Description: 

The National Surgical Quality Improvement Project (NSQIP) is a well-known surgical database in North America and worldwide. These monthly sessions aim to serve as a multi-disciplinary forum where providers and staff can discuss methods in which improvements can be made to increase outcomes shown in NSQIP data. With a focus on colorectal surgery, each session can vary. Some sessions may include follow-up discussions from previous meetings, sample case reviews, and guest speakers.

Target Audience: 

Nurse, Registered (RN)

Physicians (MD or DO)

Other Healthcare Professionals

Learning Objectives: 

After Attending This Activity Learners Should Be Able To:
-Analyze, past and current NSQIP data

-Consider department policy changes aimed at improving patient outcomes

-Reflect on current EHR documentation, and determine if there are areas of opportunity
 

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation Statement

Sutter Health designates this LIVE activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians, and 1.00 continuing professional development contact hours for nurses. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Note to Other Disciplines: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits HOURS™ Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.