Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Prevention Topic Call, Cohort 2, Call #5

Storyboards

Please submit your storyboard to Clare Grace directly at CJones@edc.org by April 15th. 

• Guidance about the storyboards on our web portal
• Past storyboards here. 
• Reach out if you have any questions. 

The learning session will be here before we know it! 

If you are coming in person please submit your travel details to Jenny (flight itinerary and cost). You can find additional, important information in the email she sent on 3/30 titled “Attending the CSLC Learning Session”

If you are planning to attend virtually, please make sure you register so we have an accurate count for planning.

State Updates

Nebraska

• Onboarding new staff and continuing work with the Nebraska Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative (NPQIC)

Missouri

• Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative
• Leveraging the Center for Local Public Health Services to reach county-level partners across 115 local agencies. 

Illinois

• Implementing safe sleep simulations in prisons for pregnant individuals and staff. 
• Exploring formal partnerships (MOUs) to expand this work. Will share back (Chris from CA asked specifically)
• PQC did a safe sleep initiative

California

• Continuing work through the Parent Voices Project. 

Colorado

• Strong statewide efforts through a statutorily mandated perinatal collaborative. 
• Key initiatives: 
  • Colorado Perinatal Care Quality Collaborative's Newborn Evidence-Based Sleep Teaching (NEST) Initiative
  • Crib audits with education for at-risk families 
  • Partnerships with programs like Cribs for Kids 
• If you’d like to use these resources (minus their branding), they are happy to help team members create their version to match with their colors, logos, etc.
  • Email Emma at: emmabernick@elpasoco.com if you would like customized versions for your organization
  • Happy & Healthy Babies Brochure: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGnkPFcpmE/4IO0ln0LdB4Yek6_A_uiXQ/edit?utm_content=DAGnkPFcpmE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
  • Safe Sleep Door Hanger: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGgs8J2D9I/5aIIXtDGLsaBw866MuxOzQ/edit?utm_content=DAGgs8J2D9I&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
  • Safe Soothing Diaper Bag Tag: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGm_QWAoL0/I7i5GjdWEW_n3TTg0ZNzyQ/edit?utm_content=DAGm_QWAoL0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
  • To make the diaper bag tags, we print the information on business cards and then insert them in these clear luggage tags from Amazon
    • Our health department has a Baby & Me Tobacco Free program and a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor program who both distribute these materials to their clients

North Dakota

• Planning a community baby shower with prevention resources (e.g., smoking cessation, car seats). 
• Partnering with methadone treatment providers. 
• Expanding outreach to Tribal Health Directors through North Dakota Perinatal Quality Collaborative (NDPQC)

Utah

• Strong integration between the health department and Utah Women & Newborns Quality Collaborative (UWNQC)
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• Use of Project ECHO for statewide provider training. 
• Cross-promotion of safe sleep with other maternal/child health initiatives. 
• Children’s hospital adopting Charlie’s Kids resources. 

Cross-Cutting Themes

• Strong emphasis on partnerships (health departments, hospitals, community programs, corrections systems). 
• Growing use of quality collaboratives (PQCs) to drive systems-level change.  
• Expansion of safe sleep education across settings (hospitals, clinics, prisons, community events). 
• Interest in shared tools and adaptable resources across states. 

Next Steps

• Submit storyboards and monthly reports 
• Continue PDSA cycles 
• Update team enrollment forms as needed 
• Reach out for technical assistance when needed