Intended Audience: All neonatal nurses
NCC Codes: NNP3, NIC1, LRN2

Objectives: Upon completion, learners will be able to:

Define oropharyngeal dysphagia and instrumental assessments used to guide management of pharyngeal swallow impairment in premature infants.
Identify multiple stress signs and feeding readiness cues to optimize infant feeding experiences.
State principles of infant neurodevelopment and how characteristics of observed performance interplays with common diagnoses associated with feeding/swallowing dysfunction.

Purpose of this CNE activity: Ms. Peck teaches principles of best practices associated with infant-driven feeding in the NICU. The interplay between a neonate’s underlying comorbidities and bedside clinical observations are discussed from a Speech-Language Pathologist’s perspective. A model of developmentally supportive care is highlighted with volume of consumption overridden by observed quality of feeding. Use of instrumental assessments and aerodigestive science to understand the underpinnings of variable infant performance is examined.

Requirements for Completion: The following requirements are necessary for successful completion of this CNE activity.

Access to the internet and the ANN Online Library
Attend and watch 90% of the session
Complete and submit the evaluation for this CNE activity

Accreditation
The Academy of Neonatal Nursing is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Provider, Academy of Neonatal Nursing, approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 6261; and Florida Board of Nursing, Provider #FBN 3218, content code 2505.

Release Date: 9/08/2022
Expiration Date: 9/30/2025

Disclosures:

This CNE activity has been reviewed by the Lead Nurse Planner. It has been determined that the material presented here shows no bias.
The content of this CNE activity has been developed by the planning committee and has been reviewed by the Lead Nurse Planner.
This speaker is a consultant for Passy Muir, Inc.

Disclaimer: The Academy of Neonatal Nursing assumes no responsibility or liability for the content presented. Care of the infant should always be individualized and no one source relied upon for information regarding aspects of care. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by ANN, ANA, or the American Nurses Credentialing Center of any commercial products displayed or discussed in conjunction with an educational activity.

Katy Peck MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS, CLE, BCS-S

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