Microbes are a part of us as we co-evolved with them. The
microbiome is essentially an extension of our genetics; however,
it is modifiable. The microbiome has an impact related on disease
prevention, screening, or therapeutic strategies. For example,
unique microbial signatures are found in cancer patient’s blood
and tissues, and microbiome signatures can predict rectal
cancer patients’ response to chemoradiotherapy.
This presentation will discuss the microbiome in relation to:
The speakers will discuss the complex presentations of serious
mental illness in moms and assessment strategies and
interventions tools to mitigate maternal suicide. They will also
review missing and inadequate psychological and psychiatric
services as important contributing factors as well as identifying
critical warning signs. Recommendations for changes in access,
evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of perinatal mental
health conditions will be discussed.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation, the participant will be
able to
California has come a long way in addressing Severe Maternal
Morbidity, but there is still work to do. Join Dr. Elliott Main
and Christa Sakowski, RN of the California Maternal Quality Care
Collaborative to see where we have been, where we are, and where
we are going as a state. Learn the latest changes in the
treatment of these leading causes of maternal morbidity and
mortality and how to focus on improvement.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation, the participant will be
able to
TeamSTEPPS® is an evidence-based program built on a framework
composed of four teachable, learnable skills—communication,
leadership, situation monitoring, and mutual support. Under
contract to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
our team recruited subject matter experts, clinicians,
researchers and patients to co-develop The TeamSTEPPS® for
Diagnosis Improvement Course which applies the TeamSTEPPS®
framework to the specific problem of diagnostic error.
Interested counsel may join a discussion group that offers
support and an opportunity to learn about the new legal
privileges and challenges of the Patient Safety and Quality
Improvement Act of 2005. You can request to join the
group by
clicking here. This group generally holds conference calls
quarterly.
