Couplet care: From the start, never apart
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Diane Hitchens, MSM - Women's & Children's, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, MD, USA
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A single staged newborn admission will carve the imprint for success in sustaining couplet care from birth to discharge. This model is an efficient process that fosters teamwork and leads to improved patient satisfaction. The overall goal was to become more family-centered and customize the birthing experience.
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.
Type | Poster |
Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
Format | Text-based Document |
Evidence Level | N/A |
Research Approach | N/A |
Keywords | Couplet Care; Immediate Newborn Care; Mother Baby Care; Maternal Child Health; Birthing Experience |
Name | 45th Biennial Convention |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
Location | Washington, DC, USA |
Date | 2019 |
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