Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Substance Exposed Infants
April 18, 2023 -
 August 22, 2023
Select Tuesdays
7:30 AM -
 8:30 AM

This ECHO is exclusively for birthing hospital teams.

Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a clinical diagnosis and a consequence of the abrupt discontinuation of chronic fetal exposure to substances that were used or abused by mothers during pregnancy. Between 2010 and 2017, the rate of NAS increased nationally. Over 20,000 babies are born each year in the United States dependent on illegal or prescription drugs and suffer Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.

Birthing hospital practice standards for NAS/SEI family-centered care can influence this growing statistic, improve the neonatal hospital stay, and ensure a successful transition of mother and infant from hospital to home.

Learn how to implement best practices, alternative recovery interventions, and to support family formation by using plans of safe care and community resources. Experts in medical and social science will lead a dialogue and working sessions with your peers where you will discuss birthing hospital best practices and current quality improvement implementation. Together we can insure an optimal transition from hospital to home to ensure a safe and healthy first year for infants and their families.

Series Leaders

  • Robyn D’Oria, MA, RNC, APN, CEO, Central Jersey Family Health Consortium 
  • Aubri Milano, DO, FAAP, Medical Director, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, General Pediatric Newborn Care, Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper 
  • Nancy Narvell, MS, MBA, PMP, LSSBB, PCMH-CCE, Assistant Vice President for Operational Excellence and Population Intelligence at Cooper University HealthCare  
  • Manan Shah, MD, Attending Neonatologist, Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School  

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize and assess demonstrated, proven alternative approaches to the treatment of Neonatal Withdrawal Syndrome (NWS) 
  • Evaluate alternative non-pharmacologic approaches to treat Infant recovery in the hospital setting and build best-practice in-hospital programs that include adherence to recently adopted regulations NJAC 3A:26 for Substance Exposed Infants (SEI) 
  • Learn to utilize quality improvement methods to structure your implementation project. 

Continuing Education Accreditation

No information available at this time

Additional Information

Information regarding the increase in neonatal abstinence syndrome obtained from Cureus, to read more, click here.

Information regarding the number of infants born in the United States with neonatal abstinence syndrome obtained from National Institute for Children’s Health Quality, to read more, click here.

Sessions

Current Trends and New Evidence in Approaches NAS Treatment
Tuesday • April 18, 2023
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
Perspectives on the Approach to Care of SEI and Families
Tuesday • April 25, 2023
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
Responding to the Unique Needs of the mother and Infant Dyad
Tuesday • May 09, 2023
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
The Impact of Social Determinants of Health and the Quadruple Aim
Tuesday • May 23, 2023
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
Creating a Family Centered Care Model for SEI and their Families
Tuesday • June 06, 2023
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
Collaborative Models of Care to Promote Infant Wellness: The Role of DCPP and the Primary Pediatrician
Tuesday • June 13, 2023
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
Collaborative Models of Care to Prevent Maternal Mortality: The Role of Addiction Medicine and the PCP
Tuesday • June 27, 2023
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
Breastfeeding and the Substance-Exposed Infant: Understanding the Evidence and Bridging the Care Gap
Tuesday • July 11, 2023
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
Postpartum Mental Health: Addressing the Spectrum of Maternal Needs
Tuesday • July 25, 2023
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
The Therapeutic Alliance: Preparing Mom and Baby for a Successful Discharge
Tuesday • August 01, 2023
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
Foundations of Longitudinal Care: Establishing Effective Plans of Safe Care
Tuesday • August 08, 2023
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
Strength-Based Care for Dyads and for Caregivers
Tuesday • August 22, 2023
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM