
2021 Virtual Spring Leadership Conference
Thank you for your participation in the 2021 Kansas HOSA Virtual Spring Leadership Conference. On this page, you will find all the information, links, and resources you will need to participate in the virtual conference.
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Need HELP? Email Seth Nutt at snutt@kumc.edu or Kelli Byrne at kbyrne@ksde.org
Kansas HOSA Headquarters
If at any time during the virtual conference, you find yourself in a jam, Seth Nutt and Kelli Byrne will be available to answer any questions during the virtual conference. Kansas HOSA Headquarters will be open March 29-31, 2021 from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Click the button below to visit the Kansas HOSA Headquarters.
Conference agenda
Below is the overall schedule for the 2021 Virtual Spring Leadership Conference.
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Monday, March 29, 2021
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - HOSA Head Quarters Open
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Competitive Events (see the competitive event schedule for report times)
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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - HOSA Head Quarters Open
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Competitive Events (see the competitive event schedule for report times)
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - HOSA Head Quarters Open
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Competitive Events (see the competitive event schedule for report times)
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Thursday, April 1, 2021
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Navigate HOSA Expo together as a chapter
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m. - Closing Ceremony
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Kansas HOSA Officer Meeting (Incoming and Outgoing)
Competitive Event Schedule
Click the event title below to see the schedule and competitor report times for that event.
Health Career Display
Health Career Photography
Clinical Nursing
Medical Assisting
Creative Problem Solving
HOSA Bowl
CPR/First Aid/Life Support Skills
Medical Spelling
Prepared Speaking
Health Education
Healthy Lifestyles Interview
Job Seeking/Interview Skills
CERT Skills
Home Health Aid/Personal Care
Nursing Assisting
Bio Med Lab Science
Dental Science
Community Awareness
Public Health
Public Service Announcement
Researched Persuasive Writing and Speaking
EMT
Physical Therapy
Sports Medicine
Pharmacy Science
Veterinary Medicine
Featured Speakers
Keynote Speaker

Terry Rusconi
Chief Culture Officer
The University of Kansas Health System
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Terry Rusconi is currently serving as the Chief Culture Officer for the University of Kansas Health System. In this role, he is responsible for developing and sustaining a culture consistent culture across the health system. That culture supports the provision of safe, effective, and patient-centered care and ensures an organization-wide competency to improve performance. Key responsibilities include working across all areas of the organization to analyze and improve performance related to patient safety, patient satisfaction, and employee/provider satisfaction, ensure the hiring, onboarding, and supporting staff capable of bringing the organizational culture to life. With record-setting volumes, the hospital now ranks in the top ten percent nationally in key measures of quality and patient satisfaction. In his current and previous roles, Terry has also facilitated training and improvement activities for business and workgroups ranging in size from just a few members to those numbering in the hundreds. He has also provided consultative services to numerous companies/businesses as part of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
National HOSA Speaker

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HOSA Expo
Take a moment to browse the links below together as a chapter. Click each link to explore the information.
Be the Match, National Service Project Introduction
University of Kansas Health System
National Association of Nursing Assistants (NAHCA)
PSU School of Nursing
Nursing Skills Table
K-INBRE
Resist
Immunize Kansas Coalition
PSU Dept. of Psychology
PSU Social Work
PSU Exercise Science
PSU Therapeutic Rec.
ARMY Medical Command
PSU ARMY ROTC
KU Center for Telemedicine & Telehealth
KU Medical Center KEE Program
KU AHEC
Via Christi
Labette Community College
Crawford County Mental Health
Midwest Transplant Network
Fort Scott Community College
Kansas HOSA Alumni
PSU Biology Department
Kansas Hospital Association
PSU Office of Admissions
McPherson College
American Academy of Family Physicians
Pre-recorded sessions
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2021-2022 Kansas HOSA Officer Candidates
Below are the 2021-2021 Kansas HOSA Officer candidates. For each candidate, you will find the candidate's photo, name, school, and a link to his/her candidate video.

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Advisor Resources
Below is a group of resources available for both new and veteran HOSA advisors. Click the links below to learn more about each resource.
Event sponsors
Kansas HOSA is grateful to the following sponsors for helping make the 2021 Kansas HOSA Virtual Spring Leadership Conference possible.