Program sessions integrate the most current scientific and clinical information and incorporate case-based learning methods. A discussion period after each presentation will be used to clarify and debate issues. Participants will also have the opportunity to visit industry exhibits.

This program is designed to benefit Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants & Clinical Pharmacists.

Upon completion of this program, the participant should be able to:

• Outline recent updates in advanced cardiac life support.
• Apply the latest guidelines pertaining to the diagnosis and treatment of hospital and community acquired infections.
• Formulate and integrate an evidencebased approach to improve pain control in the acute setting.
• Identify effective strategies for maximizing successful outcomes in the stroke patient.
• Explain the role of lipid therapy in acute medical illness.
• Describe effective strategies for the management of hyperglycemia in the hospital.
• Describe the latest advances in the treatment of venous thromboembolism.
• Summarize current approaches to the management of hyponatremia.
• Diagnose and treat COPD in the hospital.
• Identify specific issues and challenges associated with the care of the elderly in the acute setting.
• Interpret common heart rhythms and abnormal EKG patterns.
• Incorporate ethical principles into end-oflife decision making.
• Evaluate effective strategies for managing acute congestive heart failure.
• Appropriately utilize cardiac CT in the evaluation of chest pain.

Physicians: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of South Florida College of Medicine and CEConsultants, LLC. The University of South Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of South Florida College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pharmacists: The University of South Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program has been approved for 8 contact hours. Universal program number (UPN) is as follows: 230-999-08-010-L04-P. To receive continuing education credit, a pharmacist must attend the accredited sessions and must return the program evaluation instrument. In order to receive full credit, registrants must register no later than 10 minutes after the start of the meeting and must attend the entire meeting. All Participants who are requesting Pharmacy Credit should expect to receive their statement of credit either on-site or within 4 weeks by U.S. Mail upon the conclusion of the activity.

Nurses (ANC): The University of South Florida College of Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This activity is for 8 contact hours.

Management of Community Acquired-Pneumonia

Resuscitating Your Resuscitation: Evolution of Evidence in ACLS

Break/Exhibits

#1 Management of Acute Congestive Heart Failure
#2 Managing the Growing MRSA Epidemic

#1 Diagnosis & Management of Venous Thromboembolism
#2 Nosocomial Infections: Prevention to Treatment

Lunch/Exhibits

Optional Lunch Plenary Sessions:
#1 Cardiac CT Angiography: Should it Alter Your Management of Chest Pain?
#2 Ethical Dilemmas at the End of Life

Break/Exhibits

#1 Preventing the Preventable: Prophylaxis Indications & Modalities
#2 COPD Update
#3 Pain Pearls & Opioid Oysters: Acute Pain Management

Jeffrey Glasheen, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director, Hospital Medicine Program
University of Colorado Hospital
University of Colorado Denver

Melver Anderson, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Head, Hospital Medicine Service
Denver VA Medical Center
University of Colorado Denver

Michelle Barron, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
University of Colorado Denver

Jeffrey Carter, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director, Consult & Perioperative Medicine Service
Hospital Medicine Section
University of Colorado Hospital
University of Colorado Denver

Eugene Chu, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Chief, Division of Hospital Medicine
Denver Health & Hospital Authority
University of Colorado Denver

Marc Cornier, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes
University of Colorado Denver

Ethan Cumbler, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director, Acute Care for the Elderly Service
Hospital Medicine Section
University of Colorado Hospital
University of Colorado Denver

Erin Egan, MD, JD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Hospital Medicine Section
University of Colorado Hospital
University of Colorado Denver

Jeannette Guerrasio, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Hospital Medicine Section
University of Colorado Hospital
University of Colorado Denver

Kathryn Hassell, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Hematology
University of Colorado Denver

Daniel Johnson, MD
Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine
Director, Life Quality Institute
Palliative Care Chief, Kaiser Permanente – Colorado
University of Colorado Denver

William Jones, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Co-Medical Director, UCH Stroke Program
University of Colorado Denver

Robert Keith, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Div. of Pulmonary Sciences & Critical Care Medicine
University of Colorado Denver

JoAnn Lindenfeld, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Cardiology
University of Colorado Denver

Early Registration: $85
Discounted fee for those registered prior to August 19, 2008.

Standard Registration: $115
Standard fee applies to registrations postmarked after August 19, 2008.

ONSITE Registration: $135
Onsite fee applies to participants that register on the day of the event, September 19, 2008.

The registration fee includes the program, syllabus, breaks, continental breakfast, lunch and optional evening activities. Refunds are issued only for meetings which are canceled by the education provider.

Parking is FREE at this venue. Garage parking is available on a first come first served
basis. ARIVE EARLY if covered parking is a priority.

Events, activities and facilities of the University of South Florida are available without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age or Vietnam veteran status as provided by law in accordance with the University’s respect for personal dignity.

Renaissance Denver Hotel, Grand Ballroom
3801 Quebec Street
Denver, CO 80207
303-399-7500

This award-winning Denver hotel is centrally located off I-70, 10 minutes from Downtown and 20 minutes from the Denver International Airport. The Renaissance Denver Hotel offers 400 well-appointed hotel rooms with your choice of either a king or two queen sized beds, and in-room amenities such as high speed internet, goose down pillows and comforters, and premium cable channels. The Copper Canyon Grill and Bar offers a casual, contemporary Colorado atmosphere & cuisine. Enjoy your favorite drinks or play a round of billiards. For extra convenience, the Renaissance Denver Hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to and from the Denver Airport from 5:00 am until midnight. The hotel has facilities such as heated indoor and outdoor pools, hot tub, dry sauna, and a fully equipped fitness center.

Area Attractions & Landmarks:
Colorado Convention Center, Quebec Square Retail Center, National Western Complex, Coors Field, Larimer Square, Denver Zoo, Museum of Nature & Science, Cherry Creek Mall, Denver International Airport

Room Rates:
A block of rooms has been reserved at a substantial discount for program participants. The discounted rate is ONLY $139 per night and is effective for room reservations made by August 19th. Beyond this date, rooms will be available on a rate/spaceavailable basis only. Call 303-399-7500 and ask for reservations. Be sure to reference the “Rocky Mountain Hospital Medicine Symposium” when making reservations.

Transportation:
17 miles from Denver International Airport. Airport shuttle service is available every 20 minutes from 5:00 am until midnight.

Please notify the CPD Office, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC Box 60, Tampa, Florida, 33612 or call (813) 974-4296 a minimum of ten working days in advance of the event if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed.

Events, activities and facilities of the University of South Florida are available without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, or Vietnam veteran status as provided by law and in accordance with the University's respect for personal dignity.