Fragile Infant Feeding Institute (FIFI) 2017
In-Person Event
Aug 21 - 25, 2017
Pinellas County, Florida, USASpeakers
OVERVIEW
Fragile Infant Feeding Institute (FIFI) is organized by University of South Florida (USF) and would be held during Aug 21 - 25, 2017 at Sheraton Sand Key Resort, Clearwater Beach, Florida, United States Of America.
The target audience for this medical event for NICU / PICU Nurses, Speech / Language Pathologists, Community / Public Health Nurses, Physicians, Parents / Family Members, Therapists (OT), Nutritionists / Dieticians, Early Interventionists. This CME Conference has been approved with a maximum of 31.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
The purpose of the Fragile Infant Feeding Institute is to assist professionals in understanding the story of the infant, both in the hospital and beyond. Everyone involved in the care of the infant and family should understand the factors influencing successful, enjoyable feedings, across time and across disciplines. Feeding is supported both by the development and functioning of the infant and the experiences (history) during feedings. The parents are the lifelong partners in this story. Collaborating with the family, emphasizing their intrinsic strengths and knowledge, optimizes infant outcomes. NICU and Early Intervention professionals must work together integrally to improve feedings and feeding outcomes. We emphasize the complex interplay between nutrition, lactation, therapy, medical/nursing, mental health, and family desires and choices. We welcome professionals to come, study, and interact with us, and reflect upon their current practice within their system.
Conference Objectives are :
• Describe neurodevelopmental issues that impact appropriate nutrition and feeding for infants with special needs;
• Utilize assessment and intervention techniques to support optimal growth of infants with special needs; • Identify nutritional requirements for at-risk infants in the NICU and after hospital discharge;
• Demonstrate both individual and collaborative expertise with other professionals and families in support of better growth for infants;
• Develop an individual and/or team action plan;
• List three new professional and / or parent contacts that have the potential to collaborate on current or future projects, or to assist with problem-solving.
The target audience for this medical event for NICU / PICU Nurses, Speech / Language Pathologists, Community / Public Health Nurses, Physicians, Parents / Family Members, Therapists (OT), Nutritionists / Dieticians, Early Interventionists. This CME Conference has been approved with a maximum of 31.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
The purpose of the Fragile Infant Feeding Institute is to assist professionals in understanding the story of the infant, both in the hospital and beyond. Everyone involved in the care of the infant and family should understand the factors influencing successful, enjoyable feedings, across time and across disciplines. Feeding is supported both by the development and functioning of the infant and the experiences (history) during feedings. The parents are the lifelong partners in this story. Collaborating with the family, emphasizing their intrinsic strengths and knowledge, optimizes infant outcomes. NICU and Early Intervention professionals must work together integrally to improve feedings and feeding outcomes. We emphasize the complex interplay between nutrition, lactation, therapy, medical/nursing, mental health, and family desires and choices. We welcome professionals to come, study, and interact with us, and reflect upon their current practice within their system.
Conference Objectives are :
• Describe neurodevelopmental issues that impact appropriate nutrition and feeding for infants with special needs;
• Utilize assessment and intervention techniques to support optimal growth of infants with special needs; • Identify nutritional requirements for at-risk infants in the NICU and after hospital discharge;
• Demonstrate both individual and collaborative expertise with other professionals and families in support of better growth for infants;
• Develop an individual and/or team action plan;
• List three new professional and / or parent contacts that have the potential to collaborate on current or future projects, or to assist with problem-solving.
KEY DATES
21 Aug, 2017
Event Start Date
25 Aug, 2017
Event End Date
SPECIALITIES
PediatricsNeonatal and PerinatologySUGGESTED HOTELS
CONFERENCE VENUE
Sheraton Sand Key Resort
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