This activity discusses ways systems factors (flaws or weaknesses in organizational systems of care) can sabotage correct diagnoses. Think about a primary care practice with no specific policy for checking if patients actually go to recommended tests and consults, which…
In medicine, the formulation of a differential diagnosis is fundamental to the diagnostic reasoning process. It is less likely to find documentation of a differential diagnosis in cases that have diagnostic errors. This activity presents strategies to fortify the differential…
BMJ Best Practice is a clinical decision support tool that supports healthcare professionals in diagnosing and managing patients. It is a knowledge resource that is continually updated, evidence-based, actionable and practical. It helps healthcare professionals fill gaps in their medical…
The Research Readiness Training course prepares clinical staff to effectively integrate research into busy clinical healthcare settings. Clinicians will gain foundational knowledge in the principles and implementation of research and understand the key role played by each member of the…
This on-demand webinar examines the current burden of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancer in Massachusetts, reviews current Massachusetts HPV vaccination uptake, describes current recommendations for HPV vaccination, and discusses strategies which providers can utilize to improve HPV vaccination in their practice….
Thank you to ASA’s Industry Supporters: Baudax Bio, Edwards Lifesciences, Fresenius Kabi, GE HealthCare, Heron Therapeutics, Masimo, Medtronic, Merck. Delirium in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is part of the continuum of postoperative delirium and is associated with unfavorable…
Drug errors are not uncommon in health systems. In this course, you will learn about the impact of medication errors and adverse events, categories of drug errors, the incidence of medication errors in the operating room, a review of closed…
Failed airway management is a major contributor to patient morbidity and mortality. Inadequate planning and judgment contribute to patient harm. This activity contributes to the patient safety CME requirement for the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s (ABA)…
Recognize adverse outcomes and identify best practices for perioperative insulin administration in pediatric patients. This activity contributes to the patient safety CME requirement for the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s (ABA) redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology™…
Unlike a conventional operating room, MRI and CT environments frequently require the anesthesiologist to assume broader responsibility for immediate patient care decisions. Medical emergencies in this environment may be difficult to manage so the anesthesiologist should have a plan in…
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