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SUMMARY:Adult Mental Health First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training that teaches people how to identify\, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge in adults ages 18 and over. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it builds mental health literacy\, providing an action plan that teaches people to safely and responsibly identify and address a potential mental health or substance use challenge.
URL:https://pmch.org/event/adult-mental-health-first-aid-training/
LOCATION:Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey – Irvington\, 50 Union Avenue\, 4th Floor\, Irvington\, NJ\, 07111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Clinical Impact,Educational Opportunities
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SUMMARY:AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course
DESCRIPTION:This course addresses principles of fetal heart monitoring and may be used as a knowledge assessment tool to validate the comprehension of experienced perinatal clinicians. \n**SPACE IS LIMITED** \nView Printable Flyer Here
URL:https://pmch.org/event/awhonn-intermediate-fetal-monitoring-course-3/
CATEGORIES:Center for Clinical Impact,Educational Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Basic Life Support Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Kieyeitha Ward or Tyeisha James \nBasic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare professionals trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies\, give high-quality CPR\, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. \nTarget Audience: The BLS Course from the American Heart Association is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings. \nCourse Components:  \n\nHigh-quality CPR for adults\, children\, and infants\nThe AHA Chain of Survival\, specifically the BLS components\nImportant early use of an AED\nEffective ventilations using a barrier device\nImportance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR\nRelief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants\n\nThe American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course\, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials\, do not represent income to the AHA.
URL:https://pmch.org/event/basic-life-support-certification-course-4/
LOCATION:Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey – Newark Office\, 50 Park Place\, Suite 700\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Clinical Impact,Educational Opportunities
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SUMMARY:AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course
DESCRIPTION:This course addresses principles of fetal heart monitoring and may be used as a knowledge assessment tool to validate the comprehension of experienced perinatal clinicians. \n**SPACE IS LIMITED** \nView Printable Flyer Here \n  \n \n 
URL:https://pmch.org/event/awhonn-intermediate-fetal-monitoring-course-2/
CATEGORIES:Center for Clinical Impact,Educational Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Basic Life Support Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Kieyeitha Ward or Tyeisha James \nBasic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare professionals trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies\, give high-quality CPR\, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. \nTarget Audience: The BLS Course from the American Heart Association is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings. \nCourse Components:  \n\nHigh-quality CPR for adults\, children\, and infants\nThe AHA Chain of Survival\, specifically the BLS components\nImportant early use of an AED\nEffective ventilations using a barrier device\nImportance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR\nRelief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants\n\nThe American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course\, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials\, do not represent income to the AHA.
URL:https://pmch.org/event/basic-life-support-certification-course-25/
LOCATION:Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey – Newark Office\, 50 Park Place\, Suite 700\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Clinical Impact,Educational Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Maternal Health & Perinatal Safety Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Established in 2018\, the Maternal Health & Perinatal Safety Symposium is a professional education forum that aims to improve health equity and ensure safe respectful births for all. This innovative conference provides physicians\, midwives\, nurses\, social workers\, and other healthcare providers with a review of current issues impacting maternal health and perinatal safety in New Jersey and nationally. Renowned experts will discuss the factors contributing to perinatal morbidity and mortality and propose prevention strategies that direct and enhance hospital obstetrical care for both patients and providers. \nThis event is expected to sell out and early birds who register by February 16 will receive a discount of $40 off the regular admission price.  Reserve your tickets today using the link below.
URL:https://pmch.org/event/symposium2025/
LOCATION:William Paterson University Conference Center
CATEGORIES:Center for Clinical Impact,Educational Opportunities
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SUMMARY:AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course
DESCRIPTION:This course addresses principles of fetal heart monitoring and may be used as a knowledge assessment tool to validate the comprehension of experienced perinatal clinicians. \n**SPACE IS LIMITED** \nView Printable Flyer Here \n \n  \n 
URL:https://pmch.org/event/awhonn-intermediate-fm/
CATEGORIES:Center for Clinical Impact,Educational Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T100000
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SUMMARY:Basic Life Support Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Kieyeitha Ward \nBasic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare professionals trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies\, give high-quality CPR\, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. \nTarget Audience: The BLS Course from the American Heart Association is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings. \nCourse Components:  \n\nHigh-quality CPR for adults\, children\, and infants\nThe AHA Chain of Survival\, specifically the BLS components\nImportant early use of an AED\nEffective ventilations using a barrier device\nImportance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR\nRelief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants\n\n  \nThe American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course\, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials\, do not represent income to the AHA.
URL:https://pmch.org/event/basic-life-support-certification-course-2/
LOCATION:Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey – Newark Office\, 50 Park Place\, Suite 700\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Clinical Impact,Educational Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T090000
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SUMMARY:Skills Day for Perinatal Visiting Nurses
DESCRIPTION:This program will review the basic essentials of conducting a home visit for birthing parents and newborns. Topics will include steps of conducing a home visit safely\, maternal and newborn assessment\, infant feeding challenges\, addressing emergencies\, and community resources and referrals. Participants will have opportunity for questions\, discussions\, and learning from each other.  \nTarget Audience \nPerinatal Visiting Nurses \nLearning Outcome \nAt the conclusion of the program\, participants will report an increase in knowledge and skill to effectively and safely conduct perinatal home visits. \nDisclosure/Commercial Support \nThe planners and speakers do not have any conflicts of interest to report for this activity. There is no commercial support for this activity. \nContinuing Nursing Education Contact Hours \nThis program has been awarded 6.0 contact hours. \nThe Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by New Jersey State Nurses Association\, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. P194-3/23-26 \nApproval status does not imply endorsement by the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey\, NJSNA or by ANCC of any commercial products discussed/ displayed in conjunction with the educational activity. \nSuccessful Completion \nTo receive contact hours for participating in the continuing education program\, the registrant must sign in\, attend the entire program\, and complete and submit an evaluation. A certificate of completion will be distributed within two weeks of the program.  \nCost \n$125. Ticket price includes nursing contact hours and lunch. Contact ProfEd@pmch.org for scholarship opportunities. 
URL:https://pmch.org/event/skills-day-for-perinatal-visiting-nurses/
LOCATION:RWJ Fitness and Wellness Center Conference Room\, 2120 Lamberts Mill Rd\, Scotch Plains\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Center for Clinical Impact,Educational Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T100000
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SUMMARY:Basic Life Support Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Kieyeitha Ward \nBasic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare professionals trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies\, give high-quality CPR\, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. \nTarget Audience: The BLS Course from the American Heart Association is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings. \nCourse Components:  \n\nHigh-quality CPR for adults\, children\, and infants\nThe AHA Chain of Survival\, specifically the BLS components\nImportant early use of an AED\nEffective ventilations using a barrier device\nImportance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR\nRelief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants\n\n  \nThe American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course\, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials\, do not represent income to the AHA.
URL:https://pmch.org/event/basic-life-support-certification-course/
LOCATION:Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey – Newark Office\, 50 Park Place\, Suite 700\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Clinical Impact,Educational Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T160000
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SUMMARY:AWHONN Obstetric Patient Safety (OPS): OB Emergencies Workshop 3rd Edition
DESCRIPTION:This Workshop is designed to disseminate best practices for various obstetric emergencies. Through active simulation and debriefing\, this Workshop helps clinicians in any clinical setting identify\, assess\, and manage the care of patients with an obstetric emergency. \n**SPACE IS LIMITED** \nView Printable Flyer Here \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://pmch.org/event/awhonn-ops-workshop-october/
CATEGORIES:Center for Clinical Impact,Educational Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T210000
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SUMMARY:Everybody's Work Film Screening & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this free short film screening and discussion on Tuesday\, October 8 at 6:30 pm at The Loft at SOPAC. This free community event is open to the public and strongly encouraged for nurses\, midwives\, doulas\, community health workers\, physicians\, hospital administrators\, and other healthcare professionals. \n“Everybody’s Work: Healing What Hurts Us All” is a presentation of SHIFT Films.  “Everybody’s Work” features nurses of color who are disrupting structural racism and driving change in their institutions\, in their communities and on the front lines. Share their stories. \nView the trailer and learn more here: https://www.shiftnursing.com/everybodys-work \nThis event is hosted by the New Jersey Affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM)\, the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health\, and the Greater Newark Health Care Coalition. A special thank you to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for funding this event. \nPlease register here.
URL:https://pmch.org/event/everybodys-work-film-screening-discussion/
LOCATION:The Loft at SOPAC\, 1 SOPAC Way\, South Orange\, NJ\, 07079\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Clinical Impact,Educational Opportunities,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T160000
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SUMMARY:AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course
DESCRIPTION:This course addresses principles of fetal heart monitoring and may be used as a knowledge assessment tool to validate the comprehension of experienced perinatal clinicians. \n**SPACE IS LIMITED** \nView Printable Flyer Here \n \n  \n 
URL:https://pmch.org/event/awhonn-intermediate-fetal-monitoring-course/
CATEGORIES:Center for Clinical Impact,Educational Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T090000
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SUMMARY:Professional Workshop: Overcoming Lactation Barriers
DESCRIPTION:Conference and Networking Event\nLactating parents and families often encounter unexpected barriers during the first days\, weeks\, and months of lactation; knowledgeable and compassionate support providers play an essential role in overcoming these challenges. This conference will provide lactation consultants\, breastfeeding counselors\, Mother Baby nurses\, nurse home visitors\, doulas\, and other professionals with knowledge and resources to best support families during their lactation journey. \nTarget Audience: Nurses\, lactation consultants and counselors\, doulas \nContinuing Nursing Education Contact Hours: The program has been awarded 3.5 contact hours. The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by New Jersey State Nurses Association\, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. P194-3/23-26 \nCERPs: This program has been verified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners to award 3.5 L-CERPs. \nApproval status does not imply endorsement by the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey\, NJSNA or by ANCC of any commercial products discussed/displayed in conjunction with the educational activity. \nLearning Outcomes: After attending the program\, 85% of learners will report intent to incorporate information presented into their professional practice. \nSuccessful Completion: To receive contact hours for this continuing education program\, the registrant must sign in on the sign-in sheet\, attend the entire conference\, and complete and submit an online evaluation. Certificates of completion will be distributed electronically within two weeks of the event. \nDisclosure/Commercial Support: None of the planners or speakers for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing\, marketing\, selling\, re-selling\, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. There is no commercial support for this activity. \nSPEAKERS\nPooja Shah\, PharmD\, BCPPS\, Rutgers\, University\, The State University of New Jersey    \nDr. Shah is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers\, The State University of New Jersey and a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Neonatal Intensive Care and Pediatric Pharmacotherapy at the Joseph M Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center. She received her Doctorate in Pharmacy at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University\, completed her PGY-1 at Hackensack University Medical Center\, and PGY-2 in Pediatrics at the University of Chicago in Illinois. She is currently an active member of the Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group. \nAllyson Murphy\, BS\, IBCLC\, Lactation Ally \nAllyson has been a lactation consultant for seven years. Through her private practice\, Lactation Ally\, she offers home visits to help postpartum families reach their feeding goals. She also created an online\, self-paced prenatal course called The Breastfeeding Class. With a passion for building inclusive communities\, Allyson runs a weekly in-person Postpartum Support Circle in Maplewood\, NJ. \n Carmen Baker-Clark\, BA\, IBCLC\, RLC\, CarePoint Health\, Hoboken University Medical Center \nCarmen is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and the Manager of CarePoint Health\, Hoboken University Medical Center’s Lactation Program. She has been helping moms breastfeed their babies since 1998\, first as a La Leche League Leader and working in private practice doing home visits as an IBCLC since 2005. She has a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University in Art and Archaeology. \n Mackieba Reyes\, IBCLC\, LPN\, University Hospital \nMackieba is a lactation consultant at University Hospital in Newark\, NJ. She has extensive experience providing breastfeeding services in both the community and inpatient hospital settings. She helped to achieve the USDA Loving Support of Breastfeeding Excellence Awards at two WIC agencies and assisted University Hospital in becoming the first Baby Friendly Hospital in Essex County\, as well as achieving redesignation in 2023. In addition\, Mackieba achieved the 2023 IBCLC Care Award for University Hospital. \nCost: This conference is $65. Early bird – Tickets purchased by July 31\, 2024\, are $50. \nThe ticket price includes coffee\, lunch\, and continuing education credits. \nRegistration: Click here or scan the code below to register. \nView event flyer
URL:https://pmch.org/event/supporting-lactation-through-barriers-knowledge-and-resources-for-professionals/
LOCATION:Hudson County Schools of Technology – Frank J. Gargiulo Campus\, 1 High Tech Way\, Secaucus\, NJ\, 07094\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Clinical Impact,Educational Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T230024
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SUMMARY:AWHONN Obstetric Patient Safety: OB Emergencies Workshop 3rd Edition
DESCRIPTION:This Workshop is designed to disseminate best practices for various obstetric emergencies. Through active simulation and debriefing\, this Workshop helps clinicians working in any clinical setting to identify\, assess\, and manage the care for patients with an obstetric emergency. \nView event flyer 
URL:https://pmch.org/event/awhonn-obstetric-patient-safety-ob-emergencies-workshop-3rd-edition/
CATEGORIES:Center for Clinical Impact,Educational Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T160000
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CREATED:20240301T151542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T151542Z
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SUMMARY:Maternal Newborn Nursing Certification Review Course
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Michelle L. Dickerson\, PhD(c)\, RNC-NIC\, C-ELBW\, RNC-MNN\, C-EFM\, NPD-BC\, CBC\nTarget Audience: Maternal and child health registered nurses\nContinuing Nursing Education Contact Hours: The program has been awarded 13.0 contact hours.\nThe Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by New Jersey State Nurses Association\, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. P115- 6/2024\nApproval status does not imply endorsement by the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey\, NJSNA or by ANCC of any commercial products discussed/displayed in conjunction with the educational activity.\nSuccessful Completion: To receive contact hours for this continuing education program\, the registrant must sign-in on the sign-in sheet\, attend the program\, and complete and submit an evaluation. Credit awarded commensurate with participation. A certificate of completion will be distributed electronically within two weeks of the event.\nDisclosure/Commercial Support: None of the planners or speakers for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing\, marketing\, selling\, re-selling\, or distributing healthcare products use by or on patients. There is no commercial support for this activity.\nLearning Outcomes: Immediately after attending the program\, 95% of learners will report increase in knowledge regarding maternal and newborn nursing. Six months after the program\, 80% of attendees will report successful completion of the National Certification Corporation Maternal Newborn Nursing exam.\nCost:\nThis conference is $250 for both days or $150 for one day.\nPartnership member hospital staff staff may receive a$25 discount at time of registration by using the code CCI24. \nSpace is limited. No refunds after 5/21/24.\nThe Partnership reserves the right to cancel the program due to lack of enrollment.
URL:https://pmch.org/event/maternal-newborn-nursing-certification-review-course/
CATEGORIES:Center for Clinical Impact
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SUMMARY:C-EFM Certification Review Course
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Michelle L. Dickerson\, PhD(c)\, RNC-NIC\, C-ELBW\, RNC-MNN\, C-EFM\, NPD-BC\, CBC\nTarget Audience: Maternal and child health registered nurses\nContinuing Nursing Education Contact Hours: The program has been awarded 6.5 contact hours.\nThe Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by New Jersey State Nurses Association\, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. P115- 6/2024\nApproval status does not imply endorsement by the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey\, NJSNA or by ANCC of any commercial products discussed/displayed in conjunction with the educational activity.\nDisclosure/Commercial Support: No ne of the planners or speakers for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing\, marketing\, selling\, re-selling\, or distributing healthcare products use by or on patients. There is no commercial support for this activity.\nThe Partnership has the right to cancel the program due to lack of enrollment.\nLearning Outcomes: Immediately after attending the program\, 95% of learners will report increase in knowledge regarding maternal and newborn nursing. Six months after the program\, 80% of attendees will report successful completion of the NCC Certification of Electronic Fetal Monitoring exam.\nSuccessful Completion: To receive contact hours for this continuing education program\, the registrant must sign-in on the sign-in sheet\, attend the entire presentation\, and complete and submit an evaluation. A certificate of completion will be distributed electronically within two weeks of the event.\nCost:\nThis conference is $150.\nPartnership member hospital staff staff may receive a$25 discount at time of registration. \nSpace is limited. No refunds after 5/14/24
URL:https://pmch.org/event/c-efm-certification-review-course/
CATEGORIES:Center for Clinical Impact
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SUMMARY:Doctors and Nurses and Lawyers\, Oh My!
DESCRIPTION:Lisa Miller\, CNM\, JD\, returns for a full-day interactive session – “Doctors and Nurses and Lawyers\, Oh My!: Liability & Risk Management in Perinatal Care” –  on Thursday\, May 9. This in-person conference is an essential learning experience for obstetricians\, midwives\, obstetric inpatient nurses\, administrators\, residents\, and medical/ nursing students. Attendees will learn from actual perinatal malpractice cases and learn to identify the underlying contributing factors to errors. Attendees will obtain knowledge on medical and nursing documentation and its relationship with liability.  Registration is required. \nAbout Lisa A. Miller\, CNM\, JD: Founder of Perinatal Risk Management and Education Services\, Lisa is a certified nurse-midwife with over 40 years of experience in a wide variety of settings. Also an attorney\, her legal background gives her a unique understanding of the impact of law on medicine and nursing. Ms. Miller served as an Assistant Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University Medical School and is published in the areas of EFM\, obstetrics\, and patient safety. She spends most of her time teaching an evidence- and consensus-based standardized approach to fetal monitoring interpretation & management\, based on the NICHD nomenclature. \nCourse Objectives: After attending this program\, the learner will be able to: \n\nIdentify common liability issues in perinatal care\nReview typical allegations in perinatal malpractice litigation and describe appropriate risk reduction strategies\nDescribe and discuss the relationship between documentation and deposition\n\nTarget Audience: Obstetric Nurses\, Physicians\, Midwives \nDisclosure/Commercial Support: The planners do not have any conflicts of interest to report for this activity. The speaker\, Lisa Miller\, discloses that she serves on the Medical Advisory Board of Clinical Computer Systems\, Inc. All of the relevant financial relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated. There is no commercial support for this activity. \nLearning Outcomes: After attending the program\, 85% of learners will report intent to incorporate information on liability issues in perinatal care\, risk reduction strategies\, and documentation into their professional practice. Three months after the program\, 75% of attendees will report having incorporated the information into professional practice. \nCost: $250 – Early Bird Special: $210 if purchased before April 5. \nRegistration: Click here to register. Space is limited. Early registration is encouraged. \nContinuing Nursing Education Contact Hours: The program has been awarded 6.25 contact hours. The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by New Jersey State Nurses Association\, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. P115- 6/2024 Approval status does not imply endorsement by the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey\, NJSNA or by ANCC of any commercial products discussed/displayed in conjunction with the educational activity. \nSuccessful Completion: To receive contact hours for this continuing education program\, the registrant must sign-in on the sign-in sheet\, attend the entire conference\, and complete and submit an online evaluation. A certificate of completion will be distributed electronically within two weeks of the event. \nQuestions? Contact Sarah Muller-Robbins\, Director of Education\, at 973-268-2280.
URL:https://pmch.org/event/doctors-and-nurses-and-lawyers-oh-my/
LOCATION:Montclair State University Conference Center\, 1 Normal Avenue\, Montclair\, NJ\, 07043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Clinical Impact,Educational Opportunities
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SUMMARY:The Maternal Health & Perinatal Safety Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Partnership’s Center for Clinical Impact\, this innovative conference provides physicians\, nurses\, social workers\, and other healthcare providers with a review of current issues impacting maternal health and perinatal safety in New Jersey and nationally. Renowned experts will discuss the factors contributing to perinatal morbidity and mortality and propose prevention strategies that direct and enhance hospital obstetrical care for both patients and providers. \nJoin us on March 21 at the William Paterson University Conference Center. Registration is required.
URL:https://pmch.org/event/the-maternal-health-perinatal-safety-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Center for Clinical Impact
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T150000
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SUMMARY:Models of Care for Congenital Syphilis Prevention: Substance Use Treatment in Pregnancy
DESCRIPTION:Primary and secondary syphilis rates among people of childbearing age continue to rise in New Jersey\, leading to high rates of congenital syphilis. For pregnant people seeking treatment for substance use disorder\, linkage to prenatal care and testing for syphilis are key interventions to\ndecrease congenital syphilis. This webinar will explore best practices in coordination of care among maternal health care providers and substance use treatment services.\nSpeakers\nNatalie E. Roche\, MD is the Director of the Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Health at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and is faculty in the Addiction Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Roche is board- certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Addictions Medicine. \nMargaret B. Rizzo has been employed with JSAS HealthCare\, Inc. in various positions since 1991 and currently serves as the agency’s Executive Director. Ms. Rizzo has served as chairperson of the Monmouth County Office of Addiction Services’ Treatment Planning Committee and as a member of the Monmouth County Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services’ Professional Advisory Committee. \nQuestions? Contact Professional Education at profed@pmch.org
URL:https://pmch.org/event/models-of-care-for-congenital-syphilis-prevention-substance-use-treatment-in-pregnancy/
CATEGORIES:Center for Clinical Impact,Educational Opportunities
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