Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR)

Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR)

Regularly Scheduled Series (RSS) - twice a month (Newark/Dover) - Virtual

Geographic Location: Local/Regional

Target Audience

This activity is intended for OB/GYNs, MFM physicians, Primary Care Physicians, Psychologists, Neonatology Physicians, RNs, Social Work professionals in OB/GYN, Neonatology and other health care professionals working with maternity and bereavement support.

Statement of Need

FIMR CRT participants review cases (previously prepared by the RN FIMR PC) in order to identify factors associated w/each case, including but not limited to prenatal care, hospital delivery care, social supports, bereavement support & care and life course perspective/ACEs using a health equity approach/lens. Women who have suffered a fetal demise or infant death (i.e.) r/t prematurity/congenital anomalies, etc. are at a higher risk for future poor outcomes. When the Mother returns for a postpartum visit, this is an excellent opportunity to discuss the current poor outcome and risks for a future poor outcome. Discussions can include timing of next the pregnancy, management of the future pregnancy and/or a referral for an inter-conceptual care visit with MFM to address the Mother's history and risks and outline a plan of care for a future pregnancy. This is an excellent time to address any chronic medical conditions the Mother might have and referrals to specialists can be made to get the Mother into care for management of these conditions before her next pregnancy. 

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity learners should be able to:

1. Discuss the importance of follow up after a pregnancy loss.
2. Counsel women on the importance of an early postpartum visit.
3. Recognize their unique needs to heal their physical, mental and emotional health.
    

Accreditation Statement

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 the Medical Society of Delaware and the State of Delaware - Child Death Review Commission. The Medical Society of Delaware is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

It is the policy of the Medical Society of Delaware (MSD) to comply with the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support of Continuing Medical Education (CME). In keeping with these standards, all faculty participating in continuing medical education provided by MSD are expected to disclose to the activity audience any real or apparent relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies related to the content of their presentations.

Joint providership of CME by MSD in no way implies endorsement of any product or service. 

This activity is not supported by commercial funding.

Credit Designation Statement

The Medical Society of Delaware designates this live activity for a maximum of 32 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty and Disclosures

In accordance with the appropriate accrediting bodies, all planners, teachers, and authors with control over activity content are required to disclose to the provider any relevant financial relationships (those held by the planner or significant other, currently or within the last 24 months) with ineligible companies. Accredited providers are required to provide this information to learners before the start of an activity.

The following is a list of the faculty, along with any information they have disclosed regarding their relevant financial relationships.

Garrett H.C. Colmorgen, MD - Bayhealth (Planner, Activity Director) - has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose
Joan M. Kelley, RN - FIMR/MMR Program Coordinator (Planner, Moderator) - has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose
Aleks Casper, BA (Moderator) - has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose
Kimberly Liprie, BS (Planner, Moderator) - has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose
Barbara Hobbs, RN, BSN (Moderator) - has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose
Bridget Buckaloo, MSN, RN (Moderator) - has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose
Barbara A. Dean, BSN, RNC-NIC, CPLC (Moderator) - has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose
Meena Ramakrishnan, MD (Planner, Speaker, Moderator) - has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose
Lisa Butterworth, RN (Moderator) - has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose
 

Disclaimer

All information contained within this activity is intended for educational purposes only. Physicians and other health care professionals are encouraged to consult other sources and confirm the information contained in this educational activity. No single reference or service can take the place of medical training, education and experience. This educational activity does not define a standard of care, nor is it intended to dictate an exclusive course of management. This information should not substitute for a visit or consultation with a health care provider.

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