2013 Neonatal/Perinatal Conference

Improving the Quality and Safety of Perinatal and Neonatal Care: Current Concepts and Challenges

The 2013 Neonatal Conference will highlight concepts of continuous quality improvement and safety in the perinatal and neonatal areas of practice. The rapidly expanding evidence in both specialties pose challenges for the professional to remain current and to recognize opportunities for change in thought and practice. The goal of the conference is to offer science, methodology, practice initiatives and discussion points for the participant to explore.

You are invited to participate in this learning endeavor, share your thoughts, and broaden your ability to support babies, parents and families in the healthcare setting.

Registration and Abstracts

Register Now for the 2013 Neonatal Conference!

Conference Brochure

Conference Scholarship Application

Registration Fees

Main Conference (May 22-23, 2013)

• 1-day $160
• 2-day $320

Online Registration Fees

• 1-day - $150
• 2-day - $310

Post Conference (May 24, 2012)

• Neonatal Respiratory - $160
• Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome - $160
• Neonatal Feeding and Nutrition - $160

Have questions? Please call (614) 355-0676.

Call for Posters

With paid conference registration, we invite you to submit your poster related to perinatal and/or neonatal care topics to the 2013 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Neonatal Conference. Please contact Mary Gossard, RN, MSN, CNS by April 1, 2013 for a poster submission form, or complete the form online. Posters will be displayed during both days of the main conference. Authors must be present during the Poster Viewing and Wine and Cheese Reception on Tuesday, May 22, 2013 from 5:15 p.m to 7 p.m.

Mary Gossard, RN, MSN, CSN
Neonatal Services
J4 NICU
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
700 Children’s Drive
Columbus, OH 43205
Phone: (614) 722-6502
Fax: (614) 722-6988

Call for Research and/or Quality Abstracts

We invite you to share your Perinatal and/or Neonatal expertise in one of the following categories:

• Original Research (Designate as completed or work-in-progress)
• Quality Improvement in Patient Safety, Clinical Practice or Education

Abstracts will be blinded and peer reviewed. Six (6) abstracts will be selected on the basis of overall quality, originality and relevance for clinical practice. Presentations are 15 minutes with 5 minutes for questions. If chosen, presenters will receive complimentary registration for the day of the abstract/research briefs (May 22, 2013).

Abstract submissions are due by March 22, 2013. If accepted, you will be notified by March 31, 2013 (in time for early bird registration deadline of April 1!).

Please use the attached form to submit your abstract or brief. For questions, please contact:

Erin Keels, RN, MS, NNP-BC
Neonatal Services
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
700 Children’s Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43205
Phone: (614) 722-6510
Erin.Keels@NationwideChildrens.org

Conference and Hotel Accommodations

Embassy Suites Dublin
5100 Upper Metro Place
Dublin, OH 43017

Centrally located to a variety of Columbus-Dublin activities, this Embassy Suites hotel is close to a number of attractions including golfing, shopping and sports team venues. The hotel provides a variety of recreational activities including an Embassy Suites Fitness Center, swimming pool and nearby walking and jogging trails.

Visit the Columbus Zoo, one of the oldest and largest zoos in the country and home to more than 6,000 animals across 700 species in eight regional exhibits. While at the zoo, be sure to check out Zoombezi Bay, a modern water park. For science exploration and hands-on fun, visit COSI Science Museum. Tee off at the Muirfield Golf Course or go to a Columbus Blue Jacket Hockey Game at Nationwide Arena. Hunt for bargains at the mall at Tuttle Crossing. From shopping to sports venues to cultural attractions, this Columbus hotel puts you close to it all.

Rooms are available at a discounted rate of $129.99 + tax for Single Occupancy.  In order to receive this discounted rate, room reservations must be made prior to April 30, 2013. Make reservations

For more on what to do around town, visit Experience Columbus.