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9 Essentials for a Successful RCORP-NAS Award: Tip Sheet

The Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Cohort I tip sheet is a result of collaborative efforts of the NAS Cohort I grant recipients.  Drawing on the insights and experiences of our grantees, we identified 9 key recommendations.  These tips serve not only as a guiding framework for future NAS cohort grantees but also offers valuable guidance to all RCORP grant cohorts.  This resource aims to enhance effectiveness and increase the impact of all RCORP grantee initiatives. 
Posted Date
01/08/24

RSV 2023 Session: NAS Cohort Activities (Day 2)

This presentation included an overview of the Moms Do Care EMPOWER (Engaging Mothers for Positive Outcomes with Early Referrals) program at Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC). We discussed our history and program model.
Posted Date
07/26/23

CDC Evaluates State-Led Surveillance of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) looked at data from six states mandated to report on neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), a condition that occurs when newborn babies experience withdrawal from drugs.  A previous study of these states – Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia – indicated that the reporting helped determine the prevalence of NAS and identify communities more severely affected.  The current report is based on answers to a follow-up questionnaire given to epidemiologists and birth defects program managers from the same six states. 
Posted Date
01/26/22

The Role of Stigma in the Nursing Care of Families Impacted by Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

This article presents an important look into stigma of families impacted by NAS and the ways in which healthcare providers must work to combat stigma’s harmful effects, and explores directions for future research of strategies for reducing stigma amongst this population to improve engagement in healthcare and positive heath-seeking behaviors. The authors reported that mothers of infants with NAS experience intensified stigma surrounding SUDs and the challenge of overcoming exclusion, shame, and judgement of their ability to parent. In examining nurses’ perceptions of perinatal women with SUD, the authors found that many struggled with negative attitudes and prejudices towards mothers of infants with NAS that interfered with their ability to provide nonjudgmental care. The authors urge nurses to implement substantial strategies for addressing stigma through tools such as the ACTS script.
Posted Date
12/23/20