All times ET
9:45 am – 10:45 am
Herding Even More Cats: Running Effective Rounds in the ICU
DOC recommendation: Integrating family dynamics and giving families a voice in ICU rounds are essential for patient-centered care, particularly for families of color.
Getting Sepsis Done Right: A Pro-Con Debate
DOC recommendation: This debate will explore different approaches to sepsis management, highlighting best practices and potential areas for improvement in clinical practice.
APAPP recommendation: We know you hear this debate in your unit; now come hear it from the experts, and take some ammunition back home with you.
New Paradigms in Treating Nicotine Dependence
APAPP recommendation: Help your patients quit with the newest emerging strategies.
10:15 am – 12:15 pm
Chronic Tracheostomy Care: Everything You Need to Know But Are Too Afraid to Ask (Simulation)
APAPP recommendation: The title says it all.
11 am – 12 pm
Avoid Inhaler Failure: When Is the Right Time to Switch? Case-Based Learning
APAPP recommendation: There are so many options on the market now. Attend this session to understand what, when, who, and why.
Chest Tube Placement and Management
DOC recommendation: Chest tube placement and management training are critical for APPs to handle thoracic emergencies effectively. (Also offered on Monday, October 7, at 9:15 am.)
Disparities in Access to Lung Transplant
DOC recommendation: Addressing the disparities in access to lung transplants aligns with DOC’s mission to advocate for equitable health care access.
From Diagnosis to Discharge: A Journey Through Oncologic Critical Care
DOC recommendation: This session provides a comprehensive view of oncologic critical care, addressing unique challenges of patients with cancer in the ICU.
More Than Compliance: Decoding Home Ventilator Data Downloads
APAPP recommendation: We’ve all been there, and it’s a lot of data. Come learn how to simplify it.
Sickle Cell Disease for Adult Pulmonologists in Different Diseases: Updates on Stem Cell Therapies and Transition of Care
DOC recommendation: Providing updates on sickle cell disease management, including innovative therapies, is crucial for APPs to offer cutting-edge care for this condition predominantly affecting minority populations.
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
APCCMPD and CHEST Clinician Educator Forum: Graduated Responsibility and Effective Teaching in Fellows Clinic
DOC recommendation: This session aligns with DOC’s objectives of creating opportunities for engagement in academia and clinical practice, focusing on effective teaching and mentoring strategies.
Obstetric Emergencies for the Community Hospital Intensivist
DOC recommendation: Addressing obstetric emergencies is critical for improving maternal health outcomes, particularly in underserved communities where women of color are disproportionately affected by complications.
APAPP recommendation: Everyone’s worst nightmare. Come settle your fears here.
Pulmonary Nodule Management and AI: From Deep Learning to Clinical Integration
APAPP recommendation: Are you using AI for your nodules? Come learn how here.
Pumping on Propofol: Caring for the Critically Ill Postpartum Patient
DOC recommendation: This session highlights the care of postpartum patients in critical care settings, addressing the unique needs of this vulnerable population.
Sleep Disturbance and Delirium in Critically Ill Patients: Best Practices
DOC recommendation: Managing sleep disturbances and delirium is essential for improving outcomes in critically ill patients, with a focus on holistic and patient-centered care.
Vaccination Challenges and Strategies for Viral Respiratory Infections in Adults
DOC recommendation: Discussing vaccination strategies is vital for APPs to manage and prevent viral respiratory infections, particularly in vulnerable populations.
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Ultrasonography to Facilitate Vascular Access, Pleural Procedures, and Paracentesis (Simulation)
DOC recommendation: Hands-on training in these advanced skills ensures that APPs can provide high-quality care in various settings, particularly under-resourced environments. (Also offered Monday, October 7, at 3:15 pm.)
2 pm – 4 pm
Mastering Ventilator Management in Acute Respiratory Failure: A Hands-on Experience (Simulation)
DOC recommendation: Ventilator management is essential in critical care, and proficiency in this area is vital for APPs working in high-stress ICU environments, often serving diverse patient populations.
2 pm – 5 pm
When the Puke Hits the Screen: Difficult Intubations (Simulation)
DOC recommendation: Hands-on training in managing difficult intubations equips APPs with vital skills for emergency and critical care situations.
APAPP recommendation: Puke happens, and after this course, nothing can stop you.
Advanced Critical Care Echocardiography (Simulation)
DOC recommendation: Proficiency in echocardiography is crucial for APPs in diagnosing and managing cardiac conditions in critically ill patients.
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm
Let’s Go the Distance by Walking a Mile in Our Patients’ Shoes: Listen With Us
DOC recommendation: This session promotes empathy and understanding of patients’ experiences, fostering a more compassionate and culturally sensitive approach to care.
Sepsis Care That Is Antiracist
DOC recommendation: This session will focus on providing equitable sepsis care, crucial for improving outcomes in marginalized communities. It will also highlight the importance of culturally competent care in critical situations.
Watch or Intervene? Management of Slow-Growing Subsolid Lung Nodules
APAPP recommendation: Attend this session to learn the answer.
4 pm – 5 pm
Being SMART With Asthma: Evidence-Based Perspectives
DOC recommendation: This session provides evidence-based approaches to managing asthma, which disproportionately affects minority populations.
Dual Sentences: Health Disparities Affecting Incarcerated Patients in the Clinic and ICU
DOC recommendation: Addressing the unique health challenges faced by individuals who are incarcerated, many of whom are people of color, aligns with DNPs of Color’s mission to serve marginalized populations.
Hemodynamic Monitoring in Septic Shock
DOC recommendation: Advanced knowledge in hemodynamic monitoring is essential for managing critically ill patients, a critical skill for APPs in high-acuity settings.
When You’re Through Improving, You’re Through: Improving Quality and Leadership in the ICU
DOC recommendation: Focusing on quality improvement and leadership skills is essential for APPs to drive positive changes in ICU settings.