Learning Objectives:
By completion of this program, attendees will be able to:

• Evaluate VTE risk factors in medical patients and apply appropriate prophylaxis strategies.
• Develop a management plan for VTE prophylaxis in post-surgical patients, including considerations for bleeding risk.
• Analyze VTE prophylaxis recommendations specific to neurosurgical and orthopedic populations.
• Apply VTE prevention strategies in trauma patients while considering contraindications and optimal dosing.

Speaker:
Thomas Vendegna, MD, CMO, Central Coast, California Market

Moderator:
John Morelli, MD, System Vice President, Acute Care Clinical Service Line, Physician Enterprise

Panelists:
Christian Chiavetta, DO, FACOI, FACP, SFHM, Medical Director, Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Ruby Skinner, MD, FACS, CMO, Community Hospital of San Bernardino
William Wang, MD, DrPH, CPE, CMO, Glendale Memorial Hospital and Southern California Market
Wyndham Strodtbeck, MD, System Vice President, Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Physician Enterprise

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• Discussion on antibiotic prescribing, including a deeper dive in urgent care and pediatric settings
• Review of a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine looking at antibiotic, glucocorticoid, and opioid prescribing in urgent cares and opportunities to reduce medication overuse
• How CommonSpirit is working with Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to implement evidence-based strategies for improving antibiotic prescribing practices

Guest: Dr. Michael Dudas

Pediatrician, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Chair, CommonSpirit Health Pediatric Collaborative