Grand Rounds 2023 Apr. 7 - Ergonomics in Surgery: How can we avoid becoming our own patients?

Friday, April 7, 2023, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM, Volney Richmond Auditorium, Seattle, WA

Ergonomics in Surgery: How can we avoid becoming our own patients?

Philip K. Louie, MD
Spine Surgery
Medical Director of Research and Academics
Center for Neurosciences and Spine
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle

Please consult the Schedule tab to view information on upcoming topics and speakers. On Fridays at 7:30 a.m. click to join the livestream.

Complimentary enrollment is required to earn continuing education credit.  When you register you are eligible to receive weekly reminders for the series with topic, speaker and Zoom link. 

Should you have questions or require assistance, please contact the Virginia Mason Continuing Medical Education department at 206-341-0142 or email [email protected].

1. Describe the overall state of ergonomic concern in several surgical fields
2. Discuss the impact of poor ergonomics on overall health, well-being, and patient care
3. Explore tangible interventions that can be applied to improve ergonomic conditions
4. Consider the role of enabling technology in improving ergonomic conditions

Grand Rounds is fee-free. Enrollment in the series is necessary to obtain credit. To enroll, click for the Grand Rounds top level page and look for the Register button..

The Virginia Mason Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Virginia Mason Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Academy of Family Physicians: The AAFP has reviewed 2023 Grand Rounds at Virginia Mason Medical Center, and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of approval is from 01/06/2023 to 12/16/2023. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours), AAFP Prescribed Credits (1.00 hours)

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4/7/2023 7:30:00 AM	Grand Rounds 2023 Apr. 7 - Ergonomics in Surgery: How can we avoid becoming our own patients? 4/7/2023 7:30:00 AM 4/7/2023 8:30:00 AM 6 Volney Richmond Auditorium False MM/DD/YYYY	Grand Rounds 2023 Apr. 7 - Ergonomics in Surgery: How can we avoid becoming our own patients? Ergonomics in Surgery: How can we avoid becoming our own patients? Philip K. Louie, MD Spine Surgery Medical Director of Research and Academics Center for Neurosciences and Spine Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle Please consult the Schedule tab to view information on upcoming topics and speakers. On Fridays at 7:30 a.m. click to join the livestream. Complimentary enrollment is required to earn continuing education credit.  When you register you are eligible to receive weekly reminders for the series with topic, speaker and Zoom link.  Should you have questions or require assistance, please contact the Virginia Mason Continuing Medical Education department at 206-341-0142 or email [email protected]. Location: Volney Richmond Auditorium Specialties: All Specialties

The activity is solely sponsored by Virginia Mason Medical Center.