Critical Care: The Team Approach - Sedona, Arizona

Location Accommodations Target Audience Program Purpose Objectives Program Schedule Faculty Accreditation FAP Course Registration

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Program

Target Audience
Program Purpose
Objectives
Program Schedule
Faculty
Accreditation
FAP
Course Registration

Sedona, Arizona

Sedona is situated in a unique geological area that has mesmerized tourists for decades. Some people visit Sedona for breathtaking beauty that fills the senses and feeds the soul. Some visit for the delightfully eclectic shops and galleries. Many visit to savor the flavors and scents of the many restaurant choices available. There is no shortage of spectacular sights and exhilarating activities available.

Check out memorable outdoor adventures like Hummer or Jeep tours, hiking ruins, hot-air ballooning, trail rides, mountain biking, guided tours, championship golf, or just relaxing at a luxurious day spa. Whether you’re in the mood to dine on spicy Southwestern cuisine, cowboy grub, upscale steaks and seafood, authentic international fare, even family-friendly favorites, Sedona’s restaurants have it.

You will find incredible shopping: clothing, antiques, furniture, collectibles, gifts, and more at one-of-a-kind boutiques and gift shops. Start your shopping excursion in Uptown Sedona, a unique and popular shopping district with an eclectic collection of shops - it’s souvenir central. Sedona is truly an adventure for all.

Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock

Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock is located in Northern Arizona, and is Sedona’s closest resort to the Valley of the Sun. A magical location, stunning landscape and a rich history, Hilton Sedona at Bell Rock is your ideal home for adventure in the red rock country. The resort features the Sedona Athletic Club and full service eforea spa, outdoor Warrior Pit fitness facility, Championship Gary Panks designed golf course, mountain bike repair and cleaning station, self serve laundry facility, and much more. Enjoy two sparkling outdoor swimming pools, hot tubs, and a variety of poolside amenities and offerings for guests of all ages. The 25,000 sq.ft. Sedona Athletic Club is complete with lighted tennis courts, fitness room, HIIT Pit, motion studio, 25-meter outdoor lap pool, steam, and sauna. For those looking for a real challenge, the Outdoor Warrior Pit is equipped with tires, ropes, sledgehammers and anchors. The Pit serves as a cross training facility where resort guests can exercise at their leisure or attend one of the weekly classes led by a seasoned instructor.

At Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock, dining options are designed with you in mind. Shadowrock Tap + Table is the resort’s celebrated social hub. Designed to bring the outdoors in, the vibrant indoor/outdoor restaurant offers a wealth of amenities including the Porch - a large outdoor garden with fire pits, water features, games and scenic seating. Just need a small bite and a drink? The ShadowRock's rectangular 27-seat bar is home to many fun experiences including 16 television screens where you can catch a game, live music, and more. Don't want to leave the pool? Al fresco dining doesn’t get better than this with poolside dining on the fireside patio where you can soak up the magical ambiance of Red Rock Country.

One bedroom suites offer 1 King or 2 Queen beds (based on hotel availability), plus sofa sleeper, gas fireplace, patio or balcony, two HDTVs, small refrigerator, microwave, wet bar, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron/board, and high speed Internet access.

Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock is located approximately 113 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and 47 miles from Flagstaff Pulliam Regional Airport (FLG).

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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 critical care specialty or are impacted by it.

PROGRAM PURPOSE

This continuing education program is designed for healthcare professionals working in critical care settings. The program aims to provide attendees with the latest updates and advancements in critical care, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge to optimize patient outcomes. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and discussion with faculty/peers, attendees will learn about the latest evidence-based guidelines and best practices for managing critically ill patients.

OBJECTIVES

Bolster knowledge, competence, and utilization of the most recent evidence-based critical care clinical practice guidelines.

Expand competence in the management of patients with complex comorbidities and less common medical conditions, thereby improving patient outcomes and safety.

Improve skills/strategies in managing mechanical ventilation for patients with complex respiratory conditions.

Increase knowledge and competence in effectively interpreting and applying hemodynamic monitoring data to guide patient care.

Enhance ability to analyze complex situations from an ethical and legal perspective, protecting both patients and healthcare providers.

Refine and strengthen competence in the prevention and management of common complications in critically ill patients.

Strengthen and augment ability to apply and interpret diagnostic testing/imaging used in critical care.

Augment recognition and coping strategies to mitigate the effects of workplace stressors and burnout and achieve wellbeing in the clinical setting.

Note: Not all objectives apply to every program.

Critical Care: The Team Approach Sedona, Arizona March 4-7, 2024
Monday, March 4
	0700	Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
	0725	Welcome	NWS Staff
	0730	Fundamentals of Mechanical Ventilation	T.Bell
	0830	Ventilator-Associated Events	T.Bell
	0930	Break
	0945	Overview of Acid-Base Disturbances	C.Sessler
	1045	Patient-Mechanical Ventilator Interactions: Learning From Ventilator Graphics	C.Sessler
	1145	ECMO for the General Intensivist	M.Javed
	1245	Adjourn

Tuesday, March 5
	0700	Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
	0730	Newer Anticoagulants and Reversal Methodologies	M.Javed
	0830	Management of DKA	M.Javed
	0930	Break
	0945	Extubation in the ICU	T.Bell
	1045	CRRT	T.Bell
	1145	ARDS: Update 2024	C.Sessler
	1245	Adjourn

Wednesday, March 6
	0700	Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
	0730	Septic Shock: Concepts and Controversies	C.Sessler
	0830	Ventilator and Airway Complications: A Case-Based Approach	C.Sessler
	0930	Break
	0945	Burnout in the ICU	M.Javed
	1045	Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care in the ICU	M.Javed
	1145	Delirium in the ICU	T.Bell
	1245	Adjourn

Thursday, March 7
	0700	Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast
	0730	The Paradox of Choice in Medicine	M.Javed
	0830	Continuous and Extended Infusion Beta-Lactam Antibiotics	T.Bell
	0930	Break
	0945	Fever in the ICU	T.Bell
	1045	Sedation and Analgesia in the ICU: Comfort Without Coma	C.Sessler
	1145	Life-Threatening Pulmonary Thromboembolism	C.Sessler
	1245	Adjourn
		20 CME 20 Class A CE 5.3 Pharmacology Hours†
Refreshments served at the meeting are for registered attendees only.
Rev. 2/7/24

FACULTY

Taison Bell, MD, MBA
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine
University of Virginia Health System
Charlottesville, Virginia

Muhammad Ali Javed, MD, FCCP
Associate Professor of Medicine
Pulmonary and Neuro Critical Care
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Department of Critical Care Medicine
St. Louis, Missouri

Curtis N. Sessler, MD, Master FCCP, FCCM, ATSF
Orhan Muren Distinguished Professor of Medicine
Associate Chair for Faculty Development
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Medical College of Virginia Physicians and Hospitals
Richmond, Virginia

PROGRAM COORDINATOR
(non-speaking role)

Stuart Lowson, BSc, MBBs, MRCP, FRCA
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
Co-Director Surgical Trauma ICU
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, 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.

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 1043118; Expiration Date 03/07/2024.

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 January 3, 2024. Cancellations between January 4, 2024, and February 3, 2024, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after February 3, 2024, 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.

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