This multidisciplinary course is intended for physicians, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, nurses, respiratory therapists and other members of the healthcare team such as occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, dietitians and social workers who provide care for patients with CLD/BPD and their families. This course will explore the pathophysiology, current research and key aspects of the management of severe CLD, including diagnostic and treatment options. This course will also discuss the long-term needs of infants with severe CLD, highlighting the chronic nature of this illness extending beyond the neonatal period. 

CLD Disclosures

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

1. Identify the available and emerging modalities for lung imaging in infants with BPD/CLD
2. Discuss current treatment strategies for pulmonary hypertension and parenchymal lung disease in infants with BPD/CLD
3. Describe the evolution of the definition/diagnostic criteria for BPD/CLD
4. Recognize the challenges facing the multidisciplinary team caring for the infant with severe BPD/CLD
5. Examine the long-term pulmonary and developmental outcomes of infants with severe BPD/CLD
6. Debate ethical dilemmas in infants with severe BPD/CLD

REGISTRATION FEES

$225 - Physicians

$160 - Trainees, nurses and all other members of the healthcare team

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 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with their participation in the activity.

CONTINUING NURSING EDUCATION APPROVED PROVIDER 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. This conference will provide a maximum of 7.5 continuing nursing education contact hours of which 1.0 are pharmacology hours.

ASHA CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

ASHA: This program is offered for .65 CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

Instructional Personnel Disclosures, financial and nonfinancial, can be found at chop.cloud-cme.com.

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 (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.

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 complete the required evaluation are eligible for 7.5 continuing education credits. Participants licensed in other states should check with local licensing boards to determine continuing education approval.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is an approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. 7.0 contact hours or .07 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.

Course falls under category of Occupational Therapy Process.

RESPIRATORY ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

Pending approval from The American Association for Respiratory Care, this conference will be eligible for 7.5 Continuing Respiratory Care Education contact hours.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has reserved a block of rooms with reduced rates at The Inn at the League, 1450 Sansom St., Philadelphia, Pa. The Inn at the League has recently renovated, four-diamond quality hotel rooms and suites in the same building as the conference. The group rates are $215 single and double occupancy plus a 7 percent room tax. Participants are required to make their own hotel reservations by calling The Inn directly at 215-587-5570. Please mention the name of this conference when making your reservations. This special room rate will be available until February 13, 2019. After that date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis.

DRESS CODE AT THE UNION LEAGUE

The dress code at the Union League (unionleague.org) is business casual, which is defined as a collared shirt and slacks for men and appropriate attire for women. Jeans, other denim wear, athletic attire, T-shirts, shorts, baseball caps or sneakers are not permitted in the Union League.

PARKING

Midtown Parking Garage - (Members are guaranteed reduced parking rates)

1415 Sansom Street

Guest Rates - All Rates are Inclusive of Tax and Tip

Up to 30 minutes $15.00

30 minutes – 1 hour $20.00

1 hour – 90 minutes $30.00

90 minutes – 12 hours $32.00

12 hours – 24 hours $40.00

After 5:00pm/weekend rate up to 12 hours $24.00

CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE

Emily Bingham, RD, CNSC-LDN                                      Sarah McConnell, MA, CCC-SLP

Meghan Burkhardt, MS, OTR/L, BCP                            Kristin McKenna, MD

Jayne LaFrennie Celeste, RN                                          Heidi Morris, MMS, PA-C

Kevin Dysart, MD                                                             Kathleen Nilan, RN

Regina Flynn-Roth, MSN, RN-BC, Nurse Planner        Jason Z. Stoller, MD

Kathleen Gibbs, MD                                                         Julia Welc, MA, CCC-SLP

Ma. Luisa Hasiuk, MSW, LCSW                                       Audrey Wood, PT, MS, DPT, PCS

Erik A. Jensen, MD, MSCE

Wednesday, March 13, 2019