Public Keynote Presentation - June 22, 2026
Welcome to GOLD Neonatal 2026! We're thrilled you'll be joining us for our LIVE Keynote Presentation, "Putting Family-Centered Neonatal Care into Practice: Introducing the Close Collaboration with Parents Framework" by Kelly McGlothen-Bell PhD, RN, IBCLC, FAAN, FAWHONN. Our Keynote Presentation is a great preview for those that are not familiar with the online conference format. Get a taste of the GOLD Experience and if you want more, join us for the other 13 presentations we have in store. Only registered conference participants will be able to claim continuing education hours and can do so by logging into the Attendees Dashboard prior to watching the presentation. Click here to register for GOLD Neonatal 2026, it only takes a few minutes! Scroll down for the live schedule information.
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Kelly McGlothen-Bell PhD, RN, IBCLC, FAAN, FAWHONN Presentation: Putting Family-Centered Neonatal Care into Practice: Introducing the Close Collaboration with Parents Framework |
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Abstract: Family-centered neonatal care is a proven approach that improves infant outcomes, strengthens parent-infant attachment, and enhances staff satisfaction. Yet, many NICUs still struggle to move from philosophy to practice. This presentation introduces the Close Collaboration with Parents (CCP) framework (Ahlqvist-Björkroth et al., 2017; 2024), an evidence-based training model that equips staff with the skills to partner with parents as primary caregivers and decision-makers. Using the lens of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) framework (Malin, 2022), we will examine the NICU as both a potential site of trauma and a unique opportunity for resilience. Participants will explore how CCP principles—staff reflection, dialogue, and integration of parents into daily care—can operationalize trauma-informed, family-centered practices. A clinical case study will illustrate practical application, highlighting how parent engagement can buffer toxic stress and support infant neurodevelopment. The session concludes with clinical and systems-level recommendations to embed family-centered care into NICU culture through staff education, leadership buy-in, and equity-focused policies. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to transform the NICU into a space that not only heals infants but also empowers and supports families. |
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