SMCI Lecture Series
Malathi Balasundaram, MD
Morgan Kowalski
Date: August 12, 2025 from 12:00-1:00pm on ZOOM
Title: A Global Model for Innovative Clinician-Family Partnerships in Neonatal Care.
Speakers: Malathi Balasundaram, MD; Morgan Kowalski
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Family-centered care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is an approach to promoting parental participation in the plan and delivery of care for their infant. It is based on information sharing and education, encouraging family participation, and creating a partnership between the family and the healthcare team. Previous research and lived experiences of NICU parents indicate that FCC practices improve outcomes for both infants and parents. Despite the proven benefits of the FCC approach to care, often NICUs fail to implement FCC practices. In this presentation, Dr. Balasundaram and Morgan will share insights from both local initiatives and the global efforts of the FCC Taskforce. They will highlight a global model for transformative family inclusion in NICU care and emphasize the critical role of clinician-family partnerships in driving meaningful and sustainable change within health system.