Georgia Perinatal Association GPA: 40 Years Strong 31st Annual Conference: September 20-22, 2017 St Simons Island, GA www.kingandprince.com
Program Agenda Wednesday, September 20, 2017 11:00-3:00pm Conference Registration King & Prince Lobby 11:00-2:30 pm Pre-Conference: A Safe Care CommUNITY ( Natalie Green, LMSW, Wrayanne Glaze Parker, LAPC, MAC, CARES, Peggy Walker, Judge, Joelyn T. Alfred, MS, NCC, CMOTC, Rev. Vonshurrii S. Wrighten, M.Div., MAC, CACII, CCSS on how healthcare, social services, legal and recovery programs partner to support families with infants affected by Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. 3:45pm Conference Opens Welcome/Announcements Panel Discussion Dina Herren, MSN, IBCLC, NP-C, GPA President 4:00-5:00pm Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Lara Jacobson, MD 5:00-6:00pm Risk Management: Hindsight is 20/20 Astrid Wightman, RN-C, C- EFM & Chris Melcher 6:00-8:00pm Conference Reception & Exhibit Visitation Heavy hors d oeuvres & cash bar (1 complimentary drink ticket provided!) Enjoy St. Simons! Thursday, September 21, 2017 7:00-8:00am Conference Registration Continental Breakfast, Silent Auction Opens King & Prince Lobby 8:00-8:15 am Welcome/Announcements Dina Herren, MSN, IBCLC, NP-C, GPA President 8:15-9:15am QI: Behind the Scenes in the NICU Jack Owens, MD, MPH 9:15-10:15am Intimate Partner Violence Judy Layden, RN, BSN 10:15-10:30am Break & Exhibit Visitation Silent Auction Continues 10:30-11:30am Breast Milk: Homemade Is Always Better Sally Woods, BSN,RN, IBCLC, LCCE 11:30-12:45pm Advances in the Management of Preterm Labor: Achieving Optimal Practice Dan Eller, MD 12:45-2:00pm Luncheon/Meeting Panel Discussion Colors, Personalities, and Leadership (Panel discussion by Kelly Smith, MSN, NP-C, IBCLC, Dina Herren, MSN, NP-C, IBCLC, Jodi Hudgins, RN, MSN, & Jo Ellen McDonough, PhD, RN, BC, CNE on effective leadership and communication skills based on your personality color) 2:00pm Adjourn Relax and enjoy GPA s scavenger hunt (see registration packet)
Friday, September 22, 2017 7:00-8:00am Registration & Breakfast Buffet Breakfast Buffet /Silent Auction Continues King & Prince Lobby 8:00-8:15am Welcome/Announcements Dina Herren, MSN, NP-C, IBCLC, GPA President 8:15-9:15am NAS: An Emerging Epidemic in Georgia Jack Owens, MD, MPH 9:15-11:15 am Taking it to the Streets...Safe Sleep Practice from Jodi Hudgins, RN, MSN Policy, Practice and Public Terri Miller, MPH, CHES Sue Ellen Abney-Roberts, DNP, RNC, C-EFM 11:15-12:15am 12:15pm Low Milk Supply: A Provider's Guide Closing Remarks/Adjourn Kelly Smith, MSN, NP-C, IBCLC Intended Audience The conference is for anyone interested in improving the health status of mothers and infants. It is appropriate for all perinatal health advocates, providers, including administrators, physicians, nurses, nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, perinatal social workers and others involved in perinatal care. Accreditation Educational Credits Applied For Lodging: The King & Prince Beach & Golf Resort HOTEL RESERVATIONS: THE KING & PRINCE BEACH AND GOLF RESORT 201 ARNOLD RD, ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31522 WWW.KINGANDPRINCE.COM Call 800-342-0212 or email reservations@kingandprince.com and mention the GPA17 to reserve a room. The group rate will be offered till Sunday, August 20th or till the group block is sold out. Ocean Front Rooms: $161/night Partial Ocean Front Rooms: $151/night Resort View Rooms: $140/night Standard Room: $130/night GPA: 40 Years Strong
REGISTRATION FLOW CHART 31 st Annual Conference I September 20-22, 2017 I The King & Prince Resort I St. Simon s Island Use this flowchart to determine which registration fee category (A, B, or C) best applies to you, then flip over and fill out the detailed registration form. NO Start Here Have you paid 2017 GPA Dues? YES Would you like to become a GPA member today? Not sure See Box A to find your Member meeting rates YES Email georgiaperinatalassociation@gmail.com to find out your membership status NO See Box B to find your Non-Member meeting rates See Box C to get your meeting rate and become a member
C B A 31 st Annual Conference GPA: 40 Years Strong REGISTRATION FORM September 20-22, 2017 Registration Fee: (Select One) By August 20 th After August 20th 2017 GPA Member: RN/NP/PA/Allied Health Professional $230 $295 2017 GPA Member: Physician $250 $315 2017 GPA Member 1 Day Registration (select day) Wed Thurs Friday $150 $200 2017 GPA Non-Member: RN/NP/PA/Allied Health Professional $330 $395 2017 GPA Non-Member: Physician $380 $445 2017 GPA Non-Member 1 Day Registration (select day) Wed Thurs Friday $180 $230 Become a 2017 Member with Meeting Registration: RN/NP/PA/Allied Health Professional $280 $345 Become a 2017 Member with Meeting Registration: Physician $300 $365 Become a 2017 Member with 1 Day Registration: (select day) ADDITIONAL MEETING ADD-ON Wednesday Pre-Conference $50 Guest (Wednesday night reception and Friday breakfast access) $50 Thursday Lunch (No Charge) Please check the box if you plan to attend the lunch FREE LUNCH (Yes, I plan to attend the lunch) 2018 GPA Membership Dues $50 Name Credentials Mailing Address City State Zip Work Phone ( ) Home Phone ( ) Email: (email address required for confirmation of registration) Tell us about yourself: 1) Place of Employment: 2) # of years as health professional: 3) Specialty (circle all that apply) OB/GYN Peds Perinatal Neonatal Home Health Health Dept Other PAYMENT METHOD: Check (enclosed, made payable to Georgia Perinatal Association): Credit Card: VISA MasterCard America Express Card # TOTAL DUE: Exp. Date / Signature: RETURN BY MAIL: Georgia Perinatal Association, P.O. Box 13784, Savannah, GA 31416. (912) 495-8266, Fax (912) 233-1952 All cancelations must be made in writing. Cancellation must be made on or before 9/2/17, and will be subject to a $40 processing fee. Refunds between 9/3-9/16, will receive a 50% refund. No refunds for cancelations after 9/16/17. Questions? Call (912) 495-8266 or email georgiaperinatalassociation@gmail.com