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Congratulations to the Newest Cohort of NPIIIs
The following 17 NPs successfully applied and attained NPIII. NPIIIs are clinical experts who demonstrate excellence through advanced clinical practice, education and leadership. There are 91 NPIII which represents 16% of all NPs at UCSF Health. 2025 will be the 10 year anniversary of this clinical ladder. Applications are accepted twice a year and the next deadline is March 31, 2025. Read more
Roxanna Benavides, General Surgery
Nathaniel Bohn, Pediatric Cardiac ICU
Susan Diaz, Kidney Transplant
Suzannah Ewing, OB/GYN
Emily Fedewa, Cardiology
Meghan Finn, Pediatric Renal Dialysis
Nicole Haupert, Pediatric Electrophysiology
Gil Ponsones, Cardiology
Laura Quill, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Genevieve Smith, Neurosurgery
Stephanie Smith, Neonatal ICU
Ambilit Thannil, Neonatal ICU
Monica Volz, Movement Disorders and Neuromodulation Center
Sabrina Winters, Pediatric Cardiac ICU
Ching-Ching Yang, Pediatric Cardiac ICU
Irina Yurkova, Mechanical Circulatory Support
Brianna Zuckermann, Transplant Post Lung
Interested in learning more about the NPIII process? Log into zoom on January 17, 2025 12:10-1PM to hear the clinical ladder commmittee review the NPIII process, explain the criteria, and emphasize areas on the application that are often overlooked by applicants. You'll have the opportunity request an NPIII mentor who can provide further guidance. Meeting ID: 921 4561 0872 Password: 628379 one click to join with zoom. The session will be recorded and posted on this webpage.
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Benioff Children's Hospital Cross Bay Neuro-Oncology Team Wins PRIDE Award--Team Category
Nominated for their exceptional care and commitment to pediatric patients with nervous system tumors, this team exemplifies all PRIDE values: they are professional, respectful, and compassionate, skillfully navigating the emotional toll of their work while fighting tirelessly for their patients and families. Their dedication is further demonstrated by their leadership in the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium (PNOC), driving innovative clinical trials to provide hope and improved outcomes for children around the world facing this devastating diagnosis. Congratulations to the entire Neuro-Oncology Cross Bay Team includingthe following APPs:
Caroline Farless, Lea Fox, Kristen Ghoussaini, Carly Hoffman, Jay Hunter, Jennifer Murphy, Shannon Raber, Sarah Schleimer, Rebecca Silvers, Molly Szuminski.
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Read more about nomininating your colleagues for the quarterly PRIDE Experience Awards. | |
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APP Town Hall
Tuesday, January 14 , 2024 4:10pm-5pm
Spotlight: Psych APP in the Emergency Department-- Rebekah Manno, NP
Topic: LEAN methodology presented by Jennifer Schwartz, NP
Click here or join with Zoom Meeting ID 953 0837 5253 Password 330672
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 (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, January 14, 2025
“Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Pediatrics"
Presented by Sabina Ali, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
"Healing from Within: Mind-Body Approaches to Pediatric Anxiety and Depression"
Presented by Fatima Barragan, MD Integrative Pediatrician, UCSF Osher Center
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APP Grand Rounds
January 14, 2025 12-1PM Zoom link. Flyer here
"Documentation Integrity"
Presenter: Cristina Cykes, AGNP-BC, AACC, CCRN-CSC
2 steps to Register in advance.
- Point your camera to QR code, or click
- To claim 1-hour CEU for RN/NP/CRNA/CNM. Preregister at Nursing Connect.
- Search by title "Documentation" or "Billing"
Category 2CME for PA does not require additional registration.
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Global Nursing Impact Series--NEW
Every second Tuesday 7-730AM
Tuesday, January 14, 2024 Register here.
Brings nurses and APPs tegether 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 to development of these efforts.
Presented by Daniel Maweu, MSN, MPH, RN Co-director, Global Action in Nursing; Workforce Development Specialist, Partners in Health Malawi
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UC Davis Health and CANP Sponsors a 1-Day Conference
2025 Access California Bridging the Gap is a 1-day conference (in person or virtual) sponsored by UC Davis Health and California Association for Nurse Practitioners local Sacramento Chapter.
Date: January 25, 2025 830-430pm
Location: North Addition Auditorium UC Davis Health & virtual attendance available
Register here and click here for more info about the program's agenda
$145 for CANP members, $185 for non-members such as PAs.
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UCSF Offers a 2-day Palliative Care Overview
This course is intended to pique your interest and familiarize you with topics in palliative care. We have many excellent speakers who will present on a range of topics, including racial discrimination in the treatment of pain and access to palliative care, spiritual care in serious illness, serious illness communication, pain and non-pain symptom management, advance care planning, moral distress, burn out and ways to "fill your cup," build resiliency and practice self-care in your work.
The class focuses mainly on the adult population, but content is applicable across all age groups and practice settings, and all providers are welcome. Read more.
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What is Bullying and What if it Happens to Me?
Bullying/abusive conduct is defined as behavior of an individual or group of individuals that a reasonable person would find hostile, offensive, oppressive and/or humiliating. It may include repeated infliction of verbal abuse, such as the use of derogatory remarks, insults and epithets, verbal or physical conduct that a reasonable person would find threatening, intimidating or humiliating, or the gratuitous sabotage or undermining of a person’s work performance. A single act shall not constitute abusive conduct, unless especially severe and egregious.
Read more about workplace bullying/violence and who to contact.
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JUSTICE, EQUITY AND INCLUSION | |
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Tips When Working With Interpretors
- If possible, let the interpreter know what to expect during the encounter
- Address the patient, not the interpreter
- Maintain primary eye contact with the interpreter
- Keep a comfortable pace allowing time for interruption
- Teaching requiring hands-on instruction
- Utilize “teach back” to confirm patients understanding of the content
Click here for more tips.
Providers can take a language assessment exam designed for the medical setting and if you pass you can simply document "Certified Bilingual Clinician" in APeX. Email Bilingual@ucsf.edu to set up the language assessment.
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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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38 year Nursing Career: Hildy Schell-Chaple PhD, RN, CCNs, FAAN Retires From UCSF Health
Hildy Schell-Chaple will retire in January, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of leadership, collaboration, and dedication to the care of acute and critically ill patients.
Hildy’s nursing journey began in 1987 as a new graduate in the Kidney Transplant Unit, where her passion for caring for complex medical and surgical patients first took root. She served as the Clinical Nurse Specialist for Adult Critical Care as well as on the Patient Safety & Regulatory Affairs team for five years. She became the Director for Clinical Practice and Research where she built and nurtured a team dedicated to advancing nursing excellence and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Read more about Hildy. A retirement celebration will be held on January 15, 2025 3-5PM at 521 Parnassus Ave, Clinical Science Building, Room 0101 (street level).
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Scholarship for the UCSF School of Nursing DNP Program
The UCSF School of Nursing (SON)/UCSF Health Joint scholarship is designed to support 7 quarters of graduate study at University of California, San Francisco DNP Program. The student will fund 34% of the tuition and fees associated with the DNP program and the remainder of fees will be funded through the scholarship. The scholarship application submission period is December 9, 2024 thru January 31, 2025 at 1700. The Scholarship Review Committee will assess the applications from February 1, 2025 thru February 17, 2025 and award recipients will be notified on or around February 18, 2025. All scholarship recipients will be required to apply to the DNP program no later than April 1, 2025. If you have any questions, contact Dr. K.T. Waxman KT.Waxman@ucsf.edu, Director of the DNP program or Michael Francis, (Michael.Francis@ucsf.edu) UCSF Health Director of Nursing Professional Development. Click here for the scholarship application.
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US News Rates UCSF Health Top Hospital for Maternity Care
UCSF Medical Center has received the highest possible rating for maternity care by U.S. News & World Report. The ratings are designed to help expectant parents identify the best hospitals for uncomplicated pregnancies. The survey evaluated 817 hospitals across the country, and rated UCSF Medical Center as “High Performing.” Read more.
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Press Ganey Comments about NPs, PA, CRNAs, Midwives
Womens Health, Primary Care: "Patti Turok was engaged asked questions and listened to my concerns". "Nurse Practitioner Sarah Elgart. Has always been very pleasant and displays care during the visit. Thank you nurse Sarah"
Sleep Disorder, Mt Zion: "Julianne [Blythe], the PA with her 20 years experience was very helpful, listened to my concerns and addressed them in a very professional manner"
Heptology,BayFront: "Loved my Nurse Practitioner"
Cardiology, Mission Bay: "Kenneth [Johnson] had reviewed my file and consulted with my doctor and pharmacy staff regarding implementing the new plan. Excellent NP!"
OrthoSpine: "Chris [Dambroso] is an incredible care provider; he is a great listener, very empathetic and offers great advice. I can't recommend him highly enough."
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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Efficiency Checklist
Are you an efficient user of APEX? Use this checklist and see how efficient you really are.
Request a one-on-one PEAK trainer who will teach you all available tools in APeX and provide any tips and tricks that can make your day-to-day workflow more seamless.
Email PEAK@ucsf.edu requesting their assistance.
Compliance Education Department
There is an Education team that can help with your questions about E&M documentation and coding. Email providercoding@ucsf.edu to make an appointment.
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Rain Didn't Stop These APPs From Meeting
Each Other
On December 13, 2024, the APP Wellness Committee hosted a happy hour at The Page. Although it was raining, it didn't stop these APPs from meeting each other. APP represented many of our locations--St. Francis, ZSFGH, Parnassus, MB and Mt Zion. Contact Wellness Co-Chairs Won.Kim2@ucsf.edu or Tien.Nguyen@ucsf.edu (in lower photo) with any comments or questions. Upcoming events: pickleball at Millberry Union and volunteer with your colleagues to work at the food bank. More info to come.
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Free Tickets to Cobb's Comedy Club and The Punch Line
"Laugher is an instant vacation."--Milton Berle
"I don't trust anyone who doesn't laugh."--Maya Angelou
Click here to see the January 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
Thursday, January 23, 2025 4-5PM
Host: Brandon Sessler, Director of Professional Practice
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 12noon-1PM
Host: Alisa Yee, Director of Operations, Adult Services
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NPIII Criteria & Application Process Explained 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, NEA 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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