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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Tuesday, May 13 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Embassy Suites Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park
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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.
by Wednesday, April 30.
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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
TUESDAY, MAY 13
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8:00 - 8:30 CHECK-IN
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8:30 WELCOME
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8:40 MESSAGE of SUPPORT from MEAD JOHNSON NUTRITION
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​9:00 Presentation by CUYLER ROMEO MOT, OTR/L, SCFES, IBCLC
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10:30 BREAK
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10:45 WORKGROUPS
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11:45 MESSAGE of SUPPORT from ANGELEYE HEALTH
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​12:05 - 1:00 LUNCH
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​1:00 Presentation with SUSAN BOWLES DNP, APRN-CNS, RNC-NIC, CBC and ANDREA HICKSON of NICU ALUMNI followed by WORKGROUPS
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3:15 BREAK
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3:30 Tour of NICUtoHome.org website with ERIKA GOYER NPA Dir. of Communications
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​3:40 WORKGROUPS report out on their PROGRESS - CALL to ACTION
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4:00 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.
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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
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, agenda, 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 SPONSORS
AngelEye Health has a deep understanding of the value that both family engagement and family-centered care bring to neonatal and pediatric care environments. From admission to discharge, AngelEye Health solutions impact all stakeholders along the journey to a successful transition home.
AngelEye is pleased to partner with the National Perinatal Association to advance our shared vision of improving the lives of NICU care teams and the families we all serve. NPA has been instrumental in the development of our new discharge coordination solution, NICU2Home, which offeres seamless support for families and clinicians throughout the NICU stay and as they safely transition from the NICU to home.
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To learn more about the solutions we offer, visit
For 120 years, Mead Johnson Nutrition has state-of-the-art research, scientific partnerships, and commitment to the highest quality and nutritional standards to deliver meaningful innovations to boost developing minds and bodies.
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Our Enfamil portfolio is trusted by parents and healthcare professionals around the world to support growing families at every stage of development, including Enfamil’s family of infant and toddler formulas.
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To explore our portfolio of tailored nutrition, visit www.hcp.meadjohnson.com
The generous contributions of NPA's corporate members and community sponsors enable the
National Perinatal Association to carry out innovative programs and initiatives and convene interdisciplinary summits and workgroups like this one.
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We thank our corporate members and sponsors whose contributions help us to conduct important programs and initiatives in support of parents, babies, and families.
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