Locations
Grand Teton National Park (Jackson Hole), Wyoming
Towering more than a mile above the valley known as Jackson Hole, the Grand Teton rises to 13,770 feet above sea level. Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway offer a variety of activities such as traditional mountain hiking, wildlife viewing, photography, climbing, swimming, boating, floating, canoeing, fishing, and biking. In addition to grand mountain vistas, the Tetons host some of the best wildlife hideouts from birds to bison.
This area has superior wildlife viewing opportunities, especially early or late in the day. Expect to see a variety of waterfowl, moose, deer, elk, bison, and birds of all kinds. There is also unique shopping, excellent dining, and luxurious spa experiences to be had here.
PARK ENTRY FEES: $35 per private vehicle; $30 for a motorcycle; or $20 for each visitor 16 years and older entering by foot, bicycle, ski, etc. These fees provide the visitor with a 7-day entrance permit for Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway only. Yellowstone National Park has a separate entrance fee. https://www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/fees.htm
The Wort Hotel
Since opening in 1941, The Wort Hotel has exemplified historic charm and is nationally recognized as one of the finest boutique hotels in Jackson Hole. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Wort Hotel receives numerous awards and accolades. Ideally located, you'll be just one half-block from the Town Square and iconic famous Antler Arches and a short walk to art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and nightlife.
The Wort Hotel is also a must see for the Western fine art enthusiast. The Hotel contains over 175 pieces of original contemporary and traditional Western Art, valued at over $1.2 million. For those looking to shop, you'll find the Silver Dollar Mercantile offering The Wort Hotel and Silver Dollar merchandise plus unique gifts.
Across the street are The Wort Plaza Shops: A collection of upscale boutiques, gourmet artisan chocolate shop, western art gallery and more to explore. Additional hotel amenities include jacuzzis and a fitness center. When it's time to eat, take a step back in time at The Wort Hotel's famous Silver Dollar Bar & Grill. Enjoy elevated Western cuisine in an intimate setting with an extensive wine list as well as a family-friendly "Little Buckaroos" Menu. The Silver Dollar Bar features streetside windows that are perfect for people watching and a great menu of signature items like burgers and elk gyros, plus a large wine list and unique cocktails. The Silver Dollar Showroom is Jackson's premier downtown music venue, inside The Silver Dollar Bar featuring local and regional bands.
Spacious guest rooms are appointed with custom-designed Western furnishings, goose down comforters and fine linens, executive refrigerators, original artwork and décor, lavish bathrobes, clock radios with MP3 connections, plush “Silver Dollar Sam” teddy bears and signature yellow rose. Additional features include spa quality bathroom amenities, Keurig coffee maker, safe, humidifier, iron/board and more. Deluxe Rooms are approximately 350 square feet and feature two Queen Beds or one King Bed (based on hotel availability; rooms with 1 King bed are extremely limited).
The Wort Hotel also makes a convenient home base for exploring Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks and is only 10 miles from the Jackson Hole Airport (JAC).
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 |
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Monday, September 29 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0725 | Welcome | NWS Staff | ||
| 0730 | Sepsis Definitions: What’s in A Name? | T.Osborn | ||
| 0830 | Sepsis Management Updates | T.Osborn | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Arrythmias in the ICU | V.Singh | ||
| 1045 | Diastolic Dysfunction of the Heart | V.Singh | ||
| 1145 | Airway | R.Barraco | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Tuesday, September 30 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Shock | R.Barraco | ||
| 0830 | Geriatric Trauma | R.Barraco | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Vasopressors: What to Use When | T.Osborn | ||
| 1045 | Beyond the Stethoscope: When Physician Becomes Family | T.Osborn | ||
| 1145 | Fluid Management in Neurologically Injured Patients | V.Singh | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Wednesday, October 1 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | Management of Stroke | V.Singh | ||
| 0830 | Subarachnoid Hemorrhage | V.Singh | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Nutrition in the Critically Ill Patient | R.Barraco | ||
| 1045 | Pregnancy and Trauma | R.Barraco | ||
| 1145 | Difficult Conversations | T.Osborn | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
Thursday, October 2 |
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| 0700 | Registration - Mandatory Sign In - Continental Breakfast | |||
| 0730 | The Harsh Reality of More Demand Than Systems Can Handle: Lessons From COVID | T.Osborn | ||
| 0830 | Leadership Styles | T.Osborn | ||
| 0930 | Break | |||
| 0945 | Geriatric Care in the SICU | R.Barraco | ||
| 1045 | Trauma of the Chest and Abdomen | R.Barraco | ||
| 1145 | Delirium and Dexmedetomidine | V.Singh | ||
| 1245 | Adjourn | |||
20 CME 20 Class A CE 20 CE 4.8 Pharmacology Hours† |
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FACULTY
Robert D. Barraco, MD, MPH, FACS, FCCP
Chief Academic Officer
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Associate Dean for Educational Affairs
Professor of Surgery, Acute Care Surgery
USF Morsani College of Medicine - Lehigh Valley
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Tiffany Osborn, MD, MPH, FCCM, FACEP, FAAEM
Professor of Surgery and Emergency Medicine
Director, Sepsis Quality Initiative
Washington University Department of Surgery
Director of Leadership and Professional Development
Barnes Jewish Hospital
St. Louis, Missouri
Vinodkumar Singh, FRCA, MRCP, FFICM
Professor
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham VA Medical Center
Birmingham, Alabama
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 1044669; Expiration Date 09/29/2025.
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 of the AR, DC, FL, GA, KS, KY, MI, MS, NH, NM, ND, SC, WV, and WY nursing boards. 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 August 2, 2025. Cancellations between August 3, 2025, and September 2, 2025, incur a $100 fee. Cancellations after September 2, 2025, 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.