The Wee Care program is a 24-month, internationally-recognized, quality and process improvement program. Aimed at standardizing developmentally supportive care practices in the NICU, this program combines evidence-based best practices with core measures for developmentally supportive care to provide a complete solution in your unit.
Wee Care lays the foundation for success through leadership skills training, conflict resolution, and effective communication strategies. Combined with the latest evidence-based research regarding developmental care practice and a model for improvement and empowering accountability, this results-oriented offering is the pinnacle of the education program portfolio. Customizing the program content around your unique learning and practice improvement needs, the Wee Care faculty provides an adult learning experience and expert support through coaching and consulting to provide success with your selected goals and objectives.
What you will learn:
- How to understand the latest evidence-based research regarding developmentally supportive care practices
- How to translate that research into clinical practice
- How to implement the P-D-S-A* model for improvement
- How to use effective leadership skills with regard to conflict resolution and accountability
- How to promote effective teamwork
- How to track and monitor progress
- How to publish success
*For more information visit ihi.org
Program activities include:
- Pre- and post-program site visits for data collection and comparative analysis
- Leadership planning and training sessions
- Medical grand rounds
- On-site, instructor-led, eight-hour education sessions for the entire staff (max 35 attendees per session)
- On-site, instructor-led ancillary staff workshops/meetings
- In-unit consultation with staff
- Monthly progress calls
- On-site follow-up visits
- Assistance with research and publications
- On-site summary visit highlighting results