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In this episode of Critical Matters, Dr. Sergio Zanotti discusses the use of intravenous albumin in critical care. He is joined by Dr. Jeannie Callum, Director of Transfusion Medicine and Professor of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at Queens University in Ontario, Canada. Dr. Callum’s research focuses on blood utilization, hemostasis in the bleeding patient, and transfusion-related errors. That research and her book, Use of Intravenous Albumin: A Guideline from the International Collaboration for Transfusion Medicine Guidelines, help guide this deep-dive into the intricacies of albumin treatment. Listen to the new episode by following the links below: Apple: https://apple.co/47M8WR4 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3XKVad0 Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/47Q8jG3

In honor of Latin AIDS Awareness Day on Oct. 15, April Burke, PA-C, MMS and Alicia Scheffer bring in Roberta Luskin-Hawk MD, a leading infectious disease expert whose fascination with curing patients placed her at the center of the 1980s American AIDS/HIV epidemic. Tune in to On Call and hear her inspiring journey and how she broke stigmas in the field by following the links below: Apple: https://apple.co/4dy4Hdb Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zQkZ39 Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3XNE2mW

Congratulations to our hospital partners, who’ve been recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for outstanding performance with hospital readmissions. Among thousands of hospitals assessed, only 116 hospitals nationwide were recognized. Sound teams serve 12 of those hospitals, including the only two Texas hospitals recognized. We’re honored to work alongside you in our shared commitment to exceeding national benchmarks. We pride ourselves on tried-and-true readmissions workflows and collaborating with case management to identify barriers and avoidable delays. Our goal is to understand the patients’ needs once they leave the hospital and focus on helping them safely return home. Providence Alaska Medical Center - Anchorage, Alaska UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital - San Francisco, California Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan - Manhattan, Kansas Frederick Health Hospital - Frederick, Maryland St. Vincent Regional Hospital - Billings, Montana Covenant Medical Center (Providence) - Lubbock, Texas Memorial Regional Medical Center - Mechanicsville, Virginia PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center - Vancouver, Washington St. Michael Medical Center - Bremerton, Washington AdventHealth Palm Coast - Palm Coast, Florida St. Mary's Regional Medical Center - Enid, Oklahoma Texas Health Dallas (Texas Health Resources) - Dallas, Texas Read here: https://bit.ly/3ZMdyox

September is officially Sepsis Awareness Month, but Dr. Hesham Hassaballa makes a compelling case for why sepsis awareness belongs to every month. “Sepsis is the No. 1 diagnosis we see in the ICU as critical care clinicians and one of the top killers of patients admitted to the ICU every single year,” Dr. Hassaballa said. In his blog on this “Chameleon Condition,” he sheds light on the unpredictable nature of sepsis and the importance of early detection and treatment. Drawing from his extensive experience, Dr. Hassaballa offers key insights every healthcare professional should know. Read the newest blog by following the link here: https://bit.ly/3ZAqMob

ACEP Scientific Assembly is here! If you’re on-site, meet our emergency medicine leaders and recruitment team at booth #4017. #ACEP2024

As National APP Week comes to a close, we want to thank all the incredible Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) at Sound. Your dedication to bringing better care to the bedside is truly inspiring. We’re proud to feature some of our hospital and emergency medicine APPs from Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, Maryland, in the first image, in the second image, two of our incredible APPs from Covenant Medical Center (Providence) in Lubbock, Texas, and the third image featuring our amazing APP colleagues from McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center in Springfield, Oregon. Whether caring for your patients or each other, you all make a significant impact every day. First image, left to right: Ari Chakes, Justin Barnett, April Burke, PA-C, MMS, Zorina Thomas, and Erica Aikens Second image, left to right: Natalie Bizzell and Samantha Rood, MPAS, PA-C Third image, left to right: Samantha Gillespie, Christian Ross, Diana Spann

This National APP Week, we’re thrilled to recognize Julie Szczypkowski, ANP, East Region’s Lead Advanced Practice Provider for Hospital Medicine, at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Julie’s dedication to patient care and her commitment to leading with compassion and skill make a profound difference every day. Her ability to bring out the best in her team and elevate our standard of care speaks volumes about her leadership. Thank you, Julie, for always bringing better to the bedside.

As National APP Week comes to a close, we proudly recognize Katrina McKay, PA-C, South Region’s Lead Advanced Practice Provider for Hospital Medicine. Katrina’s leadership and dedication to advancing patient care are nothing short of inspiring. Her ability to lead with both heart and expertise makes a lasting impact on everyone she works with. Thank you, Katrina, for your pursuit of excellence and for always bringing better to our patients.

As we continue with National APP Week, we’re excited to spotlight Stacey Israel, FNP, East Region’s Lead Advance Practice Provider for Sound Hospital Medicine at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Stacey's dedication to supporting her teams and providing exceptional patient care truly stands out. Her commitment to bringing better to every aspect of her work is an inspiration to all of us at Sound. Thank you, Stacey, for your outstanding leadership and for bringing better care to our patients.

For National APP Week, we’re excited to spotlight Justin Barnett, a dedicated APP lead for emergency medicine at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, Maryland! Justin’s leadership and dedication to bringing better care to his patients make him a standout with Sound and with the community he serves. Thank you, Justin, for bringing better to the bedside! Pictured is Justin with his wife, Katie, enjoying an evening out along Carrol Creek in Frederick, Maryland.