Third Annual Chronic Lung Disease Conference: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Thursday, March 16, 2017, 7:30 AM - 4:40 PM, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

REGISTRTION IS CLOSED

Severe Chronic Lung Disease (CLD) of Infancy or Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) is a major complication of premature birth affecting approximately 25 percent of preterm infants with birth weights less than 1,500 grams and 50 percent of infants weighing less than 750 grams at birth. This debilitating lung disease carries high costs in terms of medical utilization and lengthy hospital stays with persistent respiratory illness, pulmonary hypertension, delayed growth and development. In addition to significant morbidities, poor long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes are common.

Management of infants with severe CLD/BPD is extremely challenging due to multisystem involvement and multiple factors influencing the presentation of chronic lung disease. Therefore, a coordinated, evidenced-based, multidisciplinary team approach to the management of infants with severe CLD is crucial to achieving improved outcomes for this high-risk population. Care strategies can be challenging during the NICU stay and frequently these challenges continue throughout the child’s life.

Target Audience

This course is intended for physicians, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, nurses, respiratory therapists, and the other members of the multidisciplinary team, including occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, dietitians and social workers who provide care for patients with CLD/BPD. This course will explore the pathophysiology, current research and major clinical aspects of severe CLD management including diagnostic and treatment options. This course will also discuss the long-term needs of this population.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to any unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement, Children’ Hospital of Philadelphia will refund any registration fees, less a $25 service charge, but is not responsible for any related costs, charges or expenses to participants, including cancellation charges assessed by airlines/travel agencies. In order to process refunds for course withdrawals, cancellation must be received in writing by Monday, March 6, 2017. No refunds will be issued thereafter.

Services for the Disabled

If special arrangements are required for an individual with a disability to attend this meeting, please contact the Continuing Medical Education Department at 215-590-5263.

1. Recognize the importance, and components of a multidisciplinary approach to care for infants with severe BPD/CLD
2. Describe the complexities of care for management of acute and chronic phases for infants with severe BPD/CLD
3. Examine the evidence-based approaches to care for the preterm infant in an effort to prevent and treat BPD/CLD
4. Describe the current and future state of ventilatory management of the infant with severe BPD/CLD
5. Discuss the impact of pulmonary hypertension on the morbidity and mortality of the BPD/CLD patient
6. Explain the potential application of liquid ventilation in neonates with severe BPD/CLD
7. Describe trunk pressures (intra-abdominal and intra-thoracic) as critical support for the concurrent needs of breathing and postural stability

Course Fee

The registration fee is $125 and includes continental breakfast, breaks, lunch, parking and syllabus material.

ACCME Accreditation Statement

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing Accreditation Statement

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation

Respiratory Accreditation Statement

Pending Approval from The American Association for Respiratory Care, this conference will be eligible for 7.0 Continuing Respiratory Care Education contact hours.

Speech Therapy CEU Statement

ASHA: This program is offered for .7 CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area). Instructional Personnel Disclosures, financial and non-financial, can be found at chop.cloud-cme.com. 2017DisclosureCLD

Clinical Nutrition CPEU Statement

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Dietetic Technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive 7.0 continuing education credits (CPEUs) pending approval, upon completion of this course.

Physical Therapy CEU Statement

Application has been made to the New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners and the Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Occupational Therapy AOTA CEU Statement

7.0 contact hours or .7 AOTA CEUs will be awarded to participants at the completion of the program. Assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Approved Provider Number: 4878

Appropriate for Intermediate-Level Occupational Therapists

Social Work Continuing Education Credit Statement

CHOP is a pre-approved provider of continuing education credits for Pennsylvania Licensed Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors. Participants licensed in Pennsylvania who attend the full workshop and completed the required evaluation are eligible for 7.0 continuing education credits. Participants licensed in other states should check with local licensing boards to determine continuing education approval.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.00 hours), ANCC NCPD Contact Hours (0.00 hours), Cat 1, patient safety (14.00 hours), NON CME ACTIVITY (0.00 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Attendance (includes PA, RT, RDMS) (14.00 hours), Occupational Therapy (0.00 hours), Physical Therapy (7.00 hours), Respiratory (0.00 hours), Social Work (7.00 hours)

Hotel Accommodations

A block of rooms with reduced rates has been reserved at the Sheraton University City Hotel, 36th and Chestnut streets, Philadelphia, Pa. 19104. The group rates are $172 single and double occupancy plus a 15.5 percent room tax. Participants are required to make their own hotel reservations by calling the hotel directly at 888-627-7071 or 215-387-8000. Please mention the name of this conference when making your reservation. The special room rate will be available until Feb. 13, 2017. After that date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis.

Course Directors

Kathleen A. Nilan, RN

Huayan Zhang, MD

 

Conference Planning Committee

Emily Bingham RD, CNSC, LDN

Meghan Burkhardt, MS, OTR/L

Jayne LaFrennie Celeste, RN

Erin Coleman, RN, BSN

Regina Flynn-Roth, MSN, RN-BC

Ma Luisa Hasiuk, MSW, LCSW

Sarah McConnell, MA, CCC/SLP

Natalie Napolitano, MPH, RRT-NPS, FAARC

Patti O’Connor, RN, BSN, MS

Joanne Patykula, MSN, CRNP, NNP-BC

Elizabeth Paul, RD, CSP, CNSC, LDN

Suzanne Shepard PT, DPT, PCS

Elissa Truitt, MSSA, LSW

Julia Welc, MA, CCC/SLP

Audrey Wood, PT, MS, DPT, PCS

Thursday, March 16, 2017