69th Annual Convention& Reimbursement Conference

September 19-22, 2017 • San Diego, CA

It’s a Whole New Game ‑Building Tomorrow’s Destiny Today

69th Annual Convention & Reimbursement Conference CALIFORNIA AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION

— General Information —

California Ambulance Association2520 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 150 • Sacramento, CA 95833

(877) 276-1410 • Fax: (916) 924-7323 • www.the-caa.org • koreno@the-caa.org

The California Ambulance Association cordially invites California’s EMS leaders and professionals to join us at the Annual Convention & Reimbursement Conference on September

19-22, 2017 at Paradise Point Resort in San Diego, CA.

This year’s program will feature three tracks of outstanding speakers and topics, including state-specific issues that will help your ambulance service thrive in the changing EMS environment. Please see pages 2-5 in this brochure for a complete schedule and description of all sessions. Please complete the registration form included with this brochure to sign-up to attend today!

Please pass this convention brochure and registration information along to your colleagues and personnel.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Tucked away on Mission Bay in the heart of San Diego, Paradise Point Resort & Spa features comfortable bungalow-style rooms amidst lush, tropical gardens, tranquil lagoons, and one mile of sandy beach next door to SeaWorld. Scattered across our 44-acre island, you’ll find plenty of room to roam and relax with five swimming pools, beach bonfire pits, a marina, five dining venues, an award-winning spa and endless recreation options. Paradise Point and its amenities offer a unique San Diego vacation experience for both families and couples with a location that is secluded, yet centrally situationed; the airport, downtown San Diego and top attractions are all just minutes away.

Paradise Point Resort1404 Vacation Road, San Diego, CA 92109

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*Please note: Presenters and topics are subject to change. Presentations and materials provided by speakers at CAA events are not reviewed by CAA for accuracy and are the sole opinion and advice of that speaker/presenter.

Dates to RememberHOTEL RESERVATION DEADLINE:

August 18, 2017Call (800) 344-2626 or click here to

to make your hotel reservation

EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

August 31, 2017Questions?

Call the CAA toll-free at (877) 276-1410

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

For guest room reservations, please call (800) 344-2626 or click here. The CAA rates are: $189.00 plus tax per night plus a daily resort fee of $30. The deadline to make your hotel reservation is August 18, 2017.

TRANSPORTATION

Paradise Point Resort is located in the center of Mission Bay just 15 minutes from the San Diego Airport, with taxi fares totaling approximately $20-$30. Taxis, shuttles and Ubers are available at all airport terminal curbsides for service to the hotel and prior arrangements are not required. For guests using their personal vehicle or a rental car, the hotel offers reserved doorstep parking directly outside guest rooms for $38 per night per car.

CONVENTION CANCELLATION POLICY

A full refund of convention registration fees shall be made if registration is cancelled in writing by September 8, 2017. If registration is cancelled after September 8, 2017, a 50% cancellation fee will apply. Golf fees are non-refundable if cancelled after September 8, 2017. No refunds or credits will be made for “no shows.”

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— Special Events —

Raymond Lim Jim McNeal Memorial Golf TournamentTUESDAY, SEPT. 19, 201710 AMRAYMOND LIM JIM MCNEAL MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Riverwalk Golf Club1150 Fashion Valley RoadSan Diego, CA 92108Phone: 619-296-4653www.riverwalkgc.com

In honor of the CAA’s great friends and colleagues, Raymond Lim and Jim McNeal, Jr., a golf tournament will be held at the beautiful Riverwalk Golf Club. Riverwalk Golf Club is distinctive in character but consistent in quality, every hole was meticulously designed by Ted Robinson, Sr. and Jr. in the old style, leaving the terrain completely natural. This San Diego Golf Course boasts mature stands of palm, oak and eucalyptus trees framing undulating fairways and manicured greens, with numerous wetland areas, nearly 100 bunkers and

an array of picturesque water features – including four lakes and the San Diego River – creating

both strategic diversity and a visually stunning backdrop for golf. While challenging for low handicappers, the course offers multiple tees on each hole, ensuring an enjoyable experience for golfers of all abilities.

The golf registration fee includes green and cart fees, tee prizes, lunch and one beverage ticket. Please

send in your registration form indicating participation in the tournament as soon as possible. Golf fees are not refundable if cancelled after September 8, 2017.

Night Out With the San Diego PadresTUESDAY, SEPT. 19, 2017 6:10 PMNIGHT OUT WITH THE SAN DIEGO PADRES

Petco Park, T-Mobile Home Run Deck100 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101

Join us in kicking off the 69th Annual Convention & Reimbursement Conference at Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres. Petco Park is spectacular in every way, combining the best sight lines in baseball with breathtaking views of San Diego. Architecturally magnificent, it celebrates the sea, the sky, the natural beauty, cultural diversity and unique spirit of our region. Innovative design features evoke

the timeless traditions of baseball in an intimate setting, with state-of-the-art fan amenities.

When you register for the conference, sign up to attend a Night Out With The San Diego Padres on Tuesday evening. We have reserved the T-Mobile Home Run Deck, located just behind the wall in

right-center field, for our group.

Dinner is included with your ticket and will be served at 6:10pm. The first pitch will be thrown at 7:10 pm.

Beverages will be served from 6:10 pm through the bottom of the 7th inning. Shuttle service will be provided both to and from the game. The shuttle will leave the hotel at 5:15 pm and bring ball fans back to the hotel after the game concludes.

Featuring Keynote Speakers

September 20th

Kevin LaczFormer Navy SEAL and Friend of Chris Kyle, of American SniperKevin will share the story of his transformation from struggling undergrad to honor student and college

graduate following his years of service. Kevin will also share anecdotes from his two tours of duty on SEAL team THREE as a sniper and medic in dangerous combat zones with fellow SEAL, Chris Kyle, subject of the critically acclaimed film, American Sniper.

September 21st

Matt ZavadskyChief Strategic Integration Officer for MedStar Mobile HealthcareMatt has more than 35 years’ experience in EMS and holds a master’s degree in Health Service Administration with

a graduate certificate in Health Care Data Management. Matt has helped guide the implementation of several innovative programs with healthcare partners and is leading the nationwide charge of payment reform and mobile integrated healthcare.

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— Schedule of Events —(Schedule Subject to Change)

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

10:00 am – 10:50 am REIMBURSEMENT TRACK: Federal Perspective: Ambulance Payment Reform Asbel Montez – Acadian This session will provide attendees information on the

ambulance payment reform efforts of the American Ambulance Association and the stakeholders of the Payment Reform Committee. The speaker will provide an update on ongoing reimbursement initiatives related to alternative destination transports, community paramedicine, treat and refer, and other alternative reimbursement models.

10:00 am – 10:50 am OPERATIONS TRACK: Just Culture Edgar Escobedo – American Ambulance Just Culture, the balance between Human and System

accountability, is a hot topic in patient safety and reduction of errors in EMS. The reporting of events is important and necessary to learn how to prevent errors from occurring. Organizations with cultures that support open communication of errors while in a non-punitive environment (a “just” culture) are more likely to see high levels of improvement in patient safety and employee engagement. During this session, you will learn how to implement the principles of Just Culture within your organization.

10:50 am – 11:15 am Break in the CAA Marketplace

11:15 am – 12:00 noon EXECUTIVE TRACK: AAA National & Federal Update Tristan North, VP of Legislative Relations –

American Ambulance Association Tristan North will be providing an overview of what is currently

happening on Capitol Hill that impacts EMS. He will let us know where things stand on the Medicare ambulance extenders including the 2% urban, 3% rural and super rural bonus payment and the policy framework being developed by the AAA and other EMS organizations to reform the Medicare ambulance fee schedule.

11:15 am – 12:00 noon REIMBURSEMENT TRACK: Daily Compliance Tips Donna Hankins - American Ambulance Every day billing office staff are faced with hidden privacy

and compliance risks related to HIPAA and PHI regulations. Join the CAA Payer Issues Chairperson Donna Hankins to discuss the role of the privacy and compliance officer in an ambulance billing company and identify how the billing office can develop compliance practices during client interaction to help the privacy and compliance officers follow state and federal guidelines during daily work activities.

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Tuesday, September 19, 2017

10:00 am Golf Tournament at Riverwalk Golf Course -

Shotgun Start, lunch provided

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Registration Open

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Exhibitor Set-up

6:10 pm – 10:30 pm Night Out With the San Diego Padres at Petco Park’s T-Mobile Home Run Deck

Wednesday, September 20, 20176:30 am – 7:30 am Exhibitor Set-Up

7:30 am – 5:00 pm Registration Open

7:30 am – 5:00 pm CAA Marketplace (Exhibit Hall)

7:30 am – 8:30 am Continental Breakfast

8:00 am – 9:30 amWelcome & General Session

Kevin Lacz - Former Navy SEAL and Friend of Chris Kyle of American Sniper

Kevin will share the story of his transformation from struggling undergrad to honor student and college graduate following his years of service. Kevin will also share anecdotes from his two tours of duty on SEAL team THREE as a sniper and medic in dangerous combat zones with fellow DEAL, Chris Kyle, subject of the critically acclaimed film, American Sniper.

9:30 am – 10:00 am Break/Kevin Lacz Book Signing

10:00 am – 10:50 am EXECUTIVE TRACK: Creating a Secure and Compliant Heathcare IT Organization

Bill Richardson, CISM, HCISSP, PMP – Compliagent Like other entities in the healthcare sector, many ambulance

services struggle with how to plan, adopt and implement working strategies for managing digital health records. Recent published cases of data breaches and other IT incidents highlight the need to create a safe, secure and reliable data management environment. This presentation will describe the basic three building blocks for creating a secure and compliant Healthcare IT organization: IT best practices, HIPAA compliance and security; including cybersecurity.

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— Schedule of Events —(Schedule Subject to Change)

11:15 am – 12:00 noon OPERATIONS TRACK: What’s Up With EMSA? Jennifer Lim – EMSA What’s up with EMSA? Raising the stage: igniting innovation,

developing policy, and cultivating connections. Sharing the hottest to-do-list with EMS providers to advance the profession through demonstration and telling our story.

12:00 noon – 1:30 pm Opening Lunch & General Membership Meeting Ross Elliott – California Ambulance Association CAA election results and Length of Membership Awards. 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm EXECUTIVE TRACK: Political Capital: Are You Fully Vested? Larry Moxley - Moxley International This discussion will cover state legislative strategies for more

effective outcomes as well as the local political landscape. The emphasis will be on the need for a “local” as well as a statewide perspective in protecting and enhancing the business environment. Specific examples and Q&A will also be part of the presentation.

1:30 pm – 2:20 pm REIMBURSEMENT TRACK: Noridian Update Peggy Sorge - Noridian Healthcare Solutions Learn the latest information on getting Medicare claims

paid the first time, from the source. A representative from Noridian will be presenting useful and important information and answering your questions.

1:30 pm – 2:20 pm OPERATIONS TRACK:

The Oroville Dam Evacuation and the Ambulance Strike Team MOU

Michael Frenn – EMSA This last winter California had record rainfall which caused

many correlating issues throughout the state. One issue which garnered a lot of attention was the Oroville Dam situation, which caused the evacuation of Oroville and many downstream cities. Michael Frenn will go over the situation from EMSA’s perspective and explain how ambulance strike teams played a role in assisting the region.

2:25 pm – 3:15 pm EXECUTIVE TRACK: CAA Legislative Update Ross Elliott – California Ambulance Association This year the CAA developed and sponsored 3 pieces of

legislation intended to improve the business climate for ambulance companies. The status of each bill will be discussed along with the behind-the-scenes strategies employed to advance each initiative. With an eye to next year, participants will be asked identify other changes in law they would like to see in the future. This will be an interactive session.

2:25 pm – 3:15 pm REIMBURSEMENT TRACK: Data E.O.B. - Experience, Operations & Billing Erik Krieger – Royal Ambulance Service Sure, you track data…but what’s everyone else looking at?

Chances are that the same KPIs don’t work for everyone. Each organization needs to pick and choose the ones that work for them based on the needs and constraints of their organization. You hear a lot about the KPIs for 911 providers, but there are plenty of other ways to improve your performance regardless of your service type. Join us as we discuss how data is used at Royal Ambulance Service, a CAA Member in Northern California, to improve team member experience, operational efficiency, and billing effectiveness.

2:25 pm – 3:15 pm OPERATIONS TRACK: Employment Law Basics Scott Moore, Esq. – EMS Resource Advisors The employment relationship is the greatest legal exposure to

every business. An ambulance service is no exception. This session is a must-attend session for all front-line supervisors and managers and will provide a practical understanding of the basic principles of employment law associated with managing employees. At-will, employment discrimination, retaliation, reasonable accommodation, and wage laws are some of the common pitfalls that can trip up even the most seasoned of supervisors.

3:15 pm – 3:45 pm Break in the CAA Marketplace

3:45 pm – 4:35 pm EXECUTIVE/REIMBURSEMENT TRACK: Vendor Spotlight - ZOLL/Stryker ZOLL will be showcasing how ZOLL solutions cover the

scope of daily first responder operations to truly simplify and maximize business performance. ZOLL continues to innovate, integrate, and improve so they can better serve your mission: faster, more accurate response, better patient outcomes, and operational efficiencies that can mean significant cost savings and increased profitability. STRYKER EMS will showcase its best-in-class solutions that address critical issues affecting caregivers and patients. Today, as an industry leader in ambulance cots, fasteners, stair chairs and evacuation chairs, Stryker provides more power to you. Stryker’s cot and fastener systems help make the lives of EMS teams easier, safer and more efficient. They will show their innovative Powered System assists in loading and unloading a cot at the touch of a button, and can dramatically reduce workplace injuries.

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— Schedule of Events —(Schedule Subject to Change)

3:45 pm – 4:35 pm OPERATIONS TRACK: Rethinking the Orientation of EMS Personnel Scott Moore, Esq. – EMS Resource Advisors For years getting a job in EMS meant that you had to attend

an EMT or Paramedic certification class, pass several exams to become certified, apply for a position within an ambulance service, likely take a clinically based qualification exam and attend an orientation that is largely clinically based. For those of us who work on an ambulance every day, we know that our opportunity to really utilize our clinical skills is incredibly limited. In fact, most of our day is tied to performing skills and duties that have nothing to do with clinical medicine. If orientation is a process aimed at preparing a new employee for their role, it is time that we rethink what the program focuses on. This session is intended to be a discussion about re-aligning job and performance expectations. It is more important than ever that we prepare our people for the job and hopefully a career in EMS.

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Chair’s Reception Chair’s Awards, Annual Service Member Awards

Thursday, September 21, 2017

7:30 am – 3:30 pm Registration

7:30 am – 1:15 pm CAA Marketplace (Exhibit Hall)

7:30 am – 8:30 am Continental Breakfast

8:30 am – 9:45 am Welcome & General Session

EMS 3.0 – Transforming to Survive and Thrive in the New Healthcare Environment

Matt Zavadsky, MS-HSA, EMT - MedStar Mobile Healthcare “Modern” EMS has been around for 40 years and we are

entering our third major shift in service delivery models. Our long-standing healthcare partners have new economic models, new regulations and new goals. Our historic model of you call – we haul is not what they are looking for anymore. These customers are looking for value that may be unrelated to whether or not you bring a 911 patient to the ED. What are these changes in the healthcare industry? What are progressive EMS systems and ambulance agencies doing to prepare for EMS 3.0? What is the potential vision for EMS 4.0? Potential answers to these and YOUR questions await in this dynamic and interactive session.

9:45 am – 10:15 am Break with Exhibitors

10:15 am – 11:05 am EXECUTIVE/OPERATIONS TRACK: The 6 Boldest Presidential Decisions Ever Made and the Lessons EMS Leaders Can Take From Them Doug Wolfberg, Esq. – Page, Wolfberg & Wirth If you’re looking for “leadership by example,” you don’t have

to look much further than the American presidency to find it. No matter which party or political affiliation, our presidents are faced with the most difficult leadership challenges on earth. In EMS, there are no challenges we face that can’t be solved by forward-thinking leaders, and this session will look at six timeless examples of Presidential leadership that will inspire EMS leaders to rise to the challenges your agency faces – today and into the future.

10:15 am – 11:05 am REIMBURSEMENT TRACK: The Future of Ambulance Reimbursement & Navigating the Complexities Asbel Montes – Acadian Ambulance This session will outline components of the ambulance

reimbursement system that ambulance services can focus on to enhance their current reimbursement, as well as prepare for future changes. The speaker will provide information related to non-VA care and how to navigate the reimbursement complexities, enhance self-pay management, as well as navigating the complexities of higher deductibles.

11:10 am – 12:15 pm EXECUTIVE/OPERATIONS TRACK: AB 1650: Firsthand Insight into California’s Community Paramedic Programs Neal Cline - Butte County EMS James Pierson – Medic Ambulance Service, Inc. James Rosolek - LifeLine Medical Transport Community Paramedicine represents one of the most

progressive evolutions in the delivery of community-based healthcare by using EMS providers within their current scope of practice in an expanded role. A CP Pilot currently is underway in California with 12 sites assessing the many models of Community Paramedicine including 3 sites being run by CAA Members. CAA was a sponsor of AB 1650, a bill to support Community Paramedics in California. Join experts from 3 different agencies that have successfully implemented CP/MIH programs in our state. Hear how they got started, how they’ve overcome obstacles and how they’re working towards sustainability. This session will include Q&A time, so bring your questions for these experts that can help you get your CP/MIH program up and running.

11:10 am – 12:15 pm REIMBURSEMENT TRACK: Refund Roundup Donna Hankins – American Ambulance Refunds can be fun! Join the CAA Payer Issues Chairperson,

Donna Hankins to learn about state and federal regulations related to overpayment, refund, and recoupment events. In addition to regulation review, the session will discuss ways to streamline refunds, and provide tips to prevent overpayments from occurring.

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— Schedule of Events —(Schedule Subject to Change)

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm REIMBURSEMENT TRACK: Managing Business Relationships to Thrive and

Comply Doug Wolfberg, Esq. – Page, Wolfberg & Wirth Ambulance and medical transportation companies have

entered a new era where enforcement agencies now look at the “big picture” of how ambulance services are ordered and utilized – as well as how they are provided and billed. Facilities can now be on the hook – to the tune of millions of dollars in liability – for their roles in ordering ambulance services and issuing medical necessity certifications for non-emergency transports. This session will drill down on how to educate your facility partners to make the right call and why accuracy and painting a complete picture of the patient’s condition when ordering services is now a must-do item on each facility’s compliance checklist.

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm OPERATIONS TRACK: Workplace Violence Prevention & Mitigation Rick Carvalho, BS, MBA, EMT-P – American

Ambulance Violence towards pre-hospital providers is on the rise and

new OSHA regulations regarding prevention and oversight took effect on April 1, 2017. Is your company ready to meet the new standars? DUring this session, we will review the new regulations and discuss necessary steps for implementation. This session will also help you identify and address gaps, mitigate the risk of workplace violence, as well as develop and create a workplace violence program.

3:30 pm Adjourn

8:00 am - 8:30 am Membership Committee Meeting

8:30 am - 9:00 am Education Committee Meeting

9:00 am – 9:30 am Conference Committee Meeting

9:30 am – 10:00 am CAAPAC Committee Meeting

10:00 am – 11:00 am Data, Operations & Quality Committee

Meeting

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Legislative & Agency Relations Committee

Meeting

12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Lunch

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, September 21, 2017Thursday, September 21, 2017

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm EXECUTIVE TRACK: The Road to Accreditation Sandra Whaley – Medic Ambulance Service This session will cover Medic Ambulance’s experience in

using technology to become Accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) and an Accredited Center of Excellence (ACE) by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED).

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm REIMBURSEMENT TRACK: The Art of Constructing a Clinical Narrative Doug Wolfberg, Esq. – Page, Wolfberg & Wirth The process of writing a complete, accurate and defensible

clinical narrative is an art and a science. This session will focus in on the process of producing a good clinical narrative so that ambulance revenue cycle professionals can gather all of the information they need – the first time – to make timely and accurate billing decisions. We will focus on how field personnel should be constructing the ideal PCR narrative. This session will also cover the importance of clinical narratives in the age of electronic patient care reporting, and will present the “DRAATT” format for preparing a well-organized and chronological narrative.

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm OPERATIONS TRACK: DEA Compliance Myron Smith – Hall Ambulance Service Compliance with the DEA’s rules and regulations is complex

and can be tricky. Falling out of compliance has dire consequences. Having recently experienced a DEA audit of our company’s drug handling procedures, there is a lot of useful information to be shared with others. Come learn how to maintain compliance with the DEA and survive an audit.

2:15 pm - 2:30 pm BREAK/CAAPAC Raffle

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm EXECUTIVE TRACK: QAF Update John Surface – Hall Ambulance Service Todd Valeri - American Ambulance The ambulance industry has needed an increase in Medi-Cal

rates for decades, but the state has been unwilling to fund an increase. The Quality Assurance Fee (QAF) is believed to be the only possible means of getting an increase in Medi-Cal rates for ambulance service. CAA members who are part of the current QAF proposal will give an overview, share the rationale behind the proposal, and provide an update of SB 523.

Friday, September 22, 2017

CAA 69th Annual Convention & Reimbursement ConferenceSeptemtember 19-22, 2017

REGISTRATION FORM

IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ!Full registration features admission to all events on Wednesday, September 20th & Thursday, September 21st including seminars, all refreshments, CAA Marketplace, Opening Lunch, Chair’s Reception and Thursday Lunch. Full registration does not include the golf tournament or the NIght Out with the San Diego Padres.

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Doug Wolfberg, Esq., Founding PartnerPage Wolfberg & Wirth

Asbel Montes, Vice President of Governmental Relations & Reimbursements for Acadian Ambulance

and Chair of AAA Payment Reform Committee

Neal Cline, RN, JD, CFRN, Assistant Chief - Training/CQI, Community Paramedicine Project Manager

(Butte County) Butte County EMS/Enloe Hospital

Tristin North, VP Government AffairsAmerican Ambulance Association

Scott Moore, Esq., Principal AdvisorEMS Resource Advisors, LLC

Ross Elliott, Executive DirectorCalifornia Ambulance Association

John Surface, Vice President -Corporate OperationsHall Ambulance Service, Inc.

Todd Valeri, President/CEOAmerican Ambulance

Michael Frenn, Disaster Medical SpecialistEmergency Medical Services Agency

Jennifer Lim, Deputy Director of Policy, Legislative & External Affairs

Emergency Medical Services Agency

Donna Hankins, Director of Client ServicesAmerican Ambulance

James Pierson, Vice President/COO, Community Paramedicine Project Manager (Solano County)

Medic Ambulance Service, Inc.

Larry Moxley, Owner/CEOMoxley International

Bill Richardson, CIOHall Ambulance Service

Rick Carvahlo, Director of Risk Management and Compliance,

American Ambulance

Erik Krieger, Director of Business Administration, Royal Ambulance Service

Edgar Escobedo, Director of Operations American Ambulance

Sandra Whaley, Director of CommunicationsMedic Ambulance Service

Myron Smith, Manager – Air OperationsHall Ambulance Service

James Rosolek, Paramedic SupervisorLifeline Medical Transport

Peggy Sorge, Part B Provider Outreach & Education Representative

Noridian Healthcare Solutions LLC

2017 Annual Convention Faculty