Scaling Safety: Adapting the DART Program for Regional and Rural Hospitals in Idaho

August 25, 2026

August 25, 2026 @12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Mountain Time

Registration:

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Speaker:

Sarah Pierce, CRNA, Medical Director, Difficult Airway Response Team Program, Kootenai Health and Anesthesia Associates

Overview:

This one-time session is designed to increase awareness of Difficult Airway Response Team (DART) models and provide practical guidance for implementing them in rural settings. 

Drawing on evidence from national guidelines and Idaho-based case examples, the session highlights system-level strategies, such as standardized equipment, clear activation pathways, and team-based response, to reduce airway-related harm. 

Participants will learn how to adapt evidence-based, large-hospital approaches to the realities of rural and critical access facilities in Idaho, including workforce constraints and delayed access to specialty care. This session aims to strengthen airway safety culture across Idaho by equipping providers with scalable tools, implementation insights, and opportunities for continued support.

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Target Audience

The target audience includes emergency medicine, anesthesia, critical care, and respiratory care professionals (physicians, PAs, NPs, CRNAs, RNs, RTs, EMS), but all clinicians are welcome. 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME

    The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ANCC
    This activity is approved for a maximum of 1.00 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.
  • 1.00 Continuing Education Credit
  • 1.00 IPCE

    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Course opens: 
05/25/2026
Course expires: 
09/30/2026
Event starts: 
08/25/2026 - 12:30pm MDT
Event ends: 
08/25/2026 - 1:30pm MDT
Cost:
$0.00
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Jointly Accredited Provider

Joint Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, the University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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Interprofessional Continuing Education
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Physicians
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions Office designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing
This activity is approved for continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.

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PAs
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. The total number of approved credits is yet to be determined. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME

    The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ANCC
    This activity is approved for a maximum of 1.00 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.
  • 1.00 Continuing Education Credit
  • 1.00 IPCE

    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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Registration: Log in, then click the yellow Take Course button. Upon registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a calendar link. You will also receive a day-of-session email reminder with a link to access the session. Registration must be completed before the session time.

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Required Hardware/software

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