STABLE Training March 21, 2023

Pittsburgh, PA US
March 21, 2023

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 infant'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 one 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 SBAR 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: 
03/21/2023
Course expires: 
04/30/2023
Event starts: 
03/21/2023 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
03/21/2023 - 4:30pm EDT
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
300 Halket St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
United States

Christina Long MSN, CBC

Stephanie Perry MSN, CBC, 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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