Overview

Conference Invitation

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the NIDCAP Federation International (NFI) and Contemporary Forums, we'd like to invite you to the 27th annual "Developmental Interventions in Neonatal Care" conference. The NFI and Contemporary Forums have joined together this year to collaborate on what we feel is an outstanding program, bringing together national experts, including selected NIDCAP trainers to discuss strategies for providing individualized, supportive and family-centered developmental care for fragile infants.

As you know, evidence continues to grow that the cascade of ongoing stimuli in the NICU significantly affects the neuromotor and neurosensory development of high-risk infants. It is incumbent on the NICU team to recognize the brain's vulnerability at this important time and institute caregiving practices which support resilience and improve developmental outcomes. The specialized faculty from the fields of medicine, nursing, psychology, physical therapy, education and rehabilitative medicine will help you translate the research in this field to practical strategies for supporting the fragile infant's developmental and behavioral needs.

Highlights and Benefits:

• Multiple Preconferences focusing on a variety of issues related to developmental care.

• Premiere, multidisciplinary faculty members eager to share their experience and practices with you.

• A number of "Hot Topics," including brain development and cognitive function, feeding issues, short and long-term outcomes, neuromotor development, advances in research, self-regulation, and the parenting experience.

• 20 Concurrent Sessions addressing key concepts in the developmental support of the fragile infant.

• Practical, evidence-based strategies and "tips" which you can take home and apply immediately in your NICU.

• Time to share ideas and build professional relationships with colleagues from across the nation.

• All the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas and the Paris Hotel, centrally located on "The Strip," with easy access to all "Vegas" has to offer!

Join your colleagues and us for an educational experience that will help you focus on what is critical for improving outcomes for the fragile infant—individualized, developmentally-supportive, family-centered care. See you there!

gretchen Lawhon, RN, PhD
Conference Co-Chair
Founding Member and Vice President
NIDCAP Federation International

Kathleen A. VandenBerg, PhD
Conference Co-Chair
Member, NIDCAP Board of Directors
Master NIDCAP Trainer

Erin Sundseth Ross, PhD, CCC-SLP
Planning Committee Member
NIDCAP Professional

Pam Jenkins-Wallace, MS, NP
Vice President, Program Development
Contemporary Forums

Presented in Collaboration with:

About the NFI

The NIDCAP Federation International (NFI) promotes the Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and
Assessment Program (NIDCAP) in hospitals and encourages its use nationally and internationally to support the growth and development of premature infants and to improve the quality of their care and the support for their families. Formed in 2001, the NFI is a private, non-profit, charitable organization committed to providing the highest quality of education and training for professionals who provide care for infants in newborn intensive care nurseries and support their families.

With the goal of optimizing health and developmental outcome, the NFI's mission is to develop and support a worldwide collaborative community of trainers, health care systems, professionals, families, and other partners to assure that the highest quality of individualized, developmentally supportive, family centered care is available to all newborns in intensive and special care nurseries. The NFI serves as the authoritative leader for research, development, and dissemination of the Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program (NIDCAP) and for the certification of trainers, health care professionals, and nurseries in the NIDCAP approach.

Join the NFI now and qualify for the $30 discount on the Main Conference tuition.
Go to www.nidcap.org/membership to become a member today!

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

• Identify evidence-based guidelines and key components of providing individualized, developmental support to premature and sick infants and their families.

• Describe recent advances in the neuroscience of the developing brain and implications for newborn intensive care.

• Discuss neuromotor and neurosensory development, including interventions that improve outcomes.

• Describe and explore the impact of the NICU experience on the medical caregiver, infant and family.

• Identify key characteristics of high performance multidisciplinary teams providing relationship-based care.

• Strategize a plan for implementation of individualized developmental care in your NICU.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Anyone involved in the care of high-risk newborns including:

Conference Program

Sunday, November 13 | Monday, November 14 | Tuesday, November 15 | Wed, November 16

PRECONFERENCE A

"To Sleep or Not To Sleep, That is the Question": Issues of Sleep and Arousal for Infants, Families and Staff
Juzer Tyebkhan, MBBS, MRCP(UK), FRCPC
Joy Voyles Browne, PhD, RN, PCNS-BC, IMH-E

Sunday, November 13 – Morning

Infants in the NICU often do not exhibit clear states of sleep or wakefulness, and the maintenance of any state is frequently challenging and disorganizing. This workshop will help you recognize sleep and wake states and appreciate that these states reflect real time brain function. By the end of this workshop you will know why it is important to support the sleep - wake state of an infant and will have learned strategies for this that you can apply in your clinical practice. We will also discuss the relevance of sleep for NICU parents and staff. We anticipate that you will leave this workshop in the state of quiet, alert wakefulness with excellent synactive regulation.

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PRECONFERENCE B

The Concepts of Developmental Care: Individualizing Supportive Care in the NICU
Bonni Fingerhut Moyer, MSPT
Jean Powlesland, MS, RN

Sunday, November 13 – Morning

(This session is specifically designed for practitioners who are new to the field of developmental care.)

High-risk infants are vulnerable to adverse developmental outcomes, in part due to the early experiences they have in the NICU. Developmentally supportive care aims to reduce these adverse effects by creating an environment where each infant's experience is individualized to his or her unique situation. This Preconference will provide an overview of principles and practice of developmentally supportive care, looking at theory, practice and evidence. The importance of relationships as the focus of all early development, strategies for initiating a developmental care program in your NICU, as well as some thoughts on specific care practices will be covered.

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PRECONFERENCE C

Developmental Care at the Bedside: What Does It Take to Have Your Nursery NIDCAP Certified?
Rodd Hedlund, MEd
gretchen Lawhon, RN, PhD

Sunday, November 13 – Afternoon

The NIDCAP Nursery Certification Program (NNCP), under the auspices of the NIDCAP Federation International (NFI), recognizes the excellence of a hospital nursery's commitment to and integration of the principles of the Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program (NIDCAP) for infants, families, and staff. Hospitals and their newborn intensive and special care nursery systems receive NIDCAP Nursery Certification when they demonstrate that they consistently promote best short and long term development of all infants and families in their care, and support their professionals and staff in accordance with the principle of assuring best personal and professional development towards relationship-based care implementation. NFI certified NIDCAP Nurseries provide a dynamic environment for the full integration of expert medical and nursing care securely embedded within the active pursuit of mutual respect, caring, nurturance of and collaboration with infants and families, and among all professionals and staff members.

PRECONFERENCE D

The Science and Practice of Skin-to-Skin Holding in the NICU
Lindsay Lightbody, MA
Raylene Phillips, MD, MA, IBCLC

Sunday, November 13 – Afternoon

The benefits of skin-to-skin holding include improved physiologic stability, increased breastfeeding success, enhanced attachment relationships, and optimal neurodevelopment. This Preconference will describe the benefits of skin-to-skin holding in detail, providing the latest science and evidence-based research on Kangaroo Care in the NICU. The techniques of skin-to-skin holding for premature infants will also be discussed along with the importance of supporting early parent-infant relationships and practical ways to do so during an infant's hospitalization.

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MAIN CONFERENCE

Monday, November 14

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Tuesday, November 15

During each Concurrent Session, 5 topics are presented simultaneously in separate rooms. Sessions are limited in size and choices are assigned in the order received. Indicate your selections on the Registration Form.

* Special Track on Neuromotor Development of the High-Risk Newborn. Participants may attend individual or combined sessions.

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Wednesday, November 16

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Conference Faculty

Accreditation

A Certificate of Attendance will be available online after you complete the course requirements, enabling you to register your credit with the appropriate licensing boards or associations. To apply for credit not listed below, use the procedure established by the specific organization.

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
Preconferences: 4 ANCC/4.8 CA BRN contact hours each
Main Conference: 16.75 ANCC/20.1 CA BRN contact hours

Contemporary Forums is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Contemporary Forums is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #04516.
(CA BRN contact hour = 50 minutes)

This program is approved for a maximum of 24.75 NAPNAP contact hours (4 contact hours each - Preconferences, 16.75 contact hours - Main Conference) per the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Continuing Education Guidelines. Contemporary Forums, NAPNAP Approved Provider, Agency #12. This program contains no pharmacology credit.

Physical Therapists
Preconferences: 4 hours each
Main Conference: 16.75 hours

The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes Contemporary Forums as an Approval Agency to approve providers of Continuing Competency Courses in California.

Physicians
Preconferences: 4 credits each
Main Conference: 16.75 credits

Contemporary Forums is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Contemporary Forums designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 24.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This continuing medical education activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and is acceptable for a maximum of 24.75 AAP credits (4 credits each - Preconferences, 16.75 credits - Main Conference). These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD. Award available to Fellows and Candidate members of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Physician Assistants
Preconferences: 4 hours each
Main Conference: 16.75 hours

The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts Category 1 CME approval from organizations accredited by the ACCME to grant Category 1 hours toward the Physician's Recognition Award. PAs may report up to the listed hours of credit.

Psychologists
Preconferences: 4 hours each
Main Conference: 16.75 hours

Contemporary Forums is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Contemporary Forums maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Occupational Therapists
Preconferences: .4 CEUs each
Main Conference: 1.675 CEUs

This program is approved by Contemporary Forums, American Occupational Therapy Association Approved Provider #3273. Assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Social Workers/Marriage, Family & Child Counselors
Preconferences: 4 CE credit hours each
Main Conference: 16.75 CE credit hours

This conference has been approved by the Washington Chapter, National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists and Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Provider #1975-148.

This course meets the qualifications for continuing education credit hours for Marriage, Family & Child Counselors and/ or Licensed Clinical Social Workers as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, Provider #PCE771.

Case Managers
Application has been made for continuing education credit from the Commission for Case Manager Certification.

Speech Pathologists
Preconferences: .4 CEUs each
Main Conference: 1.675 CEUs

This program is offered for up to 2.475 CEUs.
(Various level; Professional Area)

Exhibits

We are inviting a group of companies and organizations with professionally relevant products, services or career opportunities to display at this conference The schedule provides time for you to address your particular areas of interest at each exhibit. For exhibit space availability or additional information:

Call the Exhibitor Information Line: (925) 361-4807
Email: exhibits@cforums.com
Visit: www.ContemporaryForums.com/en/Exhibitors

Location

Dazzling Location

Viva Las Vegas … it's impossible to resist the excitement of the neon lights, the shrieks of delight from jackpot winners, and the glitz and glamour of the hotels on the strip. A Disneyland for adults? You bet … and Las Vegas is so much more! Dine at restaurants inspired by the world's greatest collection of chefs--Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse, Bobby Flay and Thomas Keller, just to name a few. Treat yourself to a world-class show, including a choice of five Cirque du Soleil productions, Disney's The Lion King, the Blue Man Group, Phantom-The Las Vegas Spectacular and Jersey Boys. Make sure to also consider the variety of well-known headliners from the worlds of music, comedy and magic performing during your stay.

Don't miss the new CityCenter complex located in the heart of The Strip, a blend of sleek architecture and public miniparks, with walkways and art throughout. You'll find luxury hotels, a casino and Crystals, a three-story retail center whose shape resembles the multi-faceted surface of a quartz crystal. Add to your enjoyment by experiencing Viva Elvis, the latest Cirque du Soleil tribute to the life and music of "The King."

There's never a dull moment in Las Vegas. Watch the volcano erupt at the Mirage, don't miss the rousing pirate battle at Treasure Island, marvel at the dancing waters display at the Bellagio, take a romantic gondola ride through the canals of the Venetian or dine at the top of the Eiffel Tower at Paris. For a break from The Strip, take a day trip to Hoover Dam where you'll be impressed with the power of the mighty Colorado River.

Experience all your fantasies of Paris right in the heart of Las Vegas! From guest rooms with a European flair to great entertainment, fine French cuisine, sidewalk cafes and even the Eiffel Tower, the Paris Las Vegas has all the passion, excitement and ambiance of Europe's most romantic city. Enjoy the charming atmosphere of the European village and mall, the lively casino, the dueling pianos at Napoleon's, Barry Manilow's all new show, or a breathtaking view of Las Vegas in the Eiffel Tower ride. And right outside the doors, see all "the Strip" has to offer.

World-class dining, internationally-known boutiques, award-winning golf courses, savvy nightclubs and European-style spas are calling you to this glittering city, known as "Vegas!" Join your colleagues for "Developmental Interventions In Neonatal Care" conference and enjoy all of the fun in the city that never sleeps. For more information, call the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority at (702) 892-7575 or go online to www.lasvegas.com.

Hotel/Travel

Hotel Accommodations

The conference will be held at the Paris Las Vegas, 3655 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109. A limited block of rooms is being held for you and your guests at special group rates which will be in effect, based on room availability, from November 11 to November 17 for those wishing to extend their stay to enjoy area activities or qualify for discount airfares.

Rates: $139 single/double
Rates are per room and subject to prevailing state and local taxes.

To obtain the special group rates, make your reservation early and before the "hotel room block release date" which is October 22. Rooms may sell out before this date so be sure to make your reservation now. After the release date, rooms and group rates may no longer be available so call the hotel regarding availability.

Reserve your hotel room online here.

For room reservations, call (877) 603-4389 and inform them that you are attending the Contemporary Forums' conference Developmental Interventions in Neonatal Care. Request a confirmation number and written confirmation of your reservation. Reservations must include a first night's deposit.

Contact the hotel regarding cancellation policy. For arrivals after 3 p.m., call the hotel on the day of travel to reconfirm reservations.

For additional hotel information, call the Paris Las Vegas at (800) 722-5597.

Travel Discounts

Contemporary Forums has a special discount agreement with United Airlines unavailable to the general public. To obtain these special conference fares call the Special Meeting Desk at (800) 521-4041, Account Code 510CW. Ticketing and payment can be done directly by you or through you or through your travel agent. To ensure the best flights and times, since seats are limited, make your reservations early. Fares are guaranteed at the time of the ticket purchase.

Hertz is the official car rental agency for the conference. Special rates will be in effect throughout the conference as well as one week before and after. For special rates, call HERTZ at (800) 654-2240 and refer to Contemporary Forums plus the conference discount code CV# 03000258.

Fees

Registration Information

Registrations must include full tuition payment to be accepted. Registrations faxed without payment will not be processed. Confirmation is sent by email if your completed registration form and payment are received one week before the conference begins. Since conference registration and hotel rooms are limited, early registration is advised.

Out of consideration to registrants, children of any age and spouses may not attend the sessions.

* Postmarked or phone/fax/online registration and fees received on/before September 29
** NIDCAP Federation International members may take a $30 discount on the full Main Conference tuition. Refunds or credits for the NFI discount will not be given once registrations are processed.

Your tuition includes Certificate of Attendance and access to speaker's handouts and the Online CE Library for the Preconference(s) and/or Main Conference for which you registered. Main Conference registrants have access to all Concurrent Sessions that were recorded and may earn additional CE credit through the Online CE Library free of charge. See page 11 for Library details.

Group Discounts (Mail, fax or call in together. Online registration is not available)
Tuition discounts are given to groups of 3 or more registering for the complete Main Conference. Group discounts and the NFI discount do not apply to the Preconferences. To qualify for the group discount, all registration information must be complete for all group members, payment included and forms sent together. If faxing, list all group members on cover sheet. Subtract the discount from the tuition fee. Groups may not be formed after individual registrations are received.

$25 per person discount for 3 or 4 in a group $45 per person discount for 5 or more in a group

Method of Tuition Payment
Make payment by check (payable to Contemporary Forums and enclose with Registration Form), Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express or Purchase Order. A $30 fee is charged for any returned check. Personal checks are NOT accepted at the conference. Purchase Orders must be received with registration by the conference date and include the P.O. number, invoice address, tuition, approval signature, contact name, email address and phone number.

Register Online, or by Phone, Fax or Mail (Payment is required to register)
Register only ONCE, online at www.ContemporaryForums.com, by mail or fax (800) 329-9923, or call (800) 377-7707, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Pacific Time). Before calling, complete all registration information.

Tax Deductibility
Expenses of training, tuition, travel, lodging and meals to maintain or improve professional skills may be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. Consult your tax advisor.

Partial Attendance (Online registration is not available)
Call Contemporary Forums for tuition and CE credit for individual days. Group discounts do not apply. Registrations may not be shared.

Cancellations
Cancellations may be made by phone or in writing. Cancellations received on/before September 29 receive a full tuition refund. Cancellations received after September 29 are assessed a $20 processing fee. No refunds for cancellations received after the conference begins or for "no shows." If this meeting is cancelled for any reason, including labor strikes or acts of God, liability is limited to a full refund of registration fees.

Program Changes
Contemporary Forums reserves the right to make necessary changes in speakers, topics or schedule. The most current program can be found on our website.

Questions? Contact Contemporary Forums at (800) 377-7707, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) or email info@cforums.com.

If you require special arrangements at this conference, call (800) 377-7707, at least 30 days prior to the conference.