1. science
2. medicine
3. pediatrics

Course Faculty
Course Directors
Margaret Cates, R.N., B.S.N., C.C.R.N.
Clinical Nurse Expert
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Co-chair, Cardiac Center Education Committee
Donna Rust, R.N., M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Education Nurse Specialist
Jaclyn Whittle, R.N., B.S.N., C.P.N.
Clinical Nurse Expert
Cardiac Care Unit
Co-chair, Cardiac Center Education Committee
Course Faculty
Except as indicated, course faculty is from
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and
the Perelman School of Medicine at the
University of Pennsylvania.
Rachel Keashen, R.N., M.S.N.
Nurse Practitioner
Interventional Cardiology
Roxanne Kirsch, M.D.
Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist
Instructor of Pediatrics
Ashley Patton, R.N., B.S.N.
Clinical Supervisor
Cardiac Center
Friday, May 15, 2015
Alexis Perri, M.S.N., N.E.-B.C.
Director of Nursing
Cardiac Center
Sherry Polise, M.S., C.C.L.S.
Child Life Specialist IV
Rebecca F. Hoffritz, P.T., D.P.T., P.C.S.
Board Certified Pediatric Specialist
Physical Therapist III
Eden Van Alstine, C.C.L.S.
Child Life Specialist II
at The Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia
Dan Videon, R.N., B.S.N.
Clinical Nurse
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
www.chop.edu/cme
A special thank you for the hard work and dedication of the Cardiac Center Education Committee members.
Supported by
©2015 The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, All Rights Reserved. 15CME0005/1.9M/01-15
Yoav Dori, M.D., Ph.D.
Interventional Cardiology
Lymphatic Imaging and Intervention
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Ruth and Tristram Colket, Jr.
Translational Research
Building
Jack Rychik, M.D.
Associate Chief, Division of Pediatric Cardiology
Medical Director, Fetal Heart Program
Cardiac Center
Professor of Pediatrics
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
David B. Drajpuch, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
Philadelphia Adult Congenital Heart Center
Continuing Medical Education Department
Darlene Barkman, M.A.
Family Consultant
41834.indd 1
Pediatric Cardiovascular
Nursing Conference
www.chop.edu/cme
1/21/15 9:41 PM
Course Information
General Information
The conference will be held in the Ruth and
Tristram Colket, Jr. Translational Research
Building at The Children’s Hospital of
Philadelphia. The registration fee is $150 and
includes continental breakfast, breaks, lunch,
parking and syllabus material.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants
should be able to:
• Identify essential components of care for
pediatric cardiac patients
• Identify innovative treatments to care for
heart failure patients requiring mechanical
support
• Understand the procedure for lymphatic
embolization and treatment course for this
patient population
• Identify barriers to transitioning adult patients
away from a pediatric setting
• Understand treatment options for mobilizing
patients during prolonged hospitalizations
• Identify the barriers and education needed to
support VAD patients transitioning to home
Nursing Accreditation
This activity has been submitted to the PA
State Nurses Association for approval to award
contact hours. The PA State Nurses Association is
accredited as an approver of continuing nursing
education by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at reduced
rates at The Inn at Penn (theinnatpenn.com),
located just a few blocks from Children’s
Hospital. The group overnight rate is $219
single and double occupancy plus a 15.2 percent
room tax. Participants are required to make
their own hotel reservations by calling the Inn
directly at 215-222-0200. Please mention the
name of the conference when making your
reservation. The special room rate will be
available until Tuesday, April 14, 2015. After
that date, reservations will be accepted on a
space and rate availability basis.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
reserves the right to cancel or postpone any
course due to any unforeseen circumstances. In
the event of cancellation or postponement, The
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will refund
any registration fees, less a $40 service charge,
but is not responsible for any related costs,
charges or expenses to participants, including
cancellation charges assessed by airlines or
travel agencies. In order to process refunds
for course withdrawals, cancellation must be
received in writing by Thursday, April 30,
2015. No refunds will be issued thereafter.
Services for People with Disabilities
If special arrangements are required for an
individual with a disability to attend this
meeting, please contact the Continuing
Medical Education Department at
215-590-5263.
Registration
7 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
7:20 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction
Alexis Perri, M.S.N., N.E.-B.C.
Pediatric Cardiovascular Nursing Conference
Friday, May 15, 2015
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2015
7:30 a.m.
Partnering with Families
Darlene Barkman, M.A.
Name: ___________________________________________________________
8:30 a.m.
Heart Care Before Birth: Changing the Landscape for Congenital Heart Disease
Through Diagnosis and Management During Fetal Life
Jack Rychik, M.D.
Hospital/Institute/Company: __________________________________________
9:30 a.m.
Break
9:45 a.m.
Ethical Challenges Within a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Roxanne Kirsch, M.D.
10:45 a.m. Lymphatic Flow Disorders: Imaging and Treatment
Yoav Dori, M.D., Ph.D.
11:45 a.m. Lunch
There will be a 15-minute break between the first and second breakout sessions if you would like to switch
between groups A and B.
12:30 p.m. Breakout Session I
A. Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support: Why So Many Options?
Dan Videon, R.N., B.S.N.
B. ASDs, Tetralogy of Fallot and Coarctation: Caring for your Patient Before and
After Cardiac Catheterization Lab Interventions
Rachel Keashen, R.N., M.S.N.
City: _______________________________ State: _______ ZIP: _____________
Phone: ___________________________ Fax: ____________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________________
Please check here if you would like to take the Cardiac Center tour: _______
Conference Registration Fee: $150
Registration will not be processed unless accompanied by full payment.
Faxed registrations will only be accepted for credit card payments.
Method of Payment
q Personal check
q Institutional check
(Please make check payable to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.)
q MasterCard q American Express q VISA q Discover
Credit Card #: _____________________________________________________
Exp. Date: ________________________________________________________
A. There is No Place Like Home: Transitioning a VAD Patient from the ICU to Home
Ashley Patton, R.N., B.S.N.
B. Psychosocial Needs of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Patient: They Are Not
Just Big Kids
David B. Drajpuch, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
215-590-5CME
Fax: 215-590-4342
[email protected]
Break
1:45 p.m.
Breakout Session II
Breakout Session III
A. Physical Therapy Rehabilitation of the Chronically and Critically Ill Patient in the
Cardiac ICU
Rebecca F. Hoffritz, P.T., D.P.T., P.C.S.
B. Helping Cardiac Patients Navigate Through Their Hospital Stay and Illness
Sherry Polise, M.S., C.C.L.S.; Eden Van Alstine, C.C.L.S.
3:45 p.m.
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Home Address: _____________________________________________________
Mail/fax the completed registration form and payment to:
Ms. Micah Holliday
Continuing Medical Education Department
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399
1:30 p.m.
2:45 p.m.
Title/Degree: ______________________________________________________
Visit us online at www.chop.edu/cme
Course Overview
The world of pediatric cardiac care is constantly
evolving. This one-day conference will provide
continuing education on exciting and innovative
advances in nursing practice for the pediatric
cardiac patient. The presentations will address
topics from acute inpatient events to long-term
management of cardiac patients beginning in the
neonatal period and lasting through adulthood.
The conference is directed toward nurses and
advanced practice nurses who care for this
patient population.
Program – Friday, May 15, 2015
Adjourn
1/21/15 9:41 PM
Course Information
General Information
The conference will be held in the Ruth and
Tristram Colket, Jr. Translational Research
Building at The Children’s Hospital of
Philadelphia. The registration fee is $150 and
includes continental breakfast, breaks, lunch,
parking and syllabus material.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants
should be able to:
• Identify essential components of care for
pediatric cardiac patients
• Identify innovative treatments to care for
heart failure patients requiring mechanical
support
• Understand the procedure for lymphatic
embolization and treatment course for this
patient population
• Identify barriers to transitioning adult patients
away from a pediatric setting
• Understand treatment options for mobilizing
patients during prolonged hospitalizations
• Identify the barriers and education needed to
support VAD patients transitioning to home
Nursing Accreditation
This activity has been submitted to the PA
State Nurses Association for approval to award
contact hours. The PA State Nurses Association is
accredited as an approver of continuing nursing
education by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at reduced
rates at The Inn at Penn (theinnatpenn.com),
located just a few blocks from Children’s
Hospital. The group overnight rate is $219
single and double occupancy plus a 15.2 percent
room tax. Participants are required to make
their own hotel reservations by calling the Inn
directly at 215-222-0200. Please mention the
name of the conference when making your
reservation. The special room rate will be
available until Tuesday, April 14, 2015. After
that date, reservations will be accepted on a
space and rate availability basis.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
reserves the right to cancel or postpone any
course due to any unforeseen circumstances. In
the event of cancellation or postponement, The
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will refund
any registration fees, less a $40 service charge,
but is not responsible for any related costs,
charges or expenses to participants, including
cancellation charges assessed by airlines or
travel agencies. In order to process refunds
for course withdrawals, cancellation must be
received in writing by Thursday, April 30,
2015. No refunds will be issued thereafter.
Services for People with Disabilities
If special arrangements are required for an
individual with a disability to attend this
meeting, please contact the Continuing
Medical Education Department at
215-590-5263.
Registration
7 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
7:20 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction
Alexis Perri, M.S.N., N.E.-B.C.
Pediatric Cardiovascular Nursing Conference
Friday, May 15, 2015
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2015
7:30 a.m.
Partnering with Families
Darlene Barkman, M.A.
Name: ___________________________________________________________
8:30 a.m.
Heart Care Before Birth: Changing the Landscape for Congenital Heart Disease
Through Diagnosis and Management During Fetal Life
Jack Rychik, M.D.
Hospital/Institute/Company: __________________________________________
9:30 a.m.
Break
9:45 a.m.
Ethical Challenges Within a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Roxanne Kirsch, M.D.
10:45 a.m. Lymphatic Flow Disorders: Imaging and Treatment
Yoav Dori, M.D., Ph.D.
11:45 a.m. Lunch
There will be a 15-minute break between the first and second breakout sessions if you would like to switch
between groups A and B.
12:30 p.m. Breakout Session I
A. Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support: Why So Many Options?
Dan Videon, R.N., B.S.N.
B. ASDs, Tetralogy of Fallot and Coarctation: Caring for your Patient Before and
After Cardiac Catheterization Lab Interventions
Rachel Keashen, R.N., M.S.N.
City: _______________________________ State: _______ ZIP: _____________
Phone: ___________________________ Fax: ____________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________________
Please check here if you would like to take the Cardiac Center tour: _______
Conference Registration Fee: $150
Registration will not be processed unless accompanied by full payment.
Faxed registrations will only be accepted for credit card payments.
Method of Payment
q Personal check
q Institutional check
(Please make check payable to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.)
q MasterCard q American Express q VISA q Discover
Credit Card #: _____________________________________________________
Exp. Date: ________________________________________________________
A. There is No Place Like Home: Transitioning a VAD Patient from the ICU to Home
Ashley Patton, R.N., B.S.N.
B. Psychosocial Needs of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Patient: They Are Not
Just Big Kids
David B. Drajpuch, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
215-590-5CME
Fax: 215-590-4342
[email protected]
Break
1:45 p.m.
Breakout Session II
Breakout Session III
A. Physical Therapy Rehabilitation of the Chronically and Critically Ill Patient in the
Cardiac ICU
Rebecca F. Hoffritz, P.T., D.P.T., P.C.S.
B. Helping Cardiac Patients Navigate Through Their Hospital Stay and Illness
Sherry Polise, M.S., C.C.L.S.; Eden Van Alstine, C.C.L.S.
3:45 p.m.
41834.indd 2
Home Address: _____________________________________________________
Mail/fax the completed registration form and payment to:
Ms. Micah Holliday
Continuing Medical Education Department
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399
1:30 p.m.
2:45 p.m.
Title/Degree: ______________________________________________________
Visit us online at www.chop.edu/cme
Course Overview
The world of pediatric cardiac care is constantly
evolving. This one-day conference will provide
continuing education on exciting and innovative
advances in nursing practice for the pediatric
cardiac patient. The presentations will address
topics from acute inpatient events to long-term
management of cardiac patients beginning in the
neonatal period and lasting through adulthood.
The conference is directed toward nurses and
advanced practice nurses who care for this
patient population.
Program – Friday, May 15, 2015
Adjourn
1/21/15 9:41 PM
Course Information
General Information
The conference will be held in the Ruth and
Tristram Colket, Jr. Translational Research
Building at The Children’s Hospital of
Philadelphia. The registration fee is $150 and
includes continental breakfast, breaks, lunch,
parking and syllabus material.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants
should be able to:
• Identify essential components of care for
pediatric cardiac patients
• Identify innovative treatments to care for
heart failure patients requiring mechanical
support
• Understand the procedure for lymphatic
embolization and treatment course for this
patient population
• Identify barriers to transitioning adult patients
away from a pediatric setting
• Understand treatment options for mobilizing
patients during prolonged hospitalizations
• Identify the barriers and education needed to
support VAD patients transitioning to home
Nursing Accreditation
This activity has been submitted to the PA
State Nurses Association for approval to award
contact hours. The PA State Nurses Association is
accredited as an approver of continuing nursing
education by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at reduced
rates at The Inn at Penn (theinnatpenn.com),
located just a few blocks from Children’s
Hospital. The group overnight rate is $219
single and double occupancy plus a 15.2 percent
room tax. Participants are required to make
their own hotel reservations by calling the Inn
directly at 215-222-0200. Please mention the
name of the conference when making your
reservation. The special room rate will be
available until Tuesday, April 14, 2015. After
that date, reservations will be accepted on a
space and rate availability basis.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
reserves the right to cancel or postpone any
course due to any unforeseen circumstances. In
the event of cancellation or postponement, The
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will refund
any registration fees, less a $40 service charge,
but is not responsible for any related costs,
charges or expenses to participants, including
cancellation charges assessed by airlines or
travel agencies. In order to process refunds
for course withdrawals, cancellation must be
received in writing by Thursday, April 30,
2015. No refunds will be issued thereafter.
Services for People with Disabilities
If special arrangements are required for an
individual with a disability to attend this
meeting, please contact the Continuing
Medical Education Department at
215-590-5263.
Registration
7 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
7:20 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction
Alexis Perri, M.S.N., N.E.-B.C.
Pediatric Cardiovascular Nursing Conference
Friday, May 15, 2015
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2015
7:30 a.m.
Partnering with Families
Darlene Barkman, M.A.
Name: ___________________________________________________________
8:30 a.m.
Heart Care Before Birth: Changing the Landscape for Congenital Heart Disease
Through Diagnosis and Management During Fetal Life
Jack Rychik, M.D.
Hospital/Institute/Company: __________________________________________
9:30 a.m.
Break
9:45 a.m.
Ethical Challenges Within a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Roxanne Kirsch, M.D.
10:45 a.m. Lymphatic Flow Disorders: Imaging and Treatment
Yoav Dori, M.D., Ph.D.
11:45 a.m. Lunch
There will be a 15-minute break between the first and second breakout sessions if you would like to switch
between groups A and B.
12:30 p.m. Breakout Session I
A. Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support: Why So Many Options?
Dan Videon, R.N., B.S.N.
B. ASDs, Tetralogy of Fallot and Coarctation: Caring for your Patient Before and
After Cardiac Catheterization Lab Interventions
Rachel Keashen, R.N., M.S.N.
Home Address: _____________________________________________________
City: _______________________________ State: _______ ZIP: _____________
Phone: ___________________________ Fax: ____________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________________
Please check here if you would like to take the Cardiac Center tour: _______
Conference Registration Fee: $150
Registration will not be processed unless accompanied by full payment.
Faxed registrations will only be accepted for credit card payments.
Method of Payment
q Personal check
q Institutional check
(Please make check payable to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.)
q MasterCard q American Express q VISA q Discover
Credit Card #: _____________________________________________________
Exp. Date: ________________________________________________________
A. There is No Place Like Home: Transitioning a VAD Patient from the ICU to Home
Ashley Patton, R.N., B.S.N.
Mail/fax the completed registration form and payment to:
Ms. Micah Holliday
Continuing Medical Education Department
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399
B. Psychosocial Needs of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Patient: They Are Not
Just Big Kids
David B. Drajpuch, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
215-590-5CME
Fax: 215-590-4342
[email protected]
1:30 p.m.
Break
1:45 p.m.
Breakout Session II
2:45 p.m.
Title/Degree: ______________________________________________________
Breakout Session III
A. Physical Therapy Rehabilitation of the Chronically and Critically Ill Patient in the
Cardiac ICU
Rebecca F. Hoffritz, P.T., D.P.T., P.C.S.
Visit us online at www.chop.edu/cme
Course Overview
The world of pediatric cardiac care is constantly
evolving. This one-day conference will provide
continuing education on exciting and innovative
advances in nursing practice for the pediatric
cardiac patient. The presentations will address
topics from acute inpatient events to long-term
management of cardiac patients beginning in the
neonatal period and lasting through adulthood.
The conference is directed toward nurses and
advanced practice nurses who care for this
patient population.
Program – Friday, May 15, 2015
B. Helping Cardiac Patients Navigate Through Their Hospital Stay and Illness
Sherry Polise, M.S., C.C.L.S.; Eden Van Alstine, C.C.L.S.
3:45 p.m.
Adjourn
©2015 The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, All Rights Reserved. 15CME0005/1.9M/01-15
41834.indd 2
1/21/15 9:41 PM
Course Faculty
Course Directors
Margaret Cates, R.N., B.S.N., C.C.R.N.
Clinical Nurse Expert
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Co-chair, Cardiac Center Education Committee
Donna Rust, R.N., M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Education Nurse Specialist
Jaclyn Whittle, R.N., B.S.N., C.P.N.
Clinical Nurse Expert
Cardiac Care Unit
Co-chair, Cardiac Center Education Committee
Course Faculty
Except as indicated, course faculty is from
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and
the Perelman School of Medicine at the
University of Pennsylvania.
Rachel Keashen, R.N., M.S.N.
Nurse Practitioner
Interventional Cardiology
Roxanne Kirsch, M.D.
Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist
Instructor of Pediatrics
Ashley Patton, R.N., B.S.N.
Clinical Supervisor
Cardiac Center
Friday, May 15, 2015
Alexis Perri, M.S.N., N.E.-B.C.
Director of Nursing
Cardiac Center
Sherry Polise, M.S., C.C.L.S.
Child Life Specialist IV
Rebecca F. Hoffritz, P.T., D.P.T., P.C.S.
Board Certified Pediatric Specialist
Physical Therapist III
Eden Van Alstine, C.C.L.S.
Child Life Specialist II
at The Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia
Dan Videon, R.N., B.S.N.
Clinical Nurse
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
www.chop.edu/cme
A special thank you for the hard work and dedication of the Cardiac Center Education Committee members.
Supported by
©2015 The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, All Rights Reserved. 15CME0005/1.9M/01-15
Yoav Dori, M.D., Ph.D.
Interventional Cardiology
Lymphatic Imaging and Intervention
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Ruth and Tristram Colket, Jr.
Translational Research
Building
Jack Rychik, M.D.
Associate Chief, Division of Pediatric Cardiology
Medical Director, Fetal Heart Program
Cardiac Center
Professor of Pediatrics
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
David B. Drajpuch, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
Philadelphia Adult Congenital Heart Center
Continuing Medical Education Department
Darlene Barkman, M.A.
Family Consultant
41834.indd 1
Pediatric Cardiovascular
Nursing Conference
www.chop.edu/cme
1/21/15 9:41 PM