CME 1st Quarter 2010

GRAND ROUNDS
The intent of the Grand Rounds series is to present information in keeping with the needs of the broadest possible physician audience. The purpose of CME is to enhance the physician's ability to care for patients. It is the responsibility of the St. Charles Education Committee to assure that CME activities are designed primarily for that purpose. Grand Rounds are at 0700 in the Center for Health & Learning at St. Charles Medical Center ‚ Bend, Conference Rooms C & D.

CME 2010 - First Quarter Program Calendar

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January Grand Rounds

• January 1, 2010 ‚ No Grand Rounds ‚ Happy New Year
  
  
• January 8, 2010, 0700-0800
  "Herbal and Dietary Supplement Poisonings"
  Cyrus Rangan MD, FAAP, ACMT, Director, Toxics Epidemiology Program, Dept of Health Services Los Angeles
  Objectives: 1) Recognize the hazards and risks of dietary supplements. 2) Identify dangerous dietary supplements and safe drugs. 3) Explain the dietary supplement regulatory reforms.
  
• January 15, 2010, 0700-0800
  "Treatment Pathways to Recognize and Treat Intermittent Hypoxia"
  David Dedrick, MD, Sleep Medicine, High Desert Sleep Disorders Objectives: 1) Discuss the physiological consequences of intermittent hypoxia. 2) Describe how intermittent hypoxia will interfere with tissue healing and prolonged hospitalization. 3) Discuss the treatment pathways
  
• January 22, 2010, 0700-0800
  "The State of the State: A Portrait of Childrenís Health and Health Services Performance in Oregon"
  Stacy Nicholson, MD, MPH, FAAP, Physician-in-Chief, Doernbecher Children's Hospital, Oregon Health and Science University
  Objectives: Describe the status of child health in Oregon. 2) Compare health care measures in Oregon to other states. 3) Suggest remedies to disparities in care for Oregonís children. 4) Address likely impact of health care reform on children in Oregon
  
• January 29, 2010 - No Grand Rounds
  
  

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• February 5, 2010, 0700-0800
  "Recreational Drug and Prescription Drug Abuse Among Teens "
  Ronald Schwerzler, MD, Director of Medical Services, Serenity Lane Objectives: 1) Explain the biochemistry and actions of popular street drugs. 2) Describe the prevalence and epidemiology of recreational and prescription drug use among teens. 3) Recognize the life course of adolescent drug use. 4) Discuss when to refer adolescents for drug abuse treatment. 5) Describe treatment regimens for teens with drug use problems.
  
• February 12, 2010, 0700-0800
  (To be determined)
  
• February 19, 2010, 0700-0800
  "Update in Internal Medicine: Important Papers of the Year "
  Robert Gluckman, MD, Medical Director, Department of Medicine Faculty Practice, Providence St. Vincent
  Objectives: 1) Discuss current evidence relevant to prostate cancer screening, colon cancer screening, hypertension, lipid lowering in patients with near optimal levels, CAD in diabetic patients, depression and pain, diabetes, and adverse drug reactions.
  
• February 26, 2010, 0700-0800
  "Supplements: Do They Really Work to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk?"
  Ty J. Gluckman, MD, FACC, Director, Coronary Care Unit, Providence Heart and Vascular Institute, St. Vincent; Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland Objectives: 1) Discuss the risk factors and prevalence of heart disease in the United States. 2) Review results from evidence-based studies to measure the effect of vitamins and herbal supplements in reducing cardiovascular risk.

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• March 5, 2010, 0700-0800
  "Koning Visiting Professorship ìCombat Casualty Care: Lessons from Iraq "
  Jay A. Johannigman, MD, FACS, Colonel, USAFR, MC FS; Professor of Clinical - GEO Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma & Critical Care, Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati Medical Center
  Objectives: 1) Discuss key concepts of far forward casualty care in the military, including the Mobile Field Surgical Team and the Critical Care Aeromedical Transport Team. 2) Identify key echelons of care in the military combat care system. 3) Identify key differences between urban trauma care and combat trauma care.
  
• March 12, 2010, 0700-0800
  "Treatment of Prostate Cancer: An Update on new screening guidelines and the data"
  Tomasz Beer, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology & Medical Oncology at Oregon Health & Science University
  Objectives: 1) Review the latest approaches to the treatment of early prostate cancer. 2) Evaluate the risk for adverse effects in the treatment of prostate cancer. 3) Discuss advances in the management of metastatic prostate cancer. .
  
• March 19, 2010
  No Grand Rounds (Spring break)
  
• March 26, 2010
  No Grand Rounds (Spring break)
  

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SKILLS COURSES
Target Audience: CONet physicians, nurses, allied health.

ACLS Provider 2-day Course, ACLS Renewal 1-day Course, ACLS-HeartCode™, NRP Provider 1-day Course, NRP Renewal 1/2 -day course, PALS Provider 2-day Course, PALS Renewal 1-day Course.

For more information on the above courses, call the AHA Training Center at St. Charles, 541-693-5845.

These activities have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

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Grand Rounds
The intent of the Grand Rounds series is to present information in keeping with the needs of the broadest possible physician audience. The purpose of CME is to enhance the physicianís ability to care for patients. It is the responsibility of the St. Charles Education Committee to assure that CME activities are designed primarily for that purpose. Grand Rounds are at 0700 in the Center for Health & Learning at St. Charles Medical Center ‚ Bend, Conference Rooms C & D, and broadcast live to Blue Mountain Hospital, Lake District Hospital, Harney District Hospital, Mt. View Hospital District, Pioneer Memorial Hospital and St. Charles - Redmond.

Accreditation

Physicians:
Grand Rounds: Cascade Healthcare Community is accredited by the Oregon Medical Association to sponsor Continuing Medical Education for physicians. Cascade Healthcare Community designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ (for each Grand Rounds). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Academy of Family Physicians:
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending. The AAFP invites comments on any activity that has been approved for AAFP CME credit. Please forward your comments on the quality of this activity to cmecomment@aafp.org.

Pharmacists:
Application for CE credit has been filed with the Oregon Board of Pharmacy. Determination of credit is pending.

Nurses:
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 8050 for 1.00 contact hour for each hour attended.

Faculty Disclosure Statement
To ensure the independence of CME activities, Cascade Healthcare Community adheres to the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Educationís Standards for Commercial Support. Prior to a CME activity, faculty must disclose to learners any relevant financial relationship(s), to include the name of the individual, the name of the commercial interest(s); and the nature of the relationship the person has with each commercial interest. For faculty with no relevant financial relationship(s), the learners must be informed that no relevant financial relationship(s) exist.

ADA Statement
Cascade Healthcare Community 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 Tracy Parmele in advance of you participation or visit.

Comments or Questions about the CME Program?
Contact Tracy Parmele, CME Coordinator at 541-617-2605; email tparmele@ scmc.org. Education Committee members (listed below) also welcome your input.

Education Committee: