Resources for Health Care Professionals

Maryland Department of Health – Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB)

The MCHB’s programs support maternal and child health infrastructure in Maryland to assure the availability and accessibility of preventive and

primary care services for women, children, and adolescents.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) –

Division of Reproductive Health

This division of the CDC provides information about maternal and infant health topics and activities to address these issues.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) – Toolkit for Improving Perinatal Safety

AHRQ’s Safety Program for Perinatal Care (SPPC) was developed to improve the patient safety culture of labor and delivery units and decrease maternal and neonatal adverse events resulting from poor communication and system failures.

AHRQ Safety Program for PerCase Study

AHRQ’s Safety Program for Perinatal Care (SPPC) was developed to improve the patient safety culture of labor and delivery units and decrease maternal and neonatal adverse events resulting from poor communication and system failures.

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Access a case study about AHRQ’s SPPC.

Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health Program (AIM)

AIM is a national data-driven maternal safety and quality improvement initiative based on proven implementation approaches to improving maternal safety and outcomes in the U.S. The organization provides patient safety bundles and tools to save lives and reduce maternal morbidity.

Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) – Maternal & Child Health Bureau (MCHB)

Learn about how MCHB administers programs, supports research, and invests in workforce training to improve the health and well-being of mothers, children, and families in the United States.