American Academy of Family Physicians Hospital Medicine Edition 2 2024

Course Information

• Course Title: Hospital Medicine (Edition 2)
• Organizer: American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
• Year: 2024
• Format: On-Demand Online Course
• Specialties: Hospital Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Critical Care
• Target Audience: Hospitalists, Family Physicians, Internists, Primary Care Physicians, Emergency Medicine Physicians, and Critical Care Physicians (Intensivists)

Course Overview

The American Academy of Family Physicians Hospital Medicine Edition 2 2024 is a comprehensive on-demand medical education course designed to strengthen clinical knowledge, diagnostic skills, and evidence-based decision-making in hospital medicine and inpatient care.

Developed by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), this educational program provides a practical review of the evaluation and treatment of common acute and complex medical conditions encountered in hospital settings. The curriculum emphasizes effective clinical assessment, appropriate treatment strategies, and essential bedside procedures.

The course covers a broad range of inpatient conditions, including cardiovascular, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, hepatic, endocrine, infectious, and obstetric emergencies. It also addresses essential diagnostic and procedural skills such as basic and advanced EKG interpretation, point-of-care lung ultrasound (POCUS), mechanical ventilation, advanced airway management, suturing techniques, and laceration repair.

Beyond clinical management, the program explores hospitalist leadership, medical documentation, career development, employer relations, patient reviews, and patient-centered care for elderly, unhoused, incarcerated, rural, and underserved populations.

With its combination of clinical knowledge, practical skills, and professional development, AAFP Hospital Medicine Edition 2 2024 provides a broad educational resource for physicians involved in inpatient and acute hospital care.

Key Topics Covered

1. Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Medicine

Evidence-based evaluation and treatment of common cardiologic and pulmonary conditions, including diagnostic assessment and clinical management in hospitalized patients.

2. Infectious, Hepatic, and Endocrine Disorders

Clinical approaches to infectious diseases, acute liver disease, and endocrine conditions requiring inpatient evaluation and treatment.

3. Musculoskeletal Conditions and Obstetric Emergencies

Recognition, assessment, and management principles for musculoskeletal disorders and obstetric emergencies encountered in hospital settings.

4. Basic and Advanced EKG Interpretation

Essential electrocardiographic interpretation skills for assessing cardiovascular conditions and supporting clinical decision-making.

5. Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound (POCUS)

Bedside lung ultrasound techniques and their role in pulmonary assessment, diagnostic evaluation, and inpatient clinical practice.

6. Mechanical Ventilation and Advanced Airway Management

Important concepts related to ventilatory support, respiratory management, and advanced airway care in acute hospital environments.

7. Suturing and Laceration Repair

Practical procedural education covering suturing techniques and laceration repair as part of essential hospital-based clinical skills.

8. Hospitalist Leadership and Documentation

Clinical documentation strategies, professional leadership, career development, employer relations, patient reviews, and hospital employment considerations.

9. Patient-Centered Care for Vulnerable Populations

Clinical considerations for elderly, unhoused, incarcerated, rural, and underserved patients, emphasizing individualized inpatient care.

10. Evidence-Based Inpatient Practice

Reflection and translation-to-practice tools that support the integration of evidence-based clinical protocols into everyday hospital medicine.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

1. Examine the evaluation and evidence-based treatment of common cardiologic, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, hepatic, endocrine, infectious, and obstetric conditions in the inpatient setting.
2. Apply essential diagnostic and bedside procedural skills in hospital medicine, including basic and advanced EKG interpretation, point-of-care lung ultrasound (POCUS), suturing and laceration repair, mechanical ventilation, and advanced airway management.
3. Deliver patient-centered inpatient care tailored to diverse and vulnerable populations, including elderly, unhoused, incarcerated, and rural or underserved patients.
4. Implement effective hospitalist documentation strategies, future-focused clinical leadership skills, and informed decision-making regarding employer relations, patient reviews, and navigating hospital employment.
5. Utilize reflection and translation-to-practice tools to integrate evidence-based inpatient protocols into clinical practice and enhance patient outcomes.

Target Audience

This course is designed for family physicians, hospitalists, primary care clinicians, and inpatient care teams practicing in hospital, acute, emergency, rural, and underserved settings.

Recommended for:

• Hospitalists
• Family Physicians
• Internists
• Primary Care Physicians
• Emergency Medicine Physicians
• Critical Care Physicians (Intensivists)
• Cardiologists
• Pulmonologists
• Infectious Disease Specialists
• Rheumatologists
• Orthopedic Specialists
• Geriatricians
• Obstetricians and Gynecologists (OB-GYNs)
• Gastroenterologists
• Hepatologists
• Anesthesiologists
• Dermatologists
• Endocrinologists
• Nephrologists
• Urgent Care Physicians
• Wound Care Specialists

Educational Benefits

• Comprehensive review of common inpatient and acute medical conditions.
• Evidence-based approaches to hospital medicine and clinical decision-making.
• Essential diagnostic education covering EKG interpretation and lung POCUS.
• Practical knowledge of mechanical ventilation and advanced airway management.
• Bedside procedural topics, including suturing and laceration repair.
• Hospitalist documentation, clinical leadership, and professional development.
• Patient-centered care strategies for vulnerable and underserved populations.
• Flexible on-demand learning for healthcare professionals.

Product Description

The AAFP Hospital Medicine Edition 2 2024 course provides a comprehensive educational review of modern inpatient medicine, combining evidence-based clinical management, essential diagnostic techniques, and practical procedural knowledge.

The curriculum addresses cardiovascular, pulmonary, infectious, hepatic, endocrine, musculoskeletal, and obstetric conditions commonly encountered in hospitalized patients. It also covers EKG interpretation, point-of-care lung ultrasound, mechanical ventilation, advanced airway management, and bedside procedures.

Designed for hospitalists, family physicians, internists, emergency medicine physicians, critical care specialists, and other hospital-based professionals, this course supports continued medical education, professional development, and effective patient-centered inpatient care.

Product Summary

• Course: Hospital Medicine (Edition 2)
• Organizer: American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
• Year: 2024
• Format: On-Demand Online Course
• Clinical Focus: Hospital Medicine, Inpatient Care, and Acute Medical Management
• Diagnostic Skills: EKG Interpretation and Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound (POCUS)
• Procedural Topics: Mechanical Ventilation, Advanced Airway Management, Suturing, and Laceration Repair
• Professional Topics: Hospitalist Leadership, Documentation, and Career Development
• Ideal For: Hospitalists, Family Physicians, Internists, Emergency Medicine Physicians, and Critical Care Specialists

Short Description

AAFP Hospital Medicine Edition 2 2024 is a comprehensive on-demand medical education course developed by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), covering evidence-based inpatient management, acute medical conditions, and essential hospital-based clinical skills.

The curriculum addresses cardiovascular, pulmonary, infectious, hepatic, endocrine, musculoskeletal, and obstetric conditions, along with basic and advanced EKG interpretation, point-of-care lung ultrasound (POCUS), mechanical ventilation, advanced airway management, suturing, and laceration repair.

Designed for hospitalists, family physicians, internists, emergency medicine physicians, and critical care specialists, the course also explores hospitalist leadership, clinical documentation, professional development, and patient-centered care for vulnerable populations.

Topics

1. The Acute Red-Hot Joint – What to Do? — Shawn F. Kane, MD, FAAFP

2. Hypertensive Urgency

3. Suturing (Comprehensive Procedural Series)

   • Hands-On Introduction

   • Suturing Techniques Introduction

   • Suturing Materials

   • Other Wound Closure Materials

   • Gloves

   • Wound Preparation

   • Wound Irrigation

   • Wound Debridement

   • Digital Blocks

   • Prophylactic Antibiotic Needs

   • Prophylactic Antibiotic Recommendations

   • Wound Closure

   • Simple Interrupted Technique

   • Horizontal Mattress Suture

   • Running Interlocking Sutures

   • Subcuticular Sutures

   • V-Shaped Lacerations, Corner Suture, and Half-Buried Mattress

   • Stellate Laceration

   • Staples and Stapling

   • Tissue Adhesives & Tissue Adhesives (Continued)

   • Steri-Strips and Glue

   • Steri-Strips and Staples

   • Suture Removal

   • Post-Discharge Care

   • Questions and Answers

4. Heart Failure (Parts 1, 2, and 3)

5. Advanced Concepts: Cardiomyopathy — Craig Hamilton Barstow, MD

6. Sepsis: Diagnosis and Management (Parts 1 and 2)

7. Update on Community-Acquired Pneumonia — Ahmed Mian, HonBSc, BEd, MD, CCFP (EM)

8. The Good, the Bad, and the Elderly (Parts 1 and 2) — Sandita Seecharan Reddammagari, MD, MBA

9. Lung Ultrasound (LUS) – Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) — Jocelyn Vun Zee, DO, FAAFP

10. OB Emergencies — Lyrad K. Riley, MD, MPH, FAAFP

11. Basic EKG in the Hospital Setting — Vu Kiet Tran, MD, MBA

12. Advanced EKG for Hospitalists — Vu Kiet Tran, MD, MBA

13. Hospital Medicine Overview — Victoria McCurry, MD, FHM, DFPHM, FAAFP

14. Hospital Medicine Overview Part 2: Career Discussions — Shyam Odeti, MD, MS, FAAFP, SFHM, MBA; Victoria McCurry, MD, FHM, DFPHM, FAAFP

15. Identifying and Using High-Yield “Future Focused” Leadership — Jason Marker, MD, MPA, FAAFP; Mark Greenawald, MD, FAAFP

16. Approach to Inpatient Management of Incarcerated Patients — Amelita Woodruff, MD

17. Acute Liver Disease — Darrell Edward Jones, DO, FAAFP, DFPHM

18. Respiratory Failure: Basics of Mechanical Ventilation — Jocelyn Vun Zee, DO, FAAFP, SFHM

19. Advanced Airway Management — Jocelyn Vun Zee, DO, FAAFP, SFHM

20. Advanced Concepts: Cellulitis and Cellulitis Mimics — Vu Kiet Tran, MD, MBA

21. Documentation Savviness for Hospitalists — Lisa Simmon, MD, MBA, SFHM, CHCQM

22. Acute Coronary Syndrome — Chris Brooks, MD

23. Primary Aldosteronism — Darrell Edward Jones, DO, FAAFP, DFPHM

24. Care for Unhoused Patients During Hospitalization — Victoria McCurry, MD, FHM, DFPHM, FAAFP

25. Reflection Session and Translation to Practice (T2P) — Victoria McCurry, MD, FHM, DFPHM, FAAFP