The Australasian Nidcap Training Centre

Interested in bagging a bargain - there is 24 hours of early bird registration for the Neonatal Surgical Symposium with both in-person and virtual registration is available:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/neonatal-surgical-symposium-registration-877748428177

Learn about some of the important work being led by Professor Nadia Badawi with and the Cerebral Palsy Alliance

Chair of Cerebral Palsy, Nadia Badawi, shares her story in Hearts and Minds podcast - Cerebral Palsy Alliance Nadia leverages her research focus in ensuring the highest quality, evidence based neonatal care to sick babies, as well as utilising her clinical experience and observations to inform research direction.

What is the effect of side-lying position on infant oropharyngeal swallow function? This pilot study found side-lying position during feeding decreased the incidence of aspiration for some, but not all, at-risk infants. Suggesting the physiology underlying this improved airway protection appears, at least in part, related to timelier swallow
initiation and improved coordination of swallowing and respiration. The authors conclude side-lying position should be considered as a potential strategy to improve swallow safety in infants who are at risk for dysphagia.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/00099228231159158

Registrations for the will be opening on the 14th July! We can't wait for your units to be part of the 2024 event promoting exposure to reading and language in the . Life's Little Treasures Foundation

Members of the NIDCAP Federation International recently published a mini-review of . The authors highlight NIDCAP is a system-based, process-oriented, attuned and responsive intervention for individualised developmental care for infants and families. Evidence shows NIDCAP significantly improves medical outcomes, with less time on the ventilator, improved weight gain, decreased length of stay, improved developmental outcomes and enhanced infant and family relationships. Evidence suggests that NIDCAP as an intervention improves parental competence, decreases stress for HCP teams and improves HCP satisfaction.
You can access the article via open access: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/apa.17300

It is time for the June edition of !

Neuroprotective tip: three practice points elevated side-lying feeding. Elevated side-lying feeding is increasingly utilised in the unit as a supportive feeding intervention. The research and evidence supporting the practice is limited and evolving, a recent pilot highlighted the three points we have shared.

We only have two level one programs scheduled for 2024 in September and November. Register now to avoid disappointment!

Early Bird Registration is open for the Annual Neonatal Surgical Symposium (Susan Ryan Seminar). Friday 2nd August 2024 @ Skye Suites, Parramatta.

This year, the program will focus on neonatal surgery including TOF-OA, cardiac screening, music therapy, AI, neonatal lupus, airway management and recognising surgical infants physiological and behavioural Reponses.

Both in-person and virtual registration is available:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/neonatal-surgical-symposium-registration-877748428177?aff=oddtdtcreator

Applications are open for the Kaye Spence AM Scholarship supports neonatal nurses to attend conferences, lead small research or quality improvement projects, or attend a neonatal care-related course.

Kaye Spence AM Scholarship consists of $500 to be used for:
- attendance at a neonatal conference within the next 12 months, or
- funding support to lead a small research project or quality improvement project, or
- attendance a neonatal care-related course/program (e.g. FINE training, continuing education, workshops)

The scholarship amount is awarded retrospectively via reimbursement. Applicants are required to submit a receipt demonstrating they have met one of the above categories within 12 months of receiving the scholarship.
You can find the application form here (or google Kaye Spence Scholarship):https://www.schneducation.com.au/sites/default/files/2024-05/Kaye%20Spence%20Scholarship%20Application%20Form%20-%20New%20Fillable.pdf

Recent research undertaken in our Training centre explored the impact of education programs on surgical nurses perceptions of its application. High levels of agreement (>90 %) were reported regarding the benefits of developmental care for parents and infants. Exposure to developmental care education influenced perceptions of its application. Nurses without formal developmental care education were more likely to agree that it was consistently applied [OR:3.3, 95%CI:1.3–8.6], developmental care skills are valued [OR:2.7, 95%CI:1.1–6.8], and that their nursing peers offered support in its application ([OR:2.5, 95%CI:1.1–6.2]. The article includes recommendations for the implementation of developmental care programs in the surgical NICU setting.

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Are you based in NZ and a member of the Neonatal Nurses College of Aotearoa - NNCA? They are funding a level 1 program later this year. You can find out more details and how to apply at the link!

The NNCA and FINE are proud to announce the launch of NNCA funded FINE Level 1 training!

❓What is FINE Level 1? FINE Level 1 is considered a foundational education programme that introduces the scope and evidence behind infant and family centred developmental care. It aims to identify gaps in knowledge and skills, share ideas, and question assumptions about practice. Our hope is that those who attend will contribute to neurodevelopmental practice and police change in their areas.

❓How many funded places are available? We have 25 fully funded places available. We will be aiming to spread the allocation of places across Aotearoa, but giving priority to those neonatal units that do not currently have FINE trained staff. We have 5 places ringfenced for rural/remote units and/or units supporting Māori communities.

❓When is the training and what does it involve? The course is being run on 18th October 2024, and involves approximately 3 hours of pre-reading and self directed learning, and a one day, 8 hour online training.

❓Who can apply? Any nurse who works within neonatal services, and is a member of the NNCA. All applicants are expected to have endorsement from their manager or educator.

❓How do we apply? All nurse managers should have received the application information and forms from the NNCA and be making these available to their staff. Application forms are to be emailed back to the NNCA email- [email protected]. The information and application form will also be available on the NNCA website under “Conferences and Events” in the coming days. Applications close on 12th July 2024.

❓How will I know if my application has been successful? Once the NNCA committee have allocated places you will receive and email stating you have been successful, and more details surrounding the training. Places will be confirmed by email by August 5th 2024.

We look forward to receiving your applications, and supporting our members through an amazing education opportunity!

What are some of the barriers to infant and family centred care? Barriers found in the hospital and neonatal unit were related to financing, staffing, infrastructure, access to knowledge/information and learning climate, leadership engagement, and relative priority of IFCDC. Contextual barriers were related to peer pressure and partnerships, newborn/parent needs and resources, external policy, and budgetary incentives. Are these the barriers you face in your unit if so how are you overcoming them?

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We had the opportunity to facilitate a level 1 face to face program in Sydney a few weeks ago. It was a great opportunity to collaborate with clinicians from NSW and QLD and promote !

Interested in learning about NDC? WE have two virtual programs remaining for 2024 - you can find the link to the programs on our website.

The annual Grace Gala was held this past weekend, despite pouring rain the team looked fabulous and raised $1.5 Million dollars to improve the lives of infants and their families! Congratulations to the organising committee on an incredible event!

Thinking about completing FINE Training but not sure if it is for you? Hear about two neonatologists experiences in completing the FINE 1 and FINE 2 programs. You can find out more about FINE 1 and 2 at our website. Nidcap Sweden

Reflektioner och erfarenheter efter FINE 1+2 av Kasia och Elisabeth, två läkare i Sverige ”Kasia” Katarzyna Wiatrowska och Elisabeth Book, läkare vid neonatal i Lund och Malmö, Skånes Universitetssjukhus reflekterar kring den utbildning de gått i ...

A great resource for parents in the unit highlighting evidence-based comfort strategies they can utilise to reduce pain.

Comfort Strategies — Parenting Pain Away There are topical medications that help lower the pain your baby feels during needles and provide comfort if you aren’t able to.

It is time for the May edition of news!

Over the past two weeks in we have been raising awareness of the benefits of in the annual in the country that is home to the 🦘it is fitting we were visited by one.

A great video from HNEkidshealth and Kendall facilitating parent led skin to skin.

Supporting Parent Led Kangaroo Care

What is possible during skin-to-skin contact? This recent publication from the Netherlands provides a comprehensive overview of one Dutch neonatal unit's approach toward maintaining parent-infant skin-to-skin care during routine peripheral intravenous catheter insertion.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1355184124000048

A recent publication found that although skin to skin (SSC) and family centred care (FCC) may be considered as separate practices within DC, the promotion of SSC also supports the application of FCC. With nurses who felt that their unit performs well in providing FCC correlating to their perception of SSC implementation, training and education about SSC. Highlighting the importance of viewing DC as a concept with integrated rather than independent components.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10951481/

Do you have a chair where you can transfer infants in skin to skin from the delivery room to the unit? This recent research suggests perhaps this is a piece of equipment we should all be looking to purchase! The authors found SSC transfers were associated with gradually decreasing heart rate (HR) values, stable oxygen saturation levels (SpO2), and no increase in median fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2). Heatloss was predominantly observed during initial setup of SSC. There was no significant difference in the occurrence of tachycardia, desaturation or hypothermia between preterm and term neonates. The authors concluded skin-to-skin transfer of infants with a birthweight of equal or above 1,500 g using the Tandem shuttle is feasible and associated with stable physiological parameters.

Skin-to-skin transfer from the delivery room to the neonatal unit for neonates of 1,500g or above: a feasibility and safety study ObjectiveImmediate skin-to-skin contact (SSC) is already standard care for healthy term newborns, but its use for term or preterm newborns requiring admission to neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) with or without respiratory support is challenging. This study aimed to assess the safety and feasibil...

Today marks the beginning of the two-week international an intervention designed to promote skin to skin in the setting. Keep an eye out for articles and resources we will share promoting S2S including activities taking place in

One of our training centre team - Kirsty Minter our NIDCAP trainer in training supporting the application of via the Australian College of Neonatal Nurses .

We are delighted to share information on our annual Neonatal Surgical Symposium, this year one of our trainers will be presenting findings from research ‘Physiological and behavioural responses of infants post-surgery: how you can use this information in practice’.

Neonatal Surgical Symposium Welcome to the 34th Annual Susan Ryan Neonatal Seminar, presented by Grace Centre for Newborn Intensive Care.

In a week where we celebrate you can learn about the incredible stories of nurses produced for the ICN - International Council of Nurses by the BBC celebrating the care provided by nurses each day.

Caring with Courage Extraordinary stories of nurses Produced for ICN by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, the films and articles in Caring with Courage reveal the power of care and dedication in the inspiring work of nurses.

It is a dual celebration in the today Mothers Day and . We hope for the mothers in today you create some beautiful memories and enjoy some treats from Life's Little Treasures Foundation and TINY MIRACLES - The Gerassis Family. To the nurses who each day provide care in the NICU with courage and compassion - thank you. We are privileged to work alongside a nursing team full of trail blazers, game changers and path finders.

Most health care professionals are aware of the purple butterfly project an initiative where a symbol of a purple butterfly is used to indicate to staff and other parents who have experienced a similar loss, that the baby is a twin. The butterfly project team have also developed a range of resources including a 4-hour eLearning course aimed at health care professionals but it may also be of interest to families and friends. Find out more about their wonderful resources at their website.

The Butterfly Project | Co-twin loss; Healthcare education; Neonatal Research Neonatal Butterfly ProjectSally Pilkington2024-02-08T11:30:45+00:00 Welcome to the Butterfly Project Our mission is to better understand the lived experience of families suffering baby loss in a multiple pregnancy by conducting research, raising public awareness of twinless twins, and improving educ...

Still not sure about mouth care with breast milk or how to implement the practice in your clinical setting? Watch this video from SickKids Hospital Toronto.

Breast milk mouth care: Boost your baby's immune system Breast milk mouth care: Boost your baby's immune systemOral immune therapy guide for parents.