On the afternoon of Jun. 10, 2026, under the guidance of the Nursing Department, the Neonatal and Pediatric Nursing Division of Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital held a Teaching Open Day at the Institute for Maternal and Pediatric Medical Training on its Fuqiang Campus. Healthcare professionals from across China undertaking advanced clinical training, together with representatives from the Shenzhen Maternal and Child Healthcare Consortium, gathered for a neonatal resuscitation simulation program. Through expert evaluation and observation-based learning, participants strengthened their clinical skills and shared their commitment to safeguarding every newborn's first breath.

　　The event focused on neonatal resuscitation simulation training and reflected the hospital's annual teaching theme, "Collaboration and Resource Sharing: Improving Teaching Through Evaluation and Learning Through Observation." It attracted specialist trainees from Guangxi, Shandong, Shanxi, Gansu, Jiangxi, Jiangsu, Sichuan, Fujian, and other regions, as well as nursing professionals from the hospital and representatives of Shenzhen Maternal and Child Healthcare Consortium. The strong turnout highlighted the hospital's growing reach and influence in specialized clinical education. 

Bringing together leading experts

　　The event was hosted by Wen Chunying, head nurse of the Department of Neonatology. Li Huitao, PhD and associate chief physician, led the neonatal resuscitation simulation exercises, providing detailed explanations of the procedures and key precautions.

　　Professor Zhang Qianshen from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the University of Hong Kong–Shenzhen Hospital was invited to serve as an expert evaluator. Zhu Shening, director of the hospital's Nursing Department; Fang Yingling, deputy director of the Nursing Department; and Xiong Xiaoyun, head nurse of the Neonatal and Pediatric Nursing Division, also attended to provide guidance and oversight.

　　Their participation brought valuable clinical expertise and professional insights to the event.

Putting knowledge into practice

　　The simulation sessions were intensive and highly interactive, featuring three key components.

　　Team demonstration: The hospital's neonatal resuscitation team conducted a high-fidelity simulation based on real clinical scenarios. With clearly defined responsibilities, standardized procedures, and effective teamwork, the team demonstrated the entire neonatal resuscitation process, providing an exemplary model for participants.

　　Hands-on practice: Trainees from different regions formed teams and applied their theoretical knowledge in simulated emergency situations. The practical exercises allowed participants to gain hands-on experience, strengthen their clinical skills, and actively engage in the learning process.

　　Targeted feedback: Following the exercises, Li Huitao, associate chief physician; Tan Tianyi, attending physician; Luo Sisi, supervising nurse; and Zhu Yilin, nurse, provided detailed feedback on procedural techniques, coordination between clinical steps, and essential technical skills. Participants also engaged in lively discussions about clinical challenges, exchanging practical insights and learning from one another.

Expert feedback and leadership insights

　　During the group debriefing session, Xiong commended the neonatology team for its effective collaboration and expressed appreciation for the strong support provided by the medical staff.

　　Drawing on the simulation exercises, Zhang offered expert feedback on clinical decision-making, procedural standards, teamwork, and emergency communication. Zhang emphasized that standardized procedures and efficient teamwork are essential to effective neonatal resuscitation.

　　In the concluding remarks, Zhu highlighted that the Teaching Open Day was a meaningful demonstration of the hospital's commitment to collaboration, resource sharing, teaching improvement through evaluation, and learning through observation. Zhu noted that the event served not only as a platform for showcasing the hospital's achievements in specialized clinical education but also as an opportunity for healthcare professionals from across China to exchange experiences, share best practices, and advance together. Zhu encouraged participants to make full use of evaluation, observation, and learning as three essential approaches to professional development. Expert feedback should help identify areas for improvement, refine clinical skills, and enhance teaching quality. On-site observation should enable participants to learn from one another, broaden their perspectives, and strengthen their clinical practice. Cross-regional collaboration should further promote resource sharing and help translate training outcomes into improved clinical capabilities.

　　Zhu also called for continued efforts to advance neonatal emergency care techniques and strengthen collaboration to safeguard newborns' lives.

Advancing clinical education and neonatal care

　　The Teaching Open Day adopted a comprehensive training model combining team demonstrations, hands-on practice, group debriefings, and expert evaluation. This integrated approach helped participants connect theoretical knowledge with practical skills and clinical reasoning.

　　Looking ahead, the hospital's Neonatal and Pediatric Nursing Division will continue to advance nursing education reform and improve its specialized training programs. By strengthening collaboration, enhancing teaching quality through evaluation, and promoting professional development through observation, the division aims to support the continued improvement of clinical education and healthcare services.

　　These efforts will further enhance neonatal emergency care capabilities and contribute to safeguarding the health and well-being of newborns throughout the region.