Mandatory Reporting in the NICU: Supporting Families with Substance Abuse
National Association of Neonatal Nurses · 8 Jan 2025 · 31 min
Summary
A NANN podcast episode with nursing scientist Dr Kelly McGlothen-Bell discussing mandatory child protective services reporting for families affected by substance use in the NICU, and its effects on visitation, bonding and family-centred care. It covers stigma, racial disparities and how nurses and social workers can balance reporting duties with compassionate, equitable care.
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