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CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION Our 38th Annual Fall Conference on High Risk Obstetrics is designed for physicians, certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, physician associates, nurses, and other allied healthcare professionals who face challenges in the care of the high risk pregnant patient. Covering a wide array of obstetric topics, our expert faculty will discuss the latest evidence-based advancements in obstetric care, present emerging clinical data, and provide skills and strategies for application and implementation into your practice. This educational activity aims to increase learner knowledge, improve the competence and performance of all attendees, and contribute to their ability to work together as part of a coordinated healthcare team. Topics for this year’s conference have been selected based on the educational needs underlying identified professional practice gaps. The gaps were derived from a variety of sources including evaluations and outcomes data from past participants, clinical expert input, Symposia Medicus’ online survey, and other medical and nursing data such as current clinical guidelines, research findings, literature reviews, and patient safety considerations. The conference format includes didactic lectures, question and answer sessions, and case studies. Following a group of lectures, the question and answer sessions allow attendees to ask the faculty critical and challenging questions about caring for patients during various obstetric situations. CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES As a result of participating in this conference, you should have increased knowledge and enhanced competence to… • Discuss the impact of high risk pregnancy complications on long-term health in women • Apply surgical strategies to reduce the risk of preterm birth • Describe the goals of respectful maternity care and identify steps to put it into practice • Determine disease processes which carry the highest risk of maternal or fetal morbidity and mortality • Describe the systems and processes utilized to prepare for the high risk patient and obstetric emergencies • Differentiate between mental health diagnoses and common mood swings that occur during pregnancy ATTENDEE REQUIREMENTS After attending this conference, participants are entitled to a certificate of credit which will be available online. Successful completion of this activity is determined by attending the live activity, reviewing the educational session materials, and submitting the case studies test, evaluations, surveys, and verification of attendance form. Each participant should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ACCREDITATION This accredited continuing education activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME and ANCC Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Symposia Medicus is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Symposia Medicus is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. |
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT Physicians This ACE activity was developed with standards to address California Assembly Bill (AB) 1195 cultural and linguistic competency (CLC) and CA AB 241 implicit bias (IB) to reduce health disparities. Please refer to the accreditation page on our website for resources. ACOG Certified Nurse Midwives Physician Associates Nurse Practitioners/Nurses Provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP2335, for 22.8 contact hours. Pharmacists Pharmacotherapeutic CEUs for Nurses EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Each registrant will have online access to educational session materials. The educational session materials will be available for download approximately one week prior to the conference (you’ll receive an email with instructions). If you are unable to attend this conference, you may purchase an electronic copy of the educational session materials one week after the conference. Please email publications@symposiamedicus.org for more information. HEALTH & SAFETY AWARENESS We care about the health and safety of our conference attendees. As the event gets closer, Symposia Medicus will communicate any relevant health and safety policies and procedures implemented by us and/or the conference venue. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS / GROUND TRANSPORTATION To receive additional information about the conference hotel, location, tours or nearby attractions, and ground transportation, please visit our website at www.symposiamedicus.org. |
CONFERENCE FACULTY Mark Alanis, MD, MSCR, FACOG Jessica Brumley, CNM, PhD Linda R. Chambliss, MD, MPH, FACOG Cornelia R. Graves, MD, FACOG Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN Nicole B. Washington, DO, MPH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Thursday, October 3
Friday, October 4
Saturday, October 5
Rx = Pharmacotherapeutic CEUs for nurses |
CONFERENCE LOCATION Nestled on the banks of the majestic Mississippi River, New Orleans is one of the United States’ most mesmerizing cities. Its Old-World European charm, rich cultural fabric, and intriguing history have made it one of the world’s top travel destinations. Visit this amazing city and experience world-class cuisine, inspired jazz, and boutique shopping in a place that is steeped in history. Whether it’s music, food, or the arts you love (or all of the above), you’ll want to join in as New Orleans lets its hair down and declares, “laissez les bons temps rouler” (let the good times roll)! The Hilton New Orleans Riverside hotel is located in the heart of this exhilarating city, with a spectacular riverfront New Orleans location. The hotel is connected to the Riverwalk outlets in New Orleans’ central business district, and is just a block away from Harrah’s Casino. Plus, the French Quarter, Jackson Square, and the Aquarium of the Americas are located nearby! The Hilton New Orleans Riverside provides an unparalleled escape–dine at one of their six restaurants, enjoy spectacular views of the Mississippi River and New Orleans skyline, or take a short walk to the beautiful French Quarter or always exciting Bourbon Street. There is no better place to stay in New Orleans than the Hilton. Whatever your pleasure, you’ll be sure to find it in New Orleans, at our 38th Annual Fall Conference on High Risk Obstetrics.
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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION, LODGING & TRAVEL INFORMATION Enrollment for this conference is limited in order to provide the best possible learning environment. Early registration is advised. You can register in the following ways: • Online via our website, www.symposiamedicus.org; OR • Call (925) 969-1789 Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (Pacific Time), with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover; OR • By mail; make check payable to Symposia Medicus and send along with registration form to: 399 Taylor Blvd, Suite 102, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-2287 Please visit www.symposiamedicus.org or call (925) 969-1789 for additional questions or information CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION
• Discounts are available for retired healthcare providers, active U.S. military, residents, and groups of three or more. For more information, please contact Symposia Medicus prior to registering. • Tuition includes continuing education, online access to educational session materials, continental breakfast on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday mornings, and break refreshments for conference registrants • Conference registration will be confirmed via email CONFERENCE LODGING INFORMATION Symposia Medicus has conference group rates at Hilton New Orleans Riverside, located in the heart of New Orleans. This special rate will only be available until Sunday, September 8, 2024 and will only be available after that date on a space and rate available basis. We recommend you reserve your lodging as soon as possible, as rooms at the conference group rates are limited and on a first come, first served basis. Rooms may sell out and/or room rates may increase prior to the release date.
The conference group rate will also be available three days before and three days after the conference (based on availability) if you wish to extend your stay in New Orleans.
TERMS & CONDITIONS Hotel Policies • A deposit equal to one night’s room and tax is due to the hotel with major credit card upon making your reservation • Above conference group rates are per room, per night and do not include the following (subject to change): • Mandatory additional occupant charge is $30 per person, per night • Rollaway beds and cribs are available on a complimentary basis (subject to availability and change) • Check-in time is 4:00pm and check-out time is 11:00am. An early departure fee of $125 will be charged to those who check-out earlier than their reserved departure date. Please advise the hotel prior to or during check-in if you have a change to your length of stay. • Credit/Debit Card Policy: Upon check-in, the hotel requires a credit card or debit card to ensure that funds are available. Holds are placed on your account for your entire stay, plus estimated incidentals; however, the amount may be immediately deducted from your account. The length of time for which these holds remain on your credit or debit account varies from bank to bank. • Parking: Self-parking is discounted 50% from $44 per night to $22 per night for conference attendees. Valet parking is $49 per night (subject to change). • Hotel cancellations must be made directly with the hotel at least 72 hours prior to your confirmed arrival Cancellation Policies • Conference cancellations must be made in writing (via email) to Symposia Medicus and a refund, less a 10% processing fee, will be given. No refunds will be made if cancellation is received after August 29, 2024; however, tuition, less a 10% processing fee, may be applied to a future Symposia Medicus conference. • All cancellations must be emailed to registrar@symposiamedicus.org by the date stated above. • In the unlikely event of conference cancellation by Symposia Medicus, full tuition refunds will be made. AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION You will fly into Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), which is approximately 30 minutes from Hilton New Orleans Riverside. For information on ground transportation, please visit our website. Symposia Medicus has arranged for discount fares with Alaska, Delta, and United Airlines for this conference. Reservations can be made either through your travel agency or through the airlines at the website or Convention Desk numbers listed below. In order to receive the discounted rate, you or your travel agent must refer to the Symposia Medicus Group ID number listed here.
CAR RENTAL DISCOUNT For conference discounts, Symposia Medicus has made arrangements with AVIS and Budget Car Rentals. Reservations can be made online or by phone; please refer to the conference code and the conference/airport location when making your reservations. Please see below:
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