39th Annual Community and School Health Pediatric Conference - Telephone Triage
LIVE HYBRID ACTIVITY

Our nation continues to face increasingly complex issues that are impacting the health and well-being of children and families. It is essential that healthcare providers are aware of the latest research and evidence-based practice to provide optimal care. This conference will emphasize an integrated approach to care among family, community, and healthcare teams through case-based presentations and thought-provoking discussions.
Target Audience
Pediatric nurses, advanced practice providers, therapists, social workers, mental health counselors, care coordinators, case managers, childcare providers, teachers and others assisting children and their families with healthcare needs in hospital, ambulatory, telephone triage, community health, public health, school, childcare, and home settings.
Learner Outcome
At the end of this program, participants will report increased knowledge of current pediatric and community health challenges, guidelines and evidence-based practices. Participants will report at least one practice change they intend to make as a result of this education.
Resource Material
You can find resources at our School Nurse Resources website. Feel free to print and bring them to the conference. Copies will not be provided.
School Nurse Resources | Children's Hospital Colorado (childrenscolorado.org)
Additional Information
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Agenda
Thursday, June 12, 2025
TIME | TOPIC AND SPEAKER |
7:15 a.m. | Check in and light breakfast |
7:45 | Welcome |
8:00 | ADHD Considerations for School and Community Nurses |
9:00 | Is your school prepared for a cardiac emergency? |
10:00 | Break |
10:15 | The Unique Role of the Hospital Educator and Liaison |
11:15 | Levels of Independence in Diabetes Self-Care |
12:15 p.m. | Lunch - provided |
1:00 | Common Skin Conditions and Rashes in Community Settings |
2:00 | Mental Health Trauma and De-escalation |
3:00 | Break |
3:15 | Call Center Triage |
4:15 | Concluding Remarks and Online Evaluation |
4:30 | Adjourn |
Friday, June 13, 2025
TIME | TOPIC AND SPEAKER |
7:15 a.m. | Check in and light breakfast |
7:30 | Welcome |
7:45 | Tracheostomy Care: It Takes a Team and Tracheostomy Complications |
8:30 | Tracheostomy Care: Care Coordination and Delegation |
8:50 | Catheterizing in the School Setting |
9:20 | The ABC’s of Gastrostomies |
9:50 | Break Virtual Session Ends |
10:00 | Skill Stations |
11:15 | Skill Stations |
12:30 p.m. | Concluding Remarks and Online Evaluation |
12:45 | Adjourn |

The conference will be held in the Medical Conference and Education Center at Children's Hospital Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Campus. A ZOOM link will be sent for virtual attendees.
Faculty
Mandy A. Allison, MAEd, MD, MSPH
Professor of Pediatrics
Director, Prevention Research Center for
Family and Child Health
Medical Director, Children's Hospital Colorado School Health Program
University of Colorado School of Medicine | Children’s Hospital Colorado
Erin Bluth, BSN, RN, NCSN
Nurse Consultant
School Health Program
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Jessica Dawson, MS, RN, CPN, ACM-RN
Clinical Specialty Coordinator
Ventilator Care Program
Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
Stephanie De Jesus Ayala, MS
Program Manager
Partners for Children’s Mental Health
Children's Hospital Colorado
Catherine Doernbrack, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC
Senior Instructor Pediatrics
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Primary Care Provider
Special Care Clinic and Epidermolysis Bullosa Center of Excellence
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Gina Edwards, MSN, FNP-C
Clinical Nurse II
Pediatric Call Center
Children's Hospital Colorado
Lauren Gulley, PhD, MA, BA
Assistant Professor
Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes
University of Colorado School of Medicine Pediatric Psychologist
Cheri Hall, Ed.S.
Education Specialist
Care Transitions Team
Pediatric Mental Health Institute
Children's Hospital Colorado
Jennifer Harris, MSE
Education Specialist
Sie Center For Down Syndrome
Children's Hospital Colorado
Julie Klingel, BSN, RN, CPN
Clinical Nurse III
Pediatric Call Center
Children's Hospital Colorado
Marguerite Korber, CPNP
Senior Instructor
Urology
Children's Hospital Colorado
Jodi Krause, M. Ed CBIS
Education Coordinator
Department of Rehabilitation
Mattison Lord
School Specialist
Children's Hospital Colorado
Rikka Peaslee, BA
School Specialist
EDP and General Medicine
Children's Hospital Colorado
Lauren Pryce McCarthy, PhD, LCSW
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Director of Behavioral Health, CARE Network
Grant R. Plost, MD
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
University of Colorado
Children's Hospital Colorado
Erin Prucha, BSN, RN, CPN
Pediatric Call Center
Children's Hospital Colorado
Courtney White, MS
Project ADAM Coordinator
Electrophysiology Coordinator
Children's Hospital Colorado, Heart Institute
Jennifer Whitmarsh, BSN, RN, CDCES
Specialty Care Coordinator- Diabetes Center Children's Hospital Colorado
Skills Facilitators
Donna Anttila, MCC, BSN, RN, NCSN
School/Childcare Health Consultant
Children's Hospital Colorado
Brittany Blaylock, BSN, RN, CPN
School Health Nurse
Children's Hospital Colorado
Fides Carlson, BSN, RN
School Nurse Consultant
School Health Department
Children's Hospital Colorado
Zoey Cleveland, BSN, RN
School Nurse Consultant
School Health Department
Children's Hospital Colorado
Holland Foley, BSN, RN, CPN
School Nurse Consultant
School Health Department
Children's Hospital Colorado
Natalie Hazemi, MBA
Program Manager
Pediatric Mental Health Institute
Children's Hospital Colorado
Amy Lauffenburger, BSN, RN, CPN
School Nurse Consultant
School Health Department
Children's Hospital Colorado
Kellie Medina, BSN, RN, CPN
School Nurse Consultant
School Health Department
Children's Hospital Colorado
Laura Pickford, MSN, RN, CPN
Clinical Practice Specialist
Community Health
Children’s Hospital Colorado
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Andria Redman, BSN, RN
School Nurse Consultant
School Health Department
Children's Hospital Colorado
Leah Sisson, BSN, RN
School Nurse Consultant
School Health Department
Children's Hospital Colorado
Financial Disclosure
Planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
Registration, attendance, sign-in and submission of the online evaluation, including a written response to questions related to any changes in practice that you may make as a result of learning that took place at this activity, are required for successful completion and receipt of the certificate of attendance. Claim only those hours you attend.
Nursing
Children's Hospital Colorado is approved with distinction 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 offering for up to 11 nursing contact hours is provided by Children’s Hospital Colorado (6/12: 7.25 hours; 6/13: 3.75 hours).
Other Care Providers
A general certificate of attendance will be available.
*Virtual sessions end 6/13 at 9:50 AM. Total contact hours available 8.75 max.
Available Credit
- 11.00 Attendance
- 11.00 NCPD
Price
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be granted for cancellation or non-attendance, although you may send a substitute. 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 7, 2025, with a full refund to participants.

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