Thursday, February 1, 2024
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Hybrid Attendance: Research Bldg. 6, 1.206 Auditorium
or
Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/93312610364?pwd=czFySUFTRjYrajZwaVhsczVVSWpmUT09
Presenter
Erin Hommel, MD
Vice Chair for Quality Improvement
Associate Professor
Division of Geriatrics
Department of Internal Medicine
University of Texas Medical Branch
Morbidity and Mortality Rounds
Objectives: At this conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
- Recognize risk factors for DKA for diabetic patients admitted to the hospital.
- Identify system strategies to reduce risk of future development of DKA during hospitalization.
- Understand the reporting requirements for HAC/PSI and critical incidents.
Target Audience and Needs: Internal Medicine faculty, staff, registered nurses, residents, fellows, students, and internists specializing in Allergy & Immunology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, General Medicine,
Geriatrics, Hematology & Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Palliative Care, Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, and Rheumatology need to be regularly updated with new research and guidelines regarding the evaluation
and management of medical disorders and implement them in clinical practice to enhance the quality of patient care and improve patient outcomes.
Educational Methods: Educational methods will include lectures, case presentations, literature review, and panel discussion.
Activity Evaluation: Participants may be asked to complete a session evaluation.
Financial Disclosure: The following are reports of relationships with commercial interests by those individuals who are in the position to control the content of this activity.
Drs. Mujtaba and Ngutn does not have financial disclosures to provide:
Accreditation/Credit Designation: The University of Texas Medical Branch is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Texas Medical Branch designates this live activity for a maximum of _1_ AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Everyone is welcome