Did you know...our All Care is Brain Care quality improvement collaboratives are enrolling now? Centers are invited to join as VON Quality Circle members to participate in iNICQ, and can involve a team in the more intensive NICQ program. public.vtoxford.org/quality-educat…

Ever asked yourself how to better manage pain in your unit? Projects that may be explored in this Reducing Pain and Pokes topic include: ⭐reduce the requirement for discomfort and painful treatments ⭐increase skin-to-skin ⭐optimize pain management bit.ly/PainandPokes

Let's dig into the #NeuroprotectiveLungStrategies topic for our QI collaboratives. Centers may see changes in: ⭐responsibly established effective ventilation ⭐gentle ventilation strategies ⭐optimization of respiratory support in the golden hour bit.ly/LungStrategies

Why focus on this group of patients? Data tells us infants with BPD have neurodevelopmental risks and those with mechanical ventilation beyond 36 weeks may have a greater risk of developing cerebral palsy. We can help reduce this risk. Learn more at: bit.ly/3TsuOeg

Participation in this topic of VON QI uncovers practices that may be implemented to reduce rates of IVH in your unit. Teams will learn from expert faculty and each other on potentially better practices through structured quality improvement processes. bit.ly/3XMsW2E

In this QI collaborative, health professionals, families, and communities can partner to meet the social, mental, and medical needs of infants and families in an effort to achieve health equitable wellness. Learn more about this topic at: public.vtoxford.org/quality-educat…

Looking for CEUs or educational offerings to expand your knowledge? At VON, we have various opportunities to grow in your knowledge. From QI to NAS, your center may be eligible for these programs, or increase your membership for an additional fee. bit.ly/4gilovT

This course covers quality improvement science, including VON QI foundational principles relating to teamwork and families as partners. Designed to build a shared understanding of effective QI for all health care professionals and parent partners. public.vtoxford.org/quality-educat…

NAS continues to be a national emergency. Our course is built on the experiences and successes of more than 250 teams that tested and implemented evidence-based potentially better practices to improve care for infants and mothers exposed to opioids. bit.ly/RespondingToNAS

VON Grand Rounds: A free webinar and discussion series to advance evidence-based quality improvement in newborn care. Up Next: Follow Up and Follow Through November 13, 2024 at 3pm ET. public.vtoxford.org/qi-grand-rounds

Cochrane at VON: Full access to Cochrane Neonatal Reviews is available on our website, which covers a wide range of topics from cardiovascular to enteral feeding and even delivery room practices. Search and download the reviews for your practice. public.vtoxford.org/cochrane-at-vo…

Don't forget...if your center is a member of a quality collaborative, you have until 10/31/2024 to submit your project for the Excellence in Quality Improvement Award. public.vtoxford.org/award-for-exce…

Applications are open for 2024 AAP/VON Scholars! Awardees are invited to the 2025 Workshop on Perinatal Practice Strategies in Scottsdale and will present their QI work at a VON Grand Rounds. Applications due Nov 8th! Vermont Oxford Neo Kids On The Block public.vtoxford.org/quality-educat…

In our ELBW Follow Up, your center can track long term outcomes. We currently collect data to assess health and neurodevelopmental at 18-24 months corrected....in early 2025, we’ll offer a 3-6 month data collection project your center can participate in! bit.ly/ELBWFU

The Vermont Oxford Network team will be at Hot Topics in Neonatology next week. Dr. Danielle Ehret will be part of the Sunday Quality Conference. Stop by our booth to learn more about our programs. We look forward to seeing you there!

For this #givingtuesday, please support VON's Global Health Programs. Your support of VON global health programs will help continue our community’s long-term commitment to quality improvement in the care of all infants and families around the world. bit.ly/4d98aP5

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the first annual VON Award for Excellence in Quality Improvement. Teams were chosen to recognize those who demonstrate our core values of quality improvement: measurement, evidence, families, equity, and collaboration.

We are pleased to announce the return of the VON Quality Congress. We will see you in Chicago in November 2026! public.vtoxford.org/annual-quality…

That's a wrap on 2024! We have had the very best year working together to improve the quality, safety, and value of care for newborn infants and their families! Thank you for your hard work and dedication. Happy New Year!

Save the Date: VON Grand Rounds presents Evidence to Practice: Therapeutic Hypothermia on Wednesday Feb 19 at 12ET. This is a free webinar and discussion series to advance evidence-based quality improvement in newborn care. CEUs available! Register at: public.vtoxford.org/qi-grand-round…