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SPS Newsletter

An official publication of the Society for Pediatric Sedation

An official publication of the
Society for Pediatric Sedation®

Fall 2018

MOC Subcommittee Update
By Elise W. van der Jagt, MD, MPH
Professor of Pediatrics and Critical Care
MOC Sub-Committee;
and Urmila Tirodker, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
MOC Sub-Committee

Maintenance of Certification (MOC) is necessary for any physician who wants to provide evidence of ongoing competence in the specialty and/or subspecialty in which training was originally received.  However, the process for obtaining MOC is often cumbersome, unduly repetitive, and may even be devoid of anything relevant to the actual practice of the … [Read more...] about MOC Subcommittee Update

By Elise W. van der Jagt, MD, MPH
Professor of Pediatrics and Critical Care
MOC Sub-Committee;
and Urmila Tirodker, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
MOC Sub-Committee

Society for Pediatric Sedation® Scholarly Grant – LOI Deadline Approaches November 2

The Society is now accepting Letters of Intent for the SPS Scholarly Grant to support pediatric sedation-related quality improvement projects, research activities, or educational (teaching) initiatives that aim to advance the mission of the Society. Applicants may request up to $10,000 in direct costs for one year. The awarded project results will be presented (via abstract, … [Read more...] about Society for Pediatric Sedation® Scholarly Grant – LOI Deadline Approaches November 2

Committee in Action: Quality and Safety Projects Update
By Cheri Landers, MD
Chair, Quality and Safety Committee

Much of the work from the Quality and Safety Committee is done by smaller workgroups, each with a specific task or project at various stages of completion.  This very active committee has accomplished many safety projects, with more in progress. We are always looking for members interested in serving. Repository of Guidelines One of the ongoing resources maintained by the … [Read more...] about Committee in Action: Quality and Safety Projects Update

By Cheri Landers, MD
Chair, Quality and Safety Committee

SPS News Version 20.19…Featuring New and Expanded Content!
By Trish Scherrer, MD
Editor

Starting with this edition, the SPS News will have a fresh and updated format featuring a topic focus for each edition.  We’ll be including more in-depth content as well as a number of new review articles and interviews.  And, we will be resuming the quarterly publication schedule, providing you with more news more often. This fall issue of the newsletter will focus on qua … [Read more...] about SPS News Version 20.19…Featuring New and Expanded Content!

By Trish Scherrer, MD
Editor

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SPS News is an official publication of the Society for Pediatric Sedation®

SPS News Editor
Carmen D. Sulton, MD

Contributing Authors
Nancy Crego, PhD, RN, CCRN
Benjamin F. Jackson, MD
Sue Kost, MD
Ali Ozcan, MD
Amber Rogers, MD
Anne Stormorken, MD

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