This presentation is designed to address the complex needs of substance exposed newborns to include managing of symptoms, perinatal health issues of the mother, and coordination of multiple service systems needed to promote successful outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
Identify systems of care needed for effective coordination of services for parents/caregivers and their children
Review effectiveness of methods associated with screening, assessment, and interventions
Identify potential barriers to success and strategies to address them
Consider staff development needs
Ms. Dixie Morgese is currently the Executive Director of the Healthy Start Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties in Florida. She has 20 years of experience developing and implementing systems related to family risk and resiliency. She has 15 years experience developing and implementing training programs related to maternal child health, strengthening of families, quality management, strategic planning, chemical dependency and HIV & pregnancy. Ms. Morgese has many years of experience providing consultation in the areas of strategic planning, fund development, grant-writing, quality management, health and support service delivery planning, and workforce performance management.
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