Alternative Approaches for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Substance Exposed Infants & Families
April 25, 2023 -
 August 22, 2023
Select Tuesdays
7:30 AM -
 8:30 AM

This ECHO is exclusively for birthing hospital teams.

Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), caused by the use of opioids during pregnancy, is especially prevalent in New Jersey. Rates for NAS are on the rise as a result of spikes in drug use during the COVID-19 pandemic. NAS occurs when newborn babies experience withdrawal after being exposed to drugs such as opioids in the womb, according to the CDC. It can be extremely painful and life-threatening if not identified and treated in a timely manner. In New Jersey, there are 6.7 cases of NAS per 1,000 hospital births, according to the most recent data available. (1)

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 support 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
  • Melissa Weissman, DNP, RNC-NIC, C-ELBW, CPNP-PC, Director of Clinical Practice & Education, Maternal Child Health, Virtua Health  

Learning Objectives

  • Identify and assess evidence-based alternative or adjunctive approaches to the treatment of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome/Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NAS/NOWS)
  • Evaluate and implement non-pharmacologic facets of treatment of substance-exposed infants in the hospital setting
  • Develop and build best-practice in-hospital programs that promote safe, structured transitions of care and which include adherence to regulations NJAC 3A:26 for Substance Exposed Infants (SEI)
  • Administer quality improvement methods to structure your approaches to the design and implementation of projects identified prior to and during this coursework

Continuing Education Accreditation

To view the CE Accreditation for Physician (CME), Nursing (CNE) Credits, click here.

Resource

(1)Salma Ali, MD, “Fighting to Keep Moms and Babies Safe from Drug Abuse during COVID-10”, NJ Spotlight News, Jan. 19, 2021, OPINION

Sessions

The Shift to Implementing and Emphasizing Non-Pharmacologic Interventions for SEI
Tuesday • April 25, 2023
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
An Introduction to Current Trends and New Approaches to the Care of Substance Exposed Infants
Tuesday • May 02, 2023
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
Responding to the Unique Needs of Mother/Infant Dyads Impacted by Substance Use
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 and Sustaining 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: Plans of Safe Care 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: Acknowledging and 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
Optimizing The Effective Use of Community Resources for Mothers and Infants Impacted by Substance Use
Tuesday • August 08, 2023
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
Strength-Based Care: A Path to Wellness for Dyads and for Caregivers
Tuesday • August 22, 2023
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM