Newborn Heart Rate as a Catalyst for Improved Survival

At the beginning of Epoch 2, all birth attendants in each of the 3 maternity units will participate in a 2 day workshop in Kinshasa in French that will include instructions regarding use of NeoBeat and training in HBB 2.0. Participants will be introduced to NeoBeat, which will include practice with NeoBeat using the NeoNatalie newborn simulator. This training will be conducted in French using typical adapted training materials for this program that incorporate placement of NeoBeat at appropriate times in the algorithm, including a flipchart and NeoNatalie. Participants will complete the pre and post knowledge check questionnaire for the training as well as the Observed Standardized Clinical Exams (OSCEs) with the incorporation of use of NeoBeat into the OSCEs.

At the beginning of Epoch 3, all birth attendants in each of the 3 maternity units will participate in a 1 day workshop in Kinshasa in French that will instruct them in an adapted, HR-guided HBB algorithm. This training will include simulation with NeoNatalie and NeoBeat. Participants will complete a pre and post knowledge check questionnaire for the training as well as the Observed Standardized Clinical Exams (OSCEs).