Genetic Syndromes

March 8, 2023

Activity description 

These materials are only intended for those that attended the live activity, Genetic Syndromes, held March 8, 2023.

Establishing a clinical diagnosis and specialized management plan for neonates with genetic syndromes in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is essential to promote positive outcomes, as many genetic syndromes that present during this time are linked with high rates of infant mortality. Health care professionals (HCPs) working in, and with, the NICU must have a strong understanding of the potential genetic syndromes that may be encountered, as well as familiarity with these neonates’ expected course of hospitalization and required support. This activity will provide an overview of commonly encountered genetic syndromes in the NICU, key evaluative processes, associated clinical manifestations and potential complications. It will also describe optimal supportive care measures for neonates with genetic syndrome that have been shown to improve outcomes and identify common barriers to discharge. 

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This activity is jointly provided by Optum Health Education and Optum Health Solutions.

Commercial support
There was no commercial support received for this activity.

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Target Audience

This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of nurses, nurse practitioners, PAs and physicians who have an interest in genetic syndromes.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this educational activity, participants should be able to:

  • Discuss common genetic syndromes encountered in the NICU.
  • Highlight potential clinical manifestations and common complications of these genetic syndromes.
  • Describe the typical course of hospitalization for neonates with genetic syndromes.
  • Identify common barriers to discharge for infants with genetic syndromes.
Activity summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
Activity opens: 
02/15/2023
Activity expires: 
04/08/2023
Event starts: 
03/08/2023 - 3:00pm EST
Event ends: 
03/08/2023 - 4:00pm EST
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Presenter
Jamie Rosterman, DO
National Medical Director, Neonatal Resource Services | Optum Health Solutions 

Activity planner
Elizabeth Albert, MD
Clinical Activity Manager
Optum Health Education

Disclosures of relevant financial relationships
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The activity faculty or planners have no financial relationships to disclose.

Accreditation statement
Joint Accreditation LogoIn support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Optum Health Education and Optum Health Solutions. Optum Health Education 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.

Credit designation statements

Physicians
Optum Health Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PAs
The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Nurses
The participant will be awarded up to 1.0 contact hour(s) of credit for attendance and completion of supplemental materials.

Nurse practitioners
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME and ANCC.

Attendance
A certificate of attendance will be provided to learners upon completion of activity requirements, enabling participants to register with licensing boards or associations that have not been pre-approved for credits. To apply for credit types not listed above, participants should use the procedure established by the specific organization with which they wish to obtain credit.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
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