Safe Sleep designation
AdventHealth Heart of Florida achieved the Gold Level Safe Sleep designation from the Cribs for Kids National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program, the highest recognition possible, for its commitment to reducing the risks of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), Accidental Suffocation and Strangulation in Bed (ASSB), SIDS and unsafe sleep injuries, according to a news release.
The hospital provides extensive training to its health care team on safe sleep practices and offers safe sleep education to parents and caregivers.
Providers also help identify at-risk families who need a safe sleep space for their infant and provide one, free of charge, before they are discharged from the hospital.
Team members also go into the community and teach about safe sleep practices through outreach events.
Mental health trainings
The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay’s Organizational Development team is offering group mental health training to anyone interested in learning about behavioral health to better serve their clients, students, kids, employees or customers.
These sessions provide education and training on recognizing signs and symptoms and learning how to provide appropriate and safe support.
Available trainings include: Mental Health First Aid, Youth Mental Health First Aid, Trauma Informed Care, LivingWorks ASIST (suicide prevention), SafeTALK (suicide prevention), Crisis De-Escalation, Burnout, Resiliency in the Workplace, Mindfulness, and Managing Stress and Self-Care.
Many of these trainings can be modified or packaged together to meet an organization’s specific needs. Some can be done virtually, depending on the requirements.
For more information, visit CrisisCenter.com/training.
Beds for the underserved
AdventHealth North Pinellas recently partnered on April 5 with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build beds for underserved children in Pinellas County.
On average, up to 8,000 children go to sleep in Tampa Bay without the security and comfort of a bed, according to Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Sleep is crucial in the development of young minds and having a safe and comfortable place to get a good night’s rest is essential.
Dozens of hospital team members helped to build about 40 to 50 beds for children. Each bed costs $250 in materials and includes new bedding, mattress and a pillow.
In 2023, Sleep in Heavenly Peace provided 1,000 beds to children (about 600 in Pinellas County).
For more information about the organization, visit https://shpbeds.org/.
New heart procedure offered
AdventHealth Heart of Florida is now offering transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR), a minimally invasive surgery for treating carotid artery disease and preventing future strokes, according to a news release.
TCAR is an alternative procedure where a surgeon works through a small incision to stabilize plaque from inside the artery and restore normal blood flow to the brain. Most patients can go home the day after the procedure and resume normal activities quickly, the release says.
Patients at risk for carotid artery disease may have high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity or a smoking habit, or a vascular disease.
To learn more about stroke and aneurysm care, visit PolkStrokeExperts.com.
