The following issues were addressed by the Medical Executive Committee on Tuesday, July 13:

• Drs. Kaveh Bagheri, George Fadda, and Eva Leonard were nominated to be MEC Members-at-Large for 2011 and 2012. The slate of nominees has been officially announced to the medical staff via e-mail. Instructions for those members who may want to add their name to the ballot were also provided (or are available in Medical Staff Services). The ballots will be mailed to the Active Staff on October 15.
• Cerner training for MDs will begin in mid-August - watch for information about how to sign up for a class
• The census has been high - often over 400. Administration is working aggressively to assure efficient admissions/discharges.
• Sharp has launched a wellness program for employees/providers called Sharp Best Health. Watch for special events!
• 3-East has reopened and the response to the renovations has been very positive.
• 4-East is being renovated and the patients have been moved to 2-North and 3-South. 4-East will re-open in September.

-How will you comply with "Meaningful Use Criteria?"

Friday, July 30, Noon
Auditorium

RSVP to Lesley Bradley (lesley.bradley@sharp.com) or 740-4145

A random group of the SGH Medical Staff will be receiving a survey from Press Ganey. It's in the mail! If you receive the survey, please take a moment to complete it. Your input is so valuable!!!!

Wednesday, August 11
5:45 pm
San Pasqual Winery (La Mesa)
$10 per person

Please RSVP to Lesley Bradley at lesley.bradley@sharp.com or 740-4145.

Advancing Awareness, Prevention and Treatment of Vascular Disease
Saturday, November 6, 2010

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
207 5th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101

Registration fee is $115. Registration fee also includes course materials, breakfast, lunch, and snacks, valet parking and Hard Rock signature t-shirt.

To register, call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277) or visit www.sharp.com/classes and select "Continuing Education" from the drop down menu.

The conference will focus on the educational needs of physicians and health professionals interested in learning about the latest developments in the screening, diagnosis and optimal treatment of vascular disease. Attendees will gain an in-depth perspective on vascular disease and ways to enhance care for this patient population. Leading experts in the field will present state-of-the-art practices in abdominal aorta, thoracic aorta, carotid, and lower extremity vascular disease - as well as new non-invasive diagnostic imaging options and vascular screening programs.

For more information, contact Shelley Berthiaume, Vascular Program Manager, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, 619-740-4550 or shelley.berthiaume@sharp.com.

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