ACUTE CARE FALL SYMPOSIUM
Odyssey Restaurant & Events
15600 Odyssey Drive
Los Angeles, CA 91344
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 7:45am PT - 5:00pm PT
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Info
Topic
Critical Care Nursing, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Hemodynamics, Pulmonary, Wound Management, Nutrition
Credits Offered
This event offers
6.0 CE credits
to attendees.
Accreditation Info:
Provider # 00124 as approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing...
Additional Information
Our program is designed for nurses who care for high-acuity patients. It will enhance the professional nurse's knowledge of ever-changing world of acute care nursing. We welcome nurses from areas outside of the traditional critical care setting such as ED, PACU, DOU/Tele, PCU, and Step-down units.
- Your confirmation email is your receipt: please keep it on file.
- Your CE certificate will be provided within two weeks of the required completion of the program evaluation. It is your proof of attendance.
- Online registration on via this website.
- The classroom is air-conditioned. We recommend layered clothing. Parking is on-site and is free of charge.
- Fees include: continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, and vendor exhibits.
- For information or specific dietary requests for lunch (i.e. vegetarian, etc.) you may contact: Cindy Kapucija (Accommodations Chair): email: cmkap@live.com; cell 805-558-2735
Refund and Cancellation Policy
- Refunds are issued, less a $25.00 processing fee if cancellations are received before October 22, 2025. No refunds will be given after this date.
- We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the agenda and to cancel the program by phone or email no later than 3 business days prior to the program.
Donation & Community Outreach
- SFV-AACN has been supporting the San Fernando Valley Food Bank through member donations at our events.
- Please consider bringing items such as canned food, any nonperishable items, etc. for an EXTRA raffle ticket.
Continuing Education Credit
- 6 CEs will be provided for full-day attendance.
- To obtain CEs, all lectures must be attended. Partial CEs cannot be granted, per the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Retired Nurses & Student Nurses
- There are special reduced-price tickets for Retired RNs please note that no CEs will be granted for these tickets. Please register on this website.
- Student nurse tickets are provided free of charge, however no CEs will be provided for these tickets. Please register on this website. Verification of student status may be requested at a later time.
Attendance and CE Certification:
- Your confirmation email is your receipt: please keep it on file.
- Your CE certificate will be provided within two weeks of the required completion of the program evaluation. It is your proof of attendance.
- To assure you are credited for attendance, please sign in at the symposium with the same name that you used to register.
- Upon completion of the symposium and submission of the post-test, CEs will be granted to attendees.
- Certificates will be mailed out no later than two weeks after program completion.
Provider # 00124 as approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. - Please see the Symposium Agenda for CERP categories.
On-line Registration ONLY via our website at: https://SFAACN.nursingnetwork.com
- National AACN members are invited to become local chapter members of SFV-AACN for $25.00 annual dues in order to qualify for SFV-AACN membership discount. To register and/or become a Chapter Member, please visit our website: https://SFAACN.nursingnetwork.com
Speakers
Hemodynamic Management of the Post-Operative Cardiac Surgical Patient
SRINIVAS (VAS) J. SARMA, MD MHCM FCCP Department of Cardiovascular Surgery Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center Southern California Permanente Medical Group 1526 N. Edgemont Street ׀ 3 rd Floor ׀ Los Angeles, CA 90027 (626) 487-9640 Srinivas.J.Sarma@kp.org SUMMARY I began my career as a Lung Transplant attending at the University of Southern California and later joined the Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) in 2004 as a Cardiovascular Surgical Intensive Care Specialist. I served as Director for Cardiovascular Surgical Intensive Care from 2007 to 2019. I continue to serve as an Elected Member of the Board of Directors and Chair of the SCPMG Board Patient Access Committee. As the former Director of the Cardiovascular Surgical Intensive Care Program at the Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Los Angeles from 2007 - 2019, I provided administrative oversight, helped expand the program to the Inland Empire, and continued to manage patients before and after cardiovascular operations. It is still the largest open-heart surgical program in California. It has been recognized as a 3 out of 3 Star Program from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons in all areas of our surgical practice, placing us in the top 5% of programs in the country for patient outcomes. To expand and leverage my executive leadership skills while continuing full-time employment, I completed an executive two-year master’s degree program in Health Care Management at Harvard University on May 26, 2016. Being at the forefront of U.S. healthcare system trends and bridging the gaps between clinicians and administrators were my reasons to pursue this degree. I very much enjoy higher level problem solving in health care and have refocused my career in this direction. EDUCATION Masters in Health Care Management, Harvard University 2016 Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Southern California 2003 Pulmonary Transplantation, University of Southern California 2003 Internal Medicine, University of Southern California 2000 Doctor of Medicine, American University of the Caribbean 1997 Bachelors of Science in Gerontology, University of Southern California 1993
Vendors
On behalf of the AACN San Fernando Valley Chapter, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your ongoing support and partnership. Your presence and engagement have been instrumental in helping us elevate critical care nursing education and community connection year after year.
We’re excited to announce that exhibitor registration for our upcoming event opens at midnight on August 29.
We look forward to welcoming you back and showcasing your contributions to our vibrant network of nurses and healthcare professionals.
Thank you again for being an essential part of our journey. If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please don’t hesitate to reach out.