May 6-10, 2024 - Virtual via Zoom
May 6-10, 2024 - Virtual via Zoom
The primary goal of this session is to provide professionals with a new, risk-mitigation approach for discussing and promoting safe infant sleep through individualized safe sleep plans to reduce risk of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID). This approach was designed to be family-centered, empowering, non-judgmental, culturally relevant, and non-fear-based. Attendees will be provided with access to materials to support their use of this approach in practice, including a professional discussion guide, fact sheet, additional recorded training, and a safe sleep plan flyer, booklet, and video series designed to be shared with families. Prior to introducing this approach, attendees will learn about SUID definitions, data, updated prevention recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and research related to families' experiences with infant sleep and professional communication about safe sleep. This presentation will increase professionals' knowledge and skills to partner with families to prevent SUID.
As Spokane Regional Health District’s Keeping Children Safe Coordinator, Mia focuses on preventing injury, violence, and mortality among children in Spokane County. She approaches her work with strong belief in the power of community, and desire to create systems of support that empower people to make the safest, healthiest choices for themselves and their families. Mia completed her Bachelor of Science in Child Psychology at the University of Minnesota. Currently, she is completing her Master of Public Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Mia has received awards for leadership and scholarly excellence in equity and diversity.
