The San Diego - Imperial Chapter of the American College of Surgeons - We are the surgeons of California
San Diego, CA
Joined February 2015
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San Diego Chapter American College of Surgeons retweeted
When & How did this become acceptable?!?
Recent @traumadoctors Survey:
64% aware of an episode of WorkPlace Violence in their Trauma Center YET 60% stated it's not a problem!
FISTS, PUNCHES, KICKS - most common ASSAULTS against Trauma Team Members
doi.org/10.1136/tsaco-2025-0…
San Diego Chapter American College of Surgeons retweeted
Governor Newsom signed #AB977 into law tonight - which provides protections for healthcare workers in emergency rooms and trauma bays from intentional violence - Thanks to author Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez and our advocacy allies.
San Diego Chapter American College of Surgeons retweeted
The @traumadoctors disaster committee is conducting a survey of trauma center HCWs and their experiences with violence in the trauma center - you can take it here, takes 10-20 mins: surveymonkey.com/r/S8DQ73N
San Diego Chapter American College of Surgeons retweeted
Violence against surgeons and their teammates is intolerable and weakens our healthcare system. The statistics are shocking…as presented at #ACSCC23 generalsurgerynews.com/In-th…?
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San Diego Chapter American College of Surgeons retweeted
California health professionals need protection from surging workplace violence - ask your state senators to support #AB977 - creating parity in the penalties for violence against all health care workers within emergency departments. votervoice.net/mobile/CMADoc…
San Diego Chapter American College of Surgeons retweeted
Seen or been a victim of violence as a Trauma Center worker? A knowledge gap exists on the nature and rate of violence against HCWs in trauma centers. Take this AAST survey to share your and your colleagues experience of abuse, assault, and stalking: surveymonkey.com/r/ZJ2Y2FX
ALT https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZJ2Y2FX
Tonight (Jan 22) we have another of our Chapter virtual lecture series at 8-9pm PT: “Advocacy in Surgery: How politics influence surgeons in California” with @jaydoucet More info: info.facs.org/index.php/emai… – at San Diego, CA
Our Chapter President is running for the U.S. Senate! Dr Sapideh Gilani is an ENT surgeon, heavily involved in advocacy for patients and says “I believe that housing, education and health care are linked to each other.” See more about her here: gilaniussenate.org – at San Diego, CA
lajollalight.com/personaliti… – at California, USA
Chapter Virtual Rounds tonight - Monday December 11 8-9pm PT: Dr Jeffrey Smith on “Surgeon Wellness, How I See It - What Do You See?” ucsd.zoom.us/j/8753325483 – at San Diego, CA
San Diego Chapter American College of Surgeons retweeted
A powerful @AmCollSurgeons panel session on the crisis for Surgeon Safety ends #ACSCC23 - led by @amyliepert - with Dr Tim Nelson, Dr Nathan Powell, @CLebares, Joe Dalu, PI and myself... a🧵
San Diego Chapter American College of Surgeons retweeted
AB70 was signed into law this evening by Governor Newsom. This bill extends last year’s AB2260 law, placing more public access #StoptheBleed kits into new and renovated buildings, as with AEDs. Congratulations @AsmRodriguez53 @amyliepert @BurrussSigrid – at San Diego, CA
San Diego-Imperial Chapter Meet & Greet with Fellows and @RASACS members - and trivia! – at San Diego, CA
San Diego Chapter American College of Surgeons retweeted
The sad story of worsening violence against HCWs in California EDs and hospitals continues - meanwhile #CaLeg Assembly Public Safety committee refused to hear #AB977 that would make deliberate assaults more than a ‘standard misdemeanor’. enewspaper.latimes.com/infin… – at San Diego, CA
San Diego Chapter American College of Surgeons retweeted
33% of physicians report that #PriorAuthorization led to a serious adverse event for a patient in their care – with 9% reporting it's led to permanent bodily damage, disability or death. On July 11, #CaLeg has a chance to #FixPrior auth by passing #SB598! healthcarefinancenews.com/ne…
San Diego Chapter American College of Surgeons retweeted
#PriorAuthorization causes unnecessary delays in diagnosing and treating diseases like cancer - where time is a critical factor. #SB598 by Sen @NancySkinnerCA will allow patients to receive the treatment they need, when they need it. On July 11, vote AYE on #SB598. #CaLeg
San Diego Chapter American College of Surgeons retweeted
Delays and denials from #PriorAuthorization can cost patients time in the treatment and recovery process they just don't have. On July 11, #CaLeg Assembly Health will hear #SB598 by Senator @NancySkinnerCA to #FixPriorAuth. Physicians and patients ask you to vote AYE!
San Diego Chapter American College of Surgeons retweeted
The future of #surgicalhealthpolicyadvocacy is looking bright!
This was such a great education session idea @ShockTrauma_CC! Thank you for the invite.
@traumadoctors @acsYFA @RASACS @SurgeonsVoice @acsTrauma @MissouriACS @SDCACS @WesternTrauma @MDSurgeons @fopelka @jaydoucet – at Missouri, USA
Dr @amyliepert discussed dissemination of @StopTheBleed kits in California while & @SteinSister explained how organization such as @EAST_TRAUMA promote advocacy
