provided a link to download your form - located directly under this Newsletter Please be sure to download, print & fill out the form and send payment. This is due by 1.8.16. If we have not received payment by close of that day, we will be deactivating your Instructor Status on the Instructor Network. If you have some type of financial hardship, please contact us prior to 1.3.16 to make future arrangements. We also have a Pay Pal option available on our website. To pay by Pay Pal on our website: Click T.C. Members only, under “Quick Links” - click 2 year alignment Fee Payment Options, fill out and make your payment. If you work for a company that has several Instructors aligned with LifeSavers, please disregard the invoice, as they are the responsible party. (If you are unsure if they are the payer or you are, please speak with your supervisor).*** If you are one of my Training Center Faculties - (read this) * If you monitor at least 2 Instructors per year (from your own organization or requested by LifeSavers) - your Biennial Training Center Alignment Fee will be waived. Please contact me for details and/or scheduling.If you are no longer teaching AHA Courses or are not realigning with LifeSavers, please send us an email and we will deactivate your Instructor Network account and file. If you are terminating our relationship - Thank You for your time with LifeSavers.-11398257520305LifeSavers | 2033 South Skyline Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337 | 612.987.5374 | 00LifeSavers | 2033 South Skyline Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337 | 612.987.5374 | -11449058442325LifeSavers | 2033 South Skyline Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337 | 612.987.5374 | 00LifeSavers | 2033 South Skyline Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337 | 612.987.5374 | -388620108204000-1153795-109728000-8153403749040As it tends to be the busiest family time and the slowing training time of the year, our office will be closed December 21st to January 4th. Therefore, if you need anything, please contact me before or after those dates.My Husband and I are now empty nesters as our one and only, Logan is now a Freshman at University of North Dakota and absolutely loves it. He is pursuing an education in Criminal Justice and is very involved in the ROTC.Dave and I will be going on our first Cruise to the Caribbean the first week in March, 2016. Therefore, I will be unreachable February 27 - March 8th. I have been working really hard at taking off 50 pounds before the trip … I only have 56 to go!This is always the perfect time to THANK YOU for your continued relationship with LifeSavers and your passion to help save lives.Have a Wonderful Holiday Season and remember always - “It’s not about what’s under the tree but who is around it.” Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.Regards,Sandy00As it tends to be the busiest family time and the slowing training time of the year, our office will be closed December 21st to January 4th. Therefore, if you need anything, please contact me before or after those dates.My Husband and I are now empty nesters as our one and only, Logan is now a Freshman at University of North Dakota and absolutely loves it. He is pursuing an education in Criminal Justice and is very involved in the ROTC.Dave and I will be going on our first Cruise to the Caribbean the first week in March, 2016. Therefore, I will be unreachable February 27 - March 8th. I have been working really hard at taking off 50 pounds before the trip … I only have 56 to go!This is always the perfect time to THANK YOU for your continued relationship with LifeSavers and your passion to help save lives.Have a Wonderful Holiday Season and remember always - “It’s not about what’s under the tree but who is around it.” Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.Regards,Sandy3100705815340ON APERSONALNOTE:00ON APERSONALNOTE:-1150620-769620WINTER 2015 / 2016NEWSLETTER00WINTER 2015 / 2016NEWSLETTER-11474458396605LifeSavers | 2033 South Skyline Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337 | 612.987.5374 | 00LifeSavers | 2033 South Skyline Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337 | 612.987.5374 | ................
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