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ForwardChristopher Ward Pediatric Neuroscience Conference 2021
This conference is specifically for providers and other interested staff that care for children with conditions affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nervous system. It will provide clinical updates and address current topics relevant to the nursing care of this growing patient population.
This conference will be hosted virtually. A zoom link will be provided prior to the conference.
2021 Christopher Ward Pediatric Neuroscience Nursing Conference Brochure.pdf
Target Audience
The target audience for this activity includes Nurse Practitioners and other APRN's, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Registered Nurses, EEG Technicians and other clinical staff involved with neuroscience patient care.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the current ethical dilemmas created by emerging high-cost, life-saving treatments for children.
- Define the role and utility of neuropsychological evaluation for children with neurological conditions.
- Review the current evidence and strategies for transitioning care to adult neuroscience providers.
- Discuss the link between genetics and brain tumors, and how this connection is driving patient-specific treatment plans.
- Describe the pathophysiology and current management strategies for Chiari malformations.
- Discuss the incidence and implications of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.
- Review the pathophysiology and epidemiology of Acute Flaccid Myelitis.
Learner Outcome
- Learners will self-report at least one practice change they plan to make as a result of this activity.
- Learners will self-report increased knowledge regarding care of children with neurological conditions.
Additional Information
Friday, August 6, 2021
7:30 Registration and Check-in
8:00 Welcome - Patricia Givens, DHA, EdM, RN, NEA-BC, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Children's Hospital Colorado
8:15 Keynote Address: The Ethics of High-Cost, Life-Saving Treatment Jacqueline Glover, PhD, HEC-C
9:15 Neuropsychology Kelly Wolfe, PhD
10:00 Break and Virtual Exhibit Hall
10:15 Navigating the Transition to Adult Neuroscience Care: Current Evidence and Strategies for Success Jennifer Disabato, DNP, PNP
11:00 Neuro Palliative Care Lauren Treat, MD
12:00 Lunch and Virtual Exhibit Hall
12:30 Brain Tumors and the Genetic Link Nathan A. Dahl, MD and Alexandra Suttman, MS, CGC
1:30 Chiari's Patti Batchelder, PNP
2:30 Break and Virtual Exhibit Hall
2:45 SUDEP Chelsey Stillman, PA-C, MPAS
3:30 Acute Flaccid Myelitis Teri L. Schreiner MD, MPH, FAAN
4:00 Conference Evaluation and Adjourn
4:00 Virtual Exhibit Hall
Children's Hospital Colorado will host this conference virtually via Zoom.
Patti Batchelder, MSN, PNP-C
Senior Instructor
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Department of Neurosurgery
Children's Hospital Colorado
Nathan A. Dahl, MD
Assistant Professor
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
Children's Hospital Colorado
Jennifer Disabato, DNP, C-PNP, AC
Associate Professor, College of Nursing & School of Medicine
CPNP, Pediatric Neurology & Co-leader Pediatric to Adult Transition
Children's Hospital Colorado
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Pat Givens, DHA, EdM, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President
Chief Nursing Officer
Children's Hospital Colorado
Jacqueline J. Glover, PhD, HEC-C
Professor of Pediatrics
Department of Pediatrics and the Center for Bioethics and Humanities
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Children's Hospital Colorado
Teri L Schreiner, MD, MPH, FAAN
Associate Professor, Neurology and Pediatrics
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Children's Hospital Colorado
Chelsey Stillman, PA-C, MPAS
Senior Instructor of Pediatrics
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Physician Assistant
Children's Hospital Colorado
Alexandra Suttman, MS, CGC
Certified Genetic Counselor, Instructor
Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant
Children's Hospital Colorado
University of Colorado at Denver Health Sciences Center
Lauren Treat, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Sections of Child Neurology and Palliative Medicine
Children's Hospital Colorado
Kelly R. Wolfe, PhD, ABPP-CN
Board Certified Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Children's Hospital Colorado
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 Activity) for a maximum of 7.0 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 7.0 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
- 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 7.00 Attendance
- 7.00 NCPD
Price
Register for the conference. Participate as an active learner. Complete the evaluation to obtain Continuing Education credit.
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 July 19, 2021 with a full refund to participants.
Required Hardware/software
Internet Connection with Audio and Webcam