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Klostermann Receives Benioff Children's Hospital Award
Michelle Klostermann, CPNP, RD, MSN in the Pediatric Pancreas Program was awarded the Importance of Human Relationships Award at the Ida M. Cannon Awards on March 20, 205. The Ida M. Cannon Awards honor those at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital who demonstrate support for and share commitment to core human and social work values as outline by the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics. Congratulations, Michelle, on this well deserved recognition.
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UCSF APP is the Keynote Speaker for An International Conference
Simran Grewal, MSN, CHFN, AGACNP-BC presented on the "Care of Adult Heart Transplant Recipients by the Primary Care Provider: A Practical Roadmap". During March 28-29, 2025 Simran gave the keynote talk at this 3rd International Virtual Conference on Nursing Research, Healthcare and Patient Safety. Read more about Research Wave International.
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Annika Ehrlich Advocates on the Hill
Annika Ehrlich, DNP, FNP-C, CNRN, AQH, Headache Center Nurse Practitioner and APP Lead for Ambulatory Neurology, serves as President of the board of the Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy. On March 18, 2025 she and other advocates went to Washington, D.C. to meet over half of the legislative offices in D.C, (in photo Senator Schiff's office, Annika fourth from right). Healthcare professionals, researchers and patients met with congressional offices regarding priority issues affecting the 40 million Americans who experience headache disorders. Their three "asks" were to amend current legislation that required patients w/headache disorders to follow "fail-first requirement" insurance protocols before receiving their clinician originally recommend treatment. The second ask was to recognize headache disorders as a women's health issue. The final ask was for funding allocation for the Veterans Health Administration Headache Centers of Excellence (27 centers). For more information.
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Pediatric APP Leadership Team Hosts Communication Workshop for APPs
From a generous grant from the Marilyn P Chow Innovation Fund, the workshop focused on alleviating burnout by enhancing communication skills. Facilitated by Paul Axelrod from UCSF Learning and Organizational Development, the APP pediatric attendees cross bay, learned effective tools to navigate challenging communication situations, whether with patients, family members, colleagues or staff. In photo from left to right Pediatric APPs: Hani Gutierrez, Meg Schoettler, Sarah Kabatt, Minso Kim, Emilie Menard, Jessica Thai, Nisha Butler, Laura Quill, Shannon Raber, Fabi Hollinger, Jennifer MInn, Tara Valcarcel.
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UCSF APP Virtual Conference
On March 28, 2025, the Office of Advanced Practice Providers hosted a free virtual educational conference filled with clinical refreshers and presentations by APP colleagues that innovate, elevate and celebrate our practice. The keynote address was particularly notable. Click here for the full recording of the entire conference.
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Critical Care APP Interprofessional Journal Club
An educational opportunity recommended for all APPs interested in critical care topics.
Topic: Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
When: Tuesday April 8 4-5PM TODAY
Zoom information: Meeting ID 968 5223 1069 Password 634634
Contact Emily Kelly, NP emily.kelly3@ucsf.edu with any questions
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Integrative Ayruvedic Medicine Training for Clinicians
This is a year-long integrative Ayurvedic Medicine Training Program designed for healthcare professionals, including MDs, NPs, PAs, Midwives, CRNA, nurses and more. This virtual program combines live Zoom sessions with self-paced learning to equip you with practical skills for integrating Ayurveda into patient care. Click here for program information and application. Next cohort September 2025-August 2026.
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APP Town Hall---AI Scribes for APPs
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 410-5PM TODAY
Friday April 11, 1210-1PM
APP Spotlight: Sarah Olson, CICU CartEAology
Topic: AI Scribes for APPs and new wRVU Opportunities
Zoom Meeting ID 940 3049 3566 Password 105645
To view any prior recorded Town Halls, click here.
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APP Education Stipends are Available for West and East Bay
Applications are being accepted for stipend reimbursement if you've been invited to speak or panel at a conference. Click here for the application.
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Pediatric Grand Rounds (West Bay)
Every Thursday 12-1PM zoom and in person Oberndorf Auditorium
Full schedule and archive videos and Zoom link.
Email Marcella.azucar@ucsf.edu for more information
Thursday April 10, 2025
"The use and Misuse of Probiotics in Children: What is the Evidence? Bramham Nutrition Lecture
Presented by: Hania Szajewska, MD Professor and Chair Department of Pediatrics Medical University of Waraw, Poland
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Pediatric Grand Rounds (East Bay)
Every Tuesday 8-9AM
For Zoom login information, contact: Cristina Fernandez crfernandez@ucsf.edu, 510-428-3885 ext 4343. Full schedule and archived videos (Password: CHRCO).
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 TODAY
“GI Manifestations of Cystic Fibrosis"
Presented by Jennifer Duong, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
"Strange Bedfellows-Discussing What's New in STI Diagnosis and Treatment Options"
Presented by Alexander M. Newman, MD, MS Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
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APP Grand Rounds
April 8, 2025 12-1PM Register here. Flyer here TODAY
"The Failing Fontan and a Hopeful Heart Transplant"
Presenter: Jose Lazo Jr., PharmD, MPH
2 steps to Register in advance.
- Point your camera to QR code, or click
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To claim 1-hour CEU for RN/NP/CRNA/CNM. Preregister at Nursing Connect.
Category 2CME for PA does not require additional registration.
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UCSF Leadership Institute Offers Professional Development Opportunities
The Leadership Institute is proud to offer three innovative programs designed to empower healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge to thrive in today's evolving landscape.
- Population Health Management Certificate Program
- Evidenced-Based Practice (EBP) Workshop Series: Micro-Learning Sessions
- Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) E-Learning Series
For more information about each program.
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National Survey to Assess Perceived Documentation Burden
The American Medical Informatics Association is conducting the only national survey dedicated to assessing the perceived documentation burden among all healthcare workers, including MDs, RNs, PAs, NP, PTs, OTs, Pharm D and other licenses and non-licensed staff, documenting patient care within the electronic health record. The primary objective of the brief survey is to understand the levels of perceived excess documentation burden experienced by healthcare professionals. By gathering this information semi-annually, the Association aims to track trends and gain insights as technologies and documentation of patient care processes change over time. Consider completing this 2-minute survey.
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ARDS--Anti-Racist De-Escalation Simulation (Code CARE Sim)
Practice communicating with patient and families in challenging situations before you are in the situation in real life. Get hands on practice, participate in scenarios (using standardized patients (actors) that lead to uncomfortable conversations around hospital policy with our disenfranchised patient population. For more information. Available for BCH/Mission Bay Staff 3/25/25 and 5/20/25
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APP Justice, Equity, and Inclusion (JEI) Committee
The APP JEI Committee is seeking APP volunteers for its Collaborative Career Advancement Network (C-CAN). APP volunteers are needed to provide shadowing experiences, personal statement review, mock interviews, and mentorship to employees interested in or pursuing a career as an APP. This is a great opportunity to promote the APP professions and help towards the development of our APP workforce! Please email C-CAN@ucsf.edu with questions or to volunteer.
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UCSF's Annual Staff Engagement Survey -- Your Voice Matters
Sam Hawgood, MBBS Chancellor
The 2025 Staff Engagement survey will be open Tuesday April 8 to Friday May 2, 2025. Your participation in this annual survey helps us track progress on our shared goal of making UCSF a supportive workplace that welcomes all. Each year's survey results provide managers and teams with actionable insights they can use to strengthen engagement and improve your work experience. This year we are please to welcome our new colleagues from UCSF Health Saint Francis and St. Mary's Hospitals into the survey. You can read more about the CUSF Staff engagement Survey here and the actions we have taken based on past survey results.
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New Workflow When Sending Patients to the Parnassus ED
Starting March 11, 2025 there is an order called "Referral to Emergency Department". This order no longer requires providers/clinicians to call the ED to speak with ED clerk. This order no longer requires the use of smart phrase .EDREFER in their note documentation. If you would like to speak to an ED staff or ED attending regarding the patient, call the ED clerk at 415-353-1008.
This order, "Referral to Emergency Department" is not for BCH Mission Bay or BCH Oakland ED. BCH ED referral will continue to follow their current workflow of calling the Pediatrics Access Center.
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Commute Incentives for San Mateo Country Residents Through Commute.org
If you live in San Mateo County, you can take advantage of several programs designed to make your commute more affordable and convenient. Through Commute.org, eligible residents can access discounts, rewards and other incentives that encourage alternative transportation options. Click here for more information about commute solutions.
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Migration from Invanti VPN to Palo Alto Global Protect VPN
GlobalProtect is a more secure product, providing increased protections for patient data, intellectual property and other sensitive information.
If you see GlobalProtect on your device, you should begin using GlobalProtect VPN and discontinue using Ivanti VPN. Please note: Users may only connect to one VPN at a time. Users attempting to connect to GlobalPotect while actively using Ivanti will receive an error message and vice versa. Users connecting on the web-based Ivanti VPN or those who do not use any VPN are not impacted. Contact Cesar Higueros Cesar.Higueros@ucsf.edu, if you have any questions.
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Voalte Message Urgency Classification--The Sounds--Go Live April 8
In response to clinician requests, the CareWeb pages when received as Voalte Alerts are being modified. "Chime" sound will be for FYI, Action or Null "no header"
"Gling" sound will remain the default Voalte Messsage sound. "Alarm Code Blue" sound will not change. Reach out to Raman Khanna raman.khanna@ucsf.edu or Melissa Lee melissa.lee@ucsf.edu
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UCSF Laboratory Centralization and Modernization
Toni Braden, VP of Clinical Services
On May 31, 2025, we will transition to Beaker, a modern and intuitive laboratory information system integrated within APeX. Beaker will replace Sunquest, Cerner CoPath and most SCC Soft products currently in use at UCSF Health and BCH Oakland. Need-to-know Items for Patient Facing Staff--expect updates with detailed information on lab test ordering, specimen collection and result delivery as well as how blood bank will be affected. Upcoming communications will include role-specific information and guidance to support a smooth transition. Additional resources are available for providers on April 25, 2025. in the APeX Training Knowledge Bank.
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New APP Job Openings (West Bay and East Bay)
Click here for a full listing of job openings as of April 2025
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UCSF Clinical Inquiry Conference--Call for Abstracts Deadline May 5, 2025
APPs along with interprofessional colleagues and affiliates are invited to submit abstracts of your work to be presented as a podium or poster presentation at the UCSF Clinical Inquiry Conference September 25-26, 2025 virtual and in person Mission Bay Campus. This annual event showcases advancements in nursing research, the implementation of evidence-based practices, quality improvement, and healthcare innovations. Need help to write the abstract? Email NurusingExcellence@ucsf.edu. Deadline May 5, 2025.
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Antimicrobial Stewardship Module
There is a new UC learning module called the UCSF Health Antimicrobial Stewardship Competency-Based Education required of all APPs, physicians, pharmacists and nurses. It is a module created by the UCSF Department of Infectious Diseases in response to a regulatory requirement set forth by the Joint Commission. The module takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.
You may access the module via this link or the steps below.
1.Log into the UC Learning Center at https://learning.ucsf.edu/ with your MyAccess credentials.
2.Click the Assigned Activity button
3.Click the Start button next to the module title UCSF Health Antimicrobial Stewardship Competency-Based Education to launch the training.
For technical issues, submit a ticket to here.
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Press Ganey Comments about NPs, PA, CRNAs, Midwives
Emergency Department: I did not see Dr. Only saw PA, Diana (Nguyen) she was very professional, thorough, addressed concerns and explained tests, diagnosis and treatment very clearly.
Primary Care Bayfront: Kellie (Kozel) was awesome. Glad she is my primary care NP. She listened and was friendly and compassionate. There was no rushing the appointment. She explained things and looked at my previous medical history. Great bedside manners! Highly recommend.
Sleep Disorder MZ: The NP explained the care i would receive and I liked the fact that she had many options and treatments that were very interesting and made sense and she was very prepared.
Hereditary Cancer Program: Referred to NP for more detailed recommendations.
Cardiology MB: Your cardio Nurse Practitioners are excellent
Look up your own patient experience comments on this dashboard
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UCSF Arts and Events Spring Social
The fiesta you don't want to miss. We're getting together for a long list of activities, crafts and food.
Wednesday April 23, 2025 11AM-1 PM
Spark Social SF Food Trucks, Mission Bay
$10 meal tickets for food specials (with your UCSF ID)
Custom spray-painted tote bag by 1am Gallery
Photo booths, Bubble Soccer, Mini Golf by Stagecoach Greens
For more information
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"Urine in it to Win it"--- 20th Anniversary Walk to Fight Bladder Cancer
You're invited to walk in support of bladder cancer research, survivorship to honor patients, caregivers and their families. Please join or support us in partnership with the Department of Urology. Krisztina Emodi, NP is a team captain and click here For more information.
Date: May 17, 2025
Location: Crane Cove, San Francisco (18th & Illinois very close to Mission Bay Hospital)
Time: 9-10am Coffee and breakfast gathering. 10am walk begins.
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Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer--Join the APP team
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is hosting an annual "Purple Stride" walk to end pancreatic cancer in San Francisco (Marina Green) on Saturday, April 26th from 9 AM - 1 PM. There is a UCSF APP team--come join the team--donations and fundraising are optional; it is free to join and walk even if you are unable to donate or fundraise. Family and friends are welcome. The meeting area will be listed on the APP Team Page prior to the event. Feel free to share the link with others. Lets get a large group of APP friends and family together to represent UCSF and support the fight against pancreatic cancer. Use this link to join the UCSF APP team for the walk. This event is being led by krystal.hill@ucsf.edu on behalf of APP Wellness Committee.
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Mentorship Spring Social--May 8, 2025
Interested in being a mentor or be matched with a mentor? You're invited to our Spring Social on Thursday, May 8 530-730pm at SF Kebab on the patio, location is 500 16th Ave (adjacent to Mission Bay Hospital) to meet other like-minded APPs. No host gathering. Check out this website and email mentorship@ucsf.edu if you're interested in attending or if you have any questions.
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Campus Life Services Offers Many Discounts
Giants Access Pass is a program that provides employee with tickets to most Monday through Friday Giants games at Oracle Park. Click here.
Shopping Discounts: click here
Activities, Sports , Event Ticket Discounts: click here
Free Tickets to Cobb's Comedy Club and The Punch Line
Click here to see the March dates and shows titles for free comedy tickets for Cobb's Comedy Club and The Punch Line SF
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Office Hours: Office of Advanced Practice Providers
Every 2nd Wednesday from 12noon-1pm and every 4th Thursday 4pm-5pm
Zoom link
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 12-1PM Zoom link
Host: Alisa Yee, Director of Operations, Adult Services Advanced Practice Providers
Thursday, April 24, 2025 4-5PM Zoom link
Host: Brandon Sessler, Director of Professional Practice Advanced Practice Providers
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Kurstan Del Rosario Senior Operations Analyst
| | Tara Valcarcel, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, NEA Director, Pediatric Operations Advanced Practice Providers | | Roseanne "Rosie" Krauter, FNP-BC, CORLN Director of Clinical Systems | | |
Brandon Sessler MMS,PA-C
Director of Professional Practice Fellowship Coordinator
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Alisa Yee, MSN, ACNP-BC
Director, Adult Operations Advanced Practice Providers
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