Series Description 

The goal of this webinar series is to implement emergency preparedness procedures and standardize processes in Neonatal Intensive Care Units of Level IV Children's Hospitals. Level IV NICUs at free-standing children's hospitals face the unique challenge of being large academic referral centers for multiple community NICUs in their geographic locations. They are often called upon as referral centers in disasters, but they also shape policies in their locales. The Children's Hospitals Neonatal Consortium (CHNC) is a collaborative of 49+ academic children's hospitals NICUs dedicated to improving practice in level IV NICUs. Establishing and sharing best practices in emergency response and preparedness will ensure that many NICUs across the nation will be prepared to face this challenge.

Target Audience

This activity is designed for all members of the health care team.

Joint Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Children’s National Hospital. Children’s National Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.  Children’s National Hospital Accreditation Provider# 4008362

Credit Designation Statements

ACCME: Children’s National Hospital designates this live/enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC: Children’s National Hospital designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 Live/Enduring ANCC contact hours.

Pharmacy: Children’s National Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  This program meets ACPE criteria for 1.0 contact hours.

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

The planning committee and presenters have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Financial and In-Kind Commercial Support

No financial nor in-kind commercial support was received for this education activity.