In the United States, approximately 700 women die from pregnancy-related complications each year, with over 60 percent of these deaths being preventable. To reduce post-birth complications and death, AdventHeath Avista launched the Post-Birth Bracelet Program (PBBP) for all patients in March 2025. At discharge, all birthing patients are given an orange bracelet that reads “Post-Birth …
Read MoreIntermountain Health had a vision to protect the health and well-being of birthing patients and infants through increased access to mental health care and the reduction of stigma related to maternal mental health. As a result, the Bloom Perinatal Behavioral Health Program (PBHP) was founded. PBHP provides care for birthing patients, infants, and families, from …
Read MoreIntermountain Health Saint Joseph Hospital recognized the benefits of creating dedicated time and space for multidisciplinary team members to convene and discuss obstetric cases in depth utilizing a case presentation model. As a result, the OB Case Presentation Collaborative (CPC) was formed. The goal of CPC is to identify and implement improvements in care, resulting …
Read MoreHCA HealthONE Rose had a vision to improve patient outcomes by decreasing postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) rates to less than 3 percent monthly. As a component of this vision, the hospital also implemented a weekly, interdisciplinary review of quality metrics to include PPH rates. Additionally, specific strategies were developed to identify patients at risk for PPH …
Read MoreDenver Health recognized that doulas provide positive impacts on health outcomes for peripartum patients and their infants. To support and increase patients’ access to doula care, the Denver Health Doula Program (DHDP) was developed and implemented. The program quickly moved from a volunteer-based doula program into an innovative, sustainable hospital-supported program. The DHDP program increases …
Read MoreDelta Health had a vision to improve maternal patient outcomes of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) by providing targeted and robust PPH education to all obstetric department staff and providers. The educational sessions included updates on the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurse’s (AWHONN) PPH risk assessment, as well as information on medications and the …
Read MoreIntermountain Health had a vision to expand safety for birthing patients across Colorado and Montana. As a result, the OB Hub was created. The OB Hub provides 24/7, real time, remote monitoring of fetal heart rates, maternal vital signs, contraction and labor progression for pregnant patients by qualified staff, as well as immediate communication to …
Read MoreWray Community District Hospital had a vision to provide OB patients and their families with in-depth, robust prenatal and post-partum education and support in the hospital, clinic, and home settings. As a result of this vision, the OB Case Management Program was established. Education is provided through both on-line and in-person classes. The hospital …
Read MoreTo better educate patients and families on what to expect during pregnancy and to provide support for those experiencing high-risk pregnancies, HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Lukes established the Women’s and Children’s Navigation Services program. This program was developed specifically to bridge gaps in care and to support patients who were classified as high-risk. The program …
Read MoreHCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke’s had a vision to establish processes to ensure safe deliveries while reducing the rates of birth trauma for patients diagnosed with Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS). As a result, the Placenta Accreta Center of Excellence was established. The goal of the center is to connect patients diagnosed with PAS with a multidisciplinary …
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