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Forward12th Annual Neonatal Advanced Practice Conference
Course Description
This virtual conference presents topics of interest to neonatal care providers, including NNPs, nurses, and physicians, as well as other health care professionals working in the neonatal ICU. Speakers cover new and emerging neonatal topics, clinical presentations, as well as reviews of available evidence for current practice strategies related to the anticipation, recognition, assessment, stabilization and acute and long-term care of the neonate. Discussion and question sessions will follow each presentation.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the risks and benefits associated with sedative medications commonly used in neonates.
- Describe the qualification criteria and goals for the SPROUT clinical team, including the published evidence behind certain approaches of care.
- Review the basic indicators of sex trafficking while exploring opportunities for intervention based on The Avery Center's survivor-led research.
- Discuss limitations of hemoglobin as a surrogate for tissue oxygenation and trigger for RBC transfusion.
- Describe an ethical framework for shared decision making between providers and parents of children with Trisomy 13 and Trisomy 18 in the NICU.
- Articulate strategies for working through disagreements with the parents of critically ill newborns.
- Recognize the risks to babies and mothers of COVID-19 disease.
- Describe three evidence-based outcomes from NICU music therapy interventions for patients, families, and/or staff.
Learner Outcome
At the conclusion of this event, the participant will report increased knowledge and intent to change practice related to current best-practice and innovative solutions for patient care in the NICU.
Required Hardware/Software to Participate
This virtual conference will be hosted utilizing Zoom. A computer with audio and/or video, and internet connection are required to participate.
Additional Information
| Attachment | Size |
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 Neonatal Advanced Practice Brochure | 340.18 KB |
This conference originates from Children's Hospital Colorado, therefore we are in Mountain Standard Time zone.
| Agenda - June 23, 2022 | ||
| 7:50 am | Welcome | |
| 8:00 | Sedation in the NICU | Emma Ross, PharmD, BCPPS |
| 9:00 | SPROUT: Supporting Preemie Respiratory Outcomes Team | Kathleen Hannan, MD, MSCS |
| 10:00 | Break | |
| 10:15 | "I knew I couldn't go back" - Pregnancy and Childbirth as an Opportunity for Intervention and Escape from Sex Trafficking | Megan Lundstrom |
| 11:45 | Lunch | |
| 12:30 pm | Fact or Fiction: Is hemoglobin the best trigger for red blood cell transfusion of preterm infants in the 21st century? | Cassandra D. Josephson, MD |
| 1:30 | A Proposed Ethical Framework for Care of Infants with Trisomy 13 and 18 | Danielle Smith, MD |
| 2:30 | Break | |
| 2:45 | The Ethics of Parent Guided Care | Devan Stahl, PhD, HEC-C |
| 3:30 | The Strange and Varied Presentations of COVID-19 in the NICU | David Randolph, MD, PhD |
| 4:15 | NICU Music Therapy: An Evidence-Based Practice | Alix Brickley, MM, MT-BC (NICU-MT) |
| 5:15 pm | Evaluation and Adjourn | |
Children's Hospital Colorado will host this conference virtually via Zoom. A zoom link will be emailed to registrants on Monday, June 20, 2022.
Alix Brickley, MM, MT-BC
NICU Music Therapist
Ponzio Creative Arts Therapy Program
Integrative and Creative Ca
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Kathleen Hannan, MD, MSCS
Instructor of Pediatrics
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Attending Neonatologist
Neonatal ICU and Special Care Clinic
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Cassandra D. Josephson, MD
Director, Cancer and Blood Disorders Institute
Clinical Division Director, Hematology/Oncology
Medical Director, Transfusion Medicine
John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
St. Petersburg, Florida
Megan Lundstrom
CEO, The Avery Center
David Randolph, MD, PhD
Pediatrix
Corporate Medical Director
Neonatology of the Rocky Mountains
Emma Ross, PharmD, BCPPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
NICU/Labor +Delivery
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Danielle Smith, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Attending Neonatologist
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Devan Stahl, PhD, HEC-C
Assistant Professor of Bioethics
Baylor University
Continuing Education Credit
Registration, attendance, and completion of the online evaluation are required for successful completion. Claim only the hours you attend. A certificate of attendance will be available for printing upon completion of the online evaluation.
Medical: Children’s Hospital Colorado is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Children’s Hospital Colorado designates this Other activity (Internet Live Course) for a maximum of 8.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing: Children’s Hospital Colorado is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This education activity for 8.25 nursing contact hours is provided by Children’s Hospital Colorado.
General Attendance: A general certificate of attendance will be available for all other care providers.
Available Credit
- 8.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 8.25 Attendance
- 8.25 NCPD
Price
Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be received in writing at ce@childrenscolorado.org
The Planning Committee reserves the right to alter the agenda or cancel the conference in the event of an unforeseen circumstance, or if the minimum registration is not attained by June 1, 2022 with a full refund to participants.
Required Hardware/software
This conference is being presented via Zoom. A computer with audio and/or video, and internet connection are required to participate.