Perinatal Neonatal Quality Improvement Network Fall Summit, 12/9/24
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Educational Needs Addressed
In this meeting, PNQIN reviewed their latest projects, their role in driving change in maternal and neonatal inequities and how they can better integrate families into quality improvement work. The goal is to improve attendees understanding of patient, family and community engagement in advancing equity in maternal and neonatal care.
Target Audience
PNQIN providers including physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and social workers.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this activity participants will be better able to:
- Consider specific applications of infant mental health science for care delivery and use infant mental health science and practice to support shifts in policy and practice.
- Summarize MCPAP for Moms and how it can help facilitate access to perinatal mental healthcare.
- Recognize common circumstances and factors that contribute to post-traumatic stress disorder in those who have experienced traumatic childbirth.
- Examine the impact of mental health in perinatal individuals through a biological, psychological, and social/political and trauma responsive context.
- Introduce the Massachusetts Maternal Health Task Force and present the state’s Maternal Health Strategic Plan as a roadmap for collaboration and system transformation.
- Summarize recent outcomes data, and treatment, of infants born before 24 weeks' gestation.
- Review approach to triage and referral of birthing people with threatened delivery before 24 weeks' gestation.
- Describe family and provider experiences in the care of infants born before 24 weeks' gestation.
Faculty Presenters and Disclosures
The following speakers have no relevant financial relationships to disclose:
Shana Alexander, Julie Cadogan, Karissa Cruz, Sharon Dekel, Elizabeth Flanigan, Rasha Khoury, Zhandra Levesque, Allison Parent, Christin Price, Amy Sommer and Joshua Strangie.
Dr. Byatt is a consultant for the James Bell Associates/HealthSteps, JBS International, Kinetix Group, and Venture Well.
Dr. Healy is a consultant for Aerogen Pharma and receives eductaional grant support from Chiesi USA.
Poster Presenters
The following poster presenters have no relevant financial relationships to disclose: Onyekachi Agwu, Maithri Amereskere, Debra Bingham, Katherine Byrd, Adrian Caiazzo, Clare Cole, Elli Dassopoulos, Kaleigh Halloran, Jennifer Lee, Mary Lee, Julie Mann, Lori McCall, Grace McGathey, Jennifer Pfau, Christina Pham, Alyssa Pochkar, Sriya Podila, Linda Potts, Tonja Santos, Julie Motti-Santiago, Melissa Sherman, Kristen Sparks, Emily Valenzuela, Kruczynski Vergara, and Autumn Versace.
Off-Label Discussion
The faculty members and poster presenters do not plan on discussing the unlabeled/investigational use of any commercial products.
Planning Committee and Disclosures
Beth Buxton, LCSW, Social Worker Accreditation Reviewer; Brooke Fortin, MS, Project Coordinator; Ronald Iverson, MD, MPH, Course Director; Kristie Leeman, MD; Meg Parker, MD; Aviel Peaceman, MPH; Mimi Pomerlau, DNP, CNE Accreditation Reviewer; Christin Price, MD, Planner and Speaker; Davida Schiff, MD; Cheryl Slater, MSN-ED, Nurse Advisor; Amy Walker, CNM; and Kali Vitek, MPH have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Tiffany Moore-Simas, MD receives grant research support from Perigee and is a speaker for Miller Medical Communications.
Helen Healy, MD, Planner and Speaker, is a consultant for Aerogen Pharma and receives eductaional grant support from Chiesi USA.
Accreditor Disclosures
The following planning committee members from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine’s Office of Continuing Medical Education have no relevant financial relationships to disclose: Michael Burk, BS – Operations Manager.
Exhibitors
This activity has been provided in part by exhibits from: Betsy Lehman Center, DPH/Count the Kicks, March of Dimes, MassHealth, Mass General Hospital for Children, MCPAP, Mindful Birthing and Parenting Foundation, Nurture by Naps, and Organon & Co.
Accreditor Disclosure Policy
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine asks all individuals involved in the development and presentation of Accredited Continuing Education activities to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies. This information is disclosed to all activity participants prior to the start of the educational activity. Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine has procedures to mitigate all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. In addition, faculty members are asked to disclose when any unapproved use of pharmaceuticals and devices is being discussed.
In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all relevant financial relationships that faculty, planners, authors, and anyone who may be in control of content have with ineligible companies have been mitigated.
Disclaimer
THESE MATERIALS AND ALL OTHER MATERIALS PROVIDED IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITIES ARE INTENDED SOLELY FOR PURPOSES OF SUPPLEMENTING CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. ANYONE USING THE MATERIALS ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY AND ALL RISK FOR THEIR APPROPRIATE USE. TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS WHATSOEVER REGARDING THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, CURRENTNESS, NONINFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE MATERIALS. IN NO EVENT WILL TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY DECISION MADE OR ACTION TAKEN IN RELIANCE ON THE MATERIALS. IN NO EVENT SHOULD THE INFORMATION IN THE MATERIALS BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL CARE. IN NO EVENT SHOULD INFORMATION IN THE MATERIALS REGARDING LAWS, REGULATIONS, OR LEGAL LIABILITY BE CONSIDERED LEGAL ADVICE OR USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR CONSULTING WITH AN ATTORNEY.
Joint Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and Perinatal Neonatal Quality Improvement Network (PNQIN). Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
CME Accreditation
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ANCC Accreditation
Contact Hours: 6
Social Work Accreditation
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 6 continuing education credits.
Opioid Education/Pain Management Training
This program meets the criteria of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine for 2 hours of opioid education.
Risk Management Training
This program meets the criteria of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine for 4.75 hours of risk management education.
Available Credit
- 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 2.00 MA Opioid Education Statement
- 4.75 MA Risk Management
- 6.00 ANCC
- 6.00 ANCC Pharmacology
- 6.00 Social Work (ACE)
- 6.00 Participation

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