HealthStream Enhances Neonatal Care Education with American Red Cross Partnership for NALS Program

HealthStream Partners with American Red Cross to Enhance Neonatal Care Education

HealthStream, a leading healthcare technology platform, collaborates with the American Red Cross to enhance its Red Cross Resuscitation Suite™ by launching the Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) education program. This initiative addresses a critical need in the healthcare landscape, particularly as more than 35% of U.S. counties lack adequate maternity care facilities. The NALS program aims to equip clinical staff with vital resuscitation skills for newborns, responding to the significant gap in neonatal care training. Since 2019, HealthStream has successfully facilitated over 1.5 million certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), establishing a strong foundation for this new program.

The NALS curriculum expands the training scope beyond conventional environments like delivery rooms and neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). It now includes emergency departments and birthing centers, thereby increasing the accessibility of critical training. This program is grounded in evidence-based practices aligned with guidelines from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR), ensuring that healthcare providers receive high-quality education. Jack McMaster, President of American Red Cross Training Services, expresses optimism about the program's potential to significantly improve newborn resuscitation outcomes across the nation, emphasizing the importance of easily accessible training through HealthStream’s platform.

Healthcare organizations can seamlessly access the NALS program and the complete Resuscitation Suite through HealthStream's hStream® platform. This platform offers comprehensive program management tools, allowing managers to monitor progress, streamline compliance, and manage certifications effectively. Upon successful completion of the NALS training, participants receive immediate certification, which is verified and recorded in real time within HealthStream’s Professional Certification Service. This efficient credentialing process ensures that healthcare providers can easily access their certifications across various applications, reinforcing HealthStream's commitment to enhancing neonatal care and improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations.

In addition to the NALS program, HealthStream continues to play a pivotal role in advancing healthcare workforce solutions, focusing on training and educational initiatives that address urgent healthcare needs. By integrating innovative programs like NALS into their offerings, HealthStream demonstrates its dedication to improving patient outcomes and supporting healthcare providers in delivering high-quality care. The partnership with the American Red Cross not only enhances training opportunities but also represents a significant step towards addressing the critical shortage of maternity care facilities and improving neonatal care nationwide.