Family Engagement as a Strategy to Increase Receipt of Mothers’ Own Milk (MOM) at Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Discharge

Opening Remarks:

Marilyn Kacica, MD, MPH
Executive Director, NYS Perinatal Quality Collaborative, Medical Director, Division of Family Health, NYSDOH, Clinical Professor, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatics, State University of New York (SUNY), University at Albany School of Public Health 

Speaker:

Paula Meier, PhD, RN
Professor of Pediatrics & Nursing, Rush University Medical Center, Courtesy Professor of Behavioral Nursing, University of Florida

As a result of participation in this activity, the learner will have increased and enhanced their knowledge and competence on the science of Mothers Own Milk for NICU families.

By the end of the activity, learners will be able to: 

• Integrate components of the PROVIDE compendium, an evidence-based collection of videos and information sheets about MOM provision in the NICU, into routine NICU care. 
• Describe My Personal Pumping Pathway, a two-part, evidence-based instrument to guide breast pump use and lactation care for breast-pump-dependent mothers with NICU infants. 
• Identify strategies to monitor and mitigate Black/non-Black disparities in receipt of MOM at NICU discharge. 
• Plan the transition to breastfeeding and/or bottle feeding during the NICU stay. 

Slide Handouts

Evaluation and Continuing Education Credits

To Obtain Continuing Education Credits

Each participant interested in CE credits must watch the activity, complete an evaluation and post-test, which is available above under "Evaluation, Post-test for CE Credits". A score of 80% and above on the post-test will generate a certificate indicating the requested credits.

Criteria for Successful Completion: 

Learners must attend 100% of this activity to be awarded full continuing education credits /contact hours

Disclosure Statements

Paula P. Meier, PhD, RN has disclosed that she is a Consultant for educational projects and product development/testing/Research funds for Medela AG.  This relevant relationship has been mitigated.

None of the other planners, moderator or presenters have disclosed any financial arrangements or affiliations with any ineligible companies whose products, research or services may be discussed in this activity.
 

No commercial funding has been accepted for this activity. 

Continuing Medical Education Credits

The College of Integrated Health Sciences, University at Albany is accredited by the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The College of Integrated Health Sciences, University at Albany designates this enduring material for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

Continuing Medical Education Credits are offered until December 31, 2025.

Continuing Nurse Education Contact Hours

University at Albany College of Integrated Health Sciences is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This offering is approved for 1.0 nursing contact hours.
 

Nursing Contact Hours are offered until March 23, 2025. 

Certified Health Education Specialist Contact Hours

Sponsored by the College of Integrated Health Sciences, University at Albany, SUNY, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 1.0 total Category I contact education contact hours. Maximum advanced-level continuing education contact hours available are 0. Continuing Competency credits available are 1.0. Provider ID# 99086.

Continuing Education Contact Hours are offered until December 31, 2025.

Certified in Public Health

This event is sponsored by the College of Integrated Health Sciences, University at Albany, an approved provider of CPH Renewal Credits by the National Board of Public Health Examiners.

This offering is approved for 1.0 Certified in Public Health Renewal Credit.

CPH Renewal Credits are offered until December 31, 2025.