Events

Mar
26

Supporting Intended Vaginal Birth and Responding to Labor Abnormalities & Induction of Labor vs. Expectant Management Class

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 14:00
Adventist Health Clearlake Clearlake CA
Safely support intended vaginal birth Practice comfort measures aimed to relieve pain during labor and birth Identify provider and system improvement opportunities aimed to reduce cesarean section   Gain insight into current recommendations of induction of labor  Discuss potential challenges and complications of labor induction for high-risk patients Apply what is known about induction of labor to promote safety and optimize outcomes for women and newborns
Mar
26

Respiratory Support of the Neonate: Who Needs What & When Class

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 08:00
Natividad Medical Center Salinas CA
Describe the recent changes to delivery room management for the preterm infant Review respiratory assessment & the indications for various methods of respiratory support Discuss the nursing care of infants on high flow nasal cannula, nasal CPAP, and ventilator support
Mar
21

Obstetric & Neonatal Emergencies: Preparing for the Unexpected Class

Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 08:00
Marin Health Medical Center
Review most common perinatal and neonatal emergencies  Discuss risk factors for compromised newborns and postnatal complications Identify ways to escalate care and utilize existing care bundles to improve outcomes 
Mar
20

Child Life Tips & Tricks Class

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 09:00
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley
Be able to identify family and patient positioning techniques to promote comfort. Identify how hospital medical language can be misinterpreted and create clear age-appropriate explanations. Anticipate fears based on pediatric age group and nursing approaches to accommodate for these stages.
Mar
14

Painful Pokes and How to Avoid them: Peripheral & Central Access in the Pediatric Patient Class

Thursday, March 14, 2024 - 14:30
St. Joseph Hospital Eureka Eureka CA
Discuss the standards for PIV placement in the pediatric patient Review ways to integrate methods from Child Life Services into peripheral and central access and management in pediatric patients Compare the different kinds of central lines commonly used in pediatric patients
Mar
13

Late Preterm Infants: Caring for a Vulnerable Population & Hands-on Skills Lab Class

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - 08:00
Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center
Identify the characteristics of the LPI that predispose them to higher morbidity and mortality  Describe the unique ways LPI are physiologically and metabolically immature  Explore nursing intervention strategies for care of the LPI  Practice developmental positioning, infant feeding strategies, working with umbilical lines , PIV placement & more
Mar
12

Obstetric Certification Prep Course Review (2-days)

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 09:00
UCSF MISSION BAY San Francisco CA
The course review will be on the following dates and locations below. Attendees must attend both days.  Tuesday March 12: 600 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94158 in Genentech Hall-S261   Wednesday March 13: 550 16th Street SF, CA 94158 in Mission Hall 2107 
Mar
12

An Overview of Pediatric Asthma & Child Life Tips and Tricks Class

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 09:00
Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
Examine pediatric asthma categories and treatment modalities for each category Identify symptom assessments and risk factors for pediatric asthma Identify how medical language can be misinterpreted and create clear age-appropriate explanation Provide examples of what to place in a Child Life Toolbox to promote curiosity, education, exploration, and distractions.
Mar
08

In situ High Fidelity Simulations

Friday, March 8, 2024 - 09:30
St. Joseph Hospital Eureka Eureka CA
ALL disciplines encouraged to join! Simulation is a safe (and fun!) way to rehearse low occurrence, high-stakes scenarios. The simulations will focus on increasing teamwork & communication, with aims to reveal systems issues and create quality improvement within your unit. Please wear scrubs! You will receive 2.5 CEU! 
Mar
07

Stabilization and Transport of the Pediatric Patient Class

Thursday, March 7, 2024 - 15:30
Natividad Medical Center Salinas CA
Understand the steps necessary in the stabilization of the pediatric patient Describe the personnel, special equipment, and support needed to prepare for the transport This in-person class is only for Natividad Medical Center staff. 

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