This startup provides educational services and clinical support for families affected by maternal substance abuse, utilizing technology for live training and evidence-based guidelines. Their approach ensures that substance-exposed infants receive timely medical treatment in appropriate facilities, addressing the critical need for specialized care in these situations.
Funding
$790K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Infants exposed to substances in utero are at risk of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), leading to increased healthcare costs, longer hospital stays, and potential long-term developmental issues. Healthcare providers often lack standardized training and tools for effectively managing and treating these infants and supporting their families. This results in inconsistent care and suboptimal outcomes for both the infants and their mothers.
Solution
NASCEND offers a comprehensive continuum of care for substance-exposed infants and their families, utilizing technology, live training, and evidence-based guidelines. The company provides live virtual and in-person training events, online learning modules, and consulting services designed for various levels of healthcare providers. NASCEND's approach focuses on early intervention, family engagement, and optimized infant nutrition, aiming to decrease the need for medication, reduce NICU admissions, and shorten hospital stays. Their solutions also include handy pocket cards with key recommendations and guidelines for bedside care.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes healthcare providers, hospitals, and neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) involved in the care of substance-exposed infants and pregnant women with substance use disorder.
Features
- Live virtual and in-person training events (NASCEND Live) covering topics such as family-centered care, comfort care, nutrition, and pediatric follow-up.
- NASCEND Consult, offering hospitals a multidimensional approach to improving care through expert consultation and customized training.
- Proprietary NASCEND Pocket Cards, providing concise, easy-to-use reference tools for bedside care.
- Online learning modules delivering evidence-supported guidelines and best practices.
- Focus on a family-centered approach, engaging and educating families throughout the continuum of care.