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Conference Information
Register for the conference here (external site):
<Coming soon>
Available by virtual attendance only
Needs Statement
There is a critical need to address the nutritional requirements of preterm infants in neonatal care, as poor nutrition can have detrimental effects on their growth and long-term outcomes. Despite guidelines from authoritative bodies like the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (ESPGHAN), many premature infants in the NICU experience slower growth rates compared to intrauterine counterparts of the same gestational age, influenced by both medical challenges and social determinants of health. Healthcare providers urgently require accessible resources based on evidence-based guidelines and regular audits to ensure optimal nutrition delivery, thereby improving short-term well-being and long-term outcomes for preterm infants. The aim of this conference is to provide updated knowledge, resources for increasing competence, and tools for improving performance for pediatricians, neonatologists, neonatal nurses, nurse practitioners, dietitians, others who work with high-risk infants.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participants should be able to:
- Define basic nutritional requirements for neonatal growth and describe specific nutritional problems faced by low birth weight and premature infants
- Describe the importance of increasing the incidence and duration of breastfeeding
- Summarize the nutrition needs and management of premature infants born between 22-23 weeks.
- Explain how to manage the effects of mental health to the family during a NICU stay
- Identify approaches to addressing nutritional concerns for premature infants after hospital discharge
Target Audience
Physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, advanced practice providers, nurses, neonatal dietitians and other healthcare providers
Educational Methods
Lectures ▪ Panel Discussion ▪ Small Group Breakout Session
Activity Evaluation
Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.
Physician
Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Baylor College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 18.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Ethics
The presentation, Ethics: “Walking in their Shoes”: Supporting Families in the NICU, has been designated by Baylor College of Medicine for 1.00 credit of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.
American Board of Pediatrics MOC
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 18.00 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
Nursing
Texas Children’s Hospital is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity awards 18.0 contact hours.
Dietitian
The CPE activity application for Dr. Diane Anderson Neonatal Nutrition Conference 2025 is pending CDR review and approval for 18 CPEUs.
Available Credit
- 18.00 ABP MOC II
- 18.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 18.00 ANCC
- 18.00 Attendance
- 18.00 Commission on Dietetic Registration Continuing Professional Education Unit (CDR)
- 1.00 Ethics