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SUMMARY:Addressing Maternal Suicide:  Public Health Challenges and Community Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Conference\nThis conference is intended to provide participants with a deeper understanding of the multifaceted challenges surrounding maternal mental health and suicide\, as well as practical tools and strategies to make a meaningful impact in their communities. \nTarget Audience: Nurses\, physicians\, social workers\, community health workers\, and other related healthcare professionals \nFEATURED PRESENTATIONS\n Perinatal Mental Health: Challenges and Solutions with Catherine E. Monk\, Ph.D\nThis session will discuss two interrelated topics and their implications for clinical intervention: (1) parents’ prenatal impact on children’s brain-behavior development and (2) parents’ own psychosocial needs during the perinatal period\, a time of immense change and neuroplasticity. Drawing on decades of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease research highlighting the prenatal beginnings of future health and new studies on the transition to parenthood describing adult development from pregnancy to early postpartum\, we will propose that\, similar to pediatrics\, the integration of new education and intervention strategies into the prenatal care ecosystem could improve child cognitive and social-emotional development as well as parental mental health. We envision an enhanced prenatal care ecosystem to promote optimal beginnings for the whole family. \nScreening and Interventions for Perinatal Mental Health with Crystal Clark\, M.D.\, M.Sc.\nThis session will educate participants and provide practical clinical information on screening and interventions in perinatal mental health. In this session\, the most evidence-based tools for screening depression and anxiety\, and when best to complete screening will be discussed. Additionally\, attendees will gain insights into both standard and novel treatment approaches\, including culturally sensitive strategies to enhance patient care. \n  \nSupporting Families: Building Community-Based Networks with Nneka Symister\, LCSW\nThis session will explore the critical role that community-driven initiatives play in preventing maternal suicide and supporting families facing maternal mental health challenges. The presentation will provide an in-depth look at how localized networks—composed of healthcare professionals\, mental health providers\, social workers\, faith-based organizations\, and community members—can effectively collaborate to create safe and supportive environments for families. The session will highlight key stakeholders in community health\, share strategies for engaging families in these networks\, and offer tools for implementing evidence-based\, sustainable approaches that empower families. \nLearning Outcome: Upon completion of the program\, 85% of learners will report intent to incorporate information presented into their professional practice. \nDisclosure/Commercial Support: The 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: The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 4.0 contact hours. Each hour of attendance is equivalent to 1.0 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. \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 program\, the registrant must log in to the webinar\, attend at least one complete session of the presentation\, and complete and submit an evaluation. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity within two weeks of the live event. \nCost: This program is free\, but registration is required \nRegistration: Click Here to register \nTHIS CONFERENCE IS FUNDED BY A GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
URL:https://pmch.org/event/addressing-maternal-suicide/
CATEGORIES:Educational Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Lost Hopes & Dreams: New Jersey's Perinatal Bereavement Training for Community Health
DESCRIPTION:This training is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals in the community setting who provide care and support to New Jersey families experiencing perinatal loss.  \nAfter attending this program\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine the five types of perinatal loss\nImplement communication skills with parents and family members\nExplain the ethical dilemmas that can occur with deaths in the NICU\nExplain best practice for supporting families with pregnancy after loss\nSummarize the documentation required for final disposition\nDescribe the steps of memory making for families\nDevelop tools for staff and parent follow-up\nState the essential components of discharge education\n\n  \nTarget Audience \nPerinatal Community Nurses\, Doulas\, Community Health Workers \nLearning Outcome \nAfter attending the program\, 85% of attendees will report an increase in knowledge and skill to be able to effectively care for families who experience perinatal loss. \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 4.5 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. P194-3/23-26 \nThis program is provided by The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey and jointly provided by Central Jersey Family Health Consortium and Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative \nApproval status does not imply endorsement by the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey\, Central Jersey Family Health Consortium\, Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative\, NJSNA or by ANCC of any commercial products discussed/ displayed in conjunction with the educational activity. \nSuccessful Completion \nTo receive contact hours/CEs for participating in the continuing education program\, the participant must be registered\, attend the entire program\, and complete and submit an online evaluation. A certificate of completion will be distributed within two weeks of the program. \nAgenda \n\nWelcome & Introductions\nTypes of Perinatal Loss\nNew Jersey Statutes and Legislative Mandates Relating to Perinatal Loss\nCommunication with Mothers/Parents; Support for Fathers & Family Members\nLoss in the NICU; Ethics/Periviability\nPregnancy & Birth After Loss\nSpiritual Support/Multicultural Needs\, Values; Memory Making/Photography\nLunch\nCreation of a Staff Resource Book/Packets for Parents/ Helpful Hints for Paperwork; Electronic Documentation\nDischarge Education\nCare for the Caregiver; Support with Patient Assignments\nParent Panel/ Debrief from Parent Panel\nEvaluation\n\n  \nFaculty and Author Biographies \nAnn Coyle\, RNC\, CPLC has worked at Virtua for over 40 years as a NICU nurse and Manager of Perinatal Bereavement Programs. She recently obtained a certificate in Grief and Loss Studies through the Center for Loss and Life Transition. She was pivotal in initiating the Palliative Care Program\, Rainbow Baby Program and facilitates two support groups for loss parents. She lives in Audubon with her husband\, Tom\, and is a mother of two and proud grandmother of three. \nKathy Donaldson\, MSN\, APN\, C\, WHNP-BC\, PMH-C\, RNC-OB\, C-EFM is a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with 40 years of practice in perinatal nursing and perinatal bereavement. She is an experienced caregiver and support person and has educated healthcare professionals about perinatal loss both regionally and nationally. Kathy received a Master of Science in Nursing (Health Care of Women track) from the University of Pennsylvania. She holds a certificate in Grief and Loss Studies through the Center for Loss and Life Transition and Colorado State University and is nationally certified in Perinatal Mental Health\, Inpatient Obstetrics\, and Electronic Fetal Monitoring. Kathy serves as the chairperson of the Education Committee for AWHONN NJ and is a member of the Education and Training Committee for Postpartum Support International’s NJ Chapter. \nKara Hennessy\, MSN\, RNC-OB is currently an Education Specialist for Obstetrics at Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC). Prior to this role\, she was a Labor & Delivery nurse at HUMC for 15 years. Kara was one of the founding members of the L&D/NICU Bereavement Committee at HUMC and has been actively involved in Perinatal Loss and Bereavement training since 2014. \nSarah Muller-Robbins\, MPH\, RN\, IBCLC\, ICCE is the Director of Clinical Education at the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey. She has 24 years of clinical and public health experience as a nurse\, lactation consultant\, and community and professional educator in the maternal and child health field. Her experience includes directing community and professional education and direct service care in nonprofit organizations\, public health departments\, and hospital environments. \nKristen Samuelson has more than eight years’ experience serving hundreds of families from a professional and personal perspective through Three Little Birds Pregnancy & Infant Loss\, a peer-led non-profit providing its services at no cost. As Executive Director of Three Little Birds\, Kristen manages several virtual and in-person support groups\, legacy projects\, events and grant/funding/program development. The establishment of a Bedside Bereavement Program has resulted in more than 250 perinatal loss families at five hospitals receiving the support Kristen wished she had when she experienced stillbirth and ectopic loss. Additionally\, Kristen has authored three books to support siblings and parents through loss. She also developed the Perinatal Bereavement Training Program that Three Little Birds offers to medical professionals and advocates. The training program focuses on using communication scripts\, cultural diversity and humility and basic photography skills to capture the love the family has for their baby\, despite the outcome. It is her goal to bridge the gap between patient and provider through education\, empathy and empowerment. \nJennie Sherlock-Loeb\, MSN\, RNC-OB\, C-ONQS is the Chief Clinical Officer at the Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative\, where she focuses on Clinical Education\, Fetal/Infant Mortality Review\, and Nursing Leadership. Prior to this role\, Jennie served as childbirth educator and bedside nurse in labor and delivery and mother-baby. She achieved her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from West Chester University in 2011\, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Drexel University in 2015\, with a focus on Nursing Leadership & Health Systems Management. Jennie is board-certified in Inpatient Obstetrics\, with a subspecialty in Obstetric and Neonatal Quality and Safety. Jennie utilizes her clinical expertise with the development of educational programs and initiatives. \nCost \nThanks to a generous support from the Forget Me Not Foundation\, registration is complimentary for healthcare professionals in New Jersey. Space is limited and registration is required.  \nRegistration \nClick Here to register
URL:https://pmch.org/event/lost-hopes-dreams-new-jerseys-perinatal-bereavement-training-2/
LOCATION:The Eisenhower\, Livingston\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Educational Opportunities
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