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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PEDS Grand Rounds: Special UCSF Celebration – EHR Integrated Pediatric Early Warning Signs

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

ARPI BEKMEZIAN, MD, pediatric hospitalist. She serves as the Medical Director of Quality and Safety for the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine and as the Medical Director of Quality and Safety for the Benioff Children’s Hospital. Speaker for this CME Activity is ARPI BEKMEZIAN, MD. EHR Integrated Pediatric Early Warning Signs Practice Gap: Early recognition …

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PEDS Grand Rounds: East of Salinas – A Film by LAURA PACHECO & JACKIE MOW

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

A Film by LAURA PACHECO & JACKIE MOW Discussion Moderated by: Kristin Burstedt Leonard, DO, Family Practice Medicine, NMC Location:  S.E.A. Conference Room “East of Salinas takes us to the heart of California’s “Steinbeck Country,” the Salinas Valley, to meet a bright boy and his dedicated teacher — both sons of migrant farm workers. With …

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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NMC Grand Rounds: Giving & Receiving Feedback

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

Our CME Speaker is:  Brian M. Johnson, MD, Associate Program Director, Contra Costa Family Medicine Residency, Martinez, California, Director, UCSF Family Medicine Faculty Development Fellowship, San Francisco, California All physician teachers constantly engage in giving and receiving feedback. It is one of the most important things we do in helping learners, as well as a …

Guillain-Barre Syndrome

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

Sarada Sakamuri, M.D. Associate Director, Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology Stanford University School of Medicine Presented By:  Sarada Sakamuri, M.D. Location:  S.E.A. Conference Room Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system. The first symptoms of this disorder include varying degrees …

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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ARU Grand Rounds: Stroke Recovery

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

Paul George, MD, PhDAssistant Professor of Neurology and, by courtesy, of Neurosurgery at the Stanford University Medical Center Speaker for this activity:   Paul George, MD, PhD Location:  Natividad Conference Room Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the United States, drastically disrupting the lives of stroke survivors and their caretakers. Unfortunately, because of tight …

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ED Grand Rounds: EMTALA

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Paul Hackman, ESQ., Attorney/Compliance Officer, UC Riverside School of Medicine Presented By:  Paul Hackman, ESQ. Attorney/Compliance Officer, UC Riverside School of Medicine Executive Summary Provide an overview of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) with explanation of the requirements imposed on hospitals. Discussion of regulations surrounding Safe Discharge of patients. Desired Outcomes: …

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PEDS Grand Rounds: Approach to the Child with a First Seizure

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

  Courtney J. Wusthoff, MD, MS, FAAPStanford University School of Medicine Presented By: Courtney J. Wusthoff, MD, MS, FAAP This session will review current evidence for the evaluation and management children presenting with a first seizure. Included will be cases and tips relevant to the primary care provider, ER physician, and to those triaging specialty referrals. …

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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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ARU Grand Rounds: New Blood Pressure Guidelines

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

presented by Randall S. Stafford, MD, PhD Randall S. Stafford, MD, PhDDirector, Program on Prevention Outcomes and Practices, Stanford Prevention Research Center, Professor of Medicine, Stanford School of Medicine Randall S. Stafford, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Medicine in the Stanford University Prevention Research Center. He has a Master’s degree in health administration (Johns …

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Stop the Bleed

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

presented by Andrew S. McCague, DO, FACOS, FACS Trauma and Critical Care Surgeon, Natividad Medical Center American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma determined that there may be a delay between time of injury and time first responder is on the scene. Without intervention by civilians, preventable deaths will occur. Medical professionals need to know …

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Trauma Grand Rounds: Abdominal Compartment Syndrome

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

Kazuhide Matsushima, MDAssistant Professor of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC presented by Kazuhide Matsushima, MD Abdominal compartment syndrome is commonly seen in the ICU patients with multiple organ dysfunction. The delay in diagnosis and intervention can be significantly associated with poor prognosis. Critical care providers need to be familiar with signs, diagnosis, and …

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Making All Physicians Better Teachers by making sense of Competency Based Education

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

A Family Medicine Faculty Development CME Roger D. Garvin, MDAssociate Professor MedicineDivision of Family Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University presented by Roger D. Garvin, MD We will discuss how medical education has evolved in the last 20 years. The benefits of competency based graduate medical education to faculty and residents will be reviewed.  Desired …

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When Physicians and Patients Disagree: What To Do?

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

Bruce W. Spring, MDClinical Assistant Professor of PsychiatryKeck School of Medicine of USC presented by Bruce W. Spring, MD The conflict between physicians and patients is a common practice experience for all physicians, and one that can be very difficult and stressful for the physician and/or patient. This is a frequent occurrence in medical encounters, …

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