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ATTENTION MCH & Public Health Connections: March of Dimes 2024 "Nowhere to Go: Maternity Care Deserts Across the US" is now available online! I relied on this report to shape my academic research and public health courses. Today, I am thrilled to guide the incredible March of Dimes team that produced this powerful document. I am proud of our work and the solutions we propose to address the challenges facing maternity care in the US. Key Highlights 💜 Since our 2022 national report, approximately 2% of US counties became maternity care deserts due to the loss of birthing facilities or obstetric physicians. 💜 More than 100 hospitals (1 in 25) have closed their obstetric units, leading to over half of US counties lacking a hospital with an obstetric unit. 💜 The most recent data from 2022 shows that 85% of births were attended by an OB-GYN, who make up more than 70% of the obstetric workforce. However, to supplement the declining OB-GYN workforce and improve mom and baby health outcomes, integrating Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) and Certified Midwives (CMs) into the health system and training family physicians in maternity care is essential. Please visit our MCDR website to learn more and read the full report: https://lnkd.in/g-usZQCn Additionally, make sure to check out the Peristats website for valuable resources and free data: https://lnkd.in/gRJnscpR #MaternityCare #PublicHealth #MarchOfDimes #MaternityCareDeserts #OBGYN #Midwives #MaternalHealth #MCH #MIH

MemorialCare’s Saddleback Medical Center, Orange Coast Medical Center, and Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital have once again been recognized as High Performing in Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report, which is the highest award a hospital can earn in maternity care. This year, U.S. News added a new measurement focusing on transparency in racial/ethnic disparities. All three MemorialCare hospitals have partnered with organizations such as California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) and the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses to incorporate and constantly improve upon providing respectful maternal care through evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Learn more about our award-winning maternity care at memorialcare.org/baby.

The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 is expected to take effect in April 2025, giving eligible parents up to 12 weeks of paid leave to care for their baby if neonatal care is needed shortly after birth.   Read Paul Kelly’s recent #blog post as he outlines how employers can prepare for upcoming changes, stay compliant, and support employees with neonatal care needs. #EmploymentLaw #NeonatalCare #LawBlacks

When Hungarian doctor Ignaz Semmelweis started working at Vienna General Hospital's maternity clinic in 1846, it's unlikely he expected to find himself face-to-face with the perfect set-up for a natural experiment. Yet that's exactly what he found. The clinic was divided into two wards - one staffed by doctors and medical students, and the other by midwives - with the maternal mortality rate almost five times higher in the doctors' ward. By comparing the conditions between the two wards and testing a series of hypotheses, Semmelweis was ultimately able to identify the true cause of the mortality difference - the doctors were performing autopsies before delivering babies while the midwives weren't. And this led to the discovery of the importance of hand washing in controlling the spread of disease. Here's the thing... A/B tests are the gold standard for causal analytics. But they're not always practical, or even ethical, to implement. Had Semmelweis randomly divided the patients in the hospital into two groups - those who would have their babies delivered by doctors or midwives who *did* observe hand hygiene and those whose babies would be delivered by doctors or midwives who *did not*. That would have been very wrong. However, by operationalising the randomness that existed in his environment, and using that to devise a series of natural experiments, Semmelweis was able to identify a causal relationship that we all still benefit from understanding today. Just because conducting an A/B test might not be possible doesn't mean causal analytics isn't something you can use. Natural experiments are all around us. You just need to know where to look. p.s. I recently had the opportunity to discuss causal analytics and natural experiments with Joanne R., author of "Product Analytics". You can listen to our entire conversation at the link in the comments. #causalAI #datascience #analytics

University Hospital has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2024. The award list was announced on May 8, 2024, and can be viewed on Newsweek.com. High-quality maternity care, provided from pregnancy through birth and postpartum is key to the long-term health of newborns and women who give birth. Given that maternity care is a major component of health care, Newsweek and Statista, a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, have partnered for the third time to identify America’s Best Maternity Hospitals in 2024. The ranking is based on three pillars: • Nationwide Online Survey: Health care professionals and hospital managers with knowledge about maternity processes, such as neonatal and perinatal doctors, nurses, and midwives, were asked to recommend leading maternity hospitals in the United States. • Patient Experience Survey: Survey of the overall patient experience in the hospital. • Hospital Quality Metrics: Indicators relevant to maternity care were considered. Based on the results of the study, University Hospital is proud to be recognized on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2024! #bestmaternityhospital #maternity

Maternity failings have been in headline news over the past couple of months, with inquiries opening on the care of mothers and babies across the UK. Issues with maternity care persist, which is why HIWM’s Maternity and Neonatal Safety Improvement Programme (MatNeoSIP) is so important. MatNeoSIP aims to reduce the national rate of preterm births from 8% to 6% and reduce the rate of stillbirths, neonatal death, and brain injuries occurring during, or soon after birth by 50% by 2025. The programme has two primary drivers: ➡️ Early recognition and management of deterioration of mothers and babies ➡️ Optimisation and stabilisation of the preterm infant which consists of a seven-element care bundle To learn more about the programme, tap here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eYmaY8F7 #MaternityCare #NeoNatalSafety #NeoNatalCare #MaternityFailings

Happy Mother's Day! 💐 Being a mother is the greatest gift, but having a baby isn’t always plain sailing. Births can bring challenges for both mother and baby - that’s why HIWM is involved in the Maternity and Neonatal Safety Improvement Programme, led by NHS England 🍼 The programme aims to: 👉 Reduce the rates of maternal and neonatal deaths, stillbirths, and brain injuries that occur during or soon after birth by 50% by 2025. 👉 Set out safer maternity care, reducing the national rate of preterm births from 8% to 6%. 👉 Reduce unwarranted variation in maternal and neonatal care, providing a high-quality healthcare experience for all women, babies, and families. Between 2022 and 2023, 65 Maternity and Neonatal optimisations were adopted by West Midland trusts ✅ Learn more about the programme here https://lnkd.in/eYmaY8F7 #MothersDay #Maternity #NeonatalSafety #MaternityCare #HealthcareInnovation #HealthcareIndustry

AACI Platinum Certification: Mark of Excellence in Maternity Care. Certification of Excellence (CEC) is endorsing the Center of Excellence (CoE) of a high reliability healthcare organizations (HROs). Certification excellence standards help organize the disease specific management program. This helps to maintain a consistently high level of quality, using effective data-driven performance improvement. To qualify for the AACI Clinical Excellence Certification, Maternity Services (Mother and Child Care) must operate either as an accredited freestanding facility or as a service within a larger healthcare organization with acceptable accreditation… At AACI we believe that every family using maternity services should get the best care possible regardless of their location. We have developed a comprehensive set of standards specifically for maternity services. They are written to encourage facilities to develop and improve their own individual clinical services within their own extent of practice. Why should organization apply for Certification of Excellence (CEC) in Maternity Care? (1) Achieving AACI’s Excellence Certification is an opportunity to show women, their partners and families that you offer a quality environment, which takes safety seriously and strives for continual improvement. (2) You can use your survey report and certificate to provide assurance to both your staff and to other external stakeholders that you are committed to continuous improvement. (3) You can benefit from external perspectives giving feedback and comment in a constructive and supportive manner. (4) You will receive a Certificate of ExcellenceTM Platinum Quality mark to display within the facility. The survey process has been designed to ensure that there is as little burden to the maternity service in terms of preparation as possible. It is acknowledged that the woman’s care, and the care of her baby, should be the primary focus of the service, and that the survey and survey team should cause minimal disruption.  https://lnkd.in/gkn3xwTv if your organization is providing Maternity Services in the community, AACI Platinum Certification of Excellence (CEC) marked your organization as high reliability healthcare organizations (HROs) for Excellence in Maternity care. AACI America is first and always collaborative. We are here to assist. And “We Know Healthcare.” #Maternity #Healthcare #Hospital #O&G #Childcare #Vietnam #Bangladesh #Quality #Safety #Risk #Accreditation #AACI #Platinum

🔊Calling all doctors, midwives, and nurses! Aisha Al Hajjar is coming to Indonesia for a special workshop - "SAVING LIVES AT BIRTH" on 17th February 2025! 📅 👩🏻⚕Elevate your expertise knowledge and skills in handling childbirth emergencies through this comprehensive workshop! 📜Workshop Highlights: 🔴Shoulder Dystocia: Learn effective techniques to manage shoulder dystocia, a potentially dangerous condition during childbirth. 🔴CPR and Infant Resuscitation: Gain confidence in performing CPR and infant resuscitation, essential skills for healthcare professionals attending to newborns. 🔴Identifying and Controlling Postpartum Hemorrhage: Understand the signs of postpartum hemorrhage and learn effective strategies to manage this life-threatening condition. 🔴Hands-On Skills Practice: Develop your skills through hands-on practice, allowing you to apply your knowledge in a supportive and interactive environment. 😍 Get to meet Aisha Al Hajjar, a distinguished expert in the field, and gain valuable insights and practical tips to enhance your skills. ✔ Dive into a wealth of knowledge during the workshop which covers a range of essential topics, empowering and equipping you with the confidence and skills to tackle emergency situations during childbirth. 🤝🏻 Network with healthcare professionals, exchange ideas, and build a supportive community within the industry. ⚡ Don't miss this chance to boost your skills! Secure your spot now and be part of this invaluable learning experience. ✨ Hurry, DM us to register today!

🔊Calling all doctors, midwives, and nurses! Aisha Al Hajjar is coming to Indonesia for a special workshop - "SAVING LIVES AT BIRTH" on 17th February 2025! 📅 👩🏻⚕Elevate your expertise knowledge and skills in handling childbirth emergencies through this comprehensive workshop! 📜Workshop Highlights: 🔴Shoulder Dystocia: Learn effective techniques to manage shoulder dystocia, a potentially dangerous condition during childbirth. 🔴CPR and Infant Resuscitation: Gain confidence in performing CPR and infant resuscitation, essential skills for healthcare professionals attending to newborns. 🔴Identifying and Controlling Postpartum Hemorrhage: Understand the signs of postpartum hemorrhage and learn effective strategies to manage this life-threatening condition. 🔴Hands-On Skills Practice: Develop your skills through hands-on practice, allowing you to apply your knowledge in a supportive and interactive environment. 😍 Get to meet Aisha Al Hajjar, a distinguished expert in the field, and gain valuable insights and practical tips to enhance your skills. ✔ Dive into a wealth of knowledge during the workshop which covers a range of essential topics, empowering and equipping you with the confidence and skills to tackle emergency situations during childbirth. 🤝🏻 Network with healthcare professionals, exchange ideas, and build a supportive community within the industry. ⚡ Don't miss this chance to boost your skills! Secure your spot now and be part of this invaluable learning experience. ✨ Hurry, DM us to register today!