Objectives (Educational Content) :

AI: From Notes to Knowledge: Practical AI for Chart Summarization, Decision Support, and Ambient Documentation

Presented by: Sarah Rush, MD, Dr Jonathan H. Pelletier, MD, MS, and Kevin Watson MD

• Describe how clinical AI tools at Akron Children’s, including Ambient scribes and Epic‑embedded AI, are being used today to reduce documentation burden and support more efficient APP workflows.
• Demonstrate the tangible value AI tools bring to APP practice, including time savings, cognitive load reduction, and improved focus on patient care.
• Empower APPs to actively engage with and adopt clinical AI tools in their daily practice, highlighting practical use cases and best practices that improve workflows and enhance professional satisfaction.

OIT: Advancing Treatment for Food Allergy—Oral Immunotherapy in the Modern Era

Presented by: Lisa Sammon, DO., FAAAAI

• Educate audience on origin and purpose of oral immunotherapy for IgE-mediated food allergy.
• Show data highlighting the efficacy of OIT in preschool age patients. 
• Discuss expectations of OIT programs including appropriate referral, patient selection and compliance guidelines.

Imaging with Intention: Pediatric Fluoroscopy and Interventional Radiology for the Care Team

Presented by: Jessica St Aubin PA-C, Tracey Mehlman, MD, & Nathan Fagan, MD

• Review the most common diagnostic fluoroscopic exams performed in the pediatric population and their indications and contraindications.
• Discuss the common pediatric pathologies seen in the above exams.
• Describe common pediatric interventional radiology procedures and their indications and contraindications.

Understanding Neonatal and Infant Therapy Services Across the Continuum of Care

Presented by: Meghan Ball, PT, MSPT, Elizabeth J. De Leon Soto MS, OTR/L, NTMTC & Vanessa Kravetz, MA, CCC-SLP

• Describe and understand the role, scope, and purpose of the inpatient Neonatal Therapy and Infant Therapy teams from birth through discharge from the NICU, Special Care nursery, or inpatient units. 
• Describe and understand the role, scope, and purpose of the outpatient Infant Therapy team from discharge and beyond with specific focus on best patient outcomes, partnering with families and engaging in best practice patient care.
• Enhance understanding of appropriate referrals to Rehab Services team to ensure patients receive the highest quality care within the most appropriate service delivery model.

Spot the Rash: Interactive Pediatric Dermatology Review

Presented by: Sharon Juszli MSN, APRN-CNP

• Differentiate common neonatal skin findings.
• Recognize and manage common pediatric dermatologic infections.
• Identify rashes requiring referral or further evaluation.

Navigating Pediatric Behavioral Health: A Guide for Non-Mental Health Professionals

Presented by: Jonathan Pentz, MD

• Identify mental health resources available within the Akron Children’s Hospital System.
• Outline current collaborative care efforts at Akron Children’s Hospital.
• Provide basic practice parameters for common psychiatric illnesses in the pediatric population.

Child Sexual Abuse: Recognition & Response

Presented by: Amanda McAllen MSN, APRN-CNP

• Define child sexual abuse and identify potential indicators of child sexual abuse.
• Discuss the importance of medical exam in those patients with concern for sexual abuse.
• Discuss the importance of a CARE center/CAC evaluation and explain the referral process.

Target Audience:

Nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, physician assistants, physicians, registered nurses and other professionals who work with children will benefit from attending this conference.

Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity:

7 hour(s)

Expiration Date for CE/CME Credit:

05-13-2027

Method of Participation in the Learning Process:

The learner will view the on-demand presentations and complete an activity evaluation.

Evaluation Methods:

All learners must complete an attestation and evaluation to claim credit.

Disclosure:

None of the planners or presenters for this activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies.

Accreditation Statement:

This program is pending approval for 7 AAPA Category 1 CME credits and 7 contact hours of ANCC CE credit. 

Akron Children's Hospital is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Providers should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Note: Conference content must be viewed between June 1-August 1, 2026.
CE/CME evaluation will be available until September 1, 2026, via CME Tracker. 

At the end of this period, no CE/CME will be awarded.   

Speakers:

Presenters

• Meghan Ball, PT, MSPT
  Pediatric Physical Therapy
  Akron Children’s Hospital
  Understanding Neonatal and Infant Therapy Services Across the Continuum of Care
• Elizabeth J. De Leon Soto MS, OTR/L, NTMTC
  Pediatric Rehabilitative Services
  Akron Children’s Hospital
  Understanding Neonatal and Infant Therapy Services Across the Continuum of Care
• Nathan Fagan, MD
  Pediatric Interventional Radiology Program
  Akron Children’s Hospital
  Imaging with Intention: Pediatric Fluoroscopy and Interventional Radiology for the Care Team
• Sharon Juszli MSN, APRN-CNP
  Pediatrics
  Akron Children’s Hospital
  Spot the Rash: Interactive Pediatric Dermatology Review
• Vanessa Kravetz, MA, CCC-SLP
  Pediatric Rehabilitative Services
  Akron Children’s Hospital
  Understanding Neonatal and Infant Therapy Services Across the Continuum of Care
• Amanda McAllen MSN, APRN-CNP
  Children at Risk Evaluation (CARE) Center
  Akron Children’s Hospital
  Child Sexual Abuse: Recognition & Response
• Tracey Mehlman, MD
  Pediatric Radiology
  Akron Children’s Hospital
  Imaging with Intention: Pediatric Fluoroscopy and Interventional Radiology for the Care Team
• Jonathan H. Pelletier, MD
  Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
  Akron Children’s Hospital
  AI: From Notes to Knowledge: Practical AI for Chart Summarization, Decision Support, and Ambient Documentation
• Jonathan Pentz, MD
  Behavioral Health
  Akron Children’s Hospital
  Navigating Pediatric Behavioral Health: A Guide for Non-Mental Health Professionals
• Sarah Rush, MD
  Pediatric Brain Tumor Program
  Akron Children’s Hospital
  AI: From Notes to Knowledge: Practical AI for Chart Summarization, Decision Support, and Ambient Documentation
• Lisa Sammon, DO., FAAAAI
  Allergy & Immunology
  Akron Children’s Hospital
  OIT: Advancing Treatment for Food Allergy—Oral Immunotherapy in the Modern Era
• Jessica St Aubin PA-C
  Pediatric Interventional Radiology Program
  Akron Children’s Hospital
  Imaging with Intention: Pediatric Fluoroscopy and Interventional Radiology for the Care Team
• Kevin Watson MD
  Pediatric Gastroenterology
  Akron Children’s Hospital
  AI: From Notes to Knowledge: Practical AI for Chart Summarization, Decision Support, and Ambient Documentation