2024 NEAAP/ROCAP Spring Conference

March 4, 2024March 4, 2024Leave a comment

Elementary-Aged Children Mental Health

Discuss diagnosing, crisis management and treatment strategies as well as a panel discussion of Nebraska resources for providers.

Tuesday, May 7 · 5 – 7:30pm CDT

Boys Town National Headquarters14100 Crawford Street Boys Town, NE 68010

Nirsevimab Resources

October 11, 2023October 12, 2023

As nirsevimab is the first product of its kind, there are many things to consider during the first season of implementation. Below are various resources to support implementation in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Ambulatory/Outpatient Practice Resources

Practice Readiness Checklist: Use this checklist to assess your practice’s readiness to administer nirsevimab to patients.
Nirsevimab Implementation Guide: Use this guide as you roll out nirsevimab to patients.

General Resources

Nirsevimab Administration Visual Guide: Use this guide to help determine if and what dose is needed for administration.
Immunization Information Statement: Provide this VIS-like information to parents/caregivers when administering nirsevimab.
Vaccine Refusal/Declination form: Document declination from any patient who is eligible (use the “other” category).
Coding Guidance: Initial guidance is included in the resources above but check in with the AAP on the latest coding guidance for nirsevimab.

Beyfortus Expert Series Informational Webinars

Register online for 30-minute session focused on clinical topics such as MOA, formulary updates, implementation and more.
Multiple dates available for sessions with live Q&A

NEAAP Award Nominations

August 1, 2023June 23, 2024Leave a comment

Nominations are now open for two NEAAP Awards:

Outstanding Child Advocate of the Year

Recognize a NEAAP member who has contributed to the improvement of child health care at the chapter level. It can also be given for either a special project or for years of service on behalf of children.
Nominee must be a current Nebraska Chapter AAP member.
Nomination must be submitted from a current Nebraska Chapter AAP member.
Consideration Criteria: active involvement in Chapter service or initiatives, involvement in advocacy or community awareness on behalf of child health, involvement in special projects, committees or activities that serve the needs of Nebraska children.

Friend of Child Health

Non-medical or medical provider outside of pediatrics (i.e. community leader, lawmaker, provider in a non-pediatric related field)
Nomination must be submitted from a current Nebraska Chapter AAP member.
Consideration Criteria: performs outstanding service to the betterment of the health of the children and adolescents of the state of Nebraska.

Please note the following restrictions:

Individuals may only nominate one person for each individual award.
Current members of the NEAAP Executive Committee are ineligible to receive these awards.

Deadline for Nominations: Friday, September 10, 2024

Award recipients will be determined by the NEAAP Executive Committee and will be announced at the NEAAP Fall Conference on Friday, October 18, 2024.

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- Outstanding Child Advocate of the Year
- Friend of Child Health
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Advocacy Training Session for Child Health Providers 12/1

November 8, 2022November 18, 2022

Nebraska AAP and the Nebraska Regional Council of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry invite you to hone your advocacy skills at two online training sessions. These sessions are open to all NEAAP and ROCAP members as well as medical students and residents.

The next session, December 1 from 6-7 PM, will feature former Senator Sara Howard providing a lawmaker perspective on to help sharpen your skills and increase your advocacy effectiveness.

We hope you will join us.

CATCH Grant Site & Recipients Since 2017

June 1, 2022June 1, 2022Leave a comment

View the funded CATCH grant recipients since 2017 at the Community Pediatrics Funded Grants Webpage

Visit the CATCH grants site for up-to-date information.

Quit Vaping Campaign Flyers Available

April 5, 2022April 8, 2022

The Nebraska Chapter Champion on e-cigarettes has obtained funding to provide Nebraska pediatric clinics laminated informational flyers with QR codes linking to nicotine cessation resources for teens. These flyers are laminated 8.5 x 11 and in full color. Both English and Spanish versions are available. There is no cost for your order. Available at no cost while supplies last.

Place your order today!

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