On this episode, we'll be discussing the primary prevention of RSV through Maternal Immunization. We are joined by Dr. Suzanne Staebler, Professor at Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, who will give us an overview of the Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and discuss the current RSV maternal candidate vaccine trials. We will [...] The post AWHONN Insights Podcast: Primary Prevention of RSV through Maternal Immunization appeared first on AWHONN ....
Jun 24, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 12
On this episode of AWHONN insights, we sit down with AWHONN CEO, Jonathan Webb, AWHONN President, Cyndy Krening, and AWHONN President Elect, Sandy Cesario, to discuss nursing resiliency and what Nurses Week means to them. About the Speakers Jonathan Webb, MPH, MBA, Chief Executive Officer [...] The post AWHONN Insights Podcast: Nurses Week appeared first on AWHONN .
May 10, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 11
According to the World Health Organization, “many women across the globe experience disrespectful, abusive or neglectful treatment during childbirth in facilities. This constitutes a violation of trust between women and their health-care providers and can also be a powerful disincentive for women to seek and use maternal health care services.” Their recommendations on intrapartum care [...] The post AWHONN Insights Podcast: Respectful Maternity Care appeared first on AWHONN ....
Feb 25, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 10
“Effective January 1, 2021, The Joint Commission has developed two new standards to improve the quality and safety of perinatal care in Joint Commission–accredited hospitals. The new standards require organizations to look at their processes and procedures surrounding the care of women experiencing hemorrhage and severe hypertension/preeclampsia.” In order to learn more, we are [...] The post AWHONN Insights Podcast: The Joint Commission: New Standards for Perinatal Safety appeared first on AWHO...
Dec 07, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In early 2020, AWHONN released the Analgesia and Anesthesia in the Intrapartum Period: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline. Soon after, our Science Team was contacted by Nurse Jennifer Webb, who shared her story of lower extremity nerve injury (LENI) in an effort to bring awareness to this issue, and emphasize the importance of proper position [...] The post AWHONN Insights Podcast: Lower Extremity Nerve Injury During Childbirth appeared first on AWHONN ....
Oct 23, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 8
According to the study, “A Quality Improvement Initiative to Reduce Opioid Consumption after Cesarean Birth,” by Dr. Adriane Burgess, Amy Harris, Julia Wheeling and Roni Dermo, one in 300 opioid naïve women become addicted to opiates after cesarean birth. Also, after cesarean, women are often prescribed more opiates at discharge than necessary, resulting in [...] The post AWHONN Insights Podcast: Multimodal Pain Management: Reducing Opioid Use After Cesarean Birth appeared first on AWHONN ....
Oct 02, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 7
With no end in sight for the COVID-19 pandemic, educators of all backgrounds are striving to find virtual and innovative teaching solutions for their students. In the realm of nursing education, there are a few caveats; nurse educators must now find ways to capture the in-person clinical experience in a virtual format while adhering [...] The post AWHONN Insights Podcast: Virtual Nursing Education: Innovation for the New Normal appeared first on AWHONN ....
Aug 31, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 6
According to the CDC, “Long-standing systemic health and social inequities have put some members of racial and ethnic minority groups at increased risk of getting COVID-19 or experiencing severe illness, regardless of age” (CDC, 2020). This information aligns with the ongoing research conducted by the American Public Media (APM) Research Lab, which has found [...] The post AWHONN Insights Podcast: The Impact of Implicit Bias in Healthcare appeared first on AWHONN ....
Jul 28, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 5
As providers, patients, and loved ones continue to make crucial decisions regarding care, the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN), and the National Perinatal Association (NPA), joined together and released a position statement on shared decision making titled, “Mothers with COVID-19 and Their Newborn Infants.” On this episode, we are joined by two of [...] The post AWHONN Insights Podcast: Shared Decision Making appeared first on AWHONN ....
Jun 30, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 4
At a time when self-care has taken a backseat to COVID-19, we sit down with Traci Richards, BSN, RN, RNC-NIC, C-ELBW, and D’Anne Moon MS, CNM, and discuss their tips and tricks for coping with stress, nutrition and overall wellness in their institutions, and at home. This episode continues the conversation from the jointly provided [...] The post AWHONN Insights Podcast: Wellness Tips and Tricks During Covid-19 appeared first on AWHONN ....
May 26, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3
As we continue to navigate through these times of uncertainty, AWHONN Insights seeks to shed light on issues and challenges impacting perinatal care providers and those who are pregnant in the midst of this pandemic. On this episode, AWHONN nurses – Dr. Margie Bridges and Dr. Suzanne Baird discuss the ways in which they’re [...] The post AWHONN Insights Podcast: COVID-19 in the Perinatal Space appeared first on AWHONN ....
Apr 15, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 2
POEP instructor, Cathy Jones, MSN, RN-BC, RNC-OB, C-EFM, and former POEP learner, Michaela Williams, discuss their experiences utilizing simulations as part of AWHONN’s Perinatal Orientation and Education Program. About the Speakers Cathy Jones, MSN, RN-BC, RNC-OB, C-EFM Cathy is a professional perinatal nurse educator for Wellstar [...] The post AWHONN Insights Podcast: Simulations in Perinatal Education appeared first on AWHONN ....
Mar 11, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1
