Positive Newborn Screen - Now What?
- If you
receive this notice, do you know what to do?
- Do you feel
confident discussing the results with the parents?
- Do you know
where to go if you have questions?
- Who do I
refer this patient to?
This webinar, recorded on April 3, 2024, describes the Newborn Screening
(NBS) process in each New England state
and hosts a panel of representatives from NBS programs in Connecticut, Rhode
Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. Participants are
provided with basic information about the NBS process and given resources for
accessing additional information on specific genetic conditions and how to help
determine next steps. In addition, learners are provided clear guidance on what
and how to communicate to anxious new parents so that you are both empowered to
provide the best care.
Angela Shepard, MD, MPH
Director, New England Regional Genetics Network
Angela Shepherd, MD, MPH, serves as Director of the New
England Regional Genetics Network (NERGN). Angela is a NH native who graduated
from Plymouth State University before attending the University of Maryland’s
School of Medicine. She returned to New England to complete her Preventive
Medicine residency and master's in public health at UMass Medical School in
Worcester, MA. Angela is very active in the rare disease community in New
Hampshire. She is the President of the NH Rare Disorders Collaborative and is a
leading member of the legislative NH Rare Disease Advisory Council.
Additionally, she was chair of the NH Medical Society’s Education Committee. Angela
has experience working within healthcare, government, and non-profit
organizations and is excited to bring her passion for education and patient
advocacy to NERGN.
Panelists
Marie Burlette,
RN, BSN, MPH
Connecticut Newborn Screening Program
Roger B. Eaton,
PhD
Director, UMass New England Newborn
Screening Program
Emily Eisenstein,
MPH
Rhode Island Newborn Screening Program
Debra Ellis, RN,
BSN
Connecticut Newborn Diagnosis and
Treatment Network
Amanda Merrill,
BSN, RN
New Hampshire Newborn Screening
Program
Jodi J.
Philippon, RN, BSN
Maine Newborn Bloodspot Screening
Program
Inderneel Sahai,
MD
Massachusetts Newborn Screening
Program
Genevieve Smith
Beagen, RN
Rhode Island Newborn Screening Program
Anne Watson PhD,
BSN, RN
Maine Newborn Bloodspot Screening
Program
Sydney
Williamson-White, BSN, RN
Vermont Newborn Screening Program
Intended Audience
This webinar is designed for all providers including Primary Care Physicians, Specialty Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:
- Explain the
NBS process in their state and who to contact with questions
- Access and
utilize guidance documents on the screened genetic conditions
- Implement
emergent action for screened conditions that require prompt response
Course Fees
Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) Physician Member: Free
MMS Resident/Student Member: Free
Non-Member Physician: Free
Non-Members Resident/Student: Free
Allied Health Professional/Other: Free
This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $635,000 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those
of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
Format & Estimated Time to Complete
Video recording/1 hour
Accreditation and Credit Information
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 Massachusetts Medical Society and New England Regional Genetics Network. The Massachusetts Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The Massachusetts Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1
Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Physician Assistants may claim a maximum of 1.00 Category 1 credit for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA
Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
Exam/Assessment: A score of 70% or higher is required to receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Activity Term
Original Release Date: April 10, 2024
Review Date (s): N/A
Termination Date: April 10 2025
System Requirements
Desktops/Laptops
Windows 10
Mac OSX 10.6 higher
Most modern browsers including:
IE 11+
Firefox 18.0+
Chrome latest version
Safari 12+
Mobile/Tablet
iOS devices beginning with OS version 10 or higher (includes, iPhone, ipad and iTouch devices)
