Institute for Evidence-Based Practice

VON Grand Rounds

A free webinar and discussion series to advance evidence-based quality improvement in newborn care.

These online learning and discussion opportunities are supported by the work of dedicated VON teams and faculty and informed by the VON Institute for Evidence-Based Practice, and are intended to advance evidence into practice through sound quality improvement methods.

The general format is a video presentation followed by Q&A with faculty.

Evidence to Practice: Eat, Sleep, Console

Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 12:00-1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)

This VON Grand Rounds webinar is focused on the care model of Eat – Sleep – Console for assessment of infants experiencing opioid withdrawal. Neonatal opioid withdrawal is triggered by the discontinuation of placental transmission of maternal opioids causing neuro-excitability and gastrointestinal dysfunction. Earlier assessment tools focused on symptoms while Eat – Sleep – Console addresses functional dimensions.

Faculty: Roger F. Soll, MD; Danielle Ehret, MD, MPH; Leslie Young, MD; Adrienne Pahl, MD

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2025 Schedule

Evidence to Practice: Therapeutic Hypothermia
February 19, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)

Evidence to Practice: Eat, Sleep, Console
May 14, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)

Evidence to Practice: Oxygen in the NICU
August 6, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)

Evidence to Practice: NICU Environment
November 12, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)

Continuing Education

In support of improving patient care this activity has been planned and implemented by The Robert Larner College of Medicine at The University of Vermont and Vermont Oxford Network. The University of Vermont is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The University of Vermont designates this internet live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This program has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1.0 Nursing Contact Hours. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

Previous Grand Rounds Topics

Transfusion Practice: Benefits and Risks
Whole Genome Sequencing for Newborn Screening
All Care is Brain Care
Using Genomics Wisely
Genomics and Health Equity
The Evidence of Therapeutic Cooling for Brain Health
Variants of Uncertain Significance
AAP/VON Scholar Presentations
The Infant and Family Experience in Neonatal Intensive Care: Management of Acute Procedural Pain
and more!

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Community Support

Connect with other participants and teams that are applying structured QI methodology to projects at their center. The VON Community Forum is a place to ask questions and share practices, guidelines, and new knowledge and experiences.

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VON Grand Rounds are open to all for no cost.

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