Our Mission
To offer accessible technologies to support individuals, clinicians, and caregivers impacted by Substance Use Disorders (SUD). Drawing on our team’s expertise in assisting caregivers and families affected by substance use, we provide decision support and digital therapeutic solutions. We seek to maintain leading-edge solutions that support remote biometric validation of substance use and predictive analysis of patient substance use, aiming to improve their health outcomes and recovery journey.
Our Vision
To be a leader in providing accessible technology that empowers individuals, clinicians, and caregivers affected by Substance Use Disorders (SUD) so that our products can ultimately enhance health outcomes and facilitate a smoother recovery.
CNE Education & Competency
The Neowithdrawal Program provides extensive education for NAS/NOWS care providers following the Eat, Sleep, and Console Model of Care. It includes 7 modules and grants 2 Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) hours upon completion. Additionally, 6 Scenario Competencies offer real-world examples, facilitating consistency among providers.
Neowithdrawal Quality Improvement
Our clinical director offers tailored quality improvement solutions, including data-driven strategies for optimizing NAS care delivery. These initiatives involve performance benchmarking, training analytics, and actionable insights designed to enhance patient outcomes. The quality improvement framework supports continuous professional development and alignment with evidence-based practices, ensuring high standards of non-pharmacologic care.
M.I.D.S.T.
Mother-Infant Dyad Support for Transition (MIDST) is a mobile care toolkit designed for transitional and ambulatory care delivery. It includes an electronic care diary, educational content on non-pharmacologic care techniques, and transitional care plans for caregivers. MIDST employs contingency management frameworks to incentivize parents to actively engage with the program, ensuring optimal care.
Comprehensive Training for NAS/NOWS Care
Explore our evidence-based Neowithdrawal™ modules designed to empower healthcare providers with the knowledge and tools to deliver effective, compassionate care for infants and families impacted by NAS/NOWS.
Neowithdrawal™ Module Content Includes:
Epidemiology of NAS/NOWS
Prevalence of NAS/NOWS. Interaction of various opioids on brain receptor sites. Clear graphics depict the actions of buprenorphine and naloxone.
Symptoms of NAS/NOWS Related to Brain Chemistry Changes
The Symptoms of NAS/NOWS module explains how brain chemistry changes contribute to the behavioral and physical signs and symptoms observed in affected infants.
The Eat, Sleep, and Console Care Model
The Eat, Sleep, and Console Care Model module provides practical guidance on implementing this compassionate, non-pharmacologic approach to managing NAS/NOWS in infants. Trauma-informed care practices are stressed.
Newborn Toxicology
The Newborn Toxicology module covers parental involvement, testing methods, and interpretation of results. Variation by state situations necessitating Child and Family Services notification is described.
Non-Pharmacologic Treatment of NAS/NOWS
This module highlights strategies that support infants and caregivers which decreases the need to use medication. The inclusion of the use of human milk is discussed.
Pharmacologic Treatment of NAS/NOWS
The medication module outlines the use of a variety of rescue and scheduled drugs to manage severe symptoms of withdrawal.
Transition to Follow-up Care
The final module focuses on criteria for discharge and pre-discharge coordination of the required services and resources. This can ensure support and continuity of care for infants and families.
Latest News
Is Eat, Sleep, Console the Key to Safer and Faster Discharge for Newborns with Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome?
In 2023, a multicenter trial involving 26 units using “Eat, Sleep, and Console” (ESC) versus traditional care for babies exposed prenatally to opioids found the effectiveness of the ESC approach[…]
Read moreNeowithdrawal Launch
Exciting Announcement for Nurses, Clinicians, and Healthcare Providers! We’re thrilled to announce the official launch of Neowithdrawal this Tuesday, February 4th, 2025! Neowithdrawal is a comprehensive training platform designed to empower healthcare professionals[…]
Read moreOur Research
Our products were built with the support of NIDA through an SBIR contract. In addition to our clinical team, we have had the pleasure of working with several research collaborators who serve as subject matter experts and advisors.
Our Team
Kim Johnson
Founder
Background in technology for underserved markets, specializing in substance use disorders with innovations in training and decision support. Proven success securing $3M in NIH and CMS funding for healthcare technology solutions.
Maureen Shogan MN,RNC
Clinical Director
Clinical Nurse Specialist in hospital and healthcare settings, active in the WA State Perinatal Collaborative. Former editor of AWHONN’s Neonatal Orientation Education Program (NOEP).
James Pettit
DevOps Engineer
Software Engineer proficient in PHP, Photoshop, AWS, Agile Methodologies, SASS/CSS, jQuery, and more. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Eastern Washington University with a strong background in arts and design.
Carol Johnson
Chief Financial Officer
Executive Strengths Coach specializing in achieving successful outcomes for executives and teams across diverse industries including non-profits, accounting firms, faith organizations, healthcare, real estate, and consulting. Holds RN, MBA, CPA, M.Div. degrees.
Spencer White
Full Stack Software Engineer
Full Stack Engineer and former Software Research Engineer with a focus on IoT and Blockchain technologies. Proficient in Web Development, Blockchain frameworks, SQL, Azure, and more. Volunteered his expertise at Teach for America demonstrating a strong commitment to community and education.
Connor Coates
Marketing & Product Development Manager
Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist with knowledge of healthcare operations. Holds a master’s degree in public health where he honed his analytical and writing skills in order to utilize science and a data driven approach to enhance public health decision-making processes.
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