Cool Topics in Neonatology (CAN)

Friday, March 1, 2024, 3:00 PM - Sunday, March 3, 2024, 12:00 PM, Coronado Island Marriott Resort, Coronado Island, CA

Cool Topics in Neonatology (CAN) 3/1/2024 - 3/3/2024

This is the thirtieth annual conference presented by the California Association of Neonatologists (CAN) and the AAP District IX Section on Neonatal-Perinatal Pediatrics. Internationally recognized faculty will present important and clinically relevant topics in neonatal perinatal medicine, with special focus on current trends, practice innovations and digital transformations in neonatology. Speakers will explore innovative resources for education and research, resuscitation practices at the limits of viability, ethical considerations of AI, advances in retinopathy care, and the importance of team structures and culture within the NICU.

*Neonatology Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Workshop
Sunday, March 3 – Monday, March 4, 2024 
Sunday – 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Monday – 8:00 am - 3:00 pm 

This is a 2-day didactic/hands-on workshop to promote neonatology point-of-care ultrasound. The workshop is aimed at increasing the adoption of these emerging practices in neonatology and facilitating the foundational basis of POCUS for frontline neonatal providers. We designed a variety of didactic lectures that include basics of ultrasound, cardiac views, non-cardiac views, and various clinical applications/scenarios. A special focus of this workshop will include hands-on learning at teaching stations to cover cardiac, non-cardiac clinical and procedural applications. An ample number of instructors and live models will be present to provide a solid practical experience for participants. Additional sessions will include discussion of steps and challenges in development of a POCUS program, educational curricula in POCUS, establishing competency/credentialing framework and in providing preparatory aids to supporting POCUS at participants’ home institutions. Meals will be provided. 

*Registration for POCUS workshop is separate from the Cool Topics in Neonatology Course.

live In-Person Attendance Fee

• $400 CAN Physician
• $500 Non-CAN Physician (includes 1 year membership in CAN)
• $275 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants (includes 1 year membership in CAN)
• $150 Nurses, Respiratory Therapists or Other NICU Staff 
• $75 Fellows/Residents

Live Virtual Attendance Fee

• $300 CAN Physician
• $400 Non-CAN Physician
• $150 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants
• $100 Nurses, Respiratory Therapists or Other NICU Staff
• $75 Fellows/Residents

POCUS Non-CME Workshop Fee (March 3-4, 2024)*
*In-Person Attendance only. Attendee must attend the CAN conference in order to attend the POCUS workshop.

• $400 Healthcare Professional
• $250 Fellows

Refunds
Cancellations must be received by February 3, 2024 by email to [email protected] and will be subject to a $75 processing fee.
No refunds will be given after that date. If for any reason the course must be cancelled, discontinued, or rescheduled, a full refund will be provided.

Course Recording
All registrants (live or virtual) will be provided the opportunity to review recorded sessions up to 3 weeks following the conference. 
The recorded sessions are not approved for Continuing Education (CE) credit. 

1. Identify new teaching tools, learning resources, and emerging technologies that support clinical research and education while assisting providers to stay current with evidence-based best practices in neonatology
2. Compare ELBW resuscitation practices in different NICU settings, note some factors that influence differences and how they may impact outcomes
3. Gain hands-on experience in current and emerging clinical tools and bedside techniques in the NICU, as well as how to understand the primary barriers and implement a specific intervention to 1) improve NICU unit culture, improve workplace safety, and reduce provider burn-out, 2) improve nutrition and growth of micropremies in your NICU.
4. Discuss emerging roles of artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning in the NICU, and list three potential benefits and pitfalls of this emerging technology
5. Understand emerging therapies, treatment strategies and new technologies being utilized for the early diagnosis and therapeutics of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), including anti-VEGF with delayed laser therapy, telescreening and AI tools
6. Become familiar with the research of teams, leadership structures and neonatal/perinatal unit interactions that define NICU culture and impact morale, performance, safety and patient outcomes

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (12.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (12.75 hours)

Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa
2000 2nd St, Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 435-3000
Room reservation link: https://bit.ly/CAN2024roomblock

Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa at seminar rates: $279 single or double occupancy plus state and local taxes. One night’s deposit is required. Confirmation of reservations received after Wednesday, February 7, 2024 is subject to availability.

There is always the possibility the room block might sell out prior to Wednesday, February 7, 2024 in which case rooms will be sold at a higher rate based on availability and/or you will be referred to another hotel.

For more information and reservations call (800) 228-9290 or (619)435-3000. Indicate that you are attending the Cool Topics in Neonatology
program in order to receive conference rates. You may also book online at https://bit.ly/CAN2024roomblock.

Conference Parking
Self-parking is $30 per day
Valet parking is $52 per day

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Standards for Integrity and Independence mandates that the accreditation manages all identified relevant financial relationship(s) before the program and adequately discloses relationships to learners. The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA adheres to the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in accredited continuing education.

The individuals below have been identified as having a position to influence the content of this educational activity. As such, they have disclosed the absence or presence of a relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All of the relevant financial relationships for these individuals have been mitigated.

Exhibiting at this event operates on a first-come, first-serve basis.
To exhibit, please follow the steps below:

1. Complete the provided form by downloading and electronically signing Letter Of Agreement.

• CANS 2024 LOA.pdf

2. Submit to the email address mentioned below.

3.Use the "Exhibit At This Event" button to process your payment. 

W9 Form Exhibit at this Event

Acknowledgments
This program is supported in part by educational grants and exhibitors from the following:

Exhibitors

• Abbott
• Bunnell Incorporated
• Cardinal Health
• Chiesi USA, Inc.
• HeRO, Rootines, DandleLION Medical, NeoPrediX, SMöLTAP -Represented by InMed Sales
• Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC.
• Kaiser Permanente
• Mead Johnson Nutrition/Reckitt
• ONY Biotech
• Prolacta Bioscience, Inc.
• The Mother’s Milk Bank – San Jose
• UC San Diego Health
• SOBI
• USDTL