Description: 

The Spine Advisory Group (SAG) is a physician-led forum dedicated to advancing high-quality, evidence-based spine care across Sutter Health. The SAG engages spine surgeons and APCs in the development, refinement, and alignment of spine program initiatives including clinical standards, care pathways, perioperative best practices, and quality improvement efforts. Through peer-to-peer dialogue and shared expertise, the group supports coordinated spine care delivery across the system.

Target Audience: 

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Physicians (MD or DO)

Other Healthcare Professionals

Physical Therapist

Learning Objectives: 

Across the Spine Advisory Group sessions, participants will be able to:

1. Evaluate current evidence-based clinical pathways for common spinal disorders and apply best practices to improve consistency in spine care delivery.

2. Analyze quality metrics and patient-reported outcome measures in spine surgery and incorporate outcome data into clinical decision-making and program improvement.

3. Critically assess emerging spine technologies and surgical techniques to determine appropriate indications and evidence-based adoption.

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Sutter 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.

Credit Designation Statement

Sutter Health designates this LIVE activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians, 1.00 continuing professional development contact hours for nurses, 1.00 continuing competency hours for physical therapists, and 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for additional clinicians who attend sessions. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Note to Other Disciplines: Non-Physician Participation Credit (AKA - AMA PRA Category 1 Credits HOURS™) Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.