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SIDS REDUCTION & INFANT LOSS

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Role of IPN

  • In cooperation with other state and local organizations, educates a broad range of health care providers, childcare providers and new parents about safe sleep guidelines
  • Convenes a group of bereavement counselors, health care professionals and parents to develop guidelines and recommendations for how staff can best respond to deaths in inpatient, outpatient and home settings
  • Works cooperatively with parent support groups and other state and local organizations to promote a supportive response to parents and families

Indiana State Department of Health Community Council on Infant Health & Survival
This advisory group works closely with IPN, Babyworks and other key organizations to educate professionals and the public about safe sleep practices for infants and provide support for parents who have experienced an infant death.

This group spearheaded efforts to develop sample newborn hospital nursery protocols related to safe sleep practices, developed parent education tips for home visitors, hosted statewide conferences and supported expansion of crib programs throughout the state.

For more information about these issues, contact Barb Himes at 866.599.6419 or sidsbhimes@aol.com.

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