Patient Safety Grand Rounds Announced

Patient Safety Grand Rounds Announced

August 29th, 2019 | Network News

Community members of the Strong Memorial Hospital Medical staff (attending and refer/follow) are invited to participate in a special patient safety grand rounds on Friday, September 13th, noon to 1:00 pm, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Upper S-Wing Auditorium, 3-7619. Lunch will be served.

Treatment for severe sepsis and septic shock continues to be Strong’s top priority in preventing mortality. Topics for this grand rounds include introduction of NEWS (National Early Warning Score) at SMH in adult care and a discussion on improvement opportunities for treating both adults and children with severe sepsis. Presenters include Anthony Pietropaoli MD, director of MICU and Elise van der Jagt, MD, Chief of Pediatric Hospital Medicine.