Main Conference Agenda* |
*all times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
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| Friday, May 15, 2020 | |
| 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. | Exhibitor Showcase Session |
| 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Keynote - Celebrating Milestones: The Power of Together Sue Ludwig, OTR/L, CNT Chrysty Sturdivant, OTR, CNT, CLC |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Implementation of the General Movements Assessment for Earlier Detection of Cerebral Palsy Maureen Johnson, BScPT |
| 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Be Up-To-Date: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Feeding Case Studies Supported by the Evidence Jenny Reynolds, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, CNT, BCS-S Louisa Ferrara, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CNT |
| 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Sham Feeding: Pre-Feeding Interventions for Delayed Repair of Gastrointestinal Anomalies Karin Mitchell, MA, CCC-SLP, CLE, NTMTC, CNT Melina Ramirez, MA, OTR/L, PAM, SWC, CLE |
| 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Treatment of Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries Allison Allgier, OTD, OTR/L Ann Schwentker, MD |
| 12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Break and Exhibitor Showcase Session |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | The Food We Breathe Jennifer Meyer, MA CCC-SLP Richard Rembecki, PhD, MD |
| 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Neonatal Therapy Science: The Year in Review 2019 Deanna Gibbs, PhD, MOT, GCResMeth, BAppSc(OT), CNT, NTMC Eilish Byrne, DSc, MS(PT), BA |
| 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Using the Neonatal Eating Outcome Assessment to Guide Practice in the NICU Bobbi Pineda, PhD, OTR/L, CNT Molly Grabill, OTD/S |
| 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. | Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: Rethinking Our Approach Adam Berkwitt, MD |
| End of Day 1 | |
| Saturday, May 16, 2020 | |
| 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. | Exhibitor Showcase Session |
| 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | The Skin and The Brain and Neonatal Care Marty O. Visscher, PhD |
| 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | The Use of Cold Liquids to Treat Neonatal Dysphagia: What the Research is Saying Louisa Ferrara, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CNT |
| 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | The Neuroprotection of Oral Enjoyment by Giving Milk Drops Barbara O’Rourke, RN |
| 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Implementing Family Integrated Care in the NICU – The Role and Contribution of Neonatal Therapy Deanna Gibbs, PhD, MOT, GCResMeth, BAppSc(OT), CNT, NTMC Amanda Lawes, BSc(Hons)OT |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Understanding Infant Feeding: Breast vs. Bottle Catherine Watson Genna, BS, IBCLC |
| 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Break and Exhibitor Showcase |
| 12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Neonatal Therapy 2019 Practice Analysis Alicia Fernandez-Fernandez, PT, DPT, PhD, CNT, DCS Kati Knudsen, PT, MPT, PCS, CNT, DCS, CLE |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. | Elemental Roles and Staffing Recommendations for Neonatal Therapists (NT) in the NICU Jenene Craig, PhD, MBA, OTR/L, CNT Cathie Smith, PhD, PT, DPT, PCS, CNT |
| 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Closing Keynote Unleash Your Best Work Every Day Todd Henry Author, International Speaker, Consultant & Advisor |
| 3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Wrap-Up and 2021 Announcement |
| End of Conference | |
| POSTER TOPIC | Poster Presenter(s) |
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| The Neuroprotection of Oral Enjoyment by Giving Milk Drops | Barbara O'Rourke, RN |
| Capturing the Moment: International Evidence Supporting Early Oral Motor Therapy | Brenda Lessen Knoll, PhD, RN Riley Brovelli |
| Impact of Implementation of Early Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy Initiative on Followup for High Risk Infants with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy | Chris Pratt, OTR/L Bridget Schutz, MOTR/L, CEIM |
| Barriers to Follow up in Infants with a Cramped Synchronized General Movement Assessment in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit | Chris Pratt, OTR/L Bridget Schutz, MOTR/L, CEIM |
| Advantages of Midline Diaper Rolls for Improved Head Shape | Dawn Gresham, PT |
| Going Home – Why Developing a Car Seat Program is Essential for your NICU | Deanna Mazzei, OTR/L, CEIM, CPST Kelci Jackson, OTR/L |
| The Impact of Parental Voice on a Preterm Infant’s Physiological and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes | Elaine McMahon, OT, Bsc(Hons), PgCert SI, PgDIP SI |
| The Impact Developmental Care Ward Round upon Family Participation and Occupational Outcomes | Elaine McMahon, OT, Bsc(Hons), PgCert SI, PgDIP SI |
| Advancing Positional Stability in NICU: Implementation and Follow Up | Elizabeth Jeanson, PT, DPT, DCS, NTMTC, CNT |
| Changing Culture: Implementation of Infant Driven Feeding™ | Elizabeth Jeanson, PT, DPT, DCS, NTMTC, CNT |
| Development of a Therapy Program that Redefines the Roles of OT and PT to Maximize Therapeutic Interventions in a Level IV NICU. | Heather Bowen, MOT, OTRL Meghan Strpko, PT, DPT |
| Three Years Post-Implementation: Outcomes of Using Infant-Driven Feeding at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center | Kelly Fill, MOTR/L Nicole Klasmier, CScD, OTR/L |
| Skin-to-Skin on Jet Ventilation: Safely Bringing Infants and Parents Together as a Trauma Informed Best Practice | Kim Belle, BScOT, OT Jessica Leung, B.Sc. (Hons), MOT |
| Prevention and Treatment Initiatives for Positional Head Shape Abnormalities in Preterm Infants in the NICU | Kristin Horwath, PT, DPT, CNT |
| Does Sample Size Ratio Matter?: The Implications of Altering Sample Size When Thickening Infant Formula with Oatmeal Cereal for Dysphagia Treatment in the NICU | Kristin Wietecha, Grad Student-SLP |
| ‘Working As One’: The Celebrations and Challenges of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Approach to Implement Developmental Care Principles on a Neonatal Unit. | Kristy O'Connor, MSLT, BSc, IBCLC Francesca Crosby, BSc, MCSP |
| Development of Client Centered Online Education Resource for Caregivers of Neonates Transitioning Home | Laci Reynolds, OTR, C/NDT, CNT |
| Reduced Length of Stay with Infant-Driven Feeding™: Timing is Everything | Lee Ann Perry, MS, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC Regan Allen, MS, CCC-SLP |
| Empowering Parents and NICU Staff: How Occupational Therapy Supports Family Integrated Care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit | Lisa Snisky, MS, OTR/L, CNT, IBCLC, NTMTC Nacira Sahagun, OTD, OTR/L |
| Parent Empowerment: Enhancing Parent-Infant Interactions and Improving Parental Mental Health Outcomes | Maddie Chrisman, PT, DPT |
| Implementation of the General Movements Assessment for Earlier Detection of Cerebral Palsy | Maureen Johnson, BScPT |
| Barriers Encountered with Swaddle Bathing Implementation | Nicole RudolphLara Liszka, OTD/S |
| Nurse Perceptions of Discharge Planning Roles of OTs, PTs, and SLPs in the NICU | Sarah Elkington, MSOT, OTR/L, CIMI |
| The Effects of Supplemental Oxygen Use on Neonatal Development as Indicated by the Test of Infant Motor Performance | Tara Dempsey, MOT, OTR/L |
| Providing a Multidisciplinary Feeding Approach in the NICU to Optimize Developmental Outcomes in the Premature Infant Population and Decrease Length of Stay | Tara Huggard, SLP, MS CCC-SLP Keri Hellmann, OT, MS, OTR/L |
| Integrating the Supporting and Enhancing NICU Sensory Experiences (SENSE) Program at Inova Children's Hospital NICU | Theresa Ziemba, OT, CNT Patricia Cook, OTR/L |
| Primary Cutaneous Aspergillosis in a Premature Neonate A Case Study | Trisha Thorne, PT, DPT, PCS, SBCS, C/NDT |
| Confidence And Training Level Of Neonatal Nurses To Manage Feeding And Swallowing Problems On Infants In Puerto Rico’s NICUs | Valeria Caraballo, SLP |
| From Therapeutic Positioning to Safe Sleep: Inter-Professional Rounds to Address Transitioning to Safe Sleep | Zaida Chavez, OTR, CNT, IBCLC |
NANT is an approved provider for AOTA, ASHA, and the NY State Board of Physical Therapy. This conference is approved for 15 contact hours from the Ohio Physical Therapy Association (OPTA) for continuing education in Ohio.
See conference brochure (Page 14-15) for more details regarding pending reviews for Continuing Education credits.
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