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At the Forefront
ASIP remains the only professional membership association dedicated exclusively to serving SUID and SIDS professionals. Since its inception in 1987, ASIP has provided leadership and support for state and local infant mortality programs, the professionals who staff them, and the families they serve. Through a range of activities, ASIP works to reduce the risk of sudden infant death and ensurehigh quality bereavement services for families. As our understanding of SIDS and SUID continues to evolve, ASIP will be at the forefront to promote evidence-based messages and support strategies.
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PRAMS
Data-Driven Decisions: Using Surveillance Data to Inform Infant Safe Sleep Programs
Because of the growing emphasis on evidence-based practices and data-driven grant program deliverables, there is an increased need for Epidemiologists to participate in the planning of state public health programs, particularly in state maternal and child health programs. Surveillance data, such as that collected through the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), can guide decision making for programs, especially those related to infant sleep. PRAMS is conducted in 40 states and New York City and uses standardized data-collection methods, allowing data to be compared among sites. The questionnaire consists of a core component used by all participating states and a state-specific component developed to address the particular data needs of each state. Below are topics in the PRAMS questionnaire that can be used to assess infant safe sleep programs.
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ASSOCIATION OF SIDS AND INFANT MORTALITY PROGRAMS SUPPORTS NEW AAP RECOMMENDATIONS
The Association of SIDS and Infant Mortality Programs (ASIP) is pleased to support the new American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines to reduce SIDS and Sleep Related Infant Death.
As one of the original partners in the Back to Sleep campaign, ASIP supports the expansion to other causes of sudden unexpected infant deaths. Our understanding of the issue has broadened and our intervention strategies need to be revised accordingly, observed ASIP President Sandra Frank.
Despite the success of Back to Sleep, too many infant deaths still involve unsafe sleeping environments and locations. Sleep-related deaths from other causes, including suffocation, entrapment and asphyxia, have increased. ASIP encourages a family-centered approach that recognizes the unique qualities and needs of parents. The terminology may be changing, said Frank, but families must always come first. We need to re-energize our safe sleep education efforts, especially with families disproportionately affected by SIDS and sleep-related infant deaths.
An estimated 4,600 sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID)... click here for the complete press release.
ASIP/AMCHP Webinar Series
ASIP is pleased to partner with the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs to sponsor a webinar series on SUID, SIDS, Infant Safe Sleep and bereavement services.
SUID/SIDS WEBINARS
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Archived with additional resource material at the National SUID Resource Center and soon on the AMCHP website.
If you are interested in attending future webinars, please make sure you are subscribed to the suid-im-projectimpact listserv to receive notification.
ASIP endorses the Stillbirth and SUID Prevention, Education, and Awareness Act of 2009.
Infant mortality rate is often perceived as the measure of the overall health of a community. Unfortunately, far too many babies die before their first birthday. This legislation will help us gain a better understanding of the incidence and impact of SUID, SUDC, and stillbirth. Equally important, it provides for education, awareness, community-based intervention strategies, and grief support for families who have experienced the tragedy of a sudden unexpected infant death or stillbirth.
We are pleased to support the bill and commend Senator Frank Lautenberg and colleagues for their leadership on this important issue. ASIP remains committed, poised and ready to support the Stillbirth and SUID Prevention, Education, and Awareness Act of 2009. Click here to join ASIP in lending your support to this important legislation.
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