STABLE Training

Pittsburgh, PA US
December 8, 2022

The STABLE program is designed to provide important information about neonatal stabilization for maternal/infant healthcare providers. This uniformed , standardized process of care and comprehensive team approach can improve the infatn's overall stability, safety, and outcome. 

Target Audience

Nurses

Learning Objectives

Improve patient safety for infants by standardizing processes and approach to care , encouraging teamwork, identifying areas where medical errors can and do occur and reducing/eliminating preventable adverse events

Organize this information using a mnemonic to assist with retention and recall of stabilization activities that are crucial for post-resuscitation/pre-transport of neonates

Identify neonates at risk to become hypoglycemic and initial steps to treat hypoglycemia

Describe the normal response to cold stress and at least one of the detrimental effects of hypoglycemia

Recognize at least one sign and cause of neonatal respiratory distress and/or respiratory failure 

List one cause and treatment for hypovolemic shock and septic shock

List at least one bacterial and/or viral pathogen that may infect the neonate

Identify potential emotions that parents might experience when their newborn requires intensive care or transport

Identify at least two elements of effective SBARR communication 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.75 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 5.75 Attendance
Course opens: 
12/08/2022
Course expires: 
12/31/2022
Event starts: 
12/08/2022 - 7:00am EST
Event ends: 
12/08/2022 - 3:00pm EST
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
300 Halket St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
United States

Christina Long MSN, CBC 

Stephanie Perry MSN, RN, CBC, C-ELBW

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Nursing (ANCC) - The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 5.75 contact hours.

Available Credit

  • 5.75 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 5.75 Attendance
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