Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PLSPF
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recognize key types and causes of perinatal loss, including miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant death, and associated modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors.
Recall appropriate medical and nursing interventions based on the type and timing of perinatal loss, patient preferences, and clinical status.
Identify evidence-based bereavement care strategies that promote compassionate, individualized, and culturally sensitive support for patients and families.
Outline:
Section 1: Perinatal Loss
Perinatal Loss
Melissa’s Story
Definitions
Risk Factors
Melissa’s Story
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Interventions to Support Women Experiencing Perinatal Loss
Delivery Interventions
Miscarriage Management
Stillborn Management
Clinical Interventions
Melissa’s Story
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Perinatal Bereavement
Principles of Bereavement Care
Grief Management
Bereavement Phases
Mourning Tasks
Guidelines for Bereavement Programs
Framework for Care Delivery
More on Good Communication
Melissa’s Story
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Patient, Family, and Staff Support
Patient and Family Support
RTS Guidelines
Additional Considerations
Care Implications
Future Pregnancies
Staff Support
Melissa’s Story
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Kelly LaMonica, DNP, MSN, RNC-OB, EFM
Kelly completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Grand Canyon University in 2019. She received her MSN at the University of Phoenix in 2011. Dr. LaMonica is a member of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nursing (AWHONN) and sits on the Educational Advisory Committee for AWHONN. She was also named a Corresponding Member of the 2020 Research Advisory Panel of AWHONN. Dr. LaMonica is also a member of Sigma Theta Tau International. She is certified in Inpatient Obstetrics and Electronic Fetal Monitoring. Dr. LaMonica is an NRP Instructor. She was a Labor and Delivery Nurse Manager for 3 years and was a Perinatal Risk Nurse for the past 8 years and was a labor and delivery nurse for 7 years prior to that. Dr. LaMonica has also been a Clinical Instructor at Rutgers University and Raritan Valley Community College.
Writer: Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN
Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN is a SME writer for Relias with over 17 years of acute care experience in nursing. She began working in adult critical care at WakeMed Cary Hospital in 2011, obtained her CCRN certification in 2016, and served in the role of Rapid Response/Code Blue/Rounding RN for over 2 years. She continues to work as a staff nurse in the intensive care unit. Laura has a passion for education and excellence in nursing care. She has been involved in numerous special projects and educational activities to improve staff development, evidence-based clinical practice, and patient satisfaction. She continues to strive for excellence in education and clinical development as an acute care course writer.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced Practice Nurses; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Social Workers; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.