The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program - March 21, 2024

Wilkes-Barre, PA US
March 21, 2024
The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program provides information for every nurse, paramedic, physician, and ancillary staff to be able to make appropriate and timely decisions, about the care of a sick or premature infant before transport.

Target Audience

This activity is designed for perinatal physicians, pediatric physicians, emergency physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists and for EMS pre-hospital providers.

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

  • identify infants at risk for hypoglycemia; monitor for signs of, treatment for, and post-treatment reassessment for hyperglycemia
  • identify physiologic responses to hypothermia for term and preterm infants
  • explain physical examination to evaluate for shock
  • state risk factors that predispose an infant to infection and the clinical sign of sepsis
  • identify ways health care providers can support parents of sick infants
Refund Policy
A full refund will be given for any cancellations received up to one week prior to the course.  No refunds for no-shows. 
 
Course Cancellation Policy
In the unusual circumstance that this course is cancelled, you will be called and/or emailed, and any tuition fees received would be refunded in full.  Geisinger is not responsible for any airfare, hotel or other costs incurred.
 
Attendance
Your attendance will be recorded within three to four days of the conclusion of the activity on your continuing education transcript. 

 

    Course summary

    Available credit: 
    • 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 7.50 ANCC
    • 7.50 Participation Credit
    Course opens: 
    03/18/2024
    Course expires: 
    04/04/2024
    Event starts: 
    03/21/2024 - 7:30am EDT
    Event ends: 
    03/21/2024 - 5:00pm EDT
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    7:30 AM
    Registration
    8:00 AM
    Overview of the S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
    8:15 AM
    Section One: Sugar Module
    9:45 AM Break
    10:00 AM
    Section Two: Temperature Module
    11:00 AM 
    Section Three: Airway Module
    12:00 PM Lunch
    12:45 PM
    Section Three: Airway Module-Continued
    1:45 PM
    Section Four: Blood Pressure Module
    2:45 PM Break
    3:00 PM
    Section Five: Lab Work Module
    4:00 PM
    Section Six: Emotional Support Module
    4:30 PM
    Section Seven: Quality Improvement/Case Study
    5:00 PM
    Evaluation/Adjourn
     
    Geisinger Wyoming Valley
    1000 E. Mountain Blvd.
    OB 4th Floor Classroom
    Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
    United States
    +1 (570) 808-7300
    Angela Lash, BSN, RN
    Activity Director
    Associate, Pediatric/Perinatal Outreach
     
    James A. Cook, MD
    System Director, Newborn Services
     
    Edward A. Everett, Jr., DO
    Director, Neonatology
     
    Jason Pierce, RT
    Team Leader, Respiratory Medicine
     
    Scott Danowsky, EMS
    Coordinator, Emergency Medical Services and Life Flight

    Accreditation 

    In support of improving patient care, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

     

     

     

    Credit Designation 

    Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity. 

    Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine designates this live activity for 7.5 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity.

    Disclosure Policy 

    Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activity sponsored by Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine must disclose to the program audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s). 

     

    Available Credit

    • 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 7.50 ANCC
    • 7.50 Participation Credit
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