Speakers and focus groups at Many Faces of Community Health 10th Annual Conference will examine the ongoing impact of health reforms on safety net providers and showcase ways to improve care and advance health equity for underserved populations.
The use of coaching techniques can enhance communication and strengthen relationships in the workplace. This webinar will show examples of coaching techniques and explain coaching strategies.
Studies have shown that 40-80% of the medical information that patients receive is forgotten immediately and nearly half the information retained is incorrect. Health literacy and numeracy have a great impact upon patient engagement, compliance, and health outcomes. In this session, the presenter will explore health literacy and numeracy, and discuss the best strategies when using numbers in patient education and communication.
Sepsis happens – in hospitals, nursing homes, and other settings. Understanding the fundamental principles of recognizing and treating sepsis is equally important across the continuum of care in hospitals, nursing homes, and EMS units. Join us as Dr. Steven Simpson, who believes sepsis is the number one killer in American hospitals, discusses how to be appropriately prepared to manage the patient who has sepsis.
Overview The purpose of the presentation is to familiarize the participants with the TeamSTEPPS program and some of the tools used to improve teamwork and communication.
Overview This presentation will offer an overview of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and how this may affect the patients and veterans we care for. The care and treatment options for those with PTSD will be discussed, especially those who are at the end of their lives.
Co-sponsored by Macomb County Community Mental Health Presenter: Scott Fishman, MD Chief of Pain Medicine Vice chair for Pain Medicine & Faculty Development UC Davis Medical Group
Surviving Sepsis: Early Management Saves Lives Sepsis has been named as the most expensive in-patient cost in American hospitals in 2011 at over $20 billion each year. Forty percent of patients diagnosed with severe sepsis do not survive. Until a cure is found, early detection is the surest hope for survival. Up to 50% of survivors suffer from post-sepsis syndrome.