Positioning to Optimize Development in the NICU

Identify supportive positioning and handling as a core measure of neuroprotective family centered care
Describe the importance of modeling the intrauterine environment in
positioning and handling
Understand the main principles of neurodevelopmental positioning
Identify the impact of suboptimal positioning
Describe strategies to provide optimal positioning support
Understand modeling the transition to safe sleep
Identify developmental activities for carryover

1. Identify supportive positioning and handling as a core measure of neuroprotective family centered care
2. Describe the importance of modeling the intrauterine environment in
positioning and handling
3. Understand the main principles of neurodevelopmental positioning
4. Identify the impact of suboptimal positioning
5. Describe strategies to provide optimal positioning support
6. Understand modeling the transition to safe sleep
7. Identify developmental activities for carryover

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission in Accreditation

Participants earn contact hours by attendance at the full session and completion of the evaluation

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