2026 ILPQC Trauma-Informed Care Workshop - (9/10/26)

Join ILPQC for an immersive and interactive workshop covering the basics of trauma-informed and collaborative care in the obstetric setting. This program utilizes various learning platforms to present the material:

• Didactic Lectures: Introduction to psychological trauma and its relevance in the peripartum period, along with communication strategies for optimal outcomes.

• Case Exploration: Small group discussions to address perspective taking and management of acute stress responses.

• Simulation Exercises: Practical exercises to reinforce new skills in a variety of challenging scenarios.

Final Debriefing

Time will be allocated for final debriefing, questions, self-care, and reflection prior to the completion of the workshop. 

1. Realize the widespread impact of trauma in our society and identify sources of trauma in our patients with a focus on the obstetric patient and their family.
2. Recognize signs and symptoms of unresolved psychological trauma in patients and providers.
3. Apply evidence-based communication strategies to establish patient trust and co-create culturally responsive care plans.
4. Demonstrate ability to explain risks and benefits to patients ensuring their understanding and validating their perspectives, while discussing alternative approaches to care that are mutually acceptable to all.
5. Demonstrate tangible skills to prevent traumatizing and re-traumatizing patients.
6. Understand the core principles of Trauma-informed Care.

Physician Credit

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) through the joint providership of Endeavor Health: Edward-Elmhurst Hospitals and Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative (ILPQC). Endeavor Health: Edward-Elmhurst Hospitals is accredited by the ISMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Endeavor Health: Edward-Elmhurst Hospitals designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Participant Credit

Other participants will also receive a Certificate of Participation. For information on the applicability and acceptance of certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME/ISMS, please consult your professional licensing board.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The planners, faculty, and others in control of content have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. The Endeavor Health: Edward-Elmhurst Hospitals Accredited CME Program adheres to the ISMS/ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of an accredited CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies (entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing health care products used by or on patients). Financial relationships are relevant if a financial relationship, in any amount, exists between the person in control of content and an ineligible company during the past 24 months, and the content of the education is related to the products of an ineligible company with whom the person has a financial relationship.

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Kristina Diaz, MSN
Nurse Quality Manager
Northwestern Medicine

Activity Planning Team Member

Nothing to disclose

Tracey Vogel, MD
Obstetric Anesthesiologist
Allegheny Health Network

Activity Primary Co-Planner, Faculty

Consulting Fee-NOMA.AI|Ownership-The Empowerment Equation LLC

Ann Borders, MD
maternal and fetal medicine physician
Endeavor Health: Evanston Hospital

Activity Primary Planner

Nothing to disclose

Thursday, September 10, 2026