Abstract

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.

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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Diane Hitchens

Author Details

Diane Hitchens, MSM - Women's & Children's, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, MD, USA

Sigma Membership

Lambda

Lead Author Affiliation

Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, Maryland, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

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N/A

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Keywords:

Couplet Care, Immediate Newborn Care, Mother Baby Care, Maternal Child Health, Birthing Experience

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Couplet care: From the start, never apart

Washington, DC, USA

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.