SIDS Risk Reduction Training for Child Care Providers
An Evidence-Based Practice
Description
This education program provides SIDS risk reduction education to licensed child care providers in the District of Columbia via a collaboration with the Early Care and Education Administration, Department of Human Services District of Columbia.
Goal / Mission
The objectives are to increase knowledge of SIDS risk reduction strategies, including sleep position, use of cribs (instead of adult beds and couches), and elimination of bedding.
Impact
Childcare provider behavior related to safe sleep practices can be improved from short, in-person targeted educational sessions.
Results / Accomplishments
SIDS Risk Reduction Training reaches approximately 200 child care providers annually. More than 80% of participants have improved knowledge about recommendations for safe infant sleep. In a study of the effectiveness of 60-minute education in-service, child care providers who attended the educational in-service were more likely to use the recommended supine position exclusively, demonstrate sustained awareness of the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations, and report written sleep position policies.
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
Children's National Medical Center
Primary Contact
Dr. Rachel Moon
Children's National Medical Center
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
202-476-3948
rmoon@childrensnational.org
Children's National Medical Center
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
202-476-3948
rmoon@childrensnational.org
Topics
Health / Children's Health
Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health
Health / Prevention & Safety
Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health
Health / Prevention & Safety
Organization(s)
Children's National Medical Center
Date of publication
Oct 2003
Date of implementation
2002
Geographic Type
Urban
Location
Washington, D.C.
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Target Audience
Adults, Women, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Submitted By
Children's National Medical Center