Question 1

Tools for Ongoing Staff Engagement

Accepted Answer

Click below for monthly resources and quick-access training tools:

Question 2

Subject Matter Expert (SME) Training Program

Accepted Answer

PASafeSleep Train-the-Trainer 4-Hour Program
A specialized, evidence-informed program designed for clinical nurses to become Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in safe sleep practices. SMEs act as site leaders, educators, and peer supporters to uphold best practices at their hospitals.

Program Focus Areas:
Evaluation of evidence-informed guidelines and safe sleep recommendations
Review of the PASafeSleep Nursing Policy
Surveillance training (assessments, observations, documentation audits, peer review)
Simulation-based learning using the REACH to Teach Health Literacy approach
Deep dive into the 19 AAP recommendations

Pre-Training Requirements:
Attendees must review the following prior to attending the session:
Two online training modules
PASafeSleep Nursing Policy
Key publications:

Rachel Y. Moon, Rebecca F. Carlin, Ivan Hand, THE TASK FORCE ON SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME AND THE COMMITTEE ON FETUS AND NEWBORN (2022): Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment 
Rachel Y. Moon, Rebecca F. Carlin, Ivan Hand, THE TASK FORCE ON SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME and THE COMMITTEE ON FETUS AND NEWBORN (2022): Evidence Base for 2022 Updated Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment to Reduce the Risk of Sleep-Related Infant Deaths
Stringer M, Ohnishi BR, Ferrarello D, Lazzeri J, Giordano NA, Polomano RC. (2022) Statewide infant safe sleep program and nurse subject matter experts. 
Stringer M, Ohnishi BR, Ferrarello D, Lazzeri J, Giordano NA, Polomano RC (2020) Intensive Care Neonates and Evidence to Support the Elimination of Hats for Safe Sleep 
Caryn M. Decker, Elizabeth Dunlevey, Lien Nguyen, Kathy Jo Stence, Erin McCarty, Tamala Gondwe Jean-Charles, Tara Trego, Zhen-qiang Ma(2025): A Hospital-Based Initiative for Infant Safe Sleep Practice
Lazzeri, Jessica MSN, RN, NEA-BC; Giordano, Nicholas A. PhD, RN; Christ, Lori MD; Polomano, Rosemary C. PhD, RN, FAAN; Stringer, Marilyn PhD, WHNP, FAAN(2023): Hats Off for Full-Term Healthy Newborns: No Benefits for Thermoregulation 
Stringer, M., Lazzeri, J., Giordano N.A., Polomano, R. C., Quigley, E., Renner Ohnishi B., Fray, M., Dunlevey, E., Hoffmna, R., & Christ, L. (2025). An evidence-based safe sleep porgram is associated with less infant sleep-related deaths. Worldviews on Evidence-based Nursing.22e70022 DOI:10.1111/wvn.7022

Question 3

Simulation Scenarios

Accepted Answer

Explore realistic role-play conversations between healthcare professionals, families, and caregivers to reinforce key safe sleep guidance and prevention of SIDS.

Question 4

Training Modules

Accepted Answer

Interactive, evidence-based modules available for all professional staff. Modules are rooted in AAP Task Force guidance on SIDS and sleep-related infant deaths.

Core Modules as Links:
Module 1: Evidence-Based and Best Practices for Safe Sleep with Newborns 
Module 2: Teaching Safe Sleep to Mothers, Families, and Communities 
Specialized Modules as Links:
Support Staff Module: Safe Sleep for Newborns – Guidelines for Support Staff 
NICU Module: Safe Sleep for Newborns – Transition from NICU 
SME Module: Safe Sleep for Newborns – SME Training

Core Modules as Downloadable Files:
Module 1:

Module 2:

Specialized Modules as Downloadable Files:
Support Staff Module:

NICU Module:

SME Module:

All modules include a post-survey and are eligible for continuing education hours via the PA State Board of Nursing.

Question 5

PSNA Contact Hour Applications

Accepted Answer

Sample materials for submitting CE credit applications through the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association include the following downloads: Teaching Safe Sleep, SME Training Module, NICU Module, Evidence-Based Practices .

Question 6

Resources for Child Welfare Professionals (not part of the PA Safe Sleep program)

Accepted Answer

This one hour on demand webinar provides targeted information and support for Child Welfare professionals who are often the only people outside of the family during an infant’s highest risk period. The training is accepted for credit and is available on the University of Pittsburgh's website:

University of Pittsburgh: Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center - Webinars: Safety Assessment and Management Process Update 
 This link is to obtain credit: https://www.elearn.pitt.edu/visitor_catalog_class/show/1365693

Providers

Program Implementation

What is the PA Safe Sleep Program?

Is there a nursing policy template I can use?

What resources are available to help with implementation?

Evaluation Instruments

Is there a specific audit tool for NICUs?

What is the PA Safe Sleep Practice Environment Audit Tool?

What is the PA Safe Sleep Practice Analysis Survey?

How can learners reflect on their progress implementing infant safe sleep behaviors?

How do I evaluate the training modules?

How do I audit medical record documentation for safe sleep compliance?

What is the One Month Follow-Up for Birth Parents?

Provider Education

Tools for Ongoing Staff Engagement

Subject Matter Expert (SME) Training Program

Simulation Scenarios

Training Modules

PSNA Contact Hour Applications

Resources for Child Welfare Professionals (not part of the PA Safe Sleep program)

Program Enrollment Map

videos

PASafeSleep

Safe Sleep Yes No Edition | AAP #shorts

Adoptive Parents Learn SIDS Risk Reduction Measures

Addressing Safe Sleep with Teenage Mothers