ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION: The recognition of the newborn as a separate patient with special unique needs and rights began relatively late compared to other medical disciplines. This process occurred concomitantly with the development of modern neonatology in the country and the establishment of special care nurseries. The process included organization of skilled teams, standardization of treatment methods, introduction of standardized language and practices, and teamwork optimization. The importance of providing support to a newborn in distress after birth - in the first minute, and as needed for the first hour of his life, coined as "The Golden Hour", is highlighted in the training sessions in the program. These principles are conveyed today in multiple simulation-based training courses of multidisciplinary teams taking place in most Israeli hospitals, based on the recommendations of the leading organizations in the field and following the consensus statements outlined by the International Liaison Committee for Resuscitation (ILCOR). This article describes the processes that enabled present achievements, and the goals for further future improvements in the outcomes of newborn resuscitation in Israel.
