State of the Science Critical Care Best Practices Symposium, 11th Annual
Overview
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.
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
Faculty
Symposium Directors

Director, Best Practices
Center for Advanced Analytics
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida

Critical Care Medicine
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida

Telehealth Center Medical Director, eICU Transfer Center
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida
Faculty

Professor of Neurology
Director, VNCC/PHAST, Department of Neurology
Division Chief, Neurocritical Care, Department of Neurology
Duke University School of Medicine
Durham, N.C.

Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Neuro Service
Respiratory Therapy Services
University of Virginia Medical Center
Charlottesville, Va.

Clinical Nutrition Manager
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Fla.

Associate Professor, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
Emory University
Atlanta, Ga.

ICU Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Fla.

Clinical Nurse Specialist/Consultant
Kathleen Vollman Advancing Nursing Through Knowledge & Innovation
Northville, Mich.
Disclosures and Resolution of Conflicts of InterestsDisclosure Policy and Disclaimer
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.
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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