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Pediatrics
How to Manage Acute Care Conditions in Pediatric Patients
Available On Demand: Webinar Slides
ABOUT
This webinar offers comprehensive insights into emergent pediatric care. This session covers updates on acute conditions, protocols for rapid assessment, and intervention strategies. Designed for healthcare professionals, this webinar reviews critical skills in managing urgent pediatric conditions for improved patient outcomes. This Webinar aligns with the Health Center Performance Improvement domain of Quality, Patient Care, and Safety as it reviews the care of the pediatric patient with acute conditions.
PRESENTERS
Avian Tisdale,
MD, MBA, Paralegal
Senior Advisor, Healthcare Leadership, Renaye James Healthcare Advisors
Dr. Avian Tisdale is a board-certified physician and executive for nearly two decades. After completing her residency at the University of Rochester Golisano Children’s Hospital, she became the Division Director for Nemours duPont Hospital for Children in New Jersey where she was directly responsible for leading system wide transformation including digital health record implementation, a formal academic partnership with Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine, and a highly successful quality improvement program. She served as a Clinical Assistant Professor, at Rowan, preparing medical students and physician trainees for the future of healthcare. She was presented with a Proclamation of Service and dedication by her medical staff colleagues for steadfast leadership and compassion.
Dr. Tisdale has traveled the world learning about health in international communities and the global healthcare industry. She studied in the West Indies for two years, working with a non-profit group to build medical facilities for indigenous citizens. She also completed an international business residency in Prague (Czech Republic) and Krakow (Poland). In 2016 she completed the highly regarded Leadership Strategies for Evolving Healthcare Executives program at Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Dr. Tisdale’s expertise earned her the role of Chief Medical Officer for two multi-site federally qualified health systems. In addition to managing departments of up to 200 employees she chaired the Quality and Credentialing committees. In 2017 she was certified in Disaster Management by FEMA and was the chief clinical navigator for her multi-site, interdisciplinary team during Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath. She appeared in multiple news outlets including NPR and Houston Public Radio to share her expertise around leading through unprecedented challenges.
Dr. Tisdale earned an MBA in Finance from Drexel University Lebow College of Business and launched her latest venture Dr. HoneymomⓇ in 2021. Her unique business model includes corporate consulting, professional speaking, and a direct care pediatric micropractice. She is a nationally recognized speaker, sharing her expertise on physician health and leadership at universities and radio/tv outlets.
She serves on the Board of Directors for the Houston Angels, a non-profit organization that supports children in foster care. She also serves as a Clinical Advisor for Texas Medical Center’s Innovation Institute.
Hima Bodagala,
MD
Pediatric Physician
Dr. Hima Bodagala is a board-certified pediatrician with extensive expertise in general pediatrics, encompassing neonatal and infant care through adolescent medicine. After completing her residency at Cooper University Hospital, she served as a pediatric hospitalist at Nemours Children’s Health in Vineland, New Jersey. During her time there, she also held the role of Associate Professor at Rowan School of Medicine, where she educated medical students and family medicine trainees, emphasizing evidence-based practices for patient management.
Dr. Bodagala's career spans multiple geographic regions, including the United States, UAE, and Malawi, enriching her perspective on global healthcare systems and cultural nuances in care delivery. As a Pediatric Implementer with Doctors Without Borders in Malawi, she designed and executed pediatric care and nutrition programs, training clinical officers to provide safe and effective care in resource-limited settings. Following this, she worked as a pediatric consultant at the American Hospital in Dubai, managing pediatric patients across all age groups. Concurrently, she served as an Associate Professor at the University of Sharjah, where she taught and mentored medical students.
Currently, Dr. Bodagala serves at Pristine Pediatrics and Family Medicine in Houston, where she oversees pediatric services provided by nurse practitioners, conducts virtual consultations, and offers prenatal counseling to support and guide expecting mothers. Additionally, she spends time as a pediatrician at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in Houston, Texas, where she provides comprehensive outpatient pediatric care. Dr. Bodagala endeavors to integrate hands-on clinical care with leadership responsibilities, leveraging innovative telemedicine solutions, and mentoring the next generation of healthcare providers with compassion and dedication.
The AAFP has reviewed Preventive Services and Chronic Disease Strategies for Health Centers and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. The term of approval is for one year. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Each live session is approved for 1.0 AAFP Elective credits. Elective credits are available for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, and medical assistants. Attendance at the entire live training and the submission of a post-training evaluation are required to receive credit.
On-demand learning is not eligible for CME credits.