Children's Palliative Care
Coalition of Michigan
Our mission is to provide resources for, and to advocate for, medical professionals, volunteers and families caring for children with life-limiting illnesses, and to ensure the availability of compassionate, comprehensive care across the State of Michigan.
Register for the full day, or a morning or afternoon half-day.
CME and CE Credits AVAILABLE
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Statement of Accreditation:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Michigan State Medical Society and Children’s Palliative Care Coalition of Michigan. The Michigan State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Michigan State Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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The NorthStar Institute is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This course is approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative. 
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Morning Session
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8:45 am - Welcome - Dr. Ken Pituch, CPCC President
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9:00 - 10:00 am- Keynote: Caregiver Intensity is Real, Can be Measured, and has Earned Credit (1 hr CME and CE) - Alexandra Drane, Entrepreneur, Activist, Caregiver, Racecar Driver
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10:00 - 11:00 am - It’s all just too much: Mental Health Support of Caregiving Parents (1 hr CE) - Moodlifters Program - Patricia Deldin, PhD, Shani Turke, MSPH, Teresa Kruse
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11:05 am - 12:05 pm - And to Top it off, a Pandemic: Covid Impact on Children and Families (1 hr CME and CE) - Christy Miller, LMSW, Program Director, Grievewell, Kelly Koerner, Program Director, Ele's Place, Abigail Waller, bereaved parent
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12: 30 pm - Breakout Sessions (No CE)
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Hospice for children in the concurrent care era
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The chronic complex care initiative for Michigan children - Medicaid Policy
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Nursing issues in hospice and palliative care
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Support for bereaved parents and families
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Afternoon Session
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12: 30 pm - Breakout Sessions (No CE)
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Hospice for children in the concurrent care era
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The chronic complex care initiative for Michigan children - Medicaid Policy
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Nursing issues in hospice and palliative care
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Support for bereaved parents and families
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1:15 - 2:15 pm - Give Me a Break! Respite Initiatives and Opportunities (1 hr CME and CE), Tara Ferragamo, MPP, Research Associate, Michigan Medicine
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2:15 - 3:15 pm - Does it Hurt? What will help? Pain Assessment and Treatment in Pediatric Palliative Care (1 hr CME and CE) - Dr. Tricia Keefer, CS Mott Children's Hospital
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3:25 - 4:25 pm - Do No Harm - Understanding Implicit Bias and Creating Inclusive Care (1 hr CME and CE) - Melissa Fore, Ph.D., Michigan State University
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4:30 pm. - Adjourn
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