State of the Science Critical Care Best Practices Symposium, 11th Annual

Miami, FL US
May 2, 2025

Overview

 

Live, In-Person Symposium | 6 Cat. 1  
Friday, May 2, 2025 | 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
South Miami Hospital Victor E. Clarke Education Center

The 11th Annual State of the Science Symposium brings together leading experts from our community to discuss the advancements, challenges, and future directions of critical care medicine. As we continue to face a rapidly changing healthcare environment, it is more important than ever to stay informed and updated on the latest evidence-based practices and standards of care for critically ill and injured patients.

Critical care is a dynamic and evolving field, where even small changes in practice can have a significant impact on patient outcomes. This year’s symposium will emphasize the integration of the latest scientific evidence, technology, and patient-centered approaches into everyday clinical practice.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this symposium, participants should be better able to:

  • Identify the key components of critical care best practices in 2025.
  • Apply the latest guidelines and protocols in their clinical settings.
  • Discuss the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in critical care.
  • Recognize the role of technological and pharmacological advancements in improving patient care.
  • Evaluate strategies for ensuring quality and safety in intensive care environments. 

Who Should Attend

Critical Care Physicians, Cardiologists, Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, Emergency Medicine Physicians, Nephrologists, Pulmonologists, Infectious Disease Physicians, Neurologists, Gastroenterologists, Hospitalists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Pharmacists and other interested healthcare providers.

Registration and Fees

Physicians$75
Baptist Health Employees$35
Others$55

Event date: Friday, May 2, 2025

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be received by Friday, April 18, 2025 to receive a refund of the registration fee, less a $35 administrative fee. Registration fees are not refundable after Friday, April 18, 2025.

Course Summary
Available credit: 
  • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 6.00 General certificate of attendance
  • 6.00 Florida Board of Dietitians
  • 6.00 Nurse Practitioners
  • 6.00 Florida Board of Nursing
  • 6.00 Florida Board of Pharmacy
  • 6.00 Florida Board of Respiratory Therapy
Course opens: 
02/12/2025
Course expires: 
05/31/2025
Event starts: 
05/02/2025 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
05/02/2025 - 3:00pm EDT
Cost:
$1.00

Program

Agenda

Neurocritical Care & Cognitive Perspectives
7:30 a.m.Registration
8:00 a.m.Opening Remarks
Eduardo Martinez DuBouchet, M.D.
Donna Lee Armaignac, Ph.D., APRN, CCNS, CCRN-K
8:05 a.m.Keynote Lecture: State of the Science in Neurocritical Care
Cherylee Chang, M.D.
8:45 a.m.Multidisciplinary ICU Education - Now and the Next Decade
Heather Meissen, DNP, ACNP, CCRN, FCCM, FAANP
9:05 a.m.Advanced Cardiovascular Critical Care 1
Andrew Calzadilla, M.D.
9:25 a.m.Panel 
9:35 a.m.Break and Visit Exhibits
Respiratory Care, ICU Education, and Quality of Death 
10:05 a.m.Respiratory Critical Care - Practicing to the Full Extent of Licensure
Keith Lamb, RRT, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, FCCM
10:25 a.m.A Call to Improve - Quality of ICU Death
Eduardo Martinez DuBouchet, M.D.
10:45 a.m.Updates in Pharmacology for Critical Care
Natalie Quesep, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCCCP
11:05 a.m.Nutrition
Carrie Mayo, M.S., R.D., LDN, CNSC
11:25 a.m.Panel 
11:35 a.m.Lunch and Visit Exhibits
Cardiovascular Critical Care, Pharmacology, and Implementation Science 
12:05 p.m.Changing Aspects of Multidisciplinary ICU Practice - Trends and Innovations
Heather Meissen, DNP, ACNP, CCRN, FCCM, FAANP
12:25 p.m.Advanced Cardiovascular Critical Care 2
Andrew Calzadilla, M.D.
12:45 p.m.Future of Mechanical Ventilation - Advances in Technology
Keith Lamb, RRT, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, FCCM
1:05 p.m.Updates in Pharmacology for Critical Care
Natalie Quesep, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCCCP
1:25 p.m.Panel 
1:35 p.m.Break and Visit Exhibits
1:45 p.m.A Call to Improve - Bereavement Outcomes
Eduardo Martinez DuBouchet, M.D.
2:05 p.m.Keynote Lecture: Getting It Right the First Time - Implementation Science Beyond PDSA
Kathleen Vollman, MSN, R.N., CCNS, FCCM, FCNS, FAAN
2:35 p.m.Keynote Lecture: Future of Critical Care
3:05 p.m.Closing Remarks and Adjourn

NOTE: Schedule subject to change.

Venue

South Miami Hospital Victor E. Clarke Education Center
6200 SW 73rd St
Miami, FL 33143
United States

Faculty

Symposium Directors

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Donna Lee Armaignac, Ph.D., APRN, CCNS, CCRN-K
Director, Best Practices
Center for Advanced Analytics
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida
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Andrew Calzadilla, M.D. 
Critical Care Medicine
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida
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Eduardo Martinez DuBouchet, M.D.
Telehealth Center Medical Director, eICU Transfer Center
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida

Faculty

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Cherylee Chang, M.D.
Professor of Neurology
Director, VNCC/PHAST, Department of Neurology
Division Chief, Neurocritical Care, Department of Neurology
Duke University School of Medicine
Durham, N.C.
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Keith Lamb, RRT, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, FCCM
Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Neuro Service
Respiratory Therapy Services
University of Virginia Medical Center
Charlottesville, Va.
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Carrie Mayo, M.S., R.D., LDN, CNSC
Clinical Nutrition Manager
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Fla.
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Heather Meissen, DNP, ACNP, CCRN, FCCM, FAANP
Associate Professor, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
Emory University
Atlanta, Ga.
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Natalie Quesep, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCCCP
ICU Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Fla.
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Kathleen Vollman, MSN, R.N., CCNS, FCCM, FCNS, FAAN
Clinical Nurse Specialist/Consultant
Kathleen Vollman Advancing Nursing Through Knowledge & Innovation
Northville, Mich.

Accreditation

Accreditation

Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Baptist Health has been re-surveyed by the ACCME and awarded Commendation for 6 years as a provider of CME for physicians.

Baptist Health South Florida designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been approved for a total of 6 credit hours, CE Broker Course #20-1282884, by the Florida Boards of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine and by the Florida Council of Physician Assistants.

This activity is approved for 6 credit hours for Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Dietitians, Respiratory Therapists, Pharmacists and Techs. CE Broker Course #20-1282884. Baptist Health South Florida CE Broker Provider #50-182.

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American Board of Surgery - Maintenance of Certification (MOC) - Accredited CME- Neurocritical Care Surgery 

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

Your participation information will be shared with specialty boards through the ACCME's PARS reporting system. Submissions are recorded in approximately 48 hours. You will receive an email when your credits have been processed.

The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) accepts CEs accredited by the ACCME. Individuals are responsible for checking with the AANPCB for further guidelines.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ claimed by physicians attending live events certified and organized in the United States for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ can be claimed through the agreement on mutual recognition of credits between UEMS and AMA, considered as being equal to the European Continuous Medical Education Credits (ECMEC©) granted by the UEMS. One AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is equivalent to one (1) hour of European EACCME Credit (ECMEC©). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Disclaimer

Baptist Health South Florida presents this CME activity for use by healthcare professionals for educational purposes only. Opinions, perspectives and information presented by the faculty represent their ideas and views, and participants should carefully consider all available scientific data before acting on knowledge gained through this activity. Additionally, participants should consult the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approved uses prior to prescribing medications or utilizing medical devices discussed in this activity.

While Baptist Health makes reasonable efforts to ensure that accurate information is presented, no warranty, expressed or implied, is offered. Participants should rely on their own clinical judgment, knowledge and experience before applying information acquired to their professional use.

Available Credit

  • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 6.00 General certificate of attendance
  • 6.00 Florida Board of Dietitians
  • 6.00 Nurse Practitioners
  • 6.00 Florida Board of Nursing
  • 6.00 Florida Board of Pharmacy
  • 6.00 Florida Board of Respiratory Therapy

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Price

Cost:
$1.00
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