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2026 Idaho Perinatal Quality Collaborative Annual Summit
2026 Idaho Perinatal Quality Collaborative Annual Summit
Practical, evidence-based education focused on improving maternal health outcomes across Idaho.
About the Summit
The Idaho Perinatal Quality Collaborative Annual Summit brings together nurses, physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and the broader perinatal care team from across Idaho for a full day of practical, evidence-based education focused on improving maternal health outcomes.
This year’s program covers current best practices in recognizing and managing obstetric emergencies, including severe hypertension and obstetric sepsis, alongside perinatal mental health and the latest state maternal health data.
Sessions translate national maternal safety standards into strategies that work in real Idaho settings, from large hospitals to rural and critical access facilities.
Through expert-led presentations, interprofessional panels, and interactive breakout sessions, participants will gain tools and connections they can put to use immediately while joining a statewide network committed to safer births for every Idaho family.
Virtual attendance is available.
Accessing Continuing Education Credit
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The ability to claim credit is based on attendance confirmation from the conference organizers.
Register for the Summit
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Target Audience
Who Should Attend?
This summit is designed for the interprofessional perinatal healthcare team, including:
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Physicians (MD/DO)
- Physician Assistants (PA)
- Nurse Practitioners (NP)
- Social Workers
- Pharmacists
- Other professionals involved in maternal and obstetric care
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Describe current standards of care for the recognition and timely management of severe hypertension in pregnancy and the postpartum period, consistent with AIM and ACOG guidance.
- Identify pregnancy-adapted criteria for the early recognition of obstetric sepsis and the key elements of an evidence-based response.
- Describe evidence-based approaches to perinatal mental health screening, referral, and follow-up throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period.
- Apply strategies for implementing standardized maternal safety practices within their own facilities, including low-volume and rural settings.
- Discuss the current state of maternal health in Idaho and the role of interprofessional, team-based collaboration in improving maternal outcomes.
Conference Agenda Coming Soon
Claudia Coatney
Chanette Fretwell, RN, MSN, NEA-BC
Jennifer Liposchak
Charmaine Rausch
Kelly Wilson, BSN, RNC-MN, RNC-OB, C-EFM
Dawn Amos
Patricia Caplinger, MD FACOG
Chanette Fretwell, RN, MSN, NEA-BC
Charmaine Rausch
Rachel Root, PhD, PMH-C
Kelly Wilson, BSN, RNC-MN, RNC-OB, C-EFM
Joint Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions and the Idaho Perinatal Quality Collaborative. The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions 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.
Interprofessional Continuing Education
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Physicians
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions Office designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing
This activity is approved for 5.0 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.
Pharmacy
This activity is approved for continuing pharmacy education.
PAs
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 5.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Psychologists
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
Social Workers
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit.
Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists
For the purpose of re-licensure, the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses recognizes the University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions as an approved provider of continuing education. To be considered continuing education, the session(s) are required to be germane to your practice. Final acceptance of the credit for recertification resides with your state board.
Available Credit
- 5.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award 5.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
- 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions designates this activity for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 5.00 IPCE
- 5.00 ANCCThis activity is approved for a maximum of 5.00 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.
- 5.00 IPCE
- 5.00 APA
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
- 5.00 IPCE
- 5.00 ASWB ACE Credit
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 5.00 general continuing education credits.
- 5.00 Continuing Education Credit
Price
Registration: Log in, then click the yellow Take Course button. Upon registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a calendar link, you will also receive email reminders.
Registration must be completed before the start of the conference.