

ZOOM DECORUM

• The event begins at 7:45 am. However, your Co-Hosts, Peggy Baker and Sandy Nygaard along with other conference staff will be in the Zoom event meeting room starting at 7:15 am for anyone who may want to become more familiar with the Zoom settings and interactive features. During the event, you may contact the Co-Hosts directly via Chat. Additionally, several AEMS Volunteers will be available to help and may also be contacted through Chat. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the Co-Hosts or the Volunteers - we are here to help make your experience enjoyable and productive.
• We will be using the Zoom Webinar platform. This platform features only the presenters and staff on screen. Participants will not be seen. The purpose of this is to reduce background noise and visual distractions. However, participant interaction is encouraged through the Question/Answer and Chat features.
• If during the event, there should be an internet connection problem or power outage, we will communicate with you through email or via the AEMS website at https://aems.org/odyssey
• While we are preparing and planning for a successful online event, we appreciate your patience and understanding of any technical difficulties that may occur.
• Several break times, including lunch, have been allotted throughout the day.
• If you encounter access, technical or other issues during the event, you may also contact: Peggy Baker via cell phone or text at 480-421-8795 or Sandy Nygaard via text at 602-739-9911
Participant Interaction
• View Only and Muted Modes. All participants will be in View Only and Muted modes. Only the Co-Hosts, Volunteers, and Presenters will be on screen. However, you may ask questions and make comments via the Question/Answer and Chat features.
• Questions for Presenters and Staff. We encourage your interaction via comments and questions. Questions for Presenters will be answered at the conclusion of all presentations. We welcome your comments and questions for Staff throughout the event.
You may comment and ask questions using the following two features located on your menu toolbar: Question/Answer. Use this feature to ask questions or make comments for the Presenters. Chat. Use this feature to ask questions or make comments for the Staff.
Note: To minimize distractions, we have decided to remove the Raise Your Hand feature as an interactive option. We request that all questions/comments be directed through the Question/Answer and Chat features. Thank you.
• Evaluation. At the conclusion of the event, all participants will be receiving a link to our Evaluation Form. Please complete this online form. We appreciate your feedback to help us improve and enhance future EMS Odyssey Conferences and other online educational events.
• Appreciation Raffle. In appreciation for your support and involvement, all participants are automatically entered into a raffle for various prizes. Names will be drawn at designated times. You MUST be present and viewing from a computer screen to be eligible for the raffle and if you should win, to claim your prize.
• Contact Hour (CE) Summary Form. Attendance of the education event and completion of evaluation are required to receive Contact Hours. For those attending to receive CE, at the conclusion of the event you will be provided with a link to complete the Evaluation and Contact Hour (CE) Summary forms. If you do not need CE but require confirmation of your participation, a Certificate of Attendance will be available upon request.
Thank you for your cooperation - enjoy the Conference!