Best Practices 2023

Hilton Head Island, SC US
November 10, 2023

Live in-person at The Westin Hilton Head Resort in Hilton Head, South Carolina, USA

 

This course will offer best practice, up-to-date, evidence-based information in the treatment of a range of pediatric sleep disorders, including sleep-disordered breathing, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome/periodic limb movement disorder, circadian rhythm disorders, insomnia, and parasomnias.
In addition, participants will learn best practices approaches to engaging patients and families to increase adherence to sleep interventions, including PAP therapy.

Target Audience

Researchers, clinicians, and trainees (physicians, psychologists, nurses, nurse practitioners, polysomnography technicians and technologists, respiratory therapists). Instructional level: intermediate.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify and diagnose physiologically-based pediatric and adolescent sleep disorders
  • Identify and diagnose behaviorally-based pediatric and adolescent sleep disorders
  • Apply up-to-date, evidence based treatments for pediatric and adolescent sleep disorders
  • Utilize motivational interviewing and family engagement techniques to improve adherence to sleep interventions in pediatric populations
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 7.25 AARC
  • 7.25 AAST
  • 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 7.25 ANCC
    This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Northeast Multistate Division, an accredited provider by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
  • 7.25 APA
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is approved by the RI Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. The Alpert Medical School maintains responsibility for the program.
  • 7.25 Attendance
    Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.
Course opens: 
03/13/2023
Course expires: 
11/15/2024
Event starts: 
11/10/2023 - 7:30am EST
Event ends: 
11/10/2023 - 5:30pm EST
Cost:
$350.00

Best Practices Course | November 10, 2023
This conference will be held live in person at The Westin Hilton Head Resort in Hilton Head, South Carolina, USA

 

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Two Grasslawn Ave
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
United States

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA

Located on a pristine stretch of Hilton Head Island's Atlantic beachfront, The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa boasts approachable luxury and a renewing wellness experience. This oceanfront hotel in Hilton Head features soothing coastal colors and décor, accompanied by luxurious and comfortable amenities. Visit for "farm & sea to table" dining at our resort's on-site restaurants, or enjoy a refreshing poolside cocktail. Take a dip in our three outdoor pools just steps from the white sand, luxuriate in a revitalizing treatment at the Heavenly Spa, or play golf in Hilton Head on world-class courses. The resort welcomes guests with sun-filled guestrooms featuring Heavenly Beds and private balconies with views of the island, resort, and ocean. No matter your reason for traveling to Hilton Head, the goal is to ensure you leave feeling better than when you arrived. Further information is available here

Hilton Head Island is America's favorite island, offering 12 miles of pristine beaches and everything you need for the ultimate retreat. The conference hotel/resort offers free Shuttle service to Shelter Cove Marina & Towne Centre
Temperatures range from 70° to 75°F during the month of November.

To make your Room Reservations Click the link below: 
The Westin Hilton Head Resort & Spa Room Reservations

Room rates: 

Room TypeRoom RateResort Fee 
Island View $199 +$20
Resort View  $219 +$20
Ocean View  $264 +$20 

Guest room rates & resort charges do not include applicable state and local taxes, currently 10% 
A Tourism Fee of $3.50 per room will be charged per night and is subject to change.

Resort Fee covers:  

  • Self-parking
  • Shuttle service to Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club
  • Golf & tennis discount at Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club
  • Shuttle service to Shelter Cove Marina & Towne Centre
  • Instructor-led wellness classes
  • Guest room Wi-Fi access

Travel

Travel Options to Hilton Head include:

  1. Flying into Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) and renting a car or Uber for the 50 minute ride to the resort
  2. There is also a small airport Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) which is a 10 minute drive to the resort
  3. Flying into Charleston, SC, approximately a two hour drive to Hilton Head from Charleston.

Shuttle Service (pending):
We are working to have Shuttle Service available on Sunday, November 12th to take attendees from the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV). More information to come. 

 

 

 

 

Best Practices Co-Chairs

Valerie Crabtree, PhD
Associate Member, St. Jude Faculty
Chief, Psychosocial Services
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital | Memphis, TN
Althea Robinson Shelton, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Sleep Division, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center
Vanderbilt Medical Center, Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN

 

Best Practices Course Faculty

Olufunke Afolabi Brown, MBBS
Physician, Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA
Valerie Crabtree, PhD, DBSM (BP Co-Chair)
Associate Member, St. Jude Faculty
Chief, Psychosocial Services
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital | Memphis, TN
Jeffrey S. Durmer, MD, PhD
President & CEO
Limbico Health | Denver, CO
Dominic Gault, MD
Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatrics
University of South Carolina Greenville School of Medicine
Division Chief, Pediatric Sleep Medicine
Prisma Health Children's Hospital - Upstate | Greenville, SC
Madeleine Grigg-Damberger, MD
Professor of Neurology
University of New Mexico
Medical Director, Clinical Pediatric Sleep Medicine Services
Associate Medical Director, Clinical Neurophysiology Laboratory
University of New Mexico | Albuquerque, NM
Lourdes DelRosso, MD
Professor of Family and Community Medicine
University of California San Francisco, Fresno
Director, Sleep Medicine Center,
Central California Faculty Medical Group | Fresno, CA
Robin Lloyd, MD
Assistant Professor
Pediatric Sleep Physician
Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN
Beth Malow, MD, MS
Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics
Director, Vanderbilt Sleep Division
Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, TN
Kiran Maski, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Neurology
Harvard Medical School
Boston Children’s Hospital | Boston, MA
Althea Robinson Shelton, MD, MPH (BP Co-Chair)
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Sleep Division, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center
Vanderbilt Medical Center, Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN
Ariel Williamson, PhD, DBSM
Assistant Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry and Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Research Psychologist, Sleep Center
Division of Pulmonary Medicine
Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA
 

Conference Co-Chairs

Valerie Crabtree, PhD
Associate Member, St. Jude Faculty
Chief, Psychosocial Services
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital | Memphis, TN                                                                    

Kiran Maski, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Neurology
Harvard Medical School
Boston Children’s Hospital | Boston, MA
Jared M. Saletin, PhD 
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Associate Director, Sleep Research Laboratory
Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital | Providence, RI                                                                    
 

Conference Planning Committee

Dominic Gault, MD (PSG Co-Chair)                                                                                             
Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatrics
University of South Carolina Greenville School of Medicine
Division Chief, Pediatric Sleep Medicine
Prisma Health Children's Hospital - Upstate | Greenville, SC
Robin Lloyd, MD (PSG Co-Chair)
Assistant Professor
Pediatric Sleep Physician
Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN
Jennifer Maloney
Assistant Director, Office of CME
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University | Providence, RI
Lisa J. Meltzer, PhD (PBSM Co-Chair)
Professor of Pediatrics
National Jewish Health | Denver, CO
Owner & Pediatric Sleep Expert
Nyxeos Consulting | Denver, CO
Jodi A. Mindell, PhD (PBSM Co-Chair)
Professor of Psychology
Director, Graduate Psychology
Saint Joseph’s University
Chair, Board of Directors
Pediatric Sleep Council
Associate Director, Sleep Center
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA
Althea Robinson Shelton, MD, MPH (BP Co-Chair)
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Sleep Division, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center
Vanderbilt Medical Center, Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN
Maria Sullivan
Director, Office of CME
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University | Providence, RI
Ariel Williamson, PhD, DBSM (Meeting Co-Chair)
Assistant Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry and Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Research Psychologist, Sleep Center
Division of Pulmonary Medicine
Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA
Meghan Flanagan, MS
CME Coordinator
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University | Providence, RI

Accreditation Information 

The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

 

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.  Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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.image

Continuing Nursing Education

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 7.25 contact hours.

 

Continuing Education for Psychologists

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

This program offers 7.25 continuing education credits for psychologists.

 


Credit Designations Pending

Respiratory Therapists: An application is pending for Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).

Sleep Technologists: An application is pending to The American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST) for Continuing Education Credits. 

Available Credit

  • 7.25 AARC
  • 7.25 AAST
  • 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 7.25 ANCC
    This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Northeast Multistate Division, an accredited provider by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
  • 7.25 APA
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is approved by the RI Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. The Alpert Medical School maintains responsibility for the program.
  • 7.25 Attendance
    Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.

Price

Cost:
$350.00
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Please email the Brown CME Office at CME@Brown.edu at least four weeks prior to the conference to request reasonable accommodations. 

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations/substitutions must be made in writing to the Brown CME Office at least three weeks prior to the conference, no later than October 19, 2023 A $50.00 administrative fee will be charged for all refunds (no refunds for “no shows”). There will be no additional charge for substitutions. This conference is subject to change or cancellation

*Please note, you are eligible for trainee registration rates if:

1. You are currently engaged in an academic program of study working toward a terminal degree (undergraduate or graduate); or
2. You finished your terminal degree (PhD, MD, RN) and are currently engaged in a training program at an academic and/or medical institution (post-doctoral fellow, resident).

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