Regular Scheduled Series

Surgical patients experience a broad range of adverse events when undergoing a surgical process. To minimize opportunities for these events, surgical team members need up to date information for assessment, intervention and evaluation to improve patient outcomes. The purpose of the OR Committee/Department of Surgery is to continually improve the care of surgical patients by educating the medical, nursing and operations staff and providing recommendations for improving processes of care.

A recurring tumor board conference with multidisciplinary representation for the purpose of diagnosing gastrointestinal abnormalities, discussion of treatment options, and interdisciplinary care coordination, as well as furthering the knowledge and education of participants.

Internal and external speakers will provide specialty specific updates and presentations.

In this course, attendees will learn: • Tracking patient progress as they receive care in the Emergency Department • Placing orders • Writing notes • Admitting and discharging patients

0700-0800 Patient Specific Discussion – Congenital Cardiologists and Cardiovascular surgeons identify those to be discussed weekly.

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital provides weekly pediatric grand rounds sessions that highlight local and nationally recognized speakers who present current research and best practices on a variety of pediatric health care topics.