Snake Bites

Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United States

Susan Spano, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor, Health Science Series, Emergency Medicine, UCSF presented by Susanne Spano, MD North America is home to 25 species of poisonous snakes. Approximately 8,000 bites are reported in the United States annually, with approximately 2,000 delivered by venomous snakes. A bite from a venomous snake can be deadly, and should …

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Personalized Oncology – Is it myth or reality?

Arina Ganeles, MD, Hematologist, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula presented by Arina Ganeles, MD, Hematologist, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula Every patient is different. Every tumor is different.  Personalized cancer treatment is a delivery of the right treatment, based on the tumor genomics (somatic mutations) as well as on individual genetics (germ line …

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Effective Physician Hand-Offs

Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United States

Lauren Destino, M.D., Assistant Medical Director, Pediatric Hospitalist Program, Associate Medical Director of Acute Care Units, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, Clinical Assistant Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine with Lauren Destino, MD Patient care hand-offs between physicians occur frequently and are vulnerable to communication failures with potential impacts on patient safety.  This grand rounds will …

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Physician Leadership Academy: Leading Through Vision

Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United States

By Invitation Only:  Leading Through Vision Equip yourself with the competencies necessary to facilitate change here at NMC. The program consists of skill-building workshops delivered by Advisory Board faculty across 2017 and 2018—each one designed to provide you with actionable tools to tackle every day challenges. The workshops are highly interactive, data-rich, and tailored around …

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Crucial Conversations for Physicians – Strategies for Optimizing Outcomes

Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United States

Clinton Coil, MD, MPH, FACEP, Chief Quality Officer, Associate Medical Director for Quality and Safety, LA County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Division of Emergency Medicine Stanford University School of Medicine Speaker for this CME Activity is Clinton Coil, MD, MPH, FACEP Crucial Conversations for Physicians – Strategies for Optimizing Outcomes Reviews …

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Hospitals and the Homeless Patient

Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United States

Don A. Barr, MD, PhD, Professor of Pediatrics, and of Education (by courtesy), Stanford University School of Medicine Speaker for this CME Activity is Don A. Barr, MD, PhD Hospitals and the Homeless Patient Homelessness is a growing issue in many areas in California. To address the health care needs and the wellbeing of homeless …

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Prevention of Surgical Site Infections

Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United States

Aussama K. Nassar, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS, CHSE, Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Section of Trauma & Critical Care, Stanford University School of Medicine Speaker for this CME Activity is Aussama K. Nassar, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS, CHSE Prevention of Surgical Site Infections Surgical-site infections (SSIs) are known to complicate 2-5% of …

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How Far Have We Come? Emerging Therapies for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Scott G. Pritzlaff, MDDepartment of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain MedicineInterventional Pain SpecialistStanford University School of Medicine Speaker for this CME Activity:  Scott G. Pritzlaff, MD Location:  S.E.A. Conference Room Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are often misunderstood conditions responsible for significant disability. It is critical for primary care and pain providers to have a sound …

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Current Status of Advanced Hemodynamic Resuscitation and Management with Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS)

Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United States

Bialal M. Shafi, MDCardiothoracic SurgeryPalo Alto Medical FoundationMedical Group Speaker for this CME Activity:  Bialal M. Shafi, MD Location:  Natividad Conference Room This presentation will explore the applications for adult ECLS including reversible respiratory failure, cardiogenic shock, and ECPR. The discussion will include the importance of early recognition and implementation, and insight into the technical …

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Physician Wellness: Burnout & Wellness

Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United States

John D. Mark, M.D.Clinical Professor PediatricsPediatric Pulmonary MedicineMedical Director, COREStanford University School of Medicine Speaker for this CME Activity:  John D. Mark, MD Burnout =  Emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, decreased sense of personal accomplishment…  Well Clinicians =  Higher Patient Outcomes  Desired Outcomes: Engage in the process of problem solving. Discuss the bigger cause that anchors Natividad’s mission. …

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