Grand Rounds - Feb. 5, 2021
"The Many Faces of High Risk Influenza: Best Practices for Recognition and Treatment"

Speaker: William A. Fischer II, MD. Associate Professor of Medicine Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, The University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC

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Objectives

1. Recognize appropriate candidates for influenza treatment or prophylaxis based on guideline-recommended characteristics, without unnecessary testing.
2. Individualize influenza treatment and prophylaxis plans for patients who are at risk for influenza-related complications based on the latest evidence.

Accreditation: Paradigm Medical Communications, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Paradigm Medical Communications, LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity is supported by an educational grant from Genentech, a member of the Roche Group.

Target Audience: This activity has been designed to address the educational needs of clinicians involved in the care of patients with or at risk for influenza, including those specializing in internal medicine, family medicine, hospital medicine, gynecology, emergency medicine, and critical care. It may also benefit other clinicians who are interested or involved in the care of patients with or at risk for influenza.

Accessibility/Program Questions: St. Charles Health System encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Medical Education at 541-706-4680, [email protected]. For CME or Clerkship questions, contact Sheila Jordan, MMGT, CHCP, Manager of Continuing Medical Education at 541-706-6780, [email protected].

Grand Rounds - Jan. 29, 2021
"COVID-19 Vaccines"

Speaker: Moshe Arditi, MD. Academic Director, Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine Executive; Vice Chair for Research, Pediatrics Cedars, Sinai Medical Center; Professor of Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Objectives

1. Be familiar with the current COVID-19 vaccines
2. Be familiar with the efficacy and safety data with the COVID-19 vaccines
3. Be familiar with the current prioritization for vaccine delivery

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals

Accessibility/Program Questions: St. Charles Health System encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Medical Education at 541-706-4680, [email protected]. For CME or Clerkship questions, contact Sheila Jordan, MMGT, CHCP, Manager of Continuing Medical Education at 541-706-6780, [email protected].

Grand Rounds - Jan. 22, 2021
"Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder Across the Lifespan"

Speaker: Timothy Wilens, MD. Chief, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Co-Director, Center for Addiction Medicine Director, Substance Abuse Services in Pediatric Psychopharmacology

Objectives

1. Define indicators of ADHD in adults and children and their prevalence
2. Differentiate patients with ADHD from other disorders
3. Demonstrate an awareness of the pharmacotherapy: indications, efficacy, dosing, side effects, benefits and outcomes
4. Demonstrate an awareness of the role of pharmacotherapy: therapeutic options, benefits and outcomes
5. Acquire an awareness of the prevalence rates and outcome in different populations (IMQ's CLC requirement)

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals

Accessibility/Program Questions: St. Charles Health System encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

Oher CME or Clerkship questions: also contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

Grand Rounds - Jan. 15, 2021
"Dermatology Update"

Speaker: Oliver J. Wisco, DO. FAAD, FACMS

Objectives

1. Understand the primary morphologic descriptors in Dermatology
2. Understand the importance of the differential diagnosis of cutaneous disease
3. Understand the initial treatment approach to common inflammatory dermatoses

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals

Accessibility/Program Questions: St. Charles Health System encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

Oher CME or Clerkship questions: also contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

Grand Rounds - Jan. 8, 2021
"Not the Same Rodeo: A well-being Survival Guide for today, tomorrow, and what’s to come"

Speakers:

• Joan Fleishman Psy.D. Assistant Professor of Family Medicine. School of Medicine; Founder. Tend Health.
• Tina Runyan PhD, ABPP. Associate Clinical Professor. Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Massachusetts Medical School; Founder. Tend Health.

Objectives

1. Describe common mental health concerns secondary to chronic stress
2. Name underlying causes of psychological impact of chronic stress
3. Understand the specific risks for healthcare professionals and strategies to mitigate burnout
4. Describe high yield strategies for mitigating the risk of mental health issues
5. Name one strategy to implement in every day life to maximize well-being

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals

Accessibility/Program Questions: St. Charles Health System encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

Oher CME or Clerkship questions: also contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

Grand Rounds - Dec. 18, 2020
"Compassionate Conversations"

Speakers:

• Laura Heesacker, MSW, LCSW. Behavioral Health Consultant. Center for Health & Wellbeing
• Michelle Marikos, BS. Certified Peer, Support Specialist. Oregon Pain Guidance

Objectives

1. Understand what makes these conversations difficult on providers/teams as well as patients and families
2. Learn the role of anxiety for both providers/teams as well as patients and their families
3. Learn the five Foundational Components of Difficult Conversations for providers and their teams as well as for patients and their families

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals

Accessibility/Program Questions: St. Charles Health System encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

Oher CME or Clerkship questions: also contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

Grand Rounds - Dec. 11, 2020
"Adrenal Insufficiency"

Speaker: Nairi Berner, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor, Endocrinology Chairperson, Inpatient Diabetes Management Committee University of California, Irvine

Objectives

1. Explain with insight regarding the pathophysiology, diagnostic elements, testing algorithms and sometimes conflicting guidelines for therapy in the care of patients with adrenal insufficiency.
2. Review the symptoms of cortisol and adrenal androgen deficiencies in the setting of both primary and secondary AI, symptoms only seen in primary AI, guidelines for laboratory testing, and to review the various treatment options, including systemic steroid, and how to use laboratory test and symptom assessment to guide titration of treatments.
3. Explain management of associated hypothyroidism and the management of secondary diabetes insipidus will be reviewed.
4. Explain consideration of special circumstances: management in the presence of pregnancy or in the perioperative setting.

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals

Accessibility/Program Questions: St. Charles Health System encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

Oher CME or Clerkship questions: also contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

Grand Rounds - Dec. 4, 2020
"Human Trafficking: Hiding in Plain Sight"

Speakers: 

• Mellissa Withers, PhD, MHS, Director, APRU Global Health Program; Associate Professor USC, Institute on Inequalities in Global Health (Keck School of Medicine of USC)
• Nita Belles, MTh, Executive Director, In Our Backyard; Regional Director, Oregonians Against Trafficking Humans (OATH)

Objectives

1. Define types of human trafficking
2. Explain the role of the healthcare provider in recognizing and responding to trafficking victims and survivor
3. Specify how to report cases or suspected cases of human trafficking
4. Outline the various types of cultural diversities (gender, age, race, religion, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, socio-economic, etc.) that may relate human trafficking

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals

Accessibility/Program Questions: St. Charles Health System encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Medical Education [email protected].

Oher CME or Clerkship questions: also contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

Grand Rounds - Nov. 20, 2020
"COVID-19 Update"

Speaker: 
Shira Shafir, PhD, MPH, Director, MPH for Health Professionals Department of Community Health Sciences Director of Field Internships Department of Epidemiology UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

Objectives

1. Describe the current state of the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak
2. Describe current best practices concerning personal protective equipment (PPE)
3. Understand the importance of social distancing measures and what they mean for health care professionals in practice
4. Understand the implications of a PHEIC (Public Health Emergency of International Concern)and a locally declared Public Health Emergency
5. Understand where to find additional information and resources as this outbreak continues to evolve

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals

Accessibility/Program Questions: St. Charles Health System encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

Oher CME or Clerkship questions: also contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

Grand Rounds - Nov. 13, 2020
"Emerging Infectious Disease and Pandemics"

Speaker: 
Andrew Milsten, MD, MS, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Fellowship Director Disaster Medicine and Emergency Management

Objectives

1. Review of the scope, epidemiology, background, and types of emerging infectious diseases
2. Discuss past pandemics and their implications for the future
3. Analyze how COVID-19 fits into the overall schema of disaster medicine and human populations

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals

Accessibility/Program Questions: St. Charles Health System encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

Oher CME or Clerkship questions: also contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].