Clinician's Roundtable

Host: Karen Bauer, DNP, APRN-CNP, CWS Communication breakdowns during care transitions can compromise recovery—but they’re often preventable. Initiating multidisciplinary planning before surgery can help streamline post-surgical wound and skin management. Hear from Dr. Karen Bauer as she explains how how proactive use of care navigators, EMR tools, and tailored care pathways can strengthen coordination across settings and reduce risk during handoffs. Dr. Bauer is a certified nurse practitioner and wound specialist at Emory Heart and Vascular in Atlanta.

Host: Karen Bauer, DNP, APRN-CNP, CWS In post-surgical wound management, multidisciplinary collaboration is key in minimizing readmissions, reducing infection risk, and improving healing outcomes. Hear from Dr. Karen Bauer as she highlights the importance of early specialist involvement, standardized protocols, and digital tools to improve both clinical outcomes and patient experiences. Dr. Bauer is a certified nurse practitioner and wound specialist at Emory Heart and Vascular Center in Atlanta.

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Gloria Coronado, PhD Colorectal cancer screening saw significant disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic, a challenge that has also been reflected during natural disasters such as hurricanes and wildfires. Dr. Gloria Coronado joins Dr. Charles Turck to discuss how these kinds of crises impact screening rates and how a focus on community-based care, telehealth and home-based testing, and targeted efforts for underserved populations can strengthen resilience and ensure continuity of care during future disasters. Dr. Coronado is a Professor of Epidemiology and the Associate Director of Population Science for the University of Arizona Cancer Center in Tucson.

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Gloria Coronado, PhD Guest: Amanda Petrik, PhD The SMARTER CRC trial evaluated mailed fecal immunochemical (FIT) outreach and patient navigation strategies across rural clinics, analyzing how implementation factors like clinic-sent letters, consistent FIT usage, and active participation in health plan meetings impacted screening outcomes. Two authors of the study, Dr. Gloria Coronado and Dr. Amanda Petrik, join Dr. Charles Turck to discuss their findings and how these results may help guide effective, scalable screening interventions for underserved populations. Dr. Coronado is a Professor of Epidemiology and the Associate Director of Population Science for the University of Arizona Cancer Center in Tucson, and Dr. Petrik is an investigator at the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research in Portland, Oregon, where she focuses on cancer screening and prevention in real-world settings.

Guest: Karen Bauer, DNP, APRN-CNP, CWS Postsurgical wound complications can drastically impact patient outcomes, lead to preventable readmissions, and drive up healthcare costs. Hear from Dr. Karen Bauer as she explores the multifactorial risks that increase susceptibility to wound dehiscence and infection and provides proactive strategies to minimize complications and enhance healing. Dr. Bauer is a certified nurse practitioner and wound specialist at Emory Heart and Vascular Center in Atlanta.

Guest: Karen Bauer, DNP, APRN-CNP, CWS Gaps in patient education and care coordination after surgery often hinder postoperative wound recovery. Join Dr. Karen Bauer as she discusses the importance of health literacy, access, and evidence-based care algorithms in engaging patients and support systems across the continuum. Dr. Bauer is a certified nurse practitioner and wound specialist at Emory Heart and Vascular Center in Atlanta.

Guest: Kara Couch, MS, CRNP, CWCN-AP, FAAWC The integration of near-infrared spectroscopy, bacterial fluorescence, and AI-powered imaging is accelerating precision in wound management. Discover how sensor technology, smart bandages, and real-time data from wearables are standardizing care, reducing variability, and enabling faster clinical decision-making with Ms. Kara Couch. She's a certified wound care nurse practitioner, the Director of Wound Care Services at George Washington University Hospital, and an Associate Research Professor of Surgery at the George Washington University.

Guest: Kara Couch, MS, CRNP, CWCN-AP, FAAWC Effective wound care goes far beyond just surface evaluation. This expert-led program explores advanced wound assessment strategies, including measurement techniques, drainage evaluation, and recognition of signs of infection. Tune in to hear from Ms. Kara Couch as she explores best practices for optimal wound care. Ms. Couch is a certified wound care nurse practitioner, the Director of Wound Care Services at George Washington University Hospital, and an Associate Research Professor of Surgery at the George Washington University.

Guest: Kara Couch, MS, CRNP, CWCN-AP, FAAWC Successful surgical wound care goes beyond closure—it’s also about minimizing complications, reducing readmissions, and aligning with patient-reported outcomes like pain control and daily activity readiness. Hear from Ms. Kara Couch as she explores how standardization, documentation, and evidence-based strategies drive better healing and patient satisfaction. Ms. Couch is a certified wound care nurse practitioner, the Director of Wound Care Services at George Washington University Hospital, and an Associate Research Professor of Surgery at the George Washington University.

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Jane McElroy, PhD Guest: Jean Wang, MD, PhD Guest: Nuha Wareg, MPH, MBBS Colorectal cancer screening remains underutilized across several underserved populations, including racial minorities and rural communities. That’s why Dr. Charles Turck speaks with Drs. Jane McElroy, Jean Wang, and Nuha Wareg to learn about practical, evidence-based strategies we can implement to improve screening uptake, reduce disparities, and promote high-quality, equitable care. Dr. McElroy is a Professor in the University of Missouri’s Family and Community Medicine Department and the Co-Director of its Rural Health Research Center, Dr. Wang is a Professor of Medicine and Surgery in the Division of Gastroenterology at Washington University School of Medicine, and Dr. Wareg serves as a Practice Facilitator for the Missouri Partnership to Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening program at the University of Missouri.