Training for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative

Emergency Preparedness and Evacuation Plan for a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

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This course is geared towards NICU nurses, staff and physicians. It is designed to address knowledge gaps on the types of emergencies that may require NICU evacuation, outline specific evacuation processes, and highlight best practices for staff training and coordination.




Course Outline

  • Introduction
  • Importance of Emergency Preparedness in NICU
  • Types of Emergencies Requiring Evacuation
  • Evacuation Challenges in the NICU
  • Key Components of a NICU Emergency Evacuation Plan
  • Neonatal Transport Considerations
  • Staffing Requirements
  • Training and Drills
  • Coordination with External Agencies
  • Lessons Learned
  • Conclusion

Accreditation Recognition

  • 1.0 R-CERP recognized by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners -IBLCEĀ®
  • 1.0 Nursing Contact Hours - American Nurses Credentialing Center - ANCC