Research Article

Piloting Eyes on the Baby: A Multiagency Training and Implementation Intervention Linking Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Prevention and Safeguarding

Table 2

Workforce training strands.

StrandRolesTraining contentModes of implementation

1Staff who encounter vulnerable families occasionally as part of every-day workSUDI 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

2Staff who provide direct support to vulnerable familiesHow 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

3Health professionals involved in routine or emergency care of vulnerable familiesUniversal 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