Trauma Journal Club

Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United States
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Special Trauma Grand Rounds: Sepsis – A Leading Cause of Hospital Deaths

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

Daniel B. DiGiulio, MD,Clinical Instructor, Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine Sepsis is a serious medical condition caused by an overwhelming immune response to infection that can progress to shock, multi-organ failure and death. Severe sepsis affects approximately 750,000 Americans annually, with a mortality rate of ~28-50%. This educational …

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ARU Grand Rounds: Neuromodulation: Basics, Indications and Current Technology

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

Vafi Salmasi, MD, Clinical Instructor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Stanford University presented by Vafi Salmasi, MD, Clinical Instructor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Stanford University Neuromodulation is one of more advanced tools that pain physicians apply to help patients with longstanding pain. Spinal cord stimulation was first used in 1960’s and its technology has …

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Trauma Grand Rounds: Domestic Violence

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

Carolyn J. Sachs, MD, MPH, Professor of Emergency Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA presented by Carolyn J. Sachs, MD, MPH, Professor of Emergency Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Health care workers often encounter victims of domestic violence and may lack the necessary training to identify and treat them effectively.  …

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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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NMC Grand Rounds: NMC & Patient-Centered Care: Our “PRIME” Direction-UPDATE

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

Debi H. Siljander, MD, Chief Clinical Transformation Officer, NMC; Charles R. Harris, MD, Chief Medical Information Officer, NMC; Jane A. Finney, CLS, MBA, CPHQ, CPPS, Consultant. presented by:  Debi H. Siljander, MD,  Charles R. Harris, MD, and Jane A. Finney, CLS, MBA, CPHQ, CPPS. Desired Outcomes: Explain the concept of patient-centered medical home model care within Population Health Management …

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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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PEDS Grand Rounds: Child Abuse

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

Robert Morris, MD, Professor Emeritus, Mattel Children’s Hospital, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Speaker for this CME Activity is Robert Morris, MD Child Abuse Family physicians or pediatricians are likely to encounter victims of child abuse in their practice, and should be able to recognize its common presentations, as well as know how to …

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ARU Grand Rounds: Regenerative Medicine for Osteoarthritis – What is the Current Evidence?

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

Sean Colio, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine Speaker for this CME Activity is Sean Colio, MD Regenerative Medicine for Osteoarthritis – What is the Current Evidence? Regenerative medicine for Osteoarthritis is an emerging area that will influence the treatment of joint diseases in the …

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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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Trauma Journal Club

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

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

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

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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Implications of Marijuana Use to Hospital Care

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

Peter Barelka, MDAnesthesiologist, Veterans Administration HospitalClinical Assistant Professor of AnesthesiologyStanford University School of Medicine presented by Peter Barelka, MD The legalization of cannabis is advancing across the United States. Since the science of cannabis is generally not part of today’s medical training, here, healthcare professionals may have an opportunity to close an ‘education gap’ on …

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Anesthesia Review Club

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

Moderated By: Amish A. Shah, MD, Anesthesia Service Director, Natividad Medical Center Desired Outcomes: Discuss literature and consensus-based recommendations for practice improvement. Effectively translate the acquired strategies into improved diagnostics and subsequently implement a better treatment plan for your patients. CME Activity Flyer (PDF)

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ED Grand Rounds: Acute Stroke Care – It’s a New Yea

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

Prashanth Krishnamohan, MDClinical Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Neurology & Neurological SciencesMedical Director of NeurologyStanford Healthcare ValleyCare Presented By:  Prashanth Krishnamohan, MD The American Heart Association released its most recent guidelines regarding the early management of Acute Ischemic Stroke at the International Stroke Conference in January 2018. The guidelines contain new recommendations on the evaluation and care …

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Improving Pediatric Acute Care Through Simulation (ImPACTS)

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

Shruti Kant, M.D.Assistant Clinical ProfessorAssociate Fellowship Program DirectorPediatric Emergency Medicine Speaker for this CME Activity:  Shruti Kant, M.D. By Invitation Only 2 Sessions (8am-11am or 12 noon-3pm) ImPACTS is a multi-centered, simulation-based education and QI program with an over-arching goal to enhance preparedness of all hospitals, and provide high-quality pediatric emergency training to all health care practitioners caring …

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PEDS Grand Rounds: Common Sports Medicine & Orthopedics

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

Robert Morris,, MDProfessor EmeritusDavid Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Presented by:  Robert Morris, MD Teenagers are increasingly involved in both organized and pick up sports. As a result, there are many more adolescents suffering sports injuries. Sports injuries are seldom a focus of general pediatric training. Common injuries will be discussed including expected mechanism …

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Trauma Grand Rounds: Catheter Related Infections

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

Daniel B. DiGiulio, MDClinical Instructor, Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine Presented By: Daniel B. DiGiulio, MD Catheter-related infections cause a significant proportion of healthcare associated infections, and are responsible for a substantial burden of disease in the US every year. Although urinary catheters and intravenous catheters might appear …

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Trauma Journal Club

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

Bradley J. Roth, MDSpecializing in Surgical Critical Care and General Surgery Moderated By:  Bradley J. Roth, MD By Invitation Only Desired Outcomes: Discuss literature and consensus-based recommendations for practice improvement. Effectively translate the acquired strategies into improved diagnostics and subsequently implement a better treatment plan for their patients. CME Activity Flyer (PDF)

Medicine Grand Rounds: What the Science Says about Addiction

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

What the Science Says about Addiction:   Neurobiological Aspects of Addiction and Medicines Used in Treatment Mark Stanford, PhD, Director, Medication-Assisted Treatment ProgramsJANUS of Santa Cruz Presented by: Mark Stanford, PhD, and Nancy Krauss, PhD Data from NIH indicates that about 20% of patients seen by family physicians have a substance abuse problem (excluding tobacco use). In …

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ARU Grand Rounds: Dermatology for the Hospital Provider

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

Amara Lieberman, MDDermatologist, Pacific Dermatology &Specialty Clinic, NMC Presented by Amara Lieberman, MD In a hospital setting, physicians are often faced with dermatology issues and need to identify those that require more intervention. A new study claims that one in four Americans are affected by a skin disease. The prevalence and cost of skin disease …

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IR Grand Rounds: IR in Trauma

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

Richard A. Villalobos, MD, Radiology Service Director, Natividad Medical Center NEW DATE presented by Richard A. Villalobos, MD Desired Outcomes: Summarize the utilization of new or improved procedure techniques Effectively critique individual provision of care and procedure performance Communicate effectively with clinicians at points of conflict Reinforce best practices and knowledge level for the staff. …

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NMC Grand Rounds: Emerging Advances in the Treatment of Aortic Stenosis: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

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

Bialal M. Shafi, MDCardiothoracic SurgeryPalo Alto Medical FoundationMedical Group Presented by:  Bialal M. Shafi, MD Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), sometimes referred to as transcatheter valve implantation (TAVI), was developed as an alternative for patients who require an aortic valve replacement for severe aortic stenosis, but are not eligible for the conventional surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). Many patients diagnosed with …

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Anesthesia Review Club (ARC)

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

Amish A. Shah, MD, Anesthesia Service Director, Natividad Medical Center By Invitation Only Moderated By: Amish A. Shah, MD, Anesthesia Service Director, Natividad Medical Center Desired Outcomes: Discuss literature and consensus-based recommendations for practice improvement. Effectively translate the acquired strategies into improved diagnostics and subsequently implement a better treatment plan for your patients. CME Activity Flyer (PDF)

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OB Grand Rounds: Prophylactic Salpingectomy

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

James Lilja, MD Gynecologic Oncology Natividad Medical Center Dr. Lilja specializes in the treatment of gynecologic malignancy and accepts referrals for technically complex surgical gynecologic cases. He is especially interested in tumor reductive surgery, hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, whole body hyperthermia, and intraoperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy. He is expert in laparoscopic and robotic surgery. presented by:  James …

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PEDS Grand Rounds: Global Pediatric Emergency Medicine

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

Kajal Khanna, MD, JDClinical Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine Presented By:  Kajal Khanna, MD, JD Understanding global pediatric emergency medicine may be translated into local communities and might address local community needs. Find out why and how – at this CME activity. Desired Outcomes: Develop an understanding …

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Strategies Designed to Improve Physician Engagement

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

Alan H. Rosenstein, MD, MBAPracticing Internist and Consultant in Physician Behavioral Management, San Francisco Speaker for this CME Activity Alan H. Rosenstein, MD, MBA Today’s complex high stress health care environment has put increasing pressures on physicians as they try to negotiate the changes in medical practice. Many physicians are frustrated and dissatisfied with the …