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Cardiology Grand Rounds

Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 7:30 AM

11-146 Conference Room, SCTR

Morbidity and Mortality Conference

Jennifer Monti, MD

Brian Betensky, MD

Cardiovascular Fellows

University of Pennsylvania Health System

Target Audience

This program has been designed for cardiologists, physicians in internal medicine, clinical and basic scientists in medicine, biology, genetics, medical engineering, pharmacology, physiology and other specialties; PhDs and PhD candidates.

Educational

· Modify hospital systems such as admitting, discharge, transfers, medication, monitoring, etc. based on identification of problems through case discussions

· Recognize the importance of collaborative efforts involving physicians and ancillary staff that lead to safety and quality improvements

· Improve and practice through reviewing records specifics and revisiting adverse events to gain insight

· Discuss medical literature related to specific practice based guidelines

· Address gaps in communication between physicians, nurses and staff to decrease morbidity and mortality

Accreditation

The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation of Credit

The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Acknowledgement of Commercial Support* - None

Faculty Disclosure

The Perelman School of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support. Faculty disclosure information will be made available during the activity. Faculty members are also expected to disclose to participants any discussion of off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceutical products or devices during their presentations.