Systems-based Practice

EFM Case Study #17: Oxytocin Truths and Myths

Exogenous oxytocin (Pitocin) may be the most commonly used drug in obstetrics but it is not benign. Its use in clinical practice is riddled with myths, unsubstantiated by science, that perpetuate poor practice habits. Misuse, overuse, and sometimes abuse in…

EFM Case Study #16: Equipment Failure

Medical error is the third leading cause of death in the US and technology failure is to blame 44% of the time. Perinatal clinicians are frequently unaware of the equipment limitations they use routinely. Non-invasive blood pressure machines, pulse oximeters,…

EFM Case Study #15: Critical Event Notification

The obstetric malpractice claim of “a delay in treatment of fetal distress” remains the number one factor In over 20% of claims from multiple PIAA resources. The key to avoiding delaying treatment to a fetus in distress is to recognize…

The Medical Professionalism Project

The Medical Professionalism Project is an innovative course that explores the complex expectations, challenges, and responsibilities of being a healthcare professional. While often we like to divide people and their choices into “good” and “bad,” the truth is that in…

Strategic Thinking

Learn how to make choices to achieve desired outcomes by enrolling in Strategic Thinking. The word “strategy” gets used a lot, but defining it can be frustratingly elusive. This course explores the true meaning of strategy, what strategies are good…

Practical Principles of Change Management Organization

Physician leaders looking for consistent change management strategies can enroll in Practical Principles of Change Management. The curriculum consists of real case studies that demonstrate change creation. Physician leaders will closely examine those case studies and use actionable findings to…

Population Health Essentials for Physician Leaders

Register for Population Health Essentials for Physician Leaders to explore the latest critical data, pivotal studies and key viewpoints on population health. The curriculum covers the challenges faced (and solutions created) by 21st century health care providers. Physician leaders will…

Online Interactive High Value Care Cases – High Value Hospitalization

Learn how to eliminate unnecessary health care costs and improve patient outcomes. These on-line, interactive high value care (HVC) cases can be completed in 30 to 60 minutes on your dekstop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Review the medical cases online,…

EFM Case Study #9: Verbal Communication

Miscommunication is a primary root cause of perinatal injury and death. Current evidence links miscommunication to 56% of sentinel events and an increase in medical-legal malpractice claims. Since 2005, national professional and patient safety organizations endorse and support the use…

Anesthesia Handoff Communication

Handoffs in anesthesiology are very variable and can easily lead to errors, complications and even deaths. This CME module will define the parameters important for safe anesthesia handoffs. Anesthesiologists and CRNAs will understand the different checklists and mnemonics that can…