Intended Audience: All neonatal nurses
NCC Codes: MNN4, OB6

Objectives: Upon completion, learners will be able to:

Discuss the current state of maternal mortality in the United States and the data revealing the disproportionate impact on Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC).
Discuss innovative options to improve maternal health in the United States.

Purpose of this CNE activity: Despite continued advancements in medical care, maternal mortality rates in the U.S. are far higher than those in similarly large and wealthy countries, and people of color are at increased risk for poor maternal and infant health outcomes. Dr. Scott discusses multi-faceted initiatives to improve maternal health throughout pregnancy and up to one year postpartum and ways nurses can be at the forefront of providing equitable care.

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: 9/10/2021
Expiration Date: 9/30/2024

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.
The speaker discloses no relevant financial interest or affiliations with any commercial interests.

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.

Shirley Scott DNP, RN-BC, C-EFM, CLS, APN

Education and Research Specialist, I Promote-IL, University of Illinois at Chicago

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