b'National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program Recognizes Nicklaus Childrens HospitalNicklaus Childrens Hospital was recognized in 2019 by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as a Bronze-level Certified Safe Sleep Hospital for its commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep. The National Safe Sleep Hospital Certificationsigned the pledge to become Safe Sleep Ambassadors . Program was created by Cribs for Kids, a Pittsburgh-based organization dedicated to preventing infantSleep-Related Death (SRD) results in the loss of more sleep-related deaths due to accidental suffocation.than 3,500 infants every year in the U .S ., said Michael The hospital is one of the first in Florida to receive thisH . Goodstein, MD, neonatologist and medical director designation . The hospital achieved partnership withof research at Cribs for Kids . We know that consistent Cribs for Kids by committing to provide a mother/ education can have a profound effect on infant mortality, caregiver a safe place for their infant to sleep up toand this program is designed to encourage safe sleep one year of age that is approved through the Consumereducation and to recognize those hospitals that are Safety Product Commission . Through the organizationstaking an active role in reducing these preventable social work department, new parents whose childrendeaths .This program is well-aligned with the Maternal are being discharged are offered a safe sleep surface forChild Health Bureaus vision of reducing infant mortality their infant if they indicate that they do not have andthrough the promotion of infant sleep safety as outlined cannot obtain one . The goal is to insure that every newin the Infant Mortality Collaborative Improvement and family leaving the hospital has a safe sleep environmentInnovation Network (COIIN) Initiative . Forty states have for their child. In addition to being a Cribs for Kidsdesignated Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), partner, Nicklaus Childrens was recognized for followingSudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), Sleep Related the safe sleep guidelines recommended by the AmericanDeath (SRD), as their emphasis to reduce infant mortality .Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and providing trainingNicklaus Childrens is honored to be recognized as a programs for parents, staff and the community. NursesCertified Safe Sleep Hospital, said Carolyn Domina, are educated on safe sleep practices as part of theirDirector of the Maternal Fetal Program at Nicklaus initial orientation and thereafter through mandatoryChildrens . As the regions pediatric care leader, we annual online education modules which detail theare committed to the well-being of children from birth hospitals participation in safe sleep guidelines . Backthrough adulthood. Conveying to staff and parents the to Sleep Nurse Champions in the Neonatal Intensiveimportance of safe sleep practices is an essential part of Care Unit (NICU) regularly perform bedside audits toour safety advocacy .determine if eligible infants approaching discharge are being positioned for safe sleep in accordance withThe National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program National Safe Sleep Hospitals guidelines . This includeswas created in partnership with leading infant health positioning infants to lie on their back on a flat sleepand safety organizations such as All Baby & Child, surface with no unnecessary objects in the bed . BlanketsThe National Center for the Review & Prevention of are positioned to stay below the shoulders . As part ofChild Deaths, Association of SIDS and Infant Mortality the guidelines, parents are also educated on safe sleepPrograms, Kids in Danger, Childrens Safety Network, transition and provided with a Safe Sleep brochure .American SIDS Institute, Charlies Kids, CJ Foundation During the month of October, 2019, designated asfor SIDS, and numerous state American Academy of National Safe Sleep Month, NICU nurses and parentsPediatrics chapters and health departments .8 Nicklaus Childrens Hospital'