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Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United StatesBy Invitation Only
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Cardiology Case Conference
Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United StatesM. Kerala Serio, M.D. FACP, FACC, Cardiovascular Service Director, NMC; Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCSF Herbs, Vitamins and Minerals for Cardiovascular Disease: Show me the Evidence 30% of adult Americans use vitamins or supplements to treat or prevent cardiovascular disease. The presentation will discuss individual vitamins, herbs and supplements used for cardiac disease. It will …
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Diabetes Update: Impact on Multi-Specialty Physicians
Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United StatesMarilyn Tan, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, Chief, Stanford Endocrine Clinic, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Stanford Medicine At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: Review the newer classes of diabetes medications Review the cardiovascular safety outcome data for new diabetes medications Discuss with patients the side effects of new medications …
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Blood Transfusions: Paul Gann Safety Act and Informed Consent
Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United StatesDawn C. Ward, M.D., Associate Director, Center for Pathology Research Services UCLA Health System Associate Medical Director, Transfusion Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Physicians and surgeons must use standardized information when consenting patients of the positive and negative aspects of receiving autologous blood and directed …
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NMC Grand Rounds: A Pathologic Potpourri
Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United StatesJohn T. Jameson, MD, Pathology Service Director, Natividad Medical Center Desired Outcomes: Describe the Pathology service line at Natividad Medical Center; Define the processes to improve communication between Pathology and the service lines; Understand the developments in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine that may significantly affect your practice and patients. CME Activity Flyer (PDF)
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ARU Grand Rounds: Cancer Survivorship and Rehabilitation
Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United StatesArash Asher, MD, is the Director of Cancer Survivorship & Rehabilitation at the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute at Cedars-Sinai. with Arash Asher, MD Dr. Asher has a special interest in the physical and rehabilitative needs of cancer survivors who continue to experience the effects of their cancer or its treatment. Dr. Asher’s expertise is …
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OB Grand Rounds: Fellow Presentation: Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy
Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United StatesAnastasia R. Klick, MD, MPH FM-NMC OB Fellow presented by Anastasia R. Klick, MD, MPH, FM-OB Fellow Thyroid disease in pregnancy has significant potential impacts in pregnancy, for both mother and fetus. This grand rounds presentation will review the fundamentals of thyroid physiology and pathology in pregnancy, and instruct participants in diagnosing and treating thyroid …
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California End-of-Life Option Act
Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United StatesCatherine S. Forest, MD, MPH, Clinic Chief, Stanford Health Care at Los Altos, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine-Family Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine with Catherine S. Forest, MD, MPH California recently became the fifth state to legalize assisted suicide. The new law, called the End of Life Option Act, will become effective January 1, …
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Trauma Grand Rounds: The Not So Simple Ankle Fracture
Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United StatesJulius A. Bishop, MD, Associate Residency Program Director, Stanford University School of Medicine, Ankle fractures are among the most common injuries treated by orthopedic surgeons. While straightforward management will lead to successful outcomes in many cases, some patients and some injuries are very challenging. This talk will address some of the difficult challenges in …
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Cardiology Case Conference
Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United StatesM. Kerala Serio, M.D. FACP, FACC, Cardiology Service Director, NMC; Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCSF with M. Kerala Serio, MD 3 Different Patients with Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Requiring Non-Cardiac Surgery Dual antiplatelet therapy, DAPT, is prescribed to millions of patients worldwide following coronary artery stenting. A significant number of these patients undergo non-cardiac surgery. …
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PEDS Grand Rounds: Maternal-Fetal Microbiome
Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United Stateswith Martha V. Douglas-Escobar, MD, FAAP Martha V. Douglas-Escobar, MD, FAAPNatividad Medical Center Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Director Up to 90% of all disease can be traced in some way back to the gut and health of the microbiome; More than 10,000 different microbe species have been identified living in the human body; There are …
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Physician Leadership Academy: Facilitating Effective Teamwork
Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United StatesBy Invitation Only: Facilitating Effective Teamwork 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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Trauma Grand Rounds: Mass Casualty Triage
Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United StatesMillicent E. Wilson, MD, Emergency Medicine, Disaster Training Specialist – County of Los Angeles, EMS Agency presented by Millicent E. Wilson, MD Mass Casualty Incidents, or MCI’s, are a disturbing reality of today’s modern world. There are established best practices in this field, but most physicians are unfamiliar with the procedures. All healthcare professionals need …
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Trauma Journal Club
Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United StatesBy Invitation Only
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The Frequency and Impact of Stress and Burnout and Other Factors Affecting Physician Attitudes, Behaviors, and Patient Care
Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United StatesAlan H. Rosenstein, MD, MBA, Practicing Internist and Consultant in Physician Behavioral Management, San Francisco, CA presented by Alan H. Rosenstein, MD, MBA Physicians are trained to provide best patient care. It takes years of dedicated time, effort and commitment, and the reward is the joy of practicing good medical care. But the changing nature and complexity …
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ARU Grand Rounds: Rehabilitation for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus – Role and Efficacy
Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United StatesYashaar Chaichian, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Immunology & Rheumatology, Stanford University Medical Center presented by Yashaar Chaichian, MD Dr. Yashaar Chaichian was born in Lansing, Michigan. He completed his training and obtained his medical degree with Distinction in Research from the University of Iowa. After completing an internal medicine residency at the University …
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NMC Grand Rounds: Management of the Difficult Airway in Adults
Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United StatesRoger S. Proctor, MD, Anesthesiologist, Natividad Medical Center presented by Roger Proctor, MD, Anesthesiologist. Dr. Roger Proctor has spent most of his professional practice, before arriving at Natividad, at Highland Hospital in Oakland, California. In addition to a revolving door of Traumas, most of his patients had multiple co-morbidities and difficult airways were part of his …
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Snake Bites
Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United StatesSusan 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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PEDS Grand Rounds: Scoliosis
Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United StatesKALI R. TILESTON, MD,Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford Children’s Health && Sutter Health CPMC presented by: Kali R. Tileston, MD, Scoliosis Scoliosis in adults is very different than scoliosis in children. More than 600,000 patients seek physician care annually for this disorder. Approximately 30,000 children have back braces to manage scoliosis. Moderate to …
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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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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 StatesDaniel 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 StatesVafi 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 StatesCarolyn 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 StatesLauren 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 StatesDebi 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 StatesBy 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 StatesRobert 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 StatesSean 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 StatesClinton 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 StatesHospitals and the Homeless Patient
Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United StatesDon 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 StatesAussama 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 StatesARPI 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 StatesA 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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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 StatesOur 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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Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United StatesSarada 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 StatesBialal 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 StatesPaul 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 StatesPaul 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 StatesCourtney 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 StatesJohn 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 Statespresented 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 Statespresented 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 StatesKazuhide 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 StatesA 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 StatesBruce 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 StatesPeter 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 StatesModerated 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 StatesPrashanth 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 StatesShruti 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 StatesRobert 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 StatesDaniel 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 StatesBradley 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 StatesWhat 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 StatesAmara 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 StatesRichard 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 StatesBialal 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 StatesAmish 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 StatesJames 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 StatesKajal 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 StatesAlan 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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Trauma Grand Rounds: Emergent Anticoagulant Reversal
Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United StatesLawrence 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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Trauma Journal Club
Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United StatesBradley 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)
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Assessing Medical Decision-Making Capacity in Patients with Behavioral Illness: How do you know?
Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United StatesMarc 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 …
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ARU Grand Rounds: Chronic Kidney Disease
Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United StatesMargaret 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 …
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OB Fellows Grand Rounds: A Reflection on Obstetric Opioid Prescription Practices
Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA, United StatesShelby 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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