Summary

Each respiratory season brings operational and clinical challenges, from managing high patient volumes to efficient resource utilization and ensuring timely diagnosis and treatment. How can healthcare organizations optimize workflows and clinical practices to improve patient care during the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season?

Dr. Yuan-Po Tu, Pacific Northwest Optum Medical Director for Infectious Disease and Outbreak Response, will share practical lessons from one of the largest urgent care networks in the United States. Drawing on frontline experience, he will discuss respiratory season preparedness, lessons learned and evidence-based treatment strategies. This webinar will highlight real-world operational and clinical best practices, with a particular focus on influenza and key lessons learned from recent respiratory seasons. Join us to gain actionable insights that can help improve patient outcomes, workflow efficiency, and seasonal preparedness.

Learning Objectives

• Identify practical strategies for respiratory season preparedness within a large urgent care network.
• Describe clinical protocols and workflow approaches that support timely diagnosis and treatment of respiratory illnesses.
• Evaluate the impact of rapid diagnostic testing on clinical decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Analyze key lessons learned from previous respiratory seasons to identify opportunities for performance improvement.
• Apply evidence-based best practices to enhance respiratory season readiness, patient care, and operational effectiveness within their own organizations and clinical settings.

Presenter Biography

Yuan-Po Tu, D.V.M., M.D.
Pacific Northwest Optum Medical Director for Infectious Disease and Outbreak Response
Optum Pacific Northwest
Everett, Washington, USA

Who Should Watch

Physicians, Nurses, Other HCPs, In-Training Individuals, Point-of-Care Coordinators