Impacting Infant Mortality through Home Visiting

Description

This training examines national and state-level initiatives to address infant mortality, focusing on disparities and innovative strategies to improve birth outcomes. Participants will learn about collaborative efforts, the role of home visiting programs, and quality improvement measures as integral components of addressing infant mortality.

Target Audience

Public health professionals, home visiting program coordinators, maternal and child health specialists, and policymakers.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

1. Explain the national and state-level priorities in reducing infant mortality and improving birth outcomes.
2. Identify key strategies, including CoIIN and other federal initiatives, to tackle disparities in infant mortality rates.
3. Evaluate the role of home visiting programs in improving maternal and infant health outcomes.
4. Implement best practices and integrated approaches to ensure equity and effectiveness in reducing infant mortality.