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. …
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 …
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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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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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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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: …
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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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. …
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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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 …
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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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 …
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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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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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)
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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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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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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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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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)
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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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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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. …
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 …
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)
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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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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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 …
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Lawrence Tim Goodnough, MD Professor of Pathology and Medicine Stanford University School of Medicine Presented By: Lawrence Tim Goodnough, MD Reversal of anticoagulation in patients is a medical emergency, as anticoagulation is associated with hematoma growth, neurologic deterioration, and increased risk of death and major disability. The management of patients requiring acute reversal of anticoagulants, …
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Bradley J. Roth, MDSpecializing in Surgical Critical Care and General Surgery By Invitation Only Moderated by: Bradley J. Roth, MD 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)
Marc Tunzi, MD, MA, Associate Program Director, Family Medicine Residency, Chair, Bioethics Committee, Natividad Medical Center/ Clinical Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of California, San Francisco Speaker for this CME Activity: Marc Tunzi, MD, MA Physicians are often faced with the difficulty of assessing medical decision-making capacity in patients with psychiatric illness …
Margaret K. Yu, MD, MSClinical Assistant Professor of NephrologyDepartment of Internal MedicineStanford University School of Medicine presented by: Margaret K. Yu, MD, MS Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and health care costs. The purpose of this talk is to review the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment options for CKD. This …
Shelby L. Takeshita, MDOB Fellow, Natividad Medical Center Presented by: Shelby L. Takeshita, MD OPIOID USE HAS INCREASED NATIONWIDE, INCLUDING PREGNANT WOMEN AND WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE. THE NUMBER OF OPIOID OVERDOSES AND RELATED DEATHS AMONG WOMEN HAS QUADRUPLED IN THE PAST DECADE. RECENT RESEARCH SUGGESTS THAT THE OBSTETRIC POPULATION IS BEING PRESCRIBED AN EXCESS …
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Miahaela Damian, MDClinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Division of Pediatric Critical Care, Stanford University School of Medicine Presented By: Miahaela Damian, MD Pediatric sepsis is generally considered to comprise a spectrum of disorders that result from infection by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites or the toxic products of these microorganisms. Early recognition and intervention …
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Craig A. Walls, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer, Natividad Medical Center By Invitation Only Academy Course Chair: Craig A. Walls, MD, PhD The series consists of skill-building workshops delivered by Advisory Board faculty—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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Gerald Grant, MD, Division Chief Pediatric Neurosurgery, Associate Professor, Stanford Children’s Health Presented By: Gerald Grant, MD Gap: There is a lack of consistency in evaluation and return to play decision making for concussion. We will review the incidence of concussion across sports and its impact on brain health. Return to play criteria and long …
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)
Christina Maslach, PhD., Professor of the Graduate School Professor of Psychology, UC Berkeley Medical School Speaker for this CME Activity: Christina Maslach, PhD Christina Maslach is a Professor of Psychology (Emerita) and a researcher at the Healthy Workplaces Center at the University of California, Berkeley. She received her A.B. from Harvard, and her Ph.D. from …
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Our apologies… the activity scheduled for this date has been postponed. Trauma and Critical Care Surgeon, Natividad Medical Center Presented By: Andrew S. McCague, DO, Trauma Surgeon Case Summary: A 33 year old G1P2 female at 32 weeks GA presents with blunt trauma following an MVC. She will be hypotensive due to both hypovolemic shock …
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