OPS OB: Emergencies Workshop (Jan. 2026)
As part of its effort to reduce the rising trend of maternal mortality in the United States, AWHONN developed the Obstetric Patient Safety (OPS): OB Emergencies Workshop, now in its 4th Edition. The curriculum for this program is guided by the leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. The focus of the workshop is on various obstetric emergencies that may occur at any point during pregnancy or in the postpartum period.
This OPS workshop is designed to help clinicians work together as a team using effective communication to identify, assess, and manage the care for patients with an obstetric emergency through simulation and debriefing. Clinicians working in the following departments: perinatal, emergency, medical-surgical, ICU, and critical access will find this course essential to caring for patients experiencing an obstetric emergency.
S.T.A.B.L.E., 7th Edition (Dec. 2025)
Instructed by Deidre Miller & Lori Falk. S.T.A.B.L.E. is the most widely distributed and implemented education program to focus exclusively on the post-resuscitation/pre-transport stabilization care of sick infants. Based on a mnemonic to optimize learning, retention, and recall of information, S.T.A.B.L.E. stands for the six assessment and care modules in the program: Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, and Emotional support.
OR/WA AWHONN Fall Conference 2025
PAST EVENT
Deidre Miller presented an exploration of the clinical impact of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and preterm birth, offering insights into outcomes, interventions, and best practices for neonatal care.
Oregon Perinatal Collaborative
PAST EVENT
Co-presenting alongside internationally recognized magnesium sulfate expert Dr. Kathleen Brookfield, Lacey Miller facilitated an interactive case study on evidence-based medication administration. Together, they demonstrated how clinical research informed the development of system-wide order sets for magnesium sulfate prophylaxis, neuroprotection, and eclampsia management.
AWHONN Leadership Development Conference 2024
PAST EVENT
Crafting a Multi-Section DEI Commitment Statement: Oregon and Washington Sections’ Experience
Lacey Miller and Megan Ludena shared the OR & WA DEI Commitment Statement, and the process they utilized to create it. Attendees drafted their own statements, implementation plan, and measures for success to take to their leadership team.
Oregon AWHONN Fall Conference 2024
PAST EVENT
Golden Hour: Care of the ELBW
Nurse and physician leadership discussed the evidence behind resuscitation and the care of neonates born less than 25 weeks. Diedre Miller was joined by Fred Baker, MD and Medical Director, to share their experience at Randall Children' s Hospital NICU.
Washington AWHONN Fall Conference 2023
PAST EVENT
Magnesium Sulfate: A Case Study
Lacey Miller presented a clinical case study on hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, focusing on medication management strategies and the application of current evidence for magnesium sulfate dosing.
AWHONN National Convention 2023
PAST EVENT
Resuscitation Case Conference
Diedre engaged the audience as they worked through a resuscitation scenario, discussing each decision point - merging the art & science of resuscitation.
Oregon AWHONN Fall Conference 2023
PAST EVENT
Perinatal and Neonatal Case Studies: Obstetric Sepsis and Neonatal Resuscitation
Lacey and Diedre co-presented a perinatal and neonatal case study starting with a birthing person’s admission, through labor, birth, and neonatal resuscitation and postpartum stabilization.