WVUH CH Summit 2025

2025 Agenda

WVU Medicine Golisano children's Hospital summit

This conference offers enriching conversations, education and opportunities to explore evidence-based practice in the care of pediatric patients.

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2025 Agenda

8:10 AM

8:00 AM

7:30 AM

9:10 AM

10:10 AM

10:25 AM

11:25 AM

1:15 PM

12:25 PM

2:45 PM

1:30 PM

2:30 PM

3:50 PM

3:45 PM

Evaluation & CE Certificate

7:30 AM

Registration & Breakfast

8:00 AM

Opening Remarks

8:10 AM

Gun Shot Wounds

9:10 AM

Staying Safe

10:10 AM Break & Pet Therapy

10:25 AM

Protecting the Future

11:25 AM

Litigation

12:25 PM Lunch

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1:15 PM

Vendors/Mingle

1:30 PM

Drugs in the Community

2:30 PM Break & Pet Therapy

2:45 PM

Breakout Session A: Infant Feeding

Breakout Session B: Concussion

Breakout Session C: PACU

3:45 PM Break

3:50 PM

Closing Remarks

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Main Ballroom3:50 PM - 4:30PM

Speaker: Michael J. McCormick, CEO Jeremy Trabucca, COO Third River Partners

Live Differently, Lead Differently, Make a Difference!

Complete your day by learning three shifts that can make a lasting difference in your life!

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Main Ballroom 8:00 AM - 8:10 AM

Speaker: Miranda Nuzum, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CCRN

Welcome to the 2025 WVU Medicine Golisano Children's Hospital Summit

Miranda Nuzum is AVP of Nursing Operations at WVUH Children's Hospital. Join her as she opens this year's summit.

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Main Ballroom 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM

Speakers: Evelina Neighbors, PTA, BS, CSPHA David Conrad

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Clinical Readiness for Active Threats and Workplace Violence

Join the WVUH Clinical Safety Education experts as they share strategies for preparing and responding to active threats and workplace violence that will help keep you safe!

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Main Ballroom10:25 AM - 11:25 AM

Speaker: Linda Nield, MD, FAAP Lisa M. Costello, MD, MPH, FAAP Rafka Chaiban, MD, MHCM, FAAP

A Physcian Panel on Immunizations

Join the panel of WVUH Physicians as they discuss talking to families about immunizations to advocate for the safety of our pediatric patients.

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Salon A2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Speaker: Kelly Loomis, MS, RD, LD

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Milk Matters: What Every Nurse Should Know About Infant Feeding Choices

Gain knowledge of the differences, indications, and nutritional composition of donor milk, maternal milk, and infant formulas.

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2025 Summit Vendors

• 410 Medical
• LifeFlow Plus

• AMT
• G-Tubes

• Medtronic
• Bio Button/O2 Probes

• Molnlycke
• NICU Z-Flo Fluidized Positioners

• Third River Partners

• WVU Medicine Infection Prevention

• WVU Medicine Injury Prevention

• Zoll
• Defibrillators

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Lobby07:30 - 08:00

Welcome to the 2025 WVU Medicine Children's Hospital Summit!

• Register at front table
• Drop off donations
• Enter to win raffles and prizes
• Grab some breakfast
• Check out the vendors

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Main Ballroom 11:25 AM - 12:25 PM

Speaker: Lauren T. Krupica, Esq., MBA

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Nurse Documentation and Communication

Join us as we review the basics of litigation and how accurate documentation and effective communication skills can protect your future!

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Main Ballroom1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Speakers: Judge Perri Jo DeChristopher Kristen Antolini, Esq. Brandon Benchoff, Esq. WV State Trooper Tyquan Roach Kacie Kidd, MD, MS

Community Discussion Panel

Join this panel of local judicial, law enforcement, and medical experts as they discuss common drugs found in our community, teenage and maternal addiction, mandatory reporting, documentation, and medical treatment.

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Salon C2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Speaker: Pavithra R. Ellison, MD, MMM, FASA

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Pediatric PACU Management from the Anesthesia Provider's Perspective

This expert presentation and hands-on learning opportunity will enhance identification, management, and prevention of common pediatric recovery complications.

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Salon B2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Speakers: Samuel J. Eckrich, Ph.D Stephanie Ferimer, MD Melissa Eckert, OT

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Multidisciplinary Approach to Pediatric Concussion Management

Subject matter experts review concussions, post-concussive symptoms, recovery, and the multi-disciplinary clinical care needed to effectively treat the pediatric patient.

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Main Ballroom 8:10 AM - 9:10 AM

Speaker: Patrick C. Bonasso, MD, MBA

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Management of Injury and Injury Prevention

Join Dr. Bonasso as he reviews gunshot wound statistics, treatment, and prevention strategies in the pediatric population.

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