Perinatal Dilemmas

Conference Overview

Highlights & Benefits

The dilemmas...

• How do you stay current with research and best practices in  obstetric and neonatal care?
• What’s the impact of maternal illness on the outcome of the neonate?
• Have we made progress in the prevention, management or outcome of our #1 perinatal challenge – preterm labor  and birth?
• How do you provide optimal care to the high-risk mother  and her sick newborn with dwindling resources and growing responsibilities?
• How do you keep up with advances in new technologies   for assessing maternal and fetal/neonatal well-being?

The solution... 

Attend the 14th Perinatal Dilemmas and explore these and other challenges you confront daily in your practice. This conference will discuss the latest diagnostic and therapeutic modalities, define current standards of practice, and address medical and ethical concerns associated with caring for the high-risk dyad of mother and fetus/neonate.

Highlights of these courses include:

• Interaction with nationally recognized experts, providing opportunities to examine diverse perspectives on perinatal   and neonatal care.
• Separate obstetric and neonatal concurrent sessions, allowing you to discuss concerns and issues unique to your specific area of practice.
• Provocative case study sessions to stimulate collaborative discussion.
• Pharmacology credit and information for nurses gaining or renewing prescriptive authority as well as physicians preparing for their board exams.
• The incomparable setting of the Grand Tetons and a conference schedule designed for learning as well as relaxation and exploration with family and friends.
• Plan now to join your colleagues for this outstanding educational experience and a well-deserved “R&R” from your busy practice. 

What You Will Learn

This conference will enable the experienced clinican to:

• Enhance assessment and management skills in caring for women with complicated pregnancies and their high-risk infants.
• Describe emerging technologies and diagnostic tools  used in the care of high-risk pregnant women and their sick newborns.
• Provide care consistent with current standards of practice in obstetrics and neonatology.
• Explore ethical issues that affect perinatal and neonatal care.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone interested in the care of high-risk pregnant women and their infants including:

• Neonatologists
• Perinatalogists
• OB/GYN Physicians
• Family Physicians
• Nurse Practitioners
• Clinical Nurse Specialists
• Certified Nurse-Midwives
• Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
• Physician Assistants Case Managers
• You!

 

Conference Program

Saturday, July 17 | Sunday, July 18 | Monday, July 19 | Tuesday, July 20 | Wednesday, July 21

Main Conference

Saturday, July 17

3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Early Registration • Welcome Reception

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Sunday, July 18

7:00 a.m.	Registration • Check-In Continental Breakfast for Conference Participants
8:00	What’s Hot in Fetal Therapy? Garrett Lam, MD  (Rx = .25 hr.)
8:45	Preterm Labor: Are We Making Progress? Shailen S. Shah, MD (Rx = .25 hr.)
9:30	Refreshment Break
10:00	The Dangers of Twinning: Dilemmas with Multiple Gestation Frank Louis Mannino, MD (Rx = .25 hr.)
10:45	Substance Abuse During Pregnancy: Long-Term Outcomes May Not Be What You Expect Robert M. Ward, MD, FAAP, FCP (Rx =.75 hr.)
11:30	Simulation-Based Training: Ways to Make Mock Codes and Drills More Effective  Julie Martin Arafeh, MSN, RN
12:15 p.m.	Questions and Discussion  Faculty Panel (Rx= .25 hr.)
1:00	Adjourn

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Monday, July 19

7:30 a.m.	Continental Breakfast for Conference Participants
	CONCURRENT SESSIONS
	Neonatal Session
8:00	Differential Diagnosis of Respiratory Distress Frank Louis Mannino, MD
8:45	How Pharmacokinetics in Very Low Birth Weight Infants Differ from Newborns at Term Robert M. Ward, MD, FAAP, FCP (Rx= .75 hr.)
9:30	Refreshment Break
10:00	Infection Risk Reduction: The New CDC Guidelines and Looking Beyond the Catheter Linda Lefrak, MSN, RN (Rx = .25 hr.)
10:45	Pharmacologic Management of Neonatal Hypotension Robert M. Ward, MD, FAAP, FCP (Rx = .75 hr.)
11:30	Treatment of Perinatal Hypoxic Ischemia: A Cool Thing to Do Frank Louis Mannino, MD (Rx = .25 hr.)
12:15 p.m.	Questions and Discussion  Faculty Panel (Rx = .25 hr.)
1:00	Adjourn
	Obstetric Session
8:00 a.m.	Update on Induction: Strategies for Successful Outcomes Garrett Lam, MD (Rx= .75 hr.)
8:45	Signs of Impending Doom: What to Look For and What to Do Next Julie Martin Arafeh, MSN, RN (Rx = .25 hr.)
9:30	Refreshment Break
10:00	Hypertensive Crisis in Pregnancy: This Really Makes My Blood Boil! Shailen S. Shah, MD (Rx = .25 hr.)
10:45	Obstetric Hemorrhage: Think Fast, Act Faster Julie Martin Arafeh, MSN, RN (Rx= .25 hr.)
11:30	Cholestasis of Pregnancy: The New Loch Ness Monster Shailen S. Shah, MD (Rx = .25 hr.)
12:15 p.m.	Questions and Discussion  Faculty Panel (Rx = .25 hr.)
1:00	Adjourn

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Tuesday, July 20

7:30 a.m.	Continental Breakfast for Conference Participants
	CONCURRENT SESSIONS
	Neonatal Session
8:00	Nutritional Practices that Reduce Feeding and Infectious Morbidities Linda Lefrak, MSN, RN (Rx = .25 hr.)
8:45	Management of RDS: CPAP vs Surfactant Frank Louis Mannino, MD (Rx = .25 hr.)
9:30	Refreshment Break
10:00	Ibuprofen vs Indomethacin in the Newborn: Similarities and Differences Robert M. Ward, MD, FAAP, FCP (Rx = .75 hr.)
10:45	Ventilation Strategies in the World of Non-Invasive Ventilation Frank Louis Mannino, MD (Rx = .25 hr.)
11:30	Medication Error Reduction: Ten Changes  to Improve Safe Practice Linda Lefrak, MSN, RN (Rx = .75 hr.)
12:15 p.m.	Questions and Discussion  Faculty Panel (Rx = .25 hr.)
1:00	Adjourn
	Obstetric Session
8:00 a.m.	Shoulder Dystocia: Are You Ready?  Julie Martin Arafeh, MSN, RN
8:45	The Unstable OB Patient: Getting Out   of a Sticky Situation Shailen S. Shah, MD   (Rx = .25 hr.)
9:30	Refreshment Break
10:00	Cardiac Disease During Pregnancy: Case Studies Julie Martin Arafeh, MSN, RN (Rx= .25 hr.)
10:45	Pregnancy Complicated by Chronic Conditions: Case Dilemmas in Asthma  and Thyroid Disease Garrett Lam, MD (Rx = .25 hr.)
11:30	Thrombophilias: What Do We Need to Know to Manage Women During Pregnancy?  Shailen S. Shah, MD (Rx = .25 hr.)
12:15 p.m.	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel  (Rx = .25 hr.)
1:00	Adjourn

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Wednesday, July 21

8:00 a.m.	Perinatal Use of Erythromycin: Risks and Benefits for the Newborn           Robert M. Ward, MD, FAAP, FCP (Rx = .75 hr.)
8:45	Unrecognized Risks: The Late Preterm Infant Garrett Lam, MD
9:30	Refreshment Break
10:00	Delivering Bad Medical News: Effectively Supporting Parents and Their Needs Linda Lefrak, MSN, RN
10:45	Obesity in Pregnancy: Effects on Mother and Infant Garrett Lam, MD  (Rx= .25 hr.)
11:30	Breakdowns in Communication and Safety    Concerns: Patient “Handoff” is Critical to    Improved Outcomes Linda Lefrak, MSN, RN  (Rx = .25 hr.)
12:15 p.m.	Questions and Discussion  Faculty Panel  (Rx = .25 hr.)
1:00	Adjourn

Rx = Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority for Advanced Practice Nurses

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Conference Faculty

Julie Martin Arafeh, MSN, RN Obstetric Simulation Specialist Center for Advanced Pediatric and Perinatal Education Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, Stanford University Palo Alto, California	Frank Louis Mannino, MD Director, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Professor of Pediatrics University of California San Diego Medical Center San Diego, California
Garrett Lam, MD Director, Fetal Therapy at the Maternal-Fetal Center Assistant Program Director Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Banner Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Associate Director of Perinatal Services Phoenix Perinatal Associates A Division of Obstetrix Medical Group Phoenix, Arizona Assistant Clinical Professor Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Arizona College of Medicine Tucson, Arizona	Shailen S. Shah, MD Director, Antenatal Testing Unit Perinatology, Virtua Health System Voorhees, New Jersey Assistant Professor Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Linda Lefrak, MSN, RN Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist and Case Manager Member, Hospital Ethics Committee Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland Oakland, California	Robert M. Ward, MD, FAAP, FCP Former Chair, AAP Committee on Drugs Neonatologist and Clinical Pharmacologist Primary Children’s Medical Center Director, Pediatric Pharmacology Program University of Utah Medical Center Professor of Pediatrics University of Utah School of Medicine Salt Lake City, Utah

Accreditation

A Certificate of Attendance is given upon completion of 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. Additional brochures and evaluation forms provided upon request.

Nurses/Nurse Practitioners

18 ANCC / 21.6 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)

Nurse/Midwives -18 hours

The Continuing Education Committee of the American College of Nurse-Midwives grants reciprocity status to the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) for Category 1 offerings, providing the program is relevant to nurse-midwifery.  Nurse-Midwives may report up to 18 hours of credit.

Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority

Neonatal:   8.0 hours available
Obstetric:  6.0 hours available
Rx indicates pharmacology content. Because states’ requirements vary, contact your Board of Nursing for more information.

Physicians -18 hours

Contemporary Forums is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Contemporary Forums designates this educational activity for a maximum of the listed AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.  Physicians should only claim 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 18 AAP credits. These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate Fellows of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Application for CME credit has been filed with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Determination of credit is pending.

Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

Physician Assistants -18 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 18 hours of credit.

Case Managers

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

Other Professionals -18 hours

You will receive a Certificate of Attendance verifying your attendance at this course.  Please comply with the guidelines of the appropriate boards, organizations or agencies in registering your credit.

Exhibits

To enhance your educational experience, we are inviting representatives from professionally relevant companies, organizations and hospitals to exhibit equipment, supplies, services and career opportunities. The schedule provides participants time for one-on-one discussion with exhibitors. For exhibit space availability or additional information:

Call the Exhibitor Information Line: (925) 828-7100, Ext. 5260

Email: exhibits@cforums.com

Location

Jackson Hole

Jackson Hole offers an unmatched experience anywhere. Explore the Grand Teton National Park, the National Elk Refuge and the friendly town of Jackson - the gateway to Yellowstone.

Nowhere else will you find such a magnificent display of nature mixed with unlimited activities.

Over 40 restaurants in Jackson Hole offer menus to suit all tastes. It you want a real taste of the Old West, Jackson Hole boasts some of the finest western entertainment and offers everything from an evening horseback ride and steak fry to an outdoor chuckwagon dinner.

The arts flourish in Jackson Hole during this time of year. The Grand Teton Music Festival offers nightly concerts from Beethoven to Bartok, performed by some of the nation’s finest musicians. The Art Association has scheduled an Art Fair on July 16-18.

There are many activities and recreational opportunities available in the Jackson Hole area.

Travel Options:
Salt Lake City is 4-5 hours driving time from Jackson Hole and Idaho Falls is 2-3 hours. You may want to consider flying into one of these cities and renting a car.

Flights to these cities may be less expensive or more available than flying directly to Jackson Hole. To rent a car, call Hertz for special discounted rates and refer to Contemporary Forums and the conference  discount code #CV03000243.

WEBSITES TO VISIT:
www.jacksonholechamber.com
www.jacksonholetraveler.com
www.yellowstonenationalpark.com
www.grand.teton.national-park.com
www.gtmf.org
www.snowking.com

Hotel/Travel

Hotel Accommodations

The conference will be held at the Snow King Resort, 400 East Snow King Avenue, Jackson Hole, WY 83001. 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 July 16-22 for those wishing to extend their stay. Please make inquiries when making your hotel reservation.

Rates: $195 single/double, $205 triple, $215 Quad
Rates are per room and subject to prevailing state and local taxes.

A limited number of condominiums, adjacent to the hotel, are available. All units, except Studios, have kitchens and can sleep   up to 10 people as listed below.  PLEASE NOTE: Release date for condos is June 15.

Studio Rates per day:

$195 – studio
$225 - one bedroom
$325 - two bedrooms
$355 - three bedrooms
$445 - four bedrooms

Love Ridge Lodge Rates per day:

$295 – suite
$295 - one bedroom
$590 - three bedrooms

(Rates are per condo and subject to prevailing state and local taxes.)

For assistance in locating a roommate, call Contemporary Forums at (800) 377-7707, Ext. 0.

For room reservations, call (800) 522-KING (5464) and inform them that you are attending the Contemporary Forums’ conference, Perinatal Dilemmas. 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 4 p.m., call the hotel on the day of travel to reconfirm reservations.

For additional hotel information, call the Snow King Resort at (307) 733-5200.

 

Travel Discounts

Contemporary Forums has a special discount agreement with United Airlines unavailable to the general public. To obtain these special conference fares either go online at www.united.com or call the Special Meeting Desk at (800) 521-4041, Account Code 510CW.

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# 03000243.

Fees

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.

Tuition Fee (U.S. Funds)
	Nurses, Residents,** Other Health Professionals	Physicians
Early Registration Fee* (On/Before June 7)	$475	$575
Regular Registration Fee (After June 7)	$525	$625

*Postmarked or phone/fax/online registration and fees received on/before June 7.         
**Residents:  To qualify, submit facility verification of status with registration.               

Your  tuition includes Certificate of Attendance, refreshment breaks and Welcome Reception.

Group Discounts (Mail, fax or call in together – online registration unavailable)

Tuition discounts are given to groups of 3 or more registering for the complete conference. 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 Card, 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, and contact name, email address and phone number.

Register by Phone, Fax, Mail or Online (Payment required to register)

Register only ONCE, online at www.contemporaryforums.com, by mail, fax (800) 329-9923,  or call (800) 377-7707, Ext. 5252, 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 your professional skills may be   TAX DEDUCTIBLE. Consult your tax advisor.

Partial Attendance (Online registration unavailable)

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 June 7 receive a full tuition refund. Cancellations received after June 7 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, Ext. 0, 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, Ext. 5252, at least 30 days prior to the Conference.