Locations
Savannah, Georgia
Savannah’s architecture and history are internationally known, as is its reputation for Southern charm and hospitality. Each year Savannah attracts millions of visitors, who enjoy the city’s architecture and historic buildings: the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low (founder of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America), the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences (one of the South’s first public museums), the First African Baptist Church (one of the oldest African American Baptist congregations in the United States), Temple Mickve Israel (the third oldest synagogue in America), and the Central of Georgia Railway roundhouse complex (the oldest standing antebellum rail facility in America).
The largest National Historic Landmark District in the United States, Savannah contains more than twenty city squares filled with museums, churches, mansions, monuments and famous forts of the Revolutionary and Civil War eras. Don’t miss the chance to see the beautiful cobblestone streets, manicured gardens, and oak-shaded parks drizzling with silvery Spanish Moss. The city’s location offers visitors access to the coastal islands and the Savannah Riverfront, both popular tourist destinations.
Tybee Island, formerly known as “Savannah Beach”, is the site of the Tybee Island Light Station, the first lighthouse on the southern Atlantic coast. Savannah is the perfect Georgia vacation destination for all ages – abuzz with art, culture, festivals, concerts, live theater, outdoor cafes, gourmet restaurants, and true Southern hospitality.
Hyatt Regency Savannah
Located on Bay Street, this newly renovated Savannah riverfront hotel is situated near popular attractions like River Street, City Market, and Tybee Island. Located near River Front Plaza, this hotel offers unequalled access to the largest historic district in the country. Stroll through the Historic District to view stately Georgia homes, landmark architecture, and famed Savannah sights like Forsyth Park. Board a riverboat, hop on the trolley for a moving tour, and enjoy close proximity to Savannah Hilton Head International Airport. Enjoy travel enhancing conveniences including a 24-hour fitness center and an indoor swimming pool.Enjoy a local brew or cocktail alongside an array of delicious and fresh cuisine with a Southern twist. Hyatt Regency Savannah features Moss + Oak, a full service bar that also includes a patio overlooking the Savannah River and River Street.
For those on the go, Corner Pantry is ideal for gourmet grab and go options or Moss and Oak Express is your place for specialty coffees and treats.
Experience spectacular river views from the Savannah River Lounge, perfect for relaxation after a full day exploring Historic Savannah. Watch as freight boats go by, or simply enjoy the view of the Savannah River.
Spacious guestrooms feature one king or 2 double beds (based on availability), wireless high-speed Internet, iHome stereo with iPod® docking station, signature Hyatt Grand Beds®, mini-refrigerator, coffee maker, iron/board, safe, and more to ensure a comfortable stay.
Hyatt Regency Savannah is located approximately 10 miles from Savannah International Airport (SAV) and 130 miles from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX).
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and all other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the emergency medicine specialty or are impacted by it.
PROGRAM PURPOSE
The practitioner of emergency medicine must possess evidence-based scientific background for competent clinical practice; maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the specialty and all additional related disciplines; maintain an up-to-the-minute armamentarium of knowledge and skills for the selection and use of complex equipment, pharmacological agents, and procedures; manage self and colleagues to function toward common goals in providing consistent care in all settings in which emergency care is provided; serve as an expert in matters involving quality, safe and equitable health care delivery and support of other service providers, departments, institutions, and organizations dependent upon professional expertise.
Presentations are designed to facilitate the acquisition of cognitive and technical skills as defined through evidence-based data translated to best practice standards by the pertinent governmental and professional organizations including the American College of Emergency Physicians, American College of Surgeons and the Emergency Nurses Association and abilities in one or more of the disciplines vital to the practicing professional.
OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
Apply the pertinent physical and behavioral sciences as they impact and are affected by the planning, delivery, and monitoring of services inherent in the professions
Explain the selection, dosing considerations with methods of administration, safe use, contraindications and precautions of drugs based on their chemical and pharmacologic properties
Outline comprehensive patient management plans for the special patient population discussed
Apply the principles of safety and asepsis in the performance of all aspects of patient care regardless of the clinical environment in which the practice resides
Incorporate the published tenets of pertinent, recognized external organizations, institutions, and professional groups defining medical, legal, philosophical, ethical, and health care management standards.
Topics in Emergency Medicine |
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Monday, June 26 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0725 | Welcome | NWS Staff | ||
| 0730 | Updates in the Evaluation of the Chest Pain Patient | D.Diercks | ||
| 0830 | Boy It's Hot in Here! Managing Heat-Related Illnesses | B.Lo | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Guess the Rash Kahootz | D.Diercks | ||
| 1045 | Updates in the Evaluation and Treatment of Pneumonia | M.Courtney | ||
| 1145 | As the World Turns: Dizziness in the ED | B.Lo | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Tuesday, June 27 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | EMTALA: Myths and Pitfalls | B.Lo | ||
| 0830 | From Heart Failure to Cardiogenic Shock | D.Diercks | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | PE Diagnosis and Treatment | M.Courtney | ||
| 1045 | Hemorrhagic Stroke Management in the ED | B.Lo | ||
| 1145 | Obstetric Emergencies | D.Diercks | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Wednesday, June 28 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | The Science of Wellness | M.Courtney | ||
| 0830 | LLSA Article Kahootz | D.Diercks / M.Courtney / B.Lo | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Ocular Emergencies | D.Diercks | ||
| 1045 | Aortic Dissection: Finding the Needle in the Haystack | M.Courtney | ||
| 1145 | Stroke Alert! Updates to Ischemic Strokes | B.Lo | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Thursday, June 29 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Pediatric Trauma | D.Diercks | ||
| 0830 | Bleeding in the Anticoagulated Patient | M.Courtney | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Sepsis Care in 2023 | M.Courtney | ||
| 1045 | All You Need to Know About Cardiac Devices in the ED | B.Lo | ||
| 1145 | Top Ten Things Learned | M.Courtney / D.Diercks / B.Lo | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
20 CME 20 Class A CE 20 CE 3 Pharmacology Hours† |
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FACULTY
D. Mark Courtney, MD, MSc
Professor
Executive Vice Chair, Academic Affairs
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
Deborah B. Diercks, MD, MSc
Professor and Chair
Department of Emergency Medicine
Audre and Bernard Rapoport Distinguished Chair in Clinical Care and Research
University of Texas Southwestern
Dallas, Texas
Program Coordinator
Bruce Lo, MD, MBA
Chief, Department of Emergency Medicine
Sentara Hospitals Norfolk
Medical Director, Sentara Transfer Center
Professor / Assistant Program Director
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, Virginia
ACCREDITATION
Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Northwest Anesthesia Seminars / Northwest Seminars designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for 20 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit.
American Board of Anesthesiology: This activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology™ (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, www.theABA.org, for a list of all MOCA 2.0® requirements.
Canadian Physicians: This activity is eligible for Section 1 credits in the Royal College’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program. Participants must log into MAINPORT to claim this activity.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists: This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 20 Class A CE credits; AANA approval number 1042415; Expiration Date 06/29/2023.
Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accept CME from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Osteopathic Physicians: This program is eligible for Category 2 credit with the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 20 hours of Category I credit for completing this program.
Registered Nurses: NWAS/NWS is an approved provider for the following state nursing boards: Arkansas State Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), District of Columbia Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), Florida Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), Georgia Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480), and the South Carolina Board of Nursing (Provider Number 50-7480).
The AANA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #10862.
This program offers 20 contact hours.
†Pharmacology hours subject to change.
COURSE DIRECTOR
Mark T. Murphy, MD, MSN Education, LLC, Treasure Island, Florida, Medical Director, Northwest Seminars, Pasco, Washington
SCHEDULE AND FACULTY CHANGES
Factors beyond our control sometimes necessitate changes in the schedule and faculty. If time permits, we will inform all registrants of any changes prior to the program. Changes on site due to local conditions will be announced in class.
COURSE CANCELLATION BY PROVIDER
We reserve the right to cancel a course for any reason. In such case, a minimum of days notice will be given to those registered and 100% of tuition paid will be refunded. NWAS/NWS and NWWT will not be responsible for any non-refundable airfare, hotel, or other liabilities you may incur. We highly recommend purchase of travel insurance. Travel at your own risk.
COURSE CANCELLATION POLICY
No penalty if canceled by April 26, 2023. Cancellations between April 27, 2023, and May 27, 2023, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after May 27, 2023, are not eligible for a refund. However, 50% of the tuition paid can be applied toward tuition for another NWS/NWAS program within the next 12 months. Cancellation must be made in writing. No tuition credit or refund will be issued for attendees that are no-shows for the program.
FAP (Frequent Attendee Points)
We value your patronage and have a simple program to reward you. Our Frequent Attendee Points (FAP) program gives you an added bonus for money spent on our seminars, as well as cruise cabins booked through our in-house travel agency, Northwest Worldwide Travel.
You are automatically enrolled in this program with your paid registration. Click here for more information.
*Effective January 1, 2023, net hotel stays for 2023 and beyond will no longer be included in FAP calculations.
Lecture notes will be provided via download in PDF format.
You must sign-in every day you attend to receive credit.
While we strive for accuracy at all times with our published information, we cannot be responsible for typographical and other errors.
Please note that children and non-registered guests are not allowed to attend the lectures. The concierge can provide you with childcare information.
Travel at your own risk.
REGISTER EARLY
We recommend that you register early to assure your spot. We reserve the right to close registrations to a course at any time without notice. We may not be able to accommodate onsite registrations.