Simulation Event - Labor & Delivery and Neonatal Scenarios

As a pre-lude to the 20TH Annual Hudson Valley Regional Perinatal Public Health Conference

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 8:45am-4:50pm | Tarrytown, NY

“Partnerships for Perinatal Health: Novel Approaches toward Breastfeeding, Equity & Professional Resilience”

Westchester Medical Center is hosting this simulation event titled "Labor &Delivery and Neonatal Scenarios" where attendees will receive hands on training designed to equip them in delivering exceptional care in real-life situations, ultimately improving patient safety and outcomes.

Instructors:

Melanie Leong, MD, MS, FAAP, Attending Neonatologist, The Regional Neonatal Center of Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at Westchester Medical Center

Director of Neonatal ECMO Services, Director of Neonatal Simulation Program, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Brittany Sanford, M.D. FACOG, Assistant Director of Labor and Delivery, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Westchester Medical Center

Course Directors: 

• Laura Achkar, MS, ELI-MP, Executive Director Children’s Health and Research Foundation, Inc., and Executive Director, Lower Hudson Valley Perinatal Network 
• Jennifer Lansiquot,  MPH, CLC Executive Director, Maternal Infant Services Network
• Heather Brumberg, MD, MPH, FAAP, Professor of Pediatrics & Clinical Public Health, New York Medical College, Associate Director, Regional Perinatal Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, Westchester Medical Center

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Simulation Event: $50 when purchased alone; $25 when purchased with a conference ticket. You must purchase conference ticket first and your email confirmation will populate a coupon code for the purchase of the simulation event.

-  When: November 12, 2024; 12-4pm

-  Where: Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Conference Room B

About: Healthcare professionals will participate in an intensive hands-on training designed to enhance their skills in managing complex labor and delivery and neonatal scenarios. The simulation will feature realistic birthing mannequins and high fidelity neonatal dolls to replicate various obstetric emergencies and neonatal care situations. Participants will work in multidisciplinary teams to practice and refine their response strategies, focusing on improving teamwork, decision-making, and procedural techniques. This event is aimed to ensure that all providers are well prepared to deliver exceptional care in real-life situations, ultimately enhancing patient safety and outcomes.

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Questions: Please email Anna Reilly, Regional Perinatal Center Coordinator:

Email: anna.reilly@wmchealth.org

Phone Number: (914) 493-8590