Montefiore Health System officials recently announced the launch of a new nursing education program which provides annual competency training and skills fairs for nurses across its maternal child health departments and neonatal intensive care units at its Wakefield campus, at 600 East 233rd Street, and its Weiler campus at 1825 Eastchester Road in Morris Park.

 

They said each fair includes around 30 nurses who attend a full day of hands-on education and training, led by nurse educators, patient care coordinators, and fellow nurses.

They said the training is focused on a range of important health topics including post-partum hemorrhage, preeclampsia, newborn resuscitation, infection control and breastfeeding.

 

They said the bimonthly fairs provide interactive learning workshops that help nurses stay up to date on current best practices and evidence-based information. 

They added that the fairs, which will be assessed and adapted annually, are a fun and engaging way for almost 400 nurses across the campuses to participate in a comprehensive education program that aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in the local community.