Piloting Eyes on the Baby: A Multiagency Training and Implementation Intervention Linking Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Prevention and Safeguarding
Table 2
Workforce training strands.
Strand
Roles
Training content
Modes of implementation
1
Staff who encounter vulnerable families occasionally as part of every-day work
SUDI risks; key safety messages; talking about bed-sharing; what to see, to say, to do
(i) Keeping an eye open for babies in unsafe sleep scenarios (ii) Mentioning sleep safety guidance to parents to check on their awareness (iii) Signposting, referring, or reporting to services as appropriate
2
Staff who provide direct support to vulnerable families
How SUDI has changed and is explained; universal messages; what to look out for; tailoring messages; planning ahead
(i) Having nonjudgemental conversations and asking “what if?” questions about unplanned scenarios (ii) Advocating on families’ behalf for suitable equipment, housing, and support (iii) Referring or reporting to services as appropriate
3
Health professionals involved in routine or emergency care of vulnerable families
Universal provision and evidence; new safer sleep discussion tools; why and how guidance has changed; risk minimisation and tailored guidance; vulnerable families and SUDI; referrals and interventions
(i) Supporting families to follow safer sleep guidance by offering tailored guidance (ii) Responding to other MAW services seeking guidance and/or referral