Connecticut Children's Grand Rounds

Describe the current state of hospital-based violence intervention programs (HVIPs). Examine opportunities to strengthen HVIPs in Hartford.

Identify the various domains of palliative care and their key themes. Integrate essential elements of communication prognostication and shared decision-making into clinical practice along with special ethical considerations in neuropalliative care.

Review current COVID-19 & vaccine data Discuss COVID 19 effects underserved populations Discuss resurgence in states across the U.S

Review the burden of neonatal mortality in low income countries. Assess the leading causes of pediatric mortality. Share the process for development and testing of device-based interventions.

Learn about the 5 unique adult programs at CT Children's. Become familiar with current guidelines for admitting and caring for adults. Consider how to provide safest and highest quality care for this older population.

Define “Health Humanities”. Discuss the potential contribution of the health humanities to clinical education and practice. Reflect on selected aspects of clinician wellness in relation to the arts & humanities.

Name an example of a community-engaged strategy that can be used to improve health equity. Discuss strategies to promote health equity within the faculty or institution.

Discuss how to re-think our response to community need by re-envisioning how we see our community.

Highlight the efforts of Diversity Equity and Inclusion in our community. Provide Framework of what Drives our DEI efforts. Highlight our Pathways to Action Work. Identify how strengthening basic benefits for our entry level staff and their families can address adverse influences, mitigate the impact of Chronic and toxic stress, and advance staff engagement and commitment.

Discuss the role of structural bias/racism in perpetuating health disparities and undermining efforts to achieve health equity. Learn how to address health disparities from a systems approach, particularly from the perspective of the provider. Identify opportunities to address health disparities and advance health equity in the context of the health care system, the health care organization, and y...

Discuss the importance of recognizing and reflecting upon the varying layers of grief and trauma that have built up both before and over the course of the pandemic.

Describe the process of case review in Connecticut's Medicaid program in order. Provide the best most timely and most effective care for their HUSKY patients.

Identify the most common abdominal emergencies in infants and children. Develop an imaging approach for diagnosis. Recognize normal variants pitfalls and mimics.

Describe the evolution of pediatric surgical oncology in the United States. List three specific examples of changes in surgical care for oncology patients.

Describe recent changes in mental health morbidity in adolescents. Review current deficits in US mental health services. Name 3 possible technology solutions to address these deficits.

Introduce the Subjects of “Food Processing” and “Food Additives”. Distinguish Food Additives as One Specific Aspect of “Food Processing.” Provide an Approach to Healthy Eating for All.

Review current COVID-19 & vaccine data Discuss COVID 19 effects underserved populations Discuss resurgence in states across the U.S. Review what is known about authorization of COVID-19 vaccines for children by age. Review current status of vaccine coverage among children. Discuss policy considerations and barriers to vaccinating children.

Learn updated statistics of COVID in CT today. Learn about how we will monitor COVID going forward. Learn about the impact of COVID on children in our most recent surge.

Identify the different simulation modalities available through CT Children’s and the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Describe potential educational and training benefits of simulation for multidisciplinary learners. Utilize established processes to access simulation program services at Connecticut Children’s and the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

Review recent data about COVID-19 in Connecticut and the US Review updates to therapies and vaccines Review updated guidelines and screening practices for Return to Play following COVID-19 in pediatric patients

Review physiologic concepts of LVOTO (left ventricular outflow tract obstruction). Discuss surgical principles. Review of current era outcomes.

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of different forms of simulation. Distinguish between face/content validity construct validity and concurrent validity for the assessment of a simulation.

John Schreiber, MD, MPH - Connecticut Children's Event Objectives: Review current COVID-19 cases in CT and across the U.S. Discuss COVID-19 vaccine efficacy

Discuss that communication break downs are the most common cause of medical error including medical and surgical complications. Identify three skill sets frequently heralded as pillars of emotional intelligence. Demonstrate ways to improve communication for relationships with peers and patients.

Discuss pathophysiologic effects on respiratory system. Review motor milestones of patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Explore pulmonary consult before and after introduction of new therapies. Discuss supplementary investigations and prophylaxis. Introduce Neuromuscular Clinic and pulmonary guidelines.