The Amazing Newborns… Prematurity and Beyond Conference and Pre-conference will explore prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal care issues. Current research, hands on opportunities, small group learning, and practical tools that can be used in caring for these patients will be presented during the 16th offering of the Amazing Newborn Conference.
Conference Objectives
1. Discuss the emerging trends in maternal, neonatal,
and pediatric care.
2. Describe common morbidities, treatment strategies,
and current research associated with prematurity.
3. Apply learned clinical skills to the care of maternal,
neonatal, pediatric patients and their families.
Pre-conference Objectives
Upon completion of the conference, the participant will more effectively…
1. Promote communication between all members of the
palliative care team, including medicine, nursing,
social work, chaplaincy, nutrition and pharmacy to
provide high quality palliative care for patients
and their families.
2. Provide education to palliative care team members
so that they can become an information resource
for patients and their families.
3. Understand the psychosocial and spiritual
concerns arising for individuals and families dealing
with end of life issues.
4. Affirm the life of the patient by enhancing the
quality of palliative care provided.
Who should attend?
Healthcare professionals who care for obstetric and/or neonatal patients including:
- Staff Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Nurse Midwives
- Physician Assistants
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Nurse Managers
- Case Managers
- Developmental Care Specialists and Family Therapists
- Early Childhood Interventionists
- Follow-up Personnel
- Educators, Instructors
- Student Nurses
- Physician Assistants
- Clergy/Pastoral Care Professionals
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CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
2007 Honorary Chair
Glenda Edwards RN, BSN, MA
Coordinator of Assessment
College of Adult and Graduate Studies
Colorado Christian University
Denver, Colorado
Committee Members
Kris Porcher, Manager
Health Management
Lovelace Health Plan
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Loretta Quintana
State Director
March of Dimes New Mexico Chapter
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Jerome Romero
Director, New Mexico State Fetal
Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Program
UNM Center on Alcoholism,
Substance Abuse, and Addictions (CASAA)
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Tricia Romesberg, MSN, CNNP
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Neonatal Palliative Care Service
UNM School of Medicine
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Dianne Starr
Health Management
Lovelace Health Plan
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Brandy Van Pelt
Director of Program Services
March of Dimes New Mexico Chapter
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Mary Merchant
Outreach Coordinator
Department of Pediatrics
UNM School of Medicine
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Physician Liaisons
Renate D. Savich, MD
March of Dimes Prematurity Chair
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
UNM School of Medicine
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Janell Fuller, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Medical Director, NICU &
Neonatology Outreach Program
UNM School of Medicine
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Rebecca Moran, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Medical Director
Neonatal Palliative Care Service
UNM School of Medicine
Albuquerque, New Mexico |
