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Laura Zitella Receives America's Top NP 2024 Award
Laura Zitella, ACNP-BC, AOCN is an NP in the UCSF Hematology, Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy (SBC) program. She was recently awarded the America's Top NP Award for Oncology. The America's Top NP is a peer nominated award given annually to select NPs across several specialties who have demonstrated leadership through improved patient outcomes and peer community support, advancement, and education. Laura is actively involved in the Advance Practice Provider Oncology Summit (APPOS), Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology (APSHO), the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), and the CLL Society. She serves on the Medical Advisory Board of the CLL Society, the Journal of Advanced Practitioner in Oncology editorial board and several oncology conference planning committees. Laura co-edited the Hematologic Malignancies in Adults textbook, which was awarded an American Medical Wrtiers Association Medical Book Award Honorable Mention. Read more
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APPs Successfully Complete the 2024 The Leadership Academy for the Advanced Practice Provider (LeAP)
Congratulations to the following 20 APPs for completing the 2024 LeAP program. The program started in March 2024 and included monthly 4-hour leadership sessions, two executive coaching sessions, a leader shadowing experience and completion of a evidenced-based practice project proposal. They developed the awareness of their individual strengths as a leader, demonstrated competence of the technical skills required for effective leadership including financial managment, health care policy and economics, as well as executive presence and communication. Read more about the program here and consider applying for the 2026 cohort. Applications for the 2025 cohort closed on December 6, 2024. The project proposals for the APPs are listed below.
Meron Bekele, "NP Role Standardization and its Impact on NPs Job Satisfaction"
Elizabeth DaCosta, "Mindfulness Based Therapy as Treatment for Anxiety and Depression in Children and Youth with Epilespy"
Emily Fedewa, "The Six-Minute Walk Test: Clinic Administered vs. Self Administered"
Courtney Gordon, "Standardization of NP Student Rotation in Care at Home"
Hani Gutierrez, "APP vs. Residents: Who Wins in Improving Pediatric Patient Satisfaction in the Acute Care Setting"
Simone Ippoliti, "Family-Centered Youth Crisis Response- Improving Linkage to Outpatient Care and Reducing Suicide Risk in Youth Experience Mental Health Crises"
Erna Josiah-Davis, "Feasibility of an APP led Post-Discharge Follow up Telehealth Program for ICN Patients"
Dana Jakoubek, "Redefining Productivity Metrics in Transplant Care"
Megan Keating, "Pharmacogenetic Testing for CYP3A5 In Pediatric Heart Transplant Recipients"
Won Kim, "Improving APP Wellness Within the UCSF Community-Building and Fostering APP Wellness with the Initiation of an APP-Focused Committee"
Angela Laffan, "Advanced Practice Nurse-Led Cancer Survivorship Care"
Emilie Menard, "The Value of APPs in Critical Care--More Than "Resident Replacements?"
Jeffrey Nakamura, "Mentorship in Advanced Practice"
Diana O'Neill, "Impacts of a Structured Onboarding Program for the APP in Oncology"
Anne Peach, "SBAR Tool--Advocating to Improve the Effectiveness of Communication in Healthcare"
Jane Pun, "Prepare-Alleviating Patient Preoperative Anxiety"
Molly Szuminski, "Nurse Practitioner-Led Moderate Sedation Team for Oncology Procedures in Pediatrics"
Emily Tatel, "Grief Support for the Oncology Team"
Shannon Vanley, "Enhancing CRNA work Experience Through Professional Development"
Nadine Wlasiuk, "Improving Access to Care: APP-Led Atrial Fibrillation Clinics"
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APP Town Hall
The Town Hall on November 12, 2024 was a combined Nov/Dec Town Hall. To view prior Town Halls, click here.
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Pediatric Grand Rounds (West Bay)
Every Thursday 12-1PM
Full schedule and archive videos and Zoom link.
Thursday, December 12, 2024
"A Shot in the Arm for Malaria Vaccinology". Presented by Dr. Margaret Feeney
Thursday, December 19, 2024
"Equity-Focused Quality Improvment in Pediatic Hospital Medicine". Presented by Dr. Suni Kaiser
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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, December 10, 2024 TODAY
“Atopic Dermatitis: Hot Topics". Presented by Dr. Manisha Notay
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
"Is it Rheum? A Clinical Apporach to Identifying Rheumatogic Disease"
Presented by Dr. Nicole Ling
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APP Grand Rounds
There will be no APP Grand Rounds in December. The date and topic for January is TBD. To view prior Grand Rounds, click here.
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Global Nursing Impact Series--NEW
Every second Tuesday 7-730AM
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 TODAY. Register here.
Brings nurses and APPs together to work towards solutions in global health and health equity. The series will give voice to and highlight the contributions of nursing and advance practice across the globe, foster collaboration and promote development of these efforts.
Speaker: Daniel Maweu, Co-Director Global Action in Nursing; Workforce Deveopment Specialist, Partners in Health Malawali
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New Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Training
A One-Time Requirement
As part of UCSF Health's commitment to create a safe work environment, there is a new training to build awareness around indoor heat illness prevention. The training is part of the ongoing response to the Bay Area's more frequent periods of high temperatures and will help ensure we are compliant with the latest Cal/OSHA regulatory standards. The training is a one-time requirement for all employees (Campus and Health) and takes only 20 minutes to complete. You should have received an email from training@ucsf.edu of how to access and complete the course on UCSF Learning platform. Deadline to complete the training is March 4, 2025.
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Keep Up with All the APeX Upgrades 2024
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Earn a UCSF Certificate in Global Nursing Program
The UCSF Center for Global Nursing registration is open for their certificate program. The opportunity is for nurses and APPs (includes PAs) who are interested in exploring the field of global health science with nursing faculty from UCSF and across the globe. The course includes weekly two-hour live virtual sessions, accompanied by required readings and asynchronous online activities. Students should expect to dedicate at least 4 hours per week to synchronous and asynchronous coursework. Program schedule January 28, 2025-April 15, 2025 all courses are held online from 8am-10am PST. Learn more about the certificate program.
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Apply for the Accessible Event Champion Certificate Program
This highly-anticipated 5-month program aims to empower UCSF event planners with the skills and knowledge for planning accessible in-person, remote and hybrid events. Submit your application by December 20, 2024 to be considered. Sign up for the UCSF Office of Diversity and Outreach Disability Allies monthly newsletter.
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What is the Difference Between Access and Inclusion?
Save the dates February 5, 12, or 26, 2025 from 12-130pm to explore complex questions such as what is the difference between access and inclusion, what is disability justice and its relationship to racial justice, what is ableism? Alex Locust, a black biracial, queer, disability justice educator activist and "Glamputee", will guide partcipatnts through key aspects of disability justice, including the movement's history, the impact of ableism and microaggressions, and actionable strategies for fostering inclusivity at UCSF. Email cecile.puretz@ucsf.edu with any questions.
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Virtual Screening: "Everybody's Work: Health What Hurts Us All"
"Everybody's Work: Health What Hurts Us All" is a film that examines the hidden disease plaguing healthcare in the US: systemic racism. The UCSF Health DEI and Anti-Racism Council and We Belong Initiative in partnership with the UCSF School of Nursing invites you to the virtual screening. The screening event includes an overview of the We Belong Initiative and a post-film community space hosted by Michelle Sison, Co-chair of the Nursing DEI and Anti-Racism Council.
Screening Dates via Zoom:
Thursday, December 12th 4-6pm
Friday, December 13th 8-10am
Monday, December 16th 12-2pm
Thursday, December 19th 4-6pm
Registration for UCSF Health Nursing Staff (e.g., RN, PCA)
Provider approved by the California BRN Provider #CEP12980 for 2 contact hours
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If you have a Nursing Connect account, register in Nursing Connect
- If you do not have a Nursing Connect account, please complete survey
https://ucsf.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eljyGRFVFA5MIE6
- After receiving your information, Nursing Connect will create your account and automatically register you. If you are a nurse, you will receive 2 BRN Contact Hours
Registration for non-UCSF Health Nurses (e.g. physician assistants, student, UCSF SON faculty)
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Project Cheer Toy Drive: Accepting Toy Donations
Project Cheer brings joy to patients in the hospitals every year and there many ways to get involved. Find full details here. UCSF can help brighten the holidays for patients and families and make sure that the magic of this special season is felt throughout the hospitals.
-Crowdfunding campaign with a goal of $50,000. Make a donation or create your own crowdfunding page. Money raised will be split equally betweeen Oakland and San Francisco Child Life.
-Toy donations are gratefully accepted in both Oakland and San Francisco. Toy guidelines and drop-off instructions.
-Child Life staff has carefully curated Amazon wish lists for the holidays to have high demand items shipped directly to them. Check out the wishlists here.
Email nicole.trierweiler@ucsf.edu with any questions.
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Leadership Update: Interim President for Adult Business Unit
Dr. Lukejohn Day will serve as interim president of the adult business unit following Cynthia Barginere's departure while a national search for a permanent candidate is conducted. Dr. Day has brought extensive leadership experience to his role as UCSF Health System Chief Medical Officer, overseeing the standardization of medical care practices and operations across the health system and enhancing coordination between inpatient and outpatient services. Previously, he served as CMO at ZSFGH, leveraging his expertise to improve healthcare delivery and quality in large healthcare systems.
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Volunteers Needed For High School Healthcare Careers Conference
On Saturday, February 1st from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Life Academy (walking distance from Fruitvale BART in Oakland) will be hosting its in-person 7th annual Healthcare Careers conference for Oakland Unified School District high school students. The goal is for students to learn about the incredible variety of healthcare professions, to meet and ask questions of healthcare providers, and to learn a touch of hands on clinical skills if possible. Providers will be divided by organized by specialty with a goal of having many different careers represented in a single room (ie OB/GYN with a doula, midwife, OB RN, GYN MA, surgical tech, MD, NP, etc). Register to volunteer here. Other volunteer opportunities for the Oakland School District are available here.
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Nursing Enterprise Governance Continues To Evolve
The Nursing Enterprise Governance and the Magnet culture of excellence shapes the future of nursing practice at UCSF Health. Maddy Pearson, Chief Nurse Exective invites you to review the launch of the the evolving governance structure and processes which is rooted in Caring, Healing, Teaching, and Discovering as well as our True North Pillars and Pride Values. Read more.
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Customer Satisfaction Survey
UCSF Health Clinical Laboratories is conducting its online Customer Satisfaction Survey. Your participation will provide valuable information in their efforts to improve laboratory services. Please take a few minutes to respond to a short survey by clicking on this link. The survey will close December 31,2024.
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Press Ganey Comments about NPs, PA, CRNAs, Midwives
Heme BMT: "Lauren Karp is an ideal of what a practitioner should be. I wish she could be my regular primary care physician. She seems truly interested in the patient and very kind."
OHNS BOPC: "Excellent NP- Ong-Dee Woods"
Vascular BOPC: "Christy (Feingenbutz), i met with on my last visit excellent. She is very professional and seemed very thorough.
Urology: "Leslie Parnell is a great care provider. She is very helpful, She is very skilled."
Breast Plastics: "Stephanie Calabrese is an excellent NP, very knowledgable, patient, listens and responds with empathy and professionalism."
Want to read about what your patients are saying about the care they received? Look up your own patient experience comments on this dashboard.
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What is Transitional Care Management --Do you provide this care?
CPT codes 99495 & 99496 can be used upon the date of discharge and continues for the next 29 days. There are no restrictions on specialty designation.
Criteria for use:
- Communication (direct contact, telephone, electronic) with the patient/or caregiver within 2 business days of discharge
- Face-to-face within 14 calendar days (CPT 99495 or 7 calendar days (99496) of discharge
- Medical decision making of at least moderate complexity (CPT 99495) or high complexity (99496) during the service period
Read more and incorporate it into your documentation.
Email providercoding@ucsf.edu with any questions
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Enhancing Relationship Centered Communication Skills for APPs
The Center for Enhancement of Communication in Healthcare are seeking new facilitators for their program (facilitator role will begin July 2025). Ideal candidates are those who are passionate about communication skills, professional development and relationships in healthcare. In order to experience the program and to observe current facilitators of the program, please join the Course for Prospective Facilitators on Thursday January 9, 2025 1-5pm in SF (location TBD) by registering at this link. Please email Angela.Karahalios@ucsf.edu to learn more.
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New Program Offers Employee Mental Health and Well-Being Support
The UCSF HR Wellness team recently launched the Cope Program to provide mental health and well-being support and resources to UCSF employees and their family members. A confidential and interactive digital health tool available in multiple languages. Cope connects users to a wide array of support services and features a curated collection of self-directed tools and interventions, including webinars, apps, videos and specialized support information. The program launched in October and will gradually ramp up capacity. For more information Text "@Cope" to 1-833-319-1084. Launch the digital tool from your computer or mobile phone. Learn more.
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The First APP Social: Thursday December 12, 2024
Come join the first APP Social --Happy Hour at the Page Bar 298 Divisaderso Street, SF, 530-7pm. Click here to register. The APP wellness committee looks forward to seeing you, follow them at @ucsfappwellness. Email APP wellness commitee co-chairs Won.Kim2@ucsf.edu or Tien.Nguyen@ucsf.edu with any questions.
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Sign Up to be a Mentor or Mentee
Do you want to increase your connection with other APPs? Or are you looking for a way to share your work experience? Sign up for the APP mentorship program--a self-paced opportunity to connect your knowledge with your coworkers. Past participants report feeling more connected to their goals and finding more purpose in their work. Reach out to mentorship@ucsf.edu for more information or click here to read more. There will be a spring social to celebrate past and future mentor/mentees (date to be determined). The event will be held near Mission Bay Campus with more information forthcoming.
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Free Tickets to Cobb's Comedy Club and The Punch Line
"Laughter is an instant vacation."--Milton Berle
"I don't trust anyone who doesn't laugh."--Maya Angelou
Click here to see the December dates and shows titles for free comedy tickets for Cobb's Comedy Club and The Punch Line SF
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Hot Yoga and Pilates with a Discount for UCSF Providers
Funky Door Yoga has a brand new studio in San Francisco (1336 Polk St (at Pine St) and is offering a special discount for UCSF providers. Get the first 2 months for $99 followed by a monthly price of $129! Unlimited classes at their SF and Berkeley studios. www.funkydoor.com. Check them out here.
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Office Hours: Office of Advanced Practice Providers
Every 2nd Wednesday from 12noon-1pm and every 4th Thursday 4pm-5pm
Meeting ID: 988 4723 9380 Password: 857049
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 12noon-1PM
Host: Tara Valcarcel, Director of Operations, Pediatric Services
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NPIII Criteria & Application Process Explained
Save The Date January 17, 2025
Are you interested in learning more about NPIII criteria and application process?
Come with your questions or meet recent NPIII candidates and clinical ladder committee members. During this 1-hr zoom meeting, the NPIII process will be reviewed. Friday January 17, 2025, 12:10PM - 1PM
Meeting ID: 921 4561 0872 Password: 628379 one click to join zoom
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Christian Sendaydiego Administrative Assistant | |
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Kurstan Del Rosario Senior Operations Analyst
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Tara Valcarcel, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC Director, Pediatric Operations Advanced Practice Providers | |
Roseanne "Rosie" Krauter, FNP-BC, CORLN Director of Clinical Systems | |
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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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Ivette Becerra-Ortiz, DNP, MPH, NP, RN, NEA-BC, C-PNP Chief of Advanced Practice Providers | |
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