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
• Specialty: Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Acute Care
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Course Overview

The American Academy of Family Physicians Hospital Medicine (Edition 2) 2024 is a comprehensive on-demand medical education course covering evidence-based inpatient care, acute medical management, diagnostic techniques, and essential clinical procedures.

Developed by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), this educational program is designed to strengthen clinical knowledge, practical decision-making, and confidence in managing hospitalized patients.

The curriculum examines the evaluation and treatment of common cardiovascular, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, hepatic, endocrine, infectious, and obstetric conditions encountered in inpatient and acute care settings.

In addition to medical management, the course covers essential diagnostic and bedside procedural skills, including basic and advanced EKG interpretation, point-of-care lung ultrasound (POCUS), mechanical ventilation, advanced airway management, suturing techniques, and laceration repair.

The program also addresses hospitalist leadership, clinical documentation, career development, employer relations, patient reviews, and patient-centered care for elderly, unhoused, incarcerated, rural, and underserved populations.

Key Topics Covered

1. Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Medicine

Evaluation, diagnostic assessment, and evidence-based treatment of common cardiologic and respiratory conditions encountered in hospitalized patients.

2. Infectious, Hepatic, and Endocrine Disorders

Clinical assessment and management approaches for infectious diseases, acute liver disease, and endocrine conditions requiring inpatient care.

3. Musculoskeletal and Obstetric Emergencies

Recognition, evaluation, and management principles for musculoskeletal conditions and obstetric emergencies in acute hospital settings.

4. EKG Interpretation and Point-of-Care Ultrasound

Basic and advanced electrocardiogram interpretation and bedside lung ultrasound (POCUS) for supporting clinical assessment and diagnostic decision-making.

5. Mechanical Ventilation and Advanced Airway Management

Essential concepts related to respiratory support, mechanical ventilation, and advanced airway management in hospital-based practice.

6. Suturing and Laceration Repair

Practical procedural education covering suturing techniques and laceration repair relevant to selected hospital and acute care situations.

7. Hospitalist Leadership and Documentation

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

8. Patient-Centered Inpatient Care

Healthcare considerations for elderly, unhoused, incarcerated, rural, and underserved patients, with an emphasis on individualized care and evidence-based clinical practice.

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, and Wound Care Specialists.

Educational Benefits

• Comprehensive review of common inpatient and acute medical conditions.
• Evidence-based approaches to hospital-based clinical assessment and treatment.
• 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, leadership, and professional development.
• Patient-centered management of vulnerable and underserved populations.
• Flexible on-demand medical education for busy healthcare professionals.

Product Description

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

The course 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 procedural techniques.

Designed for hospitalists, family physicians, internists, emergency medicine physicians, critical care specialists, and other hospital-based professionals, the program supports medical knowledge development, professional leadership, clinical documentation, and 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
• Additional Topics: Hospitalist Leadership, Documentation, Professional Development, and Patient-Centered Care
• Ideal For: Hospitalists, Family Physicians, Internists, Emergency 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, alongside 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