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AWHONN Emerging Leaders’ Day on Capitol Hill

AWHONN Emerging Leaders’ Day on Capitol Hill. Tiffany Montgomery, RNC-OB, EFM-C, MSN 2011 AWHONN Emerging Leader 2011 AWHONN Policy Committee Member. Describe pre-Hill visit preparation List the three talking points of the Hill visits

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AWHONN Emerging Leaders’ Day on Capitol Hill

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  1. AWHONN Emerging Leaders’ Day on Capitol Hill Tiffany Montgomery, RNC-OB, EFM-C, MSN 2011 AWHONN Emerging Leader 2011 AWHONN Policy Committee Member

  2. Describe pre-Hill visit preparation • List the three talking points of the Hill visits • List three things you should know for your next Hill visit • Describe post-Hill visit duties Objectives

  3. Review PREEMIE Act of 2005 • Review information on prematurity • Decide roles of group members • PREEMIE Act overview– Jillian Barrett • Effects of prematurity– Tiffany Montgomery • Real-life example– Kirsten Brennan Pre-Hill Visit Preparation

  4. Met with the three legislative assistants • Congressman Tim Murphy (R-PA) • Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) • Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) Hill Visits

  5. Agenda • K.I.S.S. Introductions • Talking Points • Questions/ Discussion • Leave Behind Packets Hill Visits (cont)

  6. Authorized $15M for research over 5 years (2006-2010) • Co-sponsored by 42 Senators and 98 Members of Congress • Murphy and Robyal-Allard Co-sponsored • Feinstein did not co-sponsor Talking Point #1:The PREEMIE Act

  7. Definition: Born prior to 37 weeks gestation (most born between 34 and 36 weeks) • Demographic Risks: Teens, non-Hispanic Blacks, low socioeconomic status • Lifestyle Risks: Smoking, alcohol abuse, drug abuse Talking Point #2:Prematurity Facts

  8. Medical Risks: Infections, hypertension, low pre-pregnancy weight • Effects on Newborn: Decreased ability to maintain temperature, unable to receive kangaroo care, increased risk for infections Talking Point #2:Prematurity Facts (cont)

  9. Two prior deliveries of healthy children • Well-educated • Delivered at 34 weeks • Why me? What did I do wrong? Talking Point #3:Real Life Example

  10. Post-visit Hill discussion • Complete AWHONN evaluation form • Write follow-up letter to legislative aids Post-Hill Visit Duties

  11. Everyone is not in the same building • Offices move around A LOT • You will most likely be meeting with a legislative aid, not the Senator or Member of Congress • You are more knowledgeable than they are What you should know for your next Hill visit…

  12. Questions?

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