Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Training, 6/27
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In-person Class • June 27, 2019 • 8:30am-1pm CT • Jackson, MS
Presented by: Lily’s Place, A Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Center
Lily’s Place executive team aims to train professionals and practitioners on the occurrence, symptoms, and complexities of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). In addition to medical and therapeutic information regarding infants with NAS, Lily’s Place will detail the role of behavioral health support and services for families and caregivers. Lily’s Place is currently piloting a program for the state of West Virginia which allows mothers to room in with their infant while at Lily’s Place – the findings and expected outcomes of this program will be expanded upon during training presentations.
Note: This is an in-person class held in Jackson, MS.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Define Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS).
Explain symptoms, occurrence, identification, statistics (state specific and nationwide), treatment, and potential long-term effects.
Explain the crucial role a family plays in the well-being of each infant.
Give examples of behavioral health services provided by Lily’s Place.
Explain best practices for family support.
Provide an overview of the Lily’s Place model. Include information regarding contracts with managed care companies (billable income) and development efforts (fundraising).
To register, click HERE.
