Connecticut Children's NICU Conference May 17th-18th, 2015
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This document provides information about the "Advances in Neonatal Care" conference taking place May 17-18, 2015 at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Conference Center in Uncasville, CT. The conference is intended for neonatal healthcare professionals and will feature speakers discussing leadership, multidisciplinary care of premature infants, trauma-informed care in the NICU, and pain genetics in neonates. The document provides details on registration, agenda, speakers, accommodations, directions, and the host Connecticut Children's Medical Center.
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- 1. “Excellent conference. Highly recommend.” Advances in Neonatal Care BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES MAY 17-18, 2015 Mohegan Sun Resort and Conference Center Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT 06382 Register early and save! INTENDED AUDIENCE Neonatal Healthcare Professionals • Registered Nurses • Advanced Practice Nurses • Physician Assistants • Respiratory Therapists • Lactation Consultants • Registered Dieticians • Physicians • Developmental Therapists
- 2. Beverly Malone, PhD, RN, FAAN CEO, National League for Nursing New York, New York Dr. Malone’s distinguished career has mixed policy, education, administration, and clinical practice. She has worked as a surgical staff nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Director of Nursing, and Assistant Administrator of Nursing. During the 1980s, Dr. Malone was Dean of the School of Nursing at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. In 1996, she was elected to two terms as president of the American Nurses Association (ANA), representing 180,000 nurses in the USA. In 2000, she became Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health within the US Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Malone also served as the General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, the United Kingdom’s largest professional union of nurses. During her term, she was a member of the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). Beverly L. Malone is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the National League for Nursing. Dr. Malone’s tenure has been marked by a retooling of the League’s mission to reflect the core values of caring, diversity, integrity, excellence and an ongoing focus on advancing the nation’s health. In 2010, Dr. Malone was ranked #29 among the 100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare magazine. Dr. Malone is a newly elected member of the Institute of Medicine. KEYNOTE SPEAKER
- 3. This activity has been submitted to Northeast Multistate Division (NE-MSD) for approval to award contact hours. Northeast Multistate Division (NE-MSD) is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. CONTACT HOURS AGENDA PRECONFERENCE: SUNDAY, MAY 17 MOHEGAN SUN CONVENTION CENTER PASSAMAQUODDY AND BROTHERTOWN ROOMS 4:00 to 4:15 p.m. Registration 4:15 to 4:20 p.m. Opening Remarks 4:20 to 5:20 p.m. Oxygen Therapy in Preterm Infants: David Sink, MD Negotiating the Tradeoffs to Optimize Care 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. NICU Graduates: The Journey Beyond Intensive Care Shabnam Lainwala, MD, PhD The New England Association of Neonatal Nurses will be hosting an evening dinner and educational program (1.0 Contact Hour)immediately following the pre-conference lectures. Separate registration is required and may be found at www.neann.org. Members and Non-Members are welcome to attend! MAIN CONFERENCE: MONDAY, MAY 18 MOHEGAN SUN CONVENTION CENTER UNCAS BALLROOM 7:00 to 7:30 a.m. Breakfast and Registration 7:30 to 7:45 a.m. Opening Remarks 7:45 to 9:15 a.m. Leadership: The Power of Caring Beverly Malone, PhD, RN, FAAN 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. Refreshments and Vendor Exhibits 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. Multidisciplinary Approach to the Premature Infant Michael Bourque, MD with Intestinal Failure Karan Emerick, MD Kate Samela MS, RD, CSP 11:15 to 12:30 p.m. Lunch and Vendor Exhibits 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Strengthening the Safety Circuit: Marilyn Sanders, MD Trauma-Informed care in the NICU 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Preterm Breastmilk and the Premature Infant Maureen E. Groer, RN, PhD, FAAN Gut Microbiome: Implications for Care 2:30 to 2:45 p.m. Refreshments and Vendor Exhibits 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Pain Genetics: Are neonates encoded for pain? Renee C.B. Manworren, PhD, APRN, BC, PCNS-BC 3:45 to 4:00 p.m. Evaluations and Wrap-Up
- 4. Upon completion of this conference, healthcare professionals involved in the care of infants will: • Identify emerging trends to improve clinical practice in the care of critically ill infants • Recognize the positive impact that clinical leadership and patient/family advocacy can have on patient outcomes and professional growth • Network with neonatal professionals from throughout the region CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES Registration and conference details will be electronically mailed after payment has been received. This communication will include a ticket that may be printed or downloaded to a device. Bring this with you to provide an efficient registration process. A final communication will be electronically mailed after May 11. This will include any last-minute details and a link to downloadable presentations. Conservation efforts are encouraged through the use of laptops or tablets. Please feel free to bring devices along to view and follow slides during the presentations. Connecticut Children’s Medical Center reserves the right to photograph and record attendees for promotional use. Questions? Email: ctneoconf@connecticutchildrens.org CONFERENCE DETAILS REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration is available online only Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover accepted WWW.CONNECTICUTCHILDRENS.ORG/NICUCONFERENCE EARLY BIRD LATE CONNECTICUT REGISTRATION REGISTRATION CHILDREN’S (PRIOR TO APRIL 17) (APRIL 17 TO MAY 18) EMPLOYEES PRE-CONFERENCE (MAY 17 ONLY) Individual Rate $30 $40 $25 MAIN CONFERENCE (MAY 18 ONLY) Group Rate (4+ Individuals) $115 $125 Not Available Individual Rate $135 $145 $100 FULL CONFERENCE (BOTH PRE-CONFERENCE AND MAIN CONFERENCE) Group Rate (4+ Individuals) $140 $160 Not Available Individual Rate $160 $180 $125
- 5. FACULTY • Before May 1 - Full tuition refund • May 1 - May 10 - Full tuition refund minus a $15 processing fee • No refunds for cancellations received after May10 • Submit refund requests to ctneoconf@connecticutchildrens.org TUITION REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS “Overall I had a great learning experience. Great content. Thank you. I will definitely attend your future conferences!” David W. Sink, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine Director, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center at University of Connecticut NICU Shabnam Lainwala, MD, PHD Director, Neonatal Follow up Program Attending Neonatologist Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Assistant Professor, University of Connecticut Kate Samela MS, RD, CSP Intestinal Rehabilitation Program Coordinator Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Michael Bourque, MD General Surgery, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Surgery, University of Connecticut School of Medicine Karan Emerick, MD Gastroenterology, Digestive Diseases, Hepatology Nutrition, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine Marilyn R Sanders, MD, FAAP Attending Neonatologist, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Professor of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine Post-Graduate Certificate, Infant Parent Mental Health Program, University of Massachusetts MaureenWimberlyGroer,RN,PhD,FAAN Gordon Keller Professor of Nursing, University of South Florida College of Nursing, Tampa, FL Renee C.B. Manworren, PhD, APRN, BC, PCNS-BC, FAAN Nurse Scientist Division of Pain and Palliative Care Medicine Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Center for Advancing the Management of Pain Assistant Professor, University of Connecticut School Nursing
- 6. The Mohegan Sun sits in the wooded acres of the picturesque Mystic County, only 15 minutes from the beautiful Connecticut coastline. There are a wide variety of options for entertainment and fun only a stone’s throw away. Aside from the gaming experience, treat yourself to the comedy cabaret, a fantastic array of restaurants and shops, or indulge in a treatment at the full-service spa. Minutes away, you’ll find the best that Mystic County offers, including the Mashantucket Pequot Museum, rustic Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, sea cruises, wineries, lighthouses, beaches and many more charming New England destinations. Guests of Mohegan Sun can find soothing repose in the 34-story luxury hotel. The hotel at Mohegan Sun has been expertly designed to set a new standard of excellence. Each room contains either a king or two double queen beds, relaxing lounge chairs and spacious marble bathrooms. Visit WWW.MOHEGANSUN.COM or WWW.MYSTIC.ORG to discover your options! Reserve early! A limited block of rooms is available at a special group rate. Reservations made through the conference website will assure that this discounted rate is applied. If making reservations directly through the Mohegan Sun, use the code “CCMC15” to obtain the discount. Room Rates range from $159-$199 per room (maximum occupancy of four), subject to applicable state and local taxes. OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS There are a variety of accommodations within close proximity of the Mohegan Sun. Many of these accommodations provide shuttle transportation to the Convention Center. Browse for these options online. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
- 7. GoogleMaps,©2015Google 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT 06382 (GPS Setting 41.49|-72.10) FROM MYSTIC Take I-95 South to Exit 84N/Route 32. Follow Route 32 North to I-395. Exit 79A off I-395 in Uncasville. Follow signage for Mohegan Sun. FROM NEW YORK CITY Follow I-95 North through New York and into Connecticut. Stay left on I-395 North towards Plainfield/ Norwich. Take Exit 79A on CT-2A East toward Ledyard/Preston. Take Exit 2/Mohegan Sun Boulevard in Uncasville. Follow signage for Mohegan Sun. FROM BOSTON Take Mass Pike to I-395 South. Exit 79A off I-395 in Uncasville. Follow signage for Mohegan Sun. FROM HARTFORD Take I-84 East to Route 2 East to I-395 South. Exit 79A in Uncasville. Follow signage for Mohegan Sun. FROM PROVIDENCE Take Route 6 West to I-395 South. Exit 79A in Uncasville. Follow signage for Mohegan Sun. FROM WASHINGTON D.C. Take I-95 North to New Jersey Turnpike. After New Jersey Turnpike, return to I-95 North to Exit 76(I-395) in Connecticut. Take I-395 North to Exit 79A in Uncasville. Follow signage for Mohegan Sun. CONFERENCE DRIVING DIRECTIONS From Mohegan Sun Boulevard, follow signs for the hotel. Most Convenient Parking for the Convention Center: Hotel Valet Parking Garage (2nd best option): Riverview Garage PARKING