Events

Kenneth Lyons Jones, MD

This conference provides clinicians and providers current evidence based practice considerations in the care of the pediatric trauma patient. Participants will learn from a variety of Children’s pediatric experts and have opportunities for hands on experience in application of trauma related skills specific to the pediatric population. Content on developmental and emotional needs of this population as well as caregiver wellbeing will be discussed.

William B Wheeler, MD

This one day conference, supported by the Jill Davis Intensive Care Nursing Fund, is designed to enhance the knowledge and expertise of the nurses caring for critically ill patients with alterations in cardiac function. The 2017 program content will feature an update on best practice.

This conference will review current best practices for patient /family education. Learners will be asked to complete the VARK learning assessment pre-conference to identify their own learning styles, in order to fully participate in discussions and scenarios woven throughout the day.  Speakers will explore patient /family education considerations and techniques using case studies, video vignettes, and interactive discussions. The Somali Resource group will address religious and cultural considerations to improve success in working with Somali families and we will end the day looking at future trends in planning patient/family education for the next generation.

This conference will review current best practices for patient /family education. Learners will be asked to complete the VARK learning assessment pre-conference to identify their own learning styles, in order to fully participate in discussions and scenarios woven throughout the day.  Speakers will explore patient /family education considerations and techniques using case studies, video vignettes, and interactive discussions. The Somali Resource group will address religious and cultural considerations to improve success in working with Somali families and we will end the day looking at future trends in planning patient/family education for the next generation.

Clinical Ethics Boot Camp is a 2 day training to develop and improve knowledge, abilities, and skills in clinical ethics consultation. This training is designed to help individuals who are interested in clinical ethics consultation develop a strong foundation in theory and practice.

Michael Rich, MD, MPH

Bob Bonar, Dr. H. A

Nneka Sederstrom, PhD, MPH, MA, FCCP, FCCM