How S.T.A.B.L.E.’s eLearning Program Expands Access and Impact

In the telehealth era, healthcare no longer has walls. Credentialing and training for healthcare professionals shouldn't, either. That's why HealthStream has made a significant investment in pivoting to an online format for comprehensive and inclusive learning through our S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, Emotional support) neonatal program focused on stabilization care for sick infants.

Used daily by more than 5 million healthcare professionals, the S.T.A.B.L.E. program combines trusted tools with eLearning to shape the future of training and certification.

HealthStream has built on the traditional models of in-person training and credentialing to offer the gold standard for an online module. Online access to S.T.A.B.L.E. certification is about to make Continuing Medical Education (CME) much easier for your team.

Why the Shift to eLearning Matters

Today's neonatal caregivers are facing new and emerging challenges. While research shows that improvements in neonatal care have resulted in a decrease in U.S. neonatal mortality over the past decade, data from the American Academy of Pediatrics shows that the rate of preterm births has increased steadily from 9.6% in 2014 to 10.6% in 2022.

To equip the next generation of competent and empowered neonatal professionals, the healthcare industry must offer more flexibility for continuing education and credentialing. Time constraints faced by registered nurses and other neonatal professionals don't leave much room for in-person instruction at learning hospitals and college campuses that were standard under the old model. Not to mention, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift to remote and asynchronous learning by showing that it was both possible and necessary.

For today's professionals, digital instruction through a well-operated online course provides the comprehensive education and realistic level of accessibility needed to complete training.

How eLearning Expands the Reach and Impact of S.T.A.B.L.E.

S.T.A.B.L.E offers the most affordable and accessible online training course catalog of its kind. If you're seeking a way to fulfill contact hours, learn more about how the S.T.A.B.L.E. program fills in gaps left by traditional in-person modules. S.T.A.B.L.E. was developed to meet the educational needs of nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, pre-hospital providers, and assistants tasked with providing stabilization care that has both immediate and long-term impacts on an infant's health outcomes.

Increased Accessibility for Diverse Teams

S.T.A.B.L.E. removes the logistical burdens placed on healthcare professionals by providing learner courses and slide-based tutorials available across locations. It offers multidisciplinary access for topics encompassing the latest standards and techniques for the care of sick infants. Topics covered under the care of sick infants include hypothermia, hypoglycemia, emotional support, and much more. S.T.A.B.L.E. offers pre-test and post-test training for RNs, respiratory therapists, nurse practitioners (NNP-BC), and other integral members of your unit.

Scalable Program Delivery Across Sites and Systems

S.T.A.B.L.E. offers consistency in training across units or hospital systems. With easy enrollment and central tracking tools, administrators are able to assess completion rates, set reminders, and manage results easily. Courses are scalable with no limits on participants. In addition, S.T.A.B.L.E.'s user-friendly interface allows for an easy rollout throughout a unit or hospital system. Administrators can even purchase multiple licenses of the S.T.A.B.L.E. online 7th Edition Learner Course and supplemental modules.

Improved Learner Engagement and Knowledge Retention

S.T.A.B.L.E. offers a self-paced, interactive, and multimedia-rich learning experience aimed at developing competency and enhancing quality. For healthcare institutions, it removes the logistical crisis of coordinating in-person training times for full teams. By combining rich visuals and instructor-led audio training, S.T.A.B.L.E. promotes knowledge retention that translates to better implementation and reaction times in real-world scenarios for assessing risk factors and identifying neonatal conditions.

Stronger Alignment with Quality and Safety Goals

A 2024 study on the impact of evidence-based standardized training on competencies in critical care nurses found that implementing standardized training courses can lead to a reduction in medication errors, shorter hospital stays, and improved patient satisfaction. The current S.T.A.B.L.E roster offers:

• T.A.B.L.E. - Cardiac Module, 2nd Edition
• T.A.B.L.E. - Physical & Gestational Age Assessment, 3rd Edition
• T.A.B.L.E. Foundations (2.25 hours)
• The T.A.B.L.E. Program Online 7th Edition (7.75 hours)

Designed for Today’s Workforce — Powered by HealthStream

HealthStream's technology platform supports the deployment, usage, and management of S.T.A.B.L.E. This is a world-class training experience with no need for travel or blocked-off days. Learners enjoy an immersive and engaging learning experience with videos and slides from anywhere.

Get a Smarter Path to Neonatal Competency at Scale

S.T.A.B.L.E. is a widely distributed and implemented neonatal education program that aligns with modern workforce needs, clinical goals, and long-term training strategies. Our digital learning format improves access to courses and training modules that promote quality improvement and stronger outcomes. Is it time to offer a better, less restrictive option for neonatal training that boosts completion rates? Contact us to learn more about HealthStream's S.T.A.B.L.E. online program today.