Missouri Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Collaborative
This initiative focused on assessment and treatment protocols for infants experiencing NAS and neonatal withdrawal syndrome, and supporting the Mother-Baby Dyad.
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Initiative Overview
Because maternal conditions directly affect infant health, we must bolster our efforts to support the maternal-infant dyad. The MO NAS collaborative focused on improving maternal screening for SUD, connection to recommended treatment and services and supporting babies with NAS through implementation of the Eat, Sleep, Console model of care.
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