HAMR Time

About HAMR Time

An educational podcast of the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Emergency Department, this podcast allows staff members to get free con-ed and clinical updates

Publisher

Tom Ciccarello

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Feb 2026

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Episode 11: MCI

   Dr. Ryan Geretch, Medical Director of Emergency Management at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, D. Wesley Miller, Director of Emergency Management at DHMC, and Sage Lincoln, Emergency Management Coordinator at DHMC, joins the Podcast to share about MCI operations here at DHMC and review the Hospital Incident Command System both in the Emergency Department and within the organization. This is a Con-Ed eligible podcast! EMT's, AEMT's, and Paramedics click here to claim your Con-Ed Certificate Nurses & LNA's click here to claim your Con-Ed Certificate

2. 

   11 Sept 2026

   Episode 10: Eclampsia

   Dr. Emily Donelan, Medical Director of the Birthing Pavillion at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, and Kelsey Murray, Professional Development Nurse at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, join the Podcast to share about Eclampsia, risk factors and signs of Eclampsia, and how we manage it here in the Emergency Department. This is a Con-Ed eligible episode. EMT's, AEMT's, and Paramedics,⁠ click here (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VCVM3C5)⁠ to claim your Con-Ed Certificate Nurses & LNA's, click here to claim your Con-Ed Certificate

3. 

   1 Sept 2026

   Episode 9: Sepsis

   Krystal McGovern, Sepsis Program Manager, and Scott Arrington, Clinical Nurse Leader Fellow of the Emergency Department, join the Podcast to discuss the management of Sepsis, and new tools available to help manage Sepsis more effectively This is a Con-Ed eligible episode. EMT's, AEMT's, and Paramedics,⁠ click here⁠ (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N7656PW) to claim your Con-Ed Certificate Nurses & LNA's, click here (https://dh.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=160422) to claim your Con-Ed Certificate

4. 

   31 Jul 2026

   Episode 8: Delirium

   Tori from the Geriatric Committee joins the Podcast to talk about Delirium in the Emergency Department, highlighting ways that we can work to prevent it. This is a Con-Ed eligible episode. EMT's, AEMT's, and Paramedics, click here (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N7656PW) to claim your Con-Ed Certificate Nurses & LNA's, click here to claim your Con-Ed Certificate

5. 

   18 Jun 2026

   Episode 7: Child Life Specialist

   Kayley Noterman, a Child Life Specialist at DHMC, join the Podcast to discuss the role of a Child Life Specialist in taking care of pediatric patients in the Emergency Department This is a Con-Ed Eligible Episode!! Paramedics and EMS Professionals: Click Here (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6XQ7GW6) to claim your con-ed certificate Nurses and LNA's: Click Here to claim your Con-ed certificate

6. 

   2 Jun 2026

   Episode 7: Pediatric DKA Management

   Dr. Maia Rutman, Regional Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Dartmouth Hitchcock, and Tracy Mauck, RN, the Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator at Dartmouth Hitchcock Emergency Department, join the podcast to discuss the acute management of Pediatric Diabetic Ketoacidosis in the Emergency Department. This podcast reviews the new care pathway released earlier this year. This is a Con-Ed eligible podcast episode!! Paramedics, AEMT's, & EMT's can ⁠click on this link (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NVTNTLK)⁠ to take the post-episode quiz & claim your con-ed cert. Certificates are emailed out the morning after you complete the form For Nursing Professionals: Follow⁠⁠ this link⁠⁠ to claim your Con-Ed Certificate.

7. 

   26 May 2026

   Episode 5: Cystic Fibrosis

   Amy Beachy from the Cystic Fibrosis Center joins the podcast to discuss the unique clinical needs of patients who have Cystic Fibrosis while they are in the Emergency Department. If you have more questions about taking care of patients with Cystic Fibrosis, you can reach out to Amy via email at amy.j.beachy@hitchcock.org This is a Con-Ed Eligible episode!! Nurses & LNA's: Click here to get Con-Ed for this episode Paramedics, AEMT's, & EMT's: Click here (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9P6X6SW) to get Con-Ed for this episode DISCLOSURE The planning committee member(s), speaker(s), author(s) or anyone in a position to control the content for this activity have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. LEARNING OBJECTIVE At the conclusion of this learning activity, participants will be able to: 1. Describe the underlying physiology of Cystic Fibrosis 2. Identify specific interventions needed for patients with Cystic Fibrosis while in the Emergency Department 3. Understand care considerations for this patient population throughout an acute hospitalization.

8. 

   30 Apr 2026

   Episode 4: Celebrating the ED Care Experience

   Amanda Higgins from the Office of Care Experience joins the Podcast to share some of her wisdom, insights, and tips from her work in the Emergency Department. Many of us have seen the great work that she does for our patients, and I explored what we could do to bring a little bit of Amanda's carisma to the bedside. This is not a Con-Ed episode, but rather a great opportunity to remember that we are all called to both provide World Class medical care, but also amazing care to the human beings in the department.

9. 

   21 Apr 2026

   Episode 3: Airway Obstruction

   In this case review, Dr. Keith Hansz and Leanne Hatch, NRP review the case of a young woman with a medically complex airway obstruction. Listen to learn about some of the unique assessment points and medical decision making in this case This is a Con-Ed eligible podcast episode!! Paramedics, AEMT's, & EMT's can ⁠click on this link (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CG2CBY9)⁠ to take the post-episode quiz & claim your con-ed cert. Certificates are emailed out the morning after you complete the form For Nursing Professionals: Follow⁠⁠ this link (https://dh.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=159865)⁠⁠ to claim your Con-Ed Certificate. Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this learning activity, participants will be able to: Describe the unique sounds of airway obstruction. Identify equipment necessary in the management of medically complex airways. Recognize possible interventions if a patient with this diagnosis were to present to the Emergency Department in the future. Accreditation In support of improving patient care, Dartmouth Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Dartmouth Health designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 0.75 ANCC contact hours. Bibliographic Material Mosier, J., Sakles, J., Walls, R. M., Grayzel, J. S. (2025). The physiologically difficult airway: Optimization of airway management in adults at risk of decompensation for emergency medicine and critical care. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/the-physiologically-difficult-airway-optimization-of-airway-management-in-adults-at-risk-of-decompensation-for-emergency-medicine-and-critical-care?search=airway%20obstruction&topicRef=275&source=see_link#references Cahill, K. N., Dixon, A. E., Zachrison, K. S., Dieffenbach, P. (2025). Acute exacerbations of asthma in adults: Emergency department and inpatient management. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/acute-exacerbations-of-asthma-in-adults-emergency-department-and-inpatient-management?search=ketamine%20asthma&source=search_result&selectedTitle=1~150&usage_type=default&display_rank=1

10. 

    12 Apr 2026

    Episode 2: Forensic Nursing

    Jacqueline Maillet, Manager of the Forensic Nursing Program,shares some of the details about the Forensic Nursing Program, the services it offers, and highlights some of the patient populations the program benefits. This is a Con-Ed eligible podcast episode!! Paramedics, AEMT's, & EMT's can click on this link (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CFHV6CH) to take the post-episode quiz & claim your con-ed cert. Certificates are emailed out the morning after you complete the form For Nursing Professionals: Follow⁠ this link (https://dh.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=159866)⁠ to claim your Con-Ed Certificate. Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this learning activity, participants will be able to: Describe the role of the Forensic Nurse in the Emergency Department setting. Identify patients who may benefit from the services of a Forensic Nurse. Outline the process of getting in contact with a Forensic Nurse. Accreditation In support of improving patient care, Dartmouth Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Dartmouth Health designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 0.75 ANCC contact hours. All other learners may claim General Attendance credit. Consult your professional licensing board regarding the applicability and acceptance of General Attendance credit for programs certified for credit by organizations accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Education. Registration/Requirements for Successful Completion You may claim credit for successful completion of this online course. In order to claim credit, you must follow these steps: Click the Register tab on the nursing link. If you are not logged into your account, you will need to log in. Use the Forgot Your Password? button if you need to reset your password. Register for the activity. Complete the Post-Test (attestation - return to the Content/Tests tab to find it). Click the Complete Evaluation button, or click My Account in the menu bar; then click Evaluations. Complete and Submit the Evaluation.

11. 

    23 Mar 2026

    Episode 1: Guardianship

    Get to know details about Guardianships, and how they impact clinical care in the Emergency Department. Featuring guest Pam Driscoll, Risk Manager. For EMS Professionals: Follow this link (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DMCRMVW) to claim your Con-Ed Certificate. For Nursing Professionals: Follow this link (https://dh.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=159779) to claim your Con-Ed Certificate. Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this learning activity, participants will be able to: Describe guardianship in the healthcare setting. Explain patient rights and limitations when under guardianship. Differentiate care and documentation requirements for patients with a guardian. Accreditation In support of improving patient care, Dartmouth Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Dartmouth Health designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 0.50 ANCC contact hours. All other learners may claim General Attendance credit. Consult your professional licensing board regarding the applicability and acceptance of General Attendance credit for programs certified for credit by organizations accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Education. Registration/Requirements for Successful Completion You may claim credit for successful completion of this online course. In order to claim credit, you must follow these steps: Click the Register tab on the nursing link. If you are not logged into your account, you will need to log in. Use the Forgot Your Password? button if you need to reset your password. Register for the activity. Complete the Post-Test (attestation - return to the Content/Tests tab to find it). Click the Complete Evaluation button, or click My Account in the menu bar; then click Evaluations. Complete and Submit the Evaluation.

12. 

    27 Feb 2026

    Intro to HAMR Time

    Welcome to HAMR Time, an educational podcast for the Dartmouth Hitchcock Emergency Department. This is hopfully the start of many podcasts to come on a variety of topics. Send your topic ideas to Thomas.j.Ciccarello@hitchcock.org

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