Outcomes 2017 - Baylor Heart and Vascular Services FY2017 | Page 19

Continuing Education Clinical teams including physicians on the medical staff or in the community are offered various Continuing Medical Education opportunities. From the multi-disciplinary event held in Santa Fe, New Mexico, through Baylor Scott & White Health, to the regionally scheduled CME events for primary care providers, CME opportunities related to heart and vascular topics are abundant. Also held on the Baylor Dallas campus are monthly opportunities. These include: Cardiology Grand Rounds, Cath Conference, Echo Conference, Vascular Surgery Conference, and High Risk Cardiac Surgery Meetings. Clinical research, interesting case studies, or timely topics within the specialties are presented by medical staff, visiting experts or fellows training in the respective fellowship programs. More than 350 clinicians attended the October 2016 Heart & Vascular Symposium Specific to clinical teams, the annual Heart and Vascular Symposium coordinated by the clinical leadership of Baylor Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital is attended by interested clinicians from around the state. This past year’s event featured physicians on the medical staff as well as specialized nurses and technicians who shared their expertise and insight on current trends in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular-related illnesses. Attendees also learned about current best practices using evidence-based approaches. CONNECT WITH US BAYLORHEARTHOSPITAL.COM BaylorHeartHospital.com continues to evolve to better serve the needs of our patients and the community. In fiscal year 2017, numerous educational videos and animations were added, and easy access to the Baylor Scott & White Health social media channels and blog, Scrubbing In. ENEWSLETTER Monthly issues of the automated electronic newsletter were distributed to more than 26,000 people per month. The newsletter contains tips for healthier living, plus the latest information about Baylor Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital. BAYLOR HEART CENTER APP Coming soon in fiscal year 2018, the app will be expanded to include useful information for patients. Search: Baylor Heart Center Baylor Heart and Vascular Services at Dallas – the combined strength of Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas and Baylor Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital – made finding a cardiac surgeon or cardiologist simple for referring physicians. Download the Baylor Heart Center app and contact information for specialists is readily available, as well as information on programs and services. 17