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DoubleTree by Hilton HotelWELCOMEManchester, NHwww.NHIPConference.comWelcome back to our first in-person NH Immunization Conference since 2019 and ourfirst ever hybrid conference. We are excited to have you back - whether you are in-person or virtual and hope youenjoy the local experts and nationally recognized presenters that we have brought to youtoday. Funding for this conference is made possible (in part)by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Theviews expressed by speakers and moderators do notnecessarily reflect the official policies of theDepartment of Health and Human Services, nor doesthe mention of trade names, commercial practices, ororganizations imply endorsement by the USGovernment. The NH Immunization Program (NHIP) hascontracted with JSI Research & Training Institute,Inc. dba Community Health Institute (CHI) toprovide conference and fiscal management under thedirection of the NH Immunization ConferencePlanning Committee (NHICPC). About the Immunization ProgramThe mission of the Immunization Programis to reduce or eliminate all vaccinepreventable diseases in NH. Through acombination of federal, state, and insurancefunds, the NHIP's Vaccines For Children(VFC) program is able to provide all NHchildren from birth through age 18 with allroutinely recommended vaccines at no costto the health care provider or family.Contact the NHIP29 Hazen DriveConcord, NH 03301Email Address: Immunization@dhhs.nh.govPhone: 603-271-4482Fax: 603-271-3850https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/disease-prevention/immunizationsCome say hi! Visit the Immunization Program’s exhibit tables in theArmory today! April 18, 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton HotelNH IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM STAFFManchester, NHwww.NHIPConference.comSuzanne Allison, RN, BSN, Public Health Nurse CoordinatorLena Boulanger, Vaccine Accountability ManagerSalinda Chagnon, NHIIS Data Analytics CoordinatorHaley Charest, RN, BSN, Public Health Nurse SpecialistJohn Defrias, NHIIS Data AnalystZachary Derepentigny, HL7 Onboarding SpecialistAsh Desrochers, Adult and Emergency Response Vaccine CoordinatorEzenwa Dike, HL7 Onboarding SpecialistAbigail Dulin, Vaccine Accountability SpecialistElinor Fenton, NHIP Program AssistantDanielle Hashem, Technical Support SpecialistMark Hawkes, HL7 Onboarding SpecialistKayla Hogan, HL7 Onboarding SpecialistXan Gallup, RN, RRT, Public Health Nurse SpecialistLori Johnson, VFC Coordinator and Quality Assurance ManagerKelly Jones, Strategic Planning and Emergency Response ManagerAmy L’Abbe, NHIIS Trainer and Education CoordinatorBailey Lord, NHIIS Data AnalystAnne Lucey, RN, Public Health Nurse Specialist and Perinatal Hepatitis B PreventionProgram CoordinatorMelissa MacBride, Immunization Health CommunicatorAnne Marie Mercuri, Immunization Section ChiefPratikkumar Patel, Public Health Grant CoordinatorKristin Perry, Adolescent and Adult Immunization CoordinatorJackie Ramirez, NHIIS Program ManagerLouise Roberge, NHIP and NHIIS Training Support SpecialistKayla Schwartz, HL7 Onboarding SpecialistMartha Seed, RPHN Liaison and Immunization CoordinatorJayden Stack, NHIIS Data Analyst and CDC Public Health AssociateUmmay Tithy, HL7 Onboarding SpecialistRachel Welsch, Vaccine Quality SpecialistApril 18, 2024

The event qualifies for a maximum of 4 contact hours. Each qualifying session is 1 hour each. Questions regarding continuing education credits or evaluations should be directed to Lori Walter at JSI 603-573-3306 ornhip@jsi.com.In order to receive approved continuing education credits, participants must do the following: 1. Sign into sessions.If attending in person, sign into their session room. Virtual participation will be tracked through the virtual platform and monitored by our virtualsession host. 2. Attend the qualifying session they wish to receive credit for in its entirety. Anyone attending less than 90% of a session (54 minutes of a 60 minute session) will not receivecredit. Session monitors are responsible for tracking session start and end times. Sessions whose length are less than 60 minutes as a result of the event organizers or presentersand is beyond the control of the attendee will be adjusted accordingly and participants stillattending at least 90% of the session, regardless of the session length, provided the session isstill more than 30 minutes in length will still receive the full credit for their participation.Anyone attending less than 90% of a shortened session will not receive credit. DoubleTree by Hilton HotelCONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITManchester, NHwww.NHIPConference.comApril 18, 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton HotelCONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITManchester, NHwww.NHIPConference.com3. Submit evaluationsSubmit an evaluation for the session(s) they attended and are seeking credit for as well as submitan overall event evaluation. Attendance at sessions evaluated will be verified against sessions signin records.Evaluations must be submitted by May 18, 2024. Once evaluations are submitted, please allow 30days for the certificate to be processed. Evaluations will not be accepted past May 18th. Participants will not be eligible for credit and willnot receive a certificate without an evaluation submission.CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT APPROVALS Continuing Nursing Professional DevelopmentThis activity has been approved for 4 continuing nursing professional development contact hours byJSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. Live-in Person Activity #IM2024 | Live-virtual Activity #IM2024VJSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professionaldevelopment by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver ofcontinuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission onAccreditation. AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TMThe Maine Medical Education Trust designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRACategory 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of theirparticipation in the activity. Joint Providership Statement This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements andpolicies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the jointprovidership of the Maine Medical Education Trust and JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. TheMaine Medical Education Trust is accredited by the Maine Medical Association Committee onContinuing Medical Education and Accreditation to provide continuing medical education forphysicians.American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)This conference has been approved by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) for 4Clinical/General AAMA CEUs. Approval Number: 142719 General AttendanceAll participants who submit an evaluation and request a General Attendance certificate will beprovided with one. April 18, 2024

REQUIRED DISCLOSURESwww.NHIPConference.comDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester, NHNone of the planners or faculty for this educational activity have relevant financialrelationships to disclose with ineligible companies.There is no commercial support being received for this event.April 18, 2024

AGENDA AT A GLANCEwww.NHIPConference.com8:00-9:009:00-9:30Noon-1:159:30-10:3010:30-11:0011:00-Noon1:15-2:152:15-2:452:45-3:453:45-4:00RegistrationAssemblyArmoryContinental Breakfast, Time with Exhibitors and Catching up withColleaguesPemigewassettPemigewassettPemigewassettWelcome, NHIP Staff Intriductions & AwardsMorning Keynote | Dr. Paul A. Offit, MDCOVID-19 Vaccine Myths | And the Hits Just Keep on Comin'Refreshment Break & Time for ExhibitorsConcurrent Sessions Block AA1. Vaccination in Non-Traditional PlacesA2. Vaccine Accountability: The Truth Behind Your Data LoggerDisplayA3. Vaccine Administration: Avoid Being in the News, PreventingVaccine Administration ErrorsA4. NH Immunization Information System (NHIIS) in the NewsPiscataquogDartmouthArmoryLunch & Time for ExhibitorsPemigewassettB1. New RSV Immunizations for Respiratory Virus SeasonConcurrent Sessions Block BContoocookArmoryContoocookB2. Vaccine Accountability: The Truth Behind Your Data LoggerDisplayB3. Vaccine Administration: Avoid Being in the News, PreventingVaccine Administration ErrorsB4. NH Immunization Information System (NHIIS) in the NewsPiscataquogDartmouthRefreshment Break & Time for ExhibitorsPemigewassettBack to the VaxHeather Simpson & Lydia Greene, LPNClosing, Final Reflections & Raffle AnnouncementsPemigewassettArmoryDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester, NHApril 18, 2024

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FULL AGENDAwww.NHIPConference.com8:00-9:009:00-9:309:30-10:3010:30-11:0011:00-NoonRegistrationAssemblyArmoryContinental Breakfast, Time with Exhibitors and Catching up withColleaguesPemigewassettPemigewassettPemigewassettWelcome, NHIP Staff Intriductions & AwardsMorning Keynote | Dr. Paul A. Offit, MDCOVID-19 Vaccine Myths | And the Hits Just Keep on Comin'A debunking of prominent COVID-19 vaccine myths that havebeen propagated by anti-vaccine activists online. *Dr. Offit will be joining us virtually.Refreshment Break & Time for ExhibitorsConcurrent Sessions Block AA1. Vaccination in Non-Traditional PlacesIn this session, we’ll highlight one Regional Public HealthNetwork’s response to delivering COVID-19 vaccines tounderserved and non-mobile populations in non-traditionalenvironments. We will discuss strategic and logistical challenges,such as vaccine cold chain storage and management in the mobiledelivery setting. Additionally, we’ll explore future opportunitiesand partnerships for RPHNs and primary care healthcare systemsto strategize opportunities to better serve residents and visitors.Presenters: John Beland, PHEP Coordinator, Winnipesaukee Public HealthNetwork, Partnership for Public HealthLori Nash, MPA, Director of Compliance, Privacy & Security,Granite VNAArmoryDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester, NHA2. Vaccine Accountability: The Truth Behind Your Data Logger Display***Virtual Option***This session repeats in the afternoon This session, geared towards any staff responsible for vaccinestorage and handling, will include CDC digital data logger (DDL)and certificate of calibration specifications, best practice strategiesfor setting up DDL alarms and notifications, interpreting DDLreports to respond to temperature excursions, and monitor vaccine ContoocookApril 18, 2024

FULL AGENDAwww.NHIPConference.comDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester, NHA3. Vaccine Administration: Avoid Being in the News, Preventing VaccineAdministration Errors ***Virtual Option***This session repeats in the afternoon. Vaccines are administered safely and effectively every daythroughout the United States. In recent years, the frequency ofvaccine administration error reports has increased due to thecomplexity of new vaccine products, storage, preparation, andimmunization schedules. This session will focus on staff educationand steps you can take to prevent vaccine administration errors. Presenter: JoEllen Wolicki, BSN, RN, Nurse Educator, Centersfor Disease Controlstorage unit performance. We’ll also cover strategies forpreventing temperature excursions and unit failure, maintainingthe cold chain, routine storage and handling practices, inventorymanagement and emergency procedures for protecting vaccineinventories. Presenters: Rachel Welsch, MPA, Vaccine Quality Specialist, NH DHHS, NHImmunization Program Ashley Desrochers, Adult and Emergency Response VaccineCoordinator, NH DHHS, NH Immunization ProgramDartmouthPiscataquogA4. NH Immunization Information System (NHIIS) in the NewsThis session repeats in the afternoon. For the past few years, vaccines have been the topic of major newsstories nationally and locally, but COVID-19 also thrustimmunization registries into the spotlight. The New HampshireImmunization Information System (NHIIS) launched during thepandemic; an undertaking unique to the Granite State. Thissession will focus on our work behind the headlines and COVID-19’s impact on the NHIIS, including new legislation and fundingfor provider onboarding.Presenters: Amy L’Abbe, NHIIS Education and Training Coordinator, NHDHHS, NH Immunization Program Jayden Stack, NH DHHS, NH Immunization Program11:00-NoonApril 18, 2024

FULL AGENDAwww.NHIPConference.comContoocookB1. New RSV Immunizations for Respiratory Virus SeasonDuring this session, we will review the recommendations arounduse of nirsevimab (preventive monoclonal antibody) in infants,RSV vaccines for pregnant people, and for older adults to preventRSV infection and complications. We’ll also review the clinicaltrials describing safety and efficacy of these immunizations, andany new real-world effectiveness studies that emerge from use ofthese immunizations during the 2023-24 RSV season.Presenter: Benjamin Chan, MD, MPH, NH State Epidemiologist,NHDHHSConcurrent Session Block BDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester, NHLunch & Time for ExhibitorsB2. Vaccine Accountability: The Truth Behind Your Data Logger Display***Virtual Option***This session is a repeat of the morning session A2. This session, geared towards any staff responsible for vaccinestorage and handling, will include CDC digital data logger (DDL)and certificate of calibration specifications, best practice strategiesfor setting up DDL alarms and notifications, interpreting DDLreports to respond to temperature excursions, and monitor vaccinestorage unit performance. We’ll also cover strategies forpreventing temperature excursions and unit failure, maintainingthe cold chain, routine storage and handling practices, inventorymanagement and emergency procedures for protecting vaccineinventories. Presenters: Rachel Welsch, MPA, Vaccine Quality Specialist, NH DHHS, NHImmunization Program Ashley Desrochers, Adult and Emergency Response VaccineCoordinator, NH DHHS, NH Immunization ProgramNoon-1:151:15-2:15Noon-1:15PemigewassettArmoryApril 18, 2024

FULL AGENDAwww.NHIPConference.com2:15-2:452:45-3:453:45-4:00DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester, NHB3. Vaccine Administration: Avoid Being in the News, Preventing VaccineAdministration Errors***Virtual Option***This session is a repeat of the morning session A3. Vaccines are administered safely and effectively every daythroughout the United States. In recent years, the frequency ofvaccine administration error reports has increased due to thecomplexity of new vaccine products, storage, preparation, andimmunization schedules. This session will focus on staff educationand steps you can take to prevent vaccine administration errors. Presenter: JoEllen Wolicki, BSN, RN, Nurse Educator, Centersfor Disease ControlB4. NH Immunization Information System (NHIIS) in the NewsThis session is a repeat of the morning session A4. For the past few years, vaccines have been the topic of major newsstories nationally and locally, but COVID-19 also thrustimmunization registries into the spotlight. The New HampshireImmunization Information System (NHIIS) launched during thepandemic; an undertaking unique to the Granite State. Thissession will focus on our work behind the headlines and COVID-19’s impact on the NHIIS, including new legislation and fundingfor provider onboarding.Presenters: Amy L’Abbe, NHIIS Education and Training Coordinator, NHDHHS, NH Immunization Program Jayden Stack, NH DHHS, NH Immunization ProgramRefreshment Break & Time for ExhibitorsAfternoon Guest Speakers | Heather Simpson & Lydia Greene, LPNBack to the Vax Heather Simpson and Lydia Green are the co-founders of Back tothe Vax. As former anti-vaccine moms who returned to evidence-based medicine, they’re passionate about speaking with healthcareproviders on how to approach anti-vax patients to build trust andencourage vaccination. Lydia and Heather share their uniqueinsight on the anti-vaccine rhetoric influencing parents’ decisionsnot to vaccinate themselves or their children.Closing, Final Reflections & Raffle Announcements1:15-2:15PiscataquogDartmouthArmoryPemigewassettPemigewassettApril 18, 2024

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Paul A. Offit, MD, Director of The Vaccine Education Center atChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)Dr. Offit is the Director of The Vaccine Education Centerat Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the Maurice R.Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology and Professor ofPediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at theUniversity of Pennsylvania. As an expert in the fields ofvirology and immunology, Dr. Offit co-inventedRotaTeq®, a rotavirus vaccine recommended by the CDCand the WHO for universal use in infants. He’s currently amember of the FDA's Vaccines and Related BiologicalProducts Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) and a formermember of CDC’s Advisory Committee on ImmunizationPractices.Heather Simpson, Co-Owner, Back to the Vax (left in pic)Heather Simpson is the co-founder of Back to the Vax, agroup where former anti-vaxxers can find a safe space toask questions and get support. Simpson advocates forvaccination, speaking at seminars and blogging on thesubject as much as possible. She is passionate aboutspeaking with medical professionals on how to approachanti-vax patients in a way that can build trust andhopefully persuade them to vaccinate. She has a 6-year-olddaughter who also recognizes the importance of vaccines! Lydia Greene, LPN, Consultant, Back to the Vax (right in pic)Lydia is a married mother of 3, who lives in the AlbertaRockies. She was an antivaxxer for over a decade andrecently finished nursing school to fight vaccine hesitancyon the front lines. She co-founded Back to the Vax to helpsupport parents who wish to start vaccinating theirchildren after being antivax or vaccine hesitant. Sheshares her story with healthcare workers to help themunderstand how a parent becomes antivax and gives hopethat people can change.KEYNOTE PRESENTERSwww.NHIPConference.comDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester, NHApril 18, 2024

Amy L’Abbe, NHIIS Education and Training Coordinator, NH DHHS, NHImmunization ProgramAmy is the NHIIS Trainer and Education Coordinator for the NewHampshire Immunization Program. She has an extensivebackground in the clinical setting, having collaborated with staff inhospitals, clinics, laboratories and outpatient care for over 15 years.Prior to working for the State of New Hampshire, she was acredentialed trainer for Epic, specializing in the Beaker applicationfor Beth Israel Lahey Health’s EHR system. Amy is proud to havebeen a paramedic preceptor for over 10 years and continues tobring her passion and enthusiasm for healthcare training to theState.John Beland, PHEP Coordinator, Winnipesaukee Public Health Network,Partnership for Public HealthJohn is responsible for all areas of emergency preparedness andtraining and works closely with area town officials, health officers,emergency management directors, fire/rescue workers, police, andschools to limit illness and death, preserve continuity ofgovernment/business, minimize social disruption, and minimizeeconomic loss. As PHEP Coordinator, he received the Lakes RegionCommunity Services “Outstanding Community Partner Award” andCentral NH VNA (now Granite VNA) “Alida Millham LeadershipAward.” John served with the Gilford Fire-Rescue Department for30 years, retiring as Chief of the Department in 2011, and iscurrently a Senior Staff Instructor at the NH Fire Academy.Benjamin Chan, MD, MPH, NH State Epidemiologist, NH DHHSDr. Chan is an infectious disease physician and has served as theState Epidemiologist for the NH Department of Health and HumanServices since 2014. Dr. Chan received his medical degree from theUniversity of Vermont College of Medicine, and his Master ofPublic Health degree from The Dartmouth Institute for HealthPolicy and Clinical Practice. He is board certified in the fields ofInfectious Disease and Public Health and Preventive Medicine.SESSION PRESENTERSwww.NHIPConference.comDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester, NHApril 18, 2024

Ashley Desrochers, Adult and Emergency Response VaccineCoordinator, NH DHHS, NH Immunization ProgramAsh joined the NH Immunization Program in 2023 as the Adultand Emergency Response Vaccine Coordinator. Prior to workingfor NHIP, she held leadership roles on the Pandemic IncidentManagement Team for Strafford County’s Public Health Network.Ash organized community-based vaccination clinics and other publichealth programs. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychologyfrom the University of New Hampshire.Lori Nash, MPA, Director of Compliance, Privacy & Security, GraniteVNALori Nash has 20 years of experience working in Homecare andHospice. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology anda Master of Business Administration degree with a focus onEmergency Management. She has 26 years of informationtechnology experience, most of which has been in healthcare andhas held director roles in Operations, Compliance, Privacy,Security, and Emergency Management. In her role as EmergencyManager under Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, shereceived the “Home Care & Hospice Service Award” for her part ina COVID-19 Vaccine Pilot program for homebound patients.Rachel Welsch, MPA, Vaccine Quality Specialist, NH DHHS, NHImmunization ProgramRachel joined the NH Immunization Program in 2020 as theVaccine Accountability Specialist, but recently took on the role ofVaccine Quality Specialist on the Quality Assurance team. She isexcited to continue her work with proper vaccine management in adifferent capacity in her new position. Rachel earned her Bachelorof Arts degree in Social Work and Counseling from Franklin PierceUniversity and a Master of Public Administration degree from theUniversity of New Hampshire.SESSION PRESENTERSwww.NHIPConference.comDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester, NHApril 18, 2024

JoEllen Wolicki, BSN, RN, Nurse Educator, Centers for Disease ControlJoEllen travels throughout the U.S. to educate healthcare providerson immunization. Before joining CDC in 2010, she served for 14years as a Nurse Consultant with the Michigan Department ofCommunity Health Division of Immunization. JoEllen serves as acommittee member of several work groups for the AdvisoryCommittee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), contributes to theEpidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseasestextbook (the Pink Book), and works on many immunizationtraining and educational materials and programs. She holds aBachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University ofDetroit/Mercy.Jayden Stack, NH DHHS, NH Immunization ProgramJayden Stack is a recent graduate from the University of RhodeIsland, holding a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies with a focuson Health Promotion, complemented by a minor in Business. She isa 2023 CDC Public Health Associate assigned to the NewHampshire Department of Health and Human Services, working asa Data Analyst for the New Hampshire Immunization InformationSystem (NHIIS). Jayden is adept in various healthcare settings,having served as an EMT in clinical environments and as a protocolscheduler at Dana-Farber. She is excited to improve communityhealth outcomes through public health initiatives while working forthe State of New Hampshire.SESSION PRESENTERSwww.NHIPConference.comDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester, NHApril 18, 2024

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