August 2026

August 2026

August 2026 FCC Community Exchange Thank you to the 149 community members who joined us for this month’s FCC Community Exchange session where Carolyn Bleiler, RN, PhD shared practical ways NICU nurses can partner with fathers and non-birthing parents in the NICU....

Preserving Milestones for Families

Help us support NICUs establishing policies that preserve milestones or ‘firsts’ for family caregivers.  ***Milestones or ‘firsts’ can include first hold, first bath, first bottle, etc. Which milestones or ‘firsts’ do you...
July 2026

July 2026

July 2026 FCC Community Exchange Thank you to the 40 community members who joined us for this month’s FCC Community Exchange session where Bob Cicco, MD and Erika Mendence facilitated an open forum-style session around implementing family-centered rounds in the NICU....

Family Support Specialist

Help us support NICUs strengthening Family Support Specialist roles in their units.  ***Family Support Specialist role could also be called Family Support Coordinator or Navigator.  Family Support Specialist Job Descriptions/Guidelines Shared by Members:  Providence...