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UCSF Advanced Practice Providers April 2024 Newsletter
Published every 2nd Tuesday of each month
View as a webpage
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UCSF APP Fellowship Program Award Accreditation With Distinction
APPFA is American Nurses Credentialing Center's new credential recognizing comprehensive transition-to-practice programs for PA and APRNs to develop the knowledge and skills to deliver safe, quality care in their specialty area of practice. The accreditation with distinction requires demonstration of exemplary and innovative practice across all domains of the program. The accreditation was granted to the Cancer Services APP Fellowship (2021) and Surgical and Critical Care Medicine APP Fellowship (2014). The fellowships are made possible only through the support of the APP fellows by all the dedicated preceptors, educators, physicians, and leaders. Read more here.
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Rebecca Silvers, NP Wins Innovations Funding Award
The Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators announced twenty-three new Innovations Funding awards for the 2024-2025 academic year. The intramural grants address a range of priorities in teaching and learning approaches and curricular content areas and are expected to make significant contributions to educational excellence at UCSF. The award will allow Silvers and her colleagues to update UCSF’s inter-professional Global Health Training Pathway from a transformative, anti-oppressive lens. Read more about the proposal. The call for the next cycle of Innovations Funding for Education grants will be released in the summer of 2024. For more information about the proposals and awardees.
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Keith Jabonillo, NP Recognized As The Next UCSF Health Lean Champion
Keith is the APP Critical Care Supervisor who joins a dynamic group of APP leaders who have earned the distinction of UCSF Health Champion. He demonstrated knowledge and comprehension of fundamental principles regarding continuous improvement. He plans to bring these learnings to the APP critical care staff to engage in critical thinking and operational problem solving.
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NPIII Featured by UC Law School
Courtney Gordon, NP in the UCSF Care at Home Program is highlighted for her work in partnership with the Medical Legal Partnership for Seniors. Law students help low-income seniors keep their housing, obtain public benefits, plan for the future, and navigate other complex legal challenges. Read full story here.
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Jen Viner, NPIII Gives Talk in Salt Lake City
Jennifer Viner, DNP, ANP-BC, CNRN gave a talk entitled "The Feasibility of a Nurse Practitioner-Led Neuro-Oncology Consult Service" at the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses Annual Meeting APP Symposium. The talk was on 3/17/24 and took place Salt Lake City, Utah
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Promotion Within The Cardiology Department
The Cardiology department announces the promotion of Amanda Schnell Heringer MS, RN, AGCNS-BC to Cardiology Nurse Director. Leading the Cardiology Clinical Teams at all sites, and in collaboration with our Contact Center leaders and Clinic leadership, Amanda will continue supporting our growing team, work on refining and implementing our ambulatory nursing and clinical standards. Amanda brings years of clinical experience, expertise & enthusiastic support to our nursing team.
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Recognition of the First Inter-professional Simulation-Based Procedure Course
Held at the Center for Nursing Excellence & Innovation, a multidisciplinary group taught skills covering central venous catheter placement, thoracentesis, paracentesis and lumbar puncture. This collaboration was sparked by a proactive initiative from Will Wood, ED APP Manager, who recognized the value of simulation-based education in equipping their team and essential procedural skills. In February APPs from Critical Care and the Emergency Department refined their technique and potential challenges in a safe setting before performing procedures on an actual patient.
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The APP Education Committee Wants to Hear From You
The Committee created a survey to understand your educational purposes for future educational offerings. Completion of the survey takes less than 10 minutes.
Click here so your voice can be heard by the Education Committee.
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Pediatric Grand Rounds (West Bay)
Every Thursday 12-1PM
Zoom link. full schedule and archive videos.
Thursday, April 11, 2024
"Bramham Lecture: Pharmacotherapy of Obesity in Youth: Trial and Tribulations" Presented by Silva Arslanian, MD
Thursday, April 18, 2024 "Social Drivers of Health in Pediatric Dermatology" Presented by Sarah Coates, MD
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Pediatric Grand Rounds (East Bay)
Every Tuesday 8-9AM
For Zoom login information, contact: Cristina Fernandez crfernandez@ucsf.edu, 510-428-3885 ext 4343. Full schedule and archived videos (Password: CHRCO).
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 TODAY
"Diagnosis and Management of Hypertension" Presented by Kristen Favel, MD, MPH
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
"From Burnout to Benefit: Reimagining the Role of the Electronic Health Record to Support Clinical Care" Presented by Julia Adler-Milstein Professor Hospital Medicine, Director of the Center For Clinical Informatics and Improvements Research
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APP Grand Rounds
Tuesday April 9, 2024 12-1PM Zoom link
"Requesting Critical Care Transport"
Presenter: Dr.Ken Solomon, DNP, MSN, RN, CFRN,CCRN,EMT-P
2 Steps to Register in Advance
- Point your camera to QR code
- To claim 1-hour CEU for RN/NP/CRNA/CNM. Preregister at Nursing Connect
Search by title "inclusion of NPs and PAs" or "APP Legislation". Category 2CME for PA does not require additional registration.
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APP Grand Rounds
May 14, 2024 12-1pm Zoom link
"Hemodynamics in Cardiac ICU"
Presenter: Cristina Sykes, AGNP-BC, AACC, CCRN-CSC
2 steps to Register in Advance
- Point your camera to QR code
- To claim 1-hour CEU for RN/NP/CRNA/CNM. Preregister at Nursing Connect.
- Search by title "Hemodynamic" or "Cardiac ICU" Category 2CME for PA does not require additional registration.
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Palliative Care Overview Course--May 9 and May 14, 2024
This 2-day in person course is for nurses who wish to learn more about Palliative Care and increase their comfort and expertise in caring for patients with serious illness. APPs are encouraged to register. For more information.
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Critical Care Journal Club--open to all APP
Tuesday April 9, 2024 4-5PM TODAY
In collaboration with the CCM Anesthesia Fellows (Dr. Sivan Marcus), MCS APPs (Anja Strehlow), and ICU APPs (Rubi Hickson).
Topic: use of ECMO in patients with Acute MI complicated by cardiogenic shock for whom early revascularization was planned.
Article “Extracorporeal Life Support in Infarct-Related Cardiogenic Shock.”
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Cardiovascular Team Annual Symposium--Save The Date--June 1, 2024
The California Chapter of the American College of Cardiology, the Stanford Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and the Stanford Health Care Department of Cardiovascular Health invite you to save the date for its annual symposium June 1, 2024, 7:30am-6pm. For more information, click here.
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An Inquiry into Racism and Health Inequities Lecture Series
UCSF Healthcare Advocates for Social Justice invite you to join us on Tuesday, April 23rd from 12-1pm for a discussion called “#IAmArwyn: My Journey of Resilience.” The talk will feature neurodivergent, Indigenous disability activist and life coach, Arwyn Swanger.
Arwyn is a leader in talent acquisition who specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Her transformative approach to coaching underscores her dedication to fostering inclusive environments.
You can register for the talk here and learn more about Arwyn here.
Are you interested in receiving notifications from UCSF Healthcare Advocates for Social Justice, such as when new lectures are scheduled? Do you have suggestions for future speakers? Email Lindsay.Williams@ucsf.edu to request a subscription to our mailing list.
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UCSF School of Nursing Names New Dean Carol Dawson-Rose, RN, PhD, FAAN
Carol brings more than 35 years of experience to the role, as well as a passion for advancing research, education, and diversity. She currently leads the UCSF School of Nursing’s Department of Community Health Systems, in which she holds the James P. and Marjorie A. Livingston Chair in Nursing Excellence.
In her new role, which begins April 16, Carol will lead a significant transformation in the school’s educational programs as it expands its Doctor of Nursing Practice program, enabling UCSF to fully train and support the nurse leaders of the future. She also will serve as associate vice chancellor for Nursing Affairs and will be a member of my Cabinet alongside our other campus leaders. Read more here.
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8th Annual UCSF Health Improvement Poster Symposium
Friday, May 31, 2024
The opportunities to learn from each other, share best practices and innovations, and build a community for improvement work are critically important for our patients and the success of UCSF Health. An annual poster symposium provides a vehicle to recognize great work and foster our culture for continuous improvement. Submit your work as a poster by May 1, 2024 using this powerpoint template and submit it here. Attend the Improvement Poster Symposium on Friday, May 31, 2024, 3-5pm, at the Mission Bay Conference Center. Email ucsfhealthimprove@ucsf.edu with any questions.
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Save the date for the UC-Wide 3rd Annual Virtual Gerontology Nursing Symposium hosted by UCSF
In partnership between Clinical Nurse Specialists from UCSF, UC Davis, UCI and UCLA, this free education event for all UC nursing staff/students will take place on May 17th, 2024.
Focus: Promoting older adult patient function and safety using the age-friendly health system 4M model
Registration information and agenda details will be coming soon. Contact Sasha Binford, Geriatrics CNS (Sasha.Binford@ucsf.edu) and/or Charlie Dharmasukrit, NPD Specialist (Charlie.Dharmasukrit@ucsf.edu), for more information.
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UCSF Health Controlled Substance Waste Bin Implementation
UCSF Health is partnering with Stericycle to implement CsRx controlled substance specific waste disposal bins across the system. The new bins employ a secure one-way path of waste disposal, supports UCSFs sustainability efforts and comply with DEA requirements related to our controlled substance waste stream. CsRx installation and go-live is April 2 - April 19, 2024. All clinical and support staff can access the e-learning and equipment overview via the UC Learning. For more information.
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UCSF Taking Steps to Ensure Employee Safety
In response to attempted robbery of a faculty member leaving the Mt Zion campus hospital late in the evening, the following steps have been taken
- two new security officers will be assigned to Mt Zion. UCSF police department will increase area patrols and ensure front desk coverage
- UCSF Health is working with the police chief to implement new technology to reduce crime around all campuses
- Staff and faculty should download the UCSF SAFE application to their phone to ask for a security escort during off hours.
We want all employees to feel safe at work and will continue to make changes to improved the security of all campuses in collaboration with the security teams and police
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Press Ganey Comments About APPs
"The NP, Patti (Rogers), from Dr Tay's service was amazing. She figured out that my very bad night was caused by a too low dose of Gabapentin, and immediately fixed it. Thanks to Patty for figuring that out !!!"
Cardiology (inpatient): NPs Geraldine (Perez) and Ian (Montgomery)- reinforced my confidence by answering questions and listening to my concerns
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APP Informatics Committee Outreach
Frustrated with APeX functionality? Wishing there was a quicker, more efficient way to do things? The APP Informatics Committee is here to help! The Informatics committee is made up of a dedicated group of advanced practice providers who can educate and assist with optimization of APeX. If you have an idea on how to improve APeX in your practice area, please email AdvancedPractice@ucsf.edu and you will be put in touch with an Informatics Committee member.
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Provider Support Line for APeX Issues
Availability: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Updated Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Purpose: To offer immediate assistance, guidance, and support
For assistance, please click the APeX Training Support button located on the Epic toolbar to launch the APeX Trainer Support Zoom Call to receive support, and assistance with various workflows or functionality you may encounter during patient charting. Experienced APeX Training PEAK Educators and Trainers are available to help with workflow and functionality questions.
Apex updates for Patient Access. Read more
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Nurse-Provider Council Seeking New Members
Co-chairs of the Nurse-Provider Council Vickie Thun, RN and Elizabeth Gundersen, NP are seeking APPs to join the Council. The council meets via zoom the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 410-5pm. Read more
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Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) Walk May 18, 2024
Join team captain for the UCSF Just Go With The Flow, Krisztina Emodi, NP urology oncology, to raise funds and awareness about bladder cancer.
The funds goes directly to the national organization BCAN to support young investigators, clinical trials, patient and caregivers, patient summits. Help UCSF's team with a donation or walk the event wearing BCAN's orange color. Saturday, May 18th from 9am -1pm (tentative schedule below). Breakfast: 9-10am, Walk: 10-1130ish (1-2 miles total on flat), Lunch to follow (optional). Location: Crane Cove Park 701-787 Illinois St. SF. Register in advance with this link.
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Want to Join the APP Wellness Committee?
Share your ideas and thoughts about APP wellness with the APP committee. Contact Committee Chair Won Kim, NP (won.kim2@ucsf.edu) for more information.
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Funky Door Yoga Offers Discount to UCSF Employees
1336 Polk St SF CA is the newest location for Funky Door Yoga and they are offering discounts to UCSF employees.
Click here for their schedule.
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Office Hours: Office of Advanced Practice Providers
every 2nd Tuesday at noon and every 4th Wednesday at 8:00 AM
Meeting ID: 912 4155 9875 Password: 503138
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 12-1 PM TODAY
Host: Roseanne Krauter, Director of Informatics and Clinical Systems
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8-9 AM
Host: Kurstan del Rosario and Ivette Becerra-Ortiz ,Chief of Advanced Practice
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Christian Sendaydiego Administrative Assistant | |
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Kurstan Del Rosario Senior Operations Analyst
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Tara Valcarcel, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC Director, Pediatric Operations Advanced Practice Providers | |
Roseanne "Rosie" Krauter, FNP-BC, CORLN Director of Clinical Systems | |
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Brandon Sessler MMS,PA-C
Director of Professional Practice Fellowship Coordinator
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Alisa Yee, MSN, ACNP-BC
Director, Adult Operations Advanced Practice Providers
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Ivette Becerra-Ortiz, DNP, MPH, NP, RN, NEA-BC, C-PNP Chief of Advanced Practice Providers | |
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