LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this activity, learners will be able to:

• Integrate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions to improve outcomes and safety of high-risk obstetrical patients
• Identify early signs of physician burnout and apply techniques to improve safety among anesthesia providers
• Learn the current and future issues in anesthesia from a legislative viewpoint
• Utilize evidence-based regional anesthetic techniques such as upper extremity blocks, truncal blocks, and lower extremity blocks to improve the patient experience and outcome
• Apply diagnostic tools like the echocardiogram to improve care of patients in the perioperative arena

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

Physicians - The Southern California Permanente Medical Group is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

The Southern California Permanente Medical Group designates this Live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses and Physician Assistants – Attendees may report up to 7.25 hours toward continuing education requirements for license renewal. ‘CME’ can be written in lieu of the provider number on all licensure renewal applications.

CRNAs - This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 7.75 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1043217; Expiration Date 5/13/2023.

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Physician Participants: SCPMG Anesthesiologists
• Non-physician Participants: Nurse Anesthetists, Anesthesia Technicians, Perioperative Staff, Medical students, Nurse Anesthetists students, Anesthesia Technician students

ELW STATEMENT

Educational Leave taken during non-work hours will be compensated at the physician’s regular W rate upon filing of accredited CME certificate with the physician’s Area’s Education Coordinator. A ½ W will be paid for each 2 hours of accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME). CME activities of less than 2 hours may be accumulated. Fewer than 2 hours will not be paid. No physician may earn more than 4 W’s per calendar year in this manner. Educational Leave W’s earned in this manner will not count toward the regular W count and will not promote to premium pay.