Birth Injuries, The Law & Perinatal Safety

Designed for attorneys, clinical nurse midwives, registered nurses, risk managers, nurse practitioners, perinatologists, and obstetricians – this is the conference for you!

Patient safety and the obstetric team's central role in providing quality care have been on the forefront of national and international health care discussions for many years. Advances in care for perinatal and neonatal patients have reduced the frequency of morbidity and mortality. However, perinatal litigation is increasing and the U.S. is ranked higher than many countries for frequency of perinatal morbidity and mortality!

Clinical challenges remain in many areas such as interpretation of fetal heart rate patterns and neonatal response to treatment of necrotizing enterocolitis. Clinical documentation has increasingly been key in the outcome of litigation. "If it wasn't written, was it done"? Defending perinatal brain injury and catastrophic cases and jury comprehension of important clinical issues are crucial to the outcome of litigation.

Plan now to join your colleagues for this outstanding educational experience and a well-deserved R&R from your busy practice.

Washington, DC

Discover Washington, DC... a unique blend of politics, diplomacy and history.

Tour the impressive Capitol Building and the original Supreme Court Chambers, where landmark decisions are made. You won’t want to miss the Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and Martin Luther King Memorial to get a glimpse into the lives of the great men who formed the basic concepts of our democracy.

Highlights of the 2013 Conferences:

Updates in current trends in obstetric and neonatal litigation.

A number of "Hot Topics", issues you deal with in your clinical and legal practice, addressed in a variety of teaching formats, including didactic sessions, faculty panels, interactive case studies, and participation as jury members in an interactive case review.

Network with clinical and legal colleagues regarding challenging cases and discover new resources to take you beyond the constraints of your own experiences.

Relax and rejuvenate yourself in the exciting cities of Las Vegas and Washington DC!

Conference Objectives:

List several techniques for explaining complex perinatal cases to a jury.
Discuss clinical management procedures which reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.
List key planning and risk reduction strategies for high risk obstetric patients.
Evaluate the issues around warning the patient of potential complications.

Who should attend?

Attorneys
Clinical Nurse-Midwives
Nurse Practitioners
Obstetricians
Perinatologists
Registered Nurses
Residents
Risk Manager

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Exhibits

We are inviting representatives from professionally relevant companies, organizations and hospitals to exhibit equipment, supplies, services and career opportunities.

For exhibit space availability or additional information:
PHONE: (925) 361-4807
EMAIL: exhibits@cforums.com
VISIT: contemporaryforums.com/exhibitors.html

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Los Gatos, CA

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Conference Program

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

7:00 a.m.	Conference Registration, Continental Breakfast, Exhibits79%
8:00	Litigation Hot Spots Jeffrey P. Phelan, MD, JD
9:00	When High Risk OB Becomes Critical Care: What is Your Plan? Nan H. Troiano, MSN, RN
10:00	Refreshment Break, Exhibits
10:30	Perinatal Depression and Hypoxic Ischemic Injury Steven A. Ringer, MD, PhD
11:30	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
12:00 p.m.	Lunch on Your Own
1:30	Everyone is a Risk Manager: Risk Assessment and Risk Mitigation Techniques We All Can Use Mayson Planck, JD, CPHRM
2:15	Preventing Maternal Mortality: What Can We Do? Suzanne McMurtry Baird, MSN, RN, DNP
3:15	Refreshment Break, Exhibits
3:45	Help! There's A 15 Year Old Giving Birth in the Lobby! Practical Tips Around EMTALA, Consent, and Reporting Issues in Perinatology Mayson Planck, JD, CPHRM
4:30	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
5:00	Adjourn
5:30	Washington By Night Tour

7:00 a.m.	Continental Breakfast, Exhibits
8:00	CONCURRENT SESSI ONS #1 #11 Obstetric Hemorrhage and DIC: Critical Lessons Nan H. Troiano, MSN, RN #12 What Perinatal Providers (Perinatologists, Obstetricians, Nurse Midwives, and Labor and Delivery Nurses) Can Do to Reduce Their Liability David R. Lucchese, Esq.
9:15	Refreshment Break, Session Change, Exhibits
9:30	CONCURRENT SESSI ONS #2 #21 Infection Leading to Sepsis: Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Issues Suzanne McMurtry Baird, MSN, RN, DNP #22 The Digital Courtroom: Litigation Strategies to Explain Complex Cases to a Jury Richard B. Schwamm, Esq.
10:45	Session Change, Exhibits
11:00	CONCURRENT SESSI ONS #3 #31 T he Minefield of NEC: What It Is, Causes, and Legal Implications Steven A. Ringer, MD, PhD #32 Defending Perinatal Brain Injury and Catastrophic Perinatal Cases David R. Lucchese, Esq.
12:15 p.m.	Lunch on Your Own
1:45	Two Lawyers and a 'Trial' of Labor - A Jury's Perspective A review of a case, alleged improper fetal monitoring, including summary of plaintiff and defendant arguments. It will be the jury's (attendees) decision to go to trial or settle. Jeffrey P. Phelan, MD, JD Richard B. Schwamm, Esq.
3:15	Refreshment Break
3:45	Two Lawyers and a 'Trial' of Labor – A Jury's Perspective (continued) Jeffrey P. Phelan, MD, JD Richard B. Schwamm, Esq.
5:00	Adjourn

7:00 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
8:00	Maternal Mortality Case Studies Suzanne McMurtry Baird, MSN, RN, DNP
8:45	Warning the Patient: Do We Have to Do This, Too? Jeffrey P. Phelan, MD, JD
9:45	Refreshment Break
10:00	Courtroom Strategies: Determining Timing of Brain Injury in Obstetric Emergencies Richard B. Schwamm, Esq.
11:00	The Defendant L&D RN and OB MD: Deposition Strategies Jeffrey P. Phelan, MD, JD
12:00 p.m.	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
12:30	Adjourn

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Conference Faculty

Suzanne McMurtry Baird, MSN, RN, DNP Assistant Director, Clinical Practice Women's Services Texas Children's Hospital Houston, Texas	Jeffrey P. Phelan, MD, JD *Conference Chair* Chairman & Director of Quality Assurance Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Citrus Valley Medical Center West Covina, California President & Director of Clinical Research Childbirth Injury Prevention Foundation City of Industry, California
David R. Lucchese, Esq. Partner Galloway, Lucchese, Everson & Picchi Walnut Creek, California	Steven A. Ringer, MD, PhD Chief, Newborn Medicine Brigham and Women's Hospital Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School Boston, Massachusetts
Gilbert I. Martin, MD Editor Emeritus: Journal of Perinatology Clinical Professor of Pediatrics Loma Linda University Medical Center Pediatrix Medical Group Director Emeritus, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Citrus Valley Medical Center West Covina, California	Richard B. Schwamm, Esq. Haliczer, Pettis & Schwamm Attorneys at Law Orlando, Florida
Mayson Planck, JD, CPHRM Risk Management Consultant Houston, Texas	Nan H. Troiano, MSN, RN Director, Women's and Infants' Services Sibley Memorial Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine Washington, DC

Accreditation

A Certificate of Attendance will be available online after you complete the course requirements, enabling you to register your credit with the appropriate licensing boards or associations. To apply for credit not listed below, use the procedure established by the specific organization.

	Las Vegas	Washington D.C.
Nurses and Nurse Practitioners¹	17.75 ANCC/21.3 CA BRN contact hours	17.25/20.7 CA BRN contact hours
Nurse-Midwives²	17.75 hours	17.25 hours
Physicians³	17.75 credits	17.25 credits

¹Contemporary Forums is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Contemporary Forums is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #04516. (CA BRN contact hour = 50 minutes.

²The Continuing Education Committee of the American College of Nurse-Midwives grants reciprocity status to the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) for Category 1 offerings, providing the program is relevant to nurse-midwifery. Nurse-Midwives may report up to the listed hours of credit.

³Contemporary Forums is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Contemporary Forums designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 17.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (Las Vegas) and 17.25 AMA PRA Category 1 credits

(D.C.). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Application for cognate credits has been filed with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Determination of credit is pending.

Lawyers: CLE requirements vary by state. Contact your local state bar association to determine if this program meets their continuing education requirements.

Location

Washington DC

The nation's capital combines a unique blend of politics, diplomacy, and history. While in DC, make sure to tour world-famous historic buildings, memorials, and museums, which include the impressive Capitol Building, National Archives, the Library of Congress, Jefferson Memorial, Smithsonian Institution, Museum of Natural History, and much more!

For more information, contact the Washington, DC Convention & Visitors Association at (202) 789-7000 or online at Washington.org.

The Nation's capital city is full of history, culture and excitement. No trip to DC is complete without taking in some of these landmarks:

Area Activities

Visit one of the world's most iconic buildings – the White House.
Stretching nine blocks, the National Mall contains an extensive collection of historic monuments and museums.
Built as a tribute to George Washington, the Washington Monument towers over 555 feet above the National Mall.
Honoring the 16th President, the Lincoln Memorial is home to many historic milestones and events.

Washington By Night Tour
October 24 • 5:30 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.

When the sun goes down, Washington lights up with the splendor of the lighted dome of the Capitol, the White House and the spectacular Washington Monument. Your tour will include visits to the Lincoln, Vietnam, Korean War, Nurses, and World War II Memorials, as well as the exterior of the White House. You will stop at Union Station for dinner on your own, and have time to appreciate this grand train station and its specialty shops and boutiques.

Join your colleagues for an evening appreciating the beauty and splendor of our nation's capital. Complete details regarding cost and reservations will be included with your Confirmation Letter sent via email. If a minimum number of reservations are not received, this event is subject to cancellation.

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Hotel/Travel

Hotel Accommodations

This conference will be held at the Omni Shoreham
2500 Calvert Street, Washington, DC 20008.

Rates: $229 single; $249 double
Rates are per room and subject to prevailing state and local taxes.

Special group rates are in effect from October 23 to October 27. Hotel room block release date is September 17, 2013.

Reservations must include a first night's deposit.

Join Omni Select (omniselectguest.com) to receive additional benefits while staying at this hotel.

For room reservations call (800) 843-6664, 24 hours daily. For additional hotel information, call the Omni Shoreham at (202) 234-0700.

Reserve your room online here.

Are you looking for a roommate for the conference? Click here to search.

Travel Discounts

Contemporary Forums has a special discount agreement with United Airlines unavailable to the general public. To obtain these special conference fares visit www.united.com, insert OFFER CO DE ZPCB367092. Ticketing and payment can be done directly by you or through your travel agent. To ensure the best flights and times, since seats are limited, make your reservations early. Fares are guaranteed at the time of the ticket purchase.

Hertz is the official car rental agency for the conference. Special rates will be in effect throughout the conference as well as one week before and after. For special rates, call HERTZ at (800) 654-2240 and refer to Contemporary Forums plus the conference discount code CV#03000260.

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Fees

Birth Injuries, The Law & Perinatal Safety
Conference Information

Registrations must include full tuition payment to be accepted. Registrations faxed without payment will not be processed. Conference communications are sent via email. When registering please provide attendee's best email address as some emails are filtered and blocked. Since conference registration and hotel rooms are limited, early registration is advised.

	Nurses, CNM / Administrators / Residents*	Physicians / Attorneys
Early Registration**	$395	$545
Regular Registration	$445	$595

*Residents: To qualify, submit facility verification of status with registration.

** Early Registration Fee Deadlines

Payments postmarked or telephone/fax registration made with credit card on/before the dates listed below qualify for the early registration fee.
Washington, DC - September 12, 2013

Your tuition includes continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, Certificate of Attendance and online access to presentation handouts before and after the conference.

Out of consideration to registrants, children of any age and spouses may not attend the sessions.

4 Easy Ways to Register:

Online
(Credit Card Only)
Visit us 24 hours a day at: Contemporary Forums.com

Phone
(Credit Card Only)
(800) 377-7707
Monday – Friday
8am - 5pm,
Pacific Time
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Fax
(Credit Card or Purchase Order)
(800) 329-9923

Mail
Attn: Registrar
6377 Clark Ave., Suite 200
Dublin, CA 94568

Method of Tuition Payment
Make payment by check (payable to Contemporary Forums and enclose with Registration Form), Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express or Purchase Order. A $30 fee is charged for any returned check. Personal checks are NOT accepted at the conference. Purchase Orders must be received with registration by the conference date and include the P.O. number, invoice address, tuition, approval signature, contact name, email address and phone number.

Group Discounts
(Mail, fax or call in together. Online registration is not available.)
Tuition discounts are given to groups of 3 or more registering for the complete Main Conference. To qualify for the group discount, all registration information must be complete for all group members, payment included and forms sent together. If faxing, list all group members on cover sheet. Subtract the discount from the tuition fee. Groups may not be formed after individual registrations are received.

$25 per person discount for 3 or 4 in a group
$45 per person discount for 5 or more in a group

Partial Attendance
(Online registration is not available.)
To register, call Contemporary Forums for tuition and CE credit for individual days. Group discounts do not apply. Registrations may not be shared.

Cancellations
Cancellations may be made by phone or in writing. Cancellations received September 12 for the Washington, DC conference to receive a full tuition refund. Cancellations received after September 12 (DC conference) are assessed a $20 processing fee. No refunds for cancellations received after the conference begins or for "no shows." If this meeting is cancelled for any reason, including labor strikes or acts of God, liability is limited to a full refund of registration fees.

Cancel on/before September 12 to receive a full refund Program Changes
Contemporary Forums reserves the right to make necessary changes in speakers, topics or schedule. The most current program can be found on our website.

Questions?
Contact Contemporary Forums at (800) 377-7707, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) or email: info@cforums.com

If you require special arrangements at this conference, call (800) 377-7707, at least 30 days prior to the conference.

Online CE Library

Earn CE Credit Online at Your ConvenienCE

Contemporary Forums Online CE Library is your on-demand resource for quality healthcare continuing education. All online sessions are captured directly from our recorded live conferences and are ANCC/ACCME accredited.

1500+ contact hours of CE credit available – most sessions include NP’s Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority
Hundreds of topics recorded from over 20 live conferences
Earn CE credit immediately by completing online exams after reviewing the multimedia materials
Print your CE Certificates and track hours via your personalized CE Transcript link
Option to purchase single sessions at $15 or entire conferences at discounted prices

The Online CE Library is continually updated with new topics and features the latest evidence-based education in women's health, psychiatric nursing, contraception, pediatric and adolescent care, neonatal care, OB/GYN, critical care, nurse education, pharmacology, patient safety and more! Create your free account today at OnlineCELibrary.com.

Online CE Library Group Access Programs
Provide your staff with high-quality continuing education and give your budget a break with an Online CE Library Group Access Account. Organizations of any size can create customized CE programs for staff education and development. Ideal for:

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Clinics
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To request group account pricing and details, visit OnlineCELibrary.com or call (925) 361-4811.

Attendee Information

The Birth Injuries, the Law and Perinatal Safety being held October 24 - 26, 2013, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert Street, Washington DC 20008, (202) 234-0700.

CONFERENCE CHECK-IN is Thursday, October 24, from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. To avoid the rush that can occur on the first morning of the conference, we recommend you arrive early to allow adequate time for the check-in process, enjoy your continental breakfast and be ready for the start of the conference promptly at 8:00 a.m. The location of the Registration Desk will be listed on the hotel's event schedule.

SESSIONS begin promptly as listed in the conference brochure and are open only to registered participants. Out of consideration to others, infants, children and spouses are not permitted in the meeting rooms or refreshment break areas.

SPEAKER HANDOUTS: Approximately ten days before the conference begins you will receive an email with instructions to review, download or print the handout materials posted by the faculty on the Contemporary Forums website at ContemporaryForums.com. The slides will not be printed in the Conference Guide you receive on site. These slides will be replaced approximately two weeks after the conference with the slides actually presented at the conference. Please add ContemporaryForums@cforums.com to your Contacts and/or Safe Senders list since emails may be filtered as SPAM or blocked.

ONLINE CE LIBRARY: Contemporary Forums' Online CE Library is your on-demand resource for quality continuing education and offers over 1000 multimedia presentations recorded from our live conferences. For more information or details about group access discounts, visit OnlineCELibrary.com or call 925-361-4811

OMNI SHOREMAN HOTEL offers a special conference rate which is available until September 17, 2013, or until the room block is filled. We recommend that you make your reservation early by calling Omni Reservations at
800-843-6664. Be sure to say you are participating in the Birth Injuries conference. To reserve your room online, please visit our website at ContemporaryForums.com for details. After the release date of September 17, call the
hotel directly at 202-234-0700 to check for room availability.

JOIN THE CONFERENCE CONVERSATION: Receive live conference updates, learn about special exhibitor promotions, and communicate with faculty and fellow participants. Follow Birth Injuries, The Law and Perinatal Safety on Twitter: #BirthInjuries13. Include #BirthInjuries13 in your Tweets and post your feedback on sessions, ask questions, and so much more. Search #BirthInjuries13 to view the current conversation and conference updates as they occur on site. Follow Contemporary Forums at https://twitter.com/CForums.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE: Participants will complete online speaker evaluations for each session attended and an overall evaluation in order to obtain CE credit and print the Certificate of Attendance. Completion of this process is the participant's responsibility and must be completed within 30 days after the conference ends by going to our website at ContemporaryForums.com. Detailed instructions will be emailed to you and also available in the Conference Guide you receive on site.

WASHINGTON BY NIGHT TOUR is offered on Thursday evening, October 24, from 5:30 - 10:45 p.m. The tour is open to conference participants and their guests. Click here for a detailed tour description and order form. Complete the tour form and mail it with your payment (checks only) to Heritage Tours, LTD. The reservation deadline is October 10, 2013, and no refunds will be given after this date. If seats are available, tickets will be sold at the conference.

DISCOUNTED AIR FARES: Contemporary Forums has made a special discount agreement with United Airlines. To obtain these special conference fares, go online to United.com and enter the Account Code ZPCB367092. Ticketing and payment can be done directly by you or through your travel agent. Since seats are limited, make your reservation early to ensure the best flights and schedule.

HERTZ RENT-A-CAR is the official car rental agency for the conference. Special rates will be in effect throughout the conference, as well as one week before and after. To obtain the special rates, call Hertz at 800-654-2240. Please refer to Contemporary Forums and the conference discount code CV #03000260.

TAXI fare to the Omni Shoreham from Dulles International Airport is approximately $60.00. From Reagan
National Airport, the cost is approximately $20.00. Taxis are available outside the baggage claim area.

AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE is provided by SuperShuttle. The one-way fare from Dulles International Airport is $29.00; the fare from Reagan National Airport is $14.00. Reservations are encouraged, but not required. For reservations or information, visit their website at www.supershuttle.com or call 800-258-3826. Note: Prices are subject to change without notice.

METRO RAIL (www.wmata.com)
From Dulles International Airport: Take the Washington Flyer Coach Service to the West Falls Church Station. From West Falls Church Station, take the Orange line (towards New Carrollton). Transfer to the Red line
(towards Shady Grove). Exit at Woodley Park/Zoo Station. Metro fares change during peak / off-peak hours; the approximate fare is $1.95 and the trip takes approximately 30 minutes. The hotel is one block from the metro station. At the top of the escalators, cross right onto 24th Street, go left to the end of the block. The Omni Shoreham
is located diagonally right across Calvert Street.

From Reagan National Airport: Take the Blue Line (towards Largo Town Center) to the Metro Center Station. Change to the Red Line and follow directions above. Metro fares change during peak / off-peak hours; the approximate fare is $1.95 and the trip takes approximately 30 minutes.

WASHINGTON FLYER COACH SERVICE will take you non-stop from Dulles International Airport to the West
Falls Church Metro Station. The bus runs daily approximately every half-hour. The cost is $10.00 one-way or
$18.00 round-trip. Tickets can be purchased at the Ground Transportation Center on the lower level of the Main Terminal at Dulles. Board the bus at Door 4 of the Arrivals Level of the Main Terminal. For more detailed bus schedules and information, call Washington Flyer at 1-888-927-4359 or visit the website at www.washfly.com.

PARKING is available at the Omni Shoreham Hotel by Valet only at $35.00 per day. Prices are subject to change without notice.

TOURIST INFORMATION is offered by the Washington DC Convention & Visitors Association at (202) 789-
7000 or online at www.washington.org. Temperatures in the Washington, DC area in October are in the 60's during the day with lows in the 40's in the evening. Please note, you might want a light jacket or sweater during the sessions as meeting rooms can be cool.

QUESTIONS If there is any way that Contemporary Forums can assist you in making arrangements for the conference or if you have any questions at all, call us at 800-377-7707 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).

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