NICU Discharge Preparation and Transition Planning
WELCOME
We're thrilled you're joining us for NPA's Interdisciplinary Summit on NICU Discharge Preparation and Transition Planning.
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During the summit, you will hear from leading experts who have successfully implemented the guidelines within their institutions and communities.
You will also engage in hands-on sessions with these leaders to develop actionable plans for implementing these practices in your own community.
By the end of the summit, you will have the knowledge, tools, and connections you need to bring these guidelines to life in your setting.
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This summit is by invitation only.
Please confirm your participation by registering.
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If you have questions or need assistance, email Kristy Love klove@nationalperinatal.org
PREPARE to JOIN US
WHY WE CREATED these GUIDELINES and RECOMMENDATIONS
Parents whose babies are admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) need support.
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Whether their baby’s stay is brief or long, uncomplicated or complex, a NICU stay changes how they care for their infant and how they will parent once they are discharged.
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While we know a NICU stay is traumatic for most parents, the consequences of a family’s time spent in the NICU do not need to be negative ones.
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We believe that supported and empowered NICU teams can use the time a family is in the NICU to engage in a well-designed discharge preparation and transition planning program.
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And we believe that these programs can have a lasting positive impact on both the infant’s health and the family’s wellbeing.
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When we authored our guidelines, our goal was to create recommendations that are both general and adaptable - while also being specific and actionable.
With the publication of our our special supplemental issue of the Journal of Perinatology, the National Perinatal Association provided a state-of-the-art framework for achieving interdisciplinary guidelines and recommendations for NICU discharge preparation and transition planning. Read the issue.
Now we've launched our companion website, NICUtoHome.org where you can find the information and resources you need to put our guidance into action.
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OUR EXPERT FACILITATORS and PRESENTERS
Vincent C. Smith, MD, MPH
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Project Lead for NPA's Interdisciplinary Guidelines and Recommendation for NICU Discharge Preparation and Transition Planning
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Division Chief of Newborn Medicine at Boston Medical Center
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Professor of Pediatrics at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Cuyler Romeo, MOT, OTR/L, SCFES, IBCLC
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Implementation Lead for NPA's Interdisciplinary Guidelines and Recommendation for NICU Discharge Preparation and Transition Planning
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Director of Strategic Initiatives at Feeding Matters
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NICU Feeding Specialist at Banner University Medical Center-Tucson
Andrea Hickson
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Founder of NICU Alumni
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Statewide Family Leader for the the Florida Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs Program
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​Member of Family Advisory Council for Mount Sinai Hospital ​
Susan Bowles, DNP, APRN-CNS, RNC-NIC, CBC
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Nurse Consultant for Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative
Kristy Love
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Executive Director, National Perinatal Association
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NICU Parent Advocate
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Co-Author NPA's Interdisciplinary Guidelines and Recommendations on NICU Discharge Preparation and Transition Planning
OUR SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
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8:00 - 8:30 am CHECK-IN
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8:30 WELCOME
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​Presentations and Workgroups
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​LUNCH
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​Presentations and Workgroups
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4:00 pm ADJOURN
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OUR VENUE
PARKING
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On-Site Parking
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self-parking is not available at this hotel
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valet parking for the day $26
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overnight valet: $44 (discounted from $55)
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​Parking in Downtown Atlanta is expensive.
Search nearby parking alternatives.​​​​​​​​​
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A SPECIAL INVITATION for our SUMMIT GUEST
This invitation-only summit is being held in conjunction with NPA's annual interdisciplinary conference
Perinatal Choices and Challenges:
Growing and Supporting Families with Joy and Dignity
at the Embassy Suites at Centennial Olympic Park
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Learn more about this year's theme and speakers.
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Because we value your participation, we are offering all Summit attendees who wish to stay for our May 14-16 conference a $175 dollar discount on a 2025 NPA conference registration.
REGISTER for the NPA Conference using coupon code: NICUtoHOME
Stay for our 2025 Conference
OUR HOTEL
We have a limited number of rooms at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park set aside for NPA summit attendees.
While all hotel spaces are assessible, there is a limited number of fully accessible guest rooms.
For more information about the features of the accessible rooms, common areas, or special services relating to a specific disability please call +1 404-223-2300 and ask to speak to the Front Desk.
The check-in time at Embassy Suites is 4:00 pm and the check-out time is 12:00 pm
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