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- [MDPH Guidance on Recommended Reference Materials for Pediatric Immunization Schedules](https://pnqinma.org/mdph-guidance-on-recommended-reference-materials-for-pediatric-immunization-schedules/): January 8th, 2026 The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is issuing this notification to inform clinicians of a change in recommended reference materials for pediatric immunization schedules. Following a review of recent changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) pediatric immunization schedule, DPH now recommends that clinicians in Massachusetts use the
- [Black Maternal Health Week](https://pnqinma.org/black-maternal-health-week/): Black Maternal Health Week takes place every year from April 11 –17. The month of April is recognized in the United States as National Minority Health Month – a month-long initiative to advance health equity across the country on behalf of all racial and ethnic minorities. Additionally, dozens of global organizations are fighting to end
- [Welcome to our new Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) Members!](https://pnqinma.org/welcome-to-our-new-patient-and-family-advisory-council-pfac-members/): PNQIN is thrilled to announce the appointment of our first three Patient & Family Advisory Council (PFAC) members, Yeradmi Gomes, Andrea Kelley, and Jessica Paulino. These members, carefully selected from an impressive number of community member applicants here in Massachusetts, will work very closely with Molly Fraust-Wylie, our Patient and Family Engagement Coordinator, and our administrative team
- [Respiratory Care & Tiny Baby Collaboratives Meetings - Februrary 12th, 2025](https://pnqinma.org/respiratory-care-tiny-baby-collaboratives-meetings-februrary-12th-2025/): Please join us: NeoQIC Meetings of Respiratory Care & Tiny Baby Collaboratives February 12th 2025 The Conference Center at Waltham Woods 860 Winter St, Waltham, MA 02451 virtual attendance available Click Here to Register Agendas: Respiratory Care Collaborative Meeting Tiny Baby Collaborative Kick-Off Meeting Questions: please contact hhealy@bidmc.harvard.edu and lbernardini@bwh.harvard.edu
- [AIM Perinatal Mental Health Conditions (PMHC) Bundle kickoff!](https://pnqinma.org/aim-perinatal-mental-health-conditions-pmhc-bundle-kickoff/): Our first webinar for the AIM Perinatal Mental Health Conditions (PMHC) Bundle was completed on Tuesday, officially kicking off this Bundle in the state of MA! We had over 80 attendees from more than 30 birthing hospitals and organizations from MA, CT, and RI. We are so excited that this very important initiative is finally
- [New Maternal Health Bill passed by MA Legislature](https://pnqinma.org/new-maternal-health-bill-passed-by-ma-legislature/): Bill H.4999, An Act Promoting Access to Midwifery Care and Out-of-Hospital Birth Options, a landmark legislation that will address racial inequities and aim to improve maternal health outcomes across MA, has been passed by the MA Legislature! Pending Gov. Maura Healey's Signature, we at PNQIN are excited to see our work, and the work of
- [Applications Open for Patient Family Advisory Committee Members ](https://pnqinma.org/role-description-patient-family-advisory-committee-member/): Role Description: Patient Family Advisory Committee MemberThe Perinatal-Neonatal Quality Improvement Network (PNQIN) is an organization of doctors, nurses,doulas, public health workers, and Quality Improvement experts that work to improve the healthoutcomes and achieve health equity for all Massachusetts families. An important part of this work islifting up the voices of patients, families, and community members
- [Congratulations to new PNQIN-MMMRC Representative, Dr. Maryanne Bombaugh!](https://pnqinma.org/congratulations-to-new-pnqin-mmmrc-representative-dr-maryanne-bombaugh/): We're thrilled to announce that Dr. Maryanne Bombaugh, MD, MSc, MBA, FACOG, CPE, has been appointed as the new PNQIN Representative on the Massachusetts Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMMRC). Dr. Bombaugh is taking over the role from Dr. Andrew Healy, a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician and the Medical Director of Obstetrics at Baystate Medical Center. He has
- [PNQIN MA AIM Initiative ](https://pnqinma.org/pnqin-ma-aim-initiative/): PNQIN is excited to team up with the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) Program to support the implementation of maternal safety bundles in birthing facilities, clinics, and hospitals across MA. What is AIM? Responding to a disturbingly rising maternal mortality rate in the U.S, a national partnership of provider, public health and advocacy organizations
- [Congratulations to Breanna Chachere, MPH!](https://pnqinma.org/congratulations-to-breanna-chachere-mph/): PNQIN congratulates Breanna Chachere, MPH on her choice to pursue family medicine! Breanna is a former PNQIN Project Manager who helped lead implementation of the AIM Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy Bundle, and has rejoined our team during her medical school career to assist with CDC grant reporting and evaluation of AIM bundles.
- [NBC Interview with Assistant Commissioner for Health Equity, Dr. Hafsatou Diop NBC Interview with Diop](https://pnqinma.org/nbc-interview-with-assistant-commissioner-for-health-equity-dr-hafsatou-diop-nbc-interview-with-diop/): Black women in Massachusetts are more than twice as likely as white women to suffer severe health complications during pregnancy. "There is something profoundly wrong in the way Black women are being treated," Assistant Commissioner for Health Equity Dr. Hafsatou Diop told NBC10 Boston. "We are all going to the same hospitals, seeking help from
- [Congratulations to new Neonatal Co-Chair: Cheryl Slater](https://pnqinma.org/congratulations-to-new-neonatal-co-chair-cheryl-slater/): We are delighted to announce the selection of two highly qualified individuals for the position of Neonatal Co-chairs at the Perinatal Quality Improvement Network of Massachusetts (PNQIN). After a rigorous selection process, Kristie Leeman and Cheryl Slater have been chosen to serve as the Neonatal Co-chairs, bringing a wealth of experience, leadership, and passion to
- [Congratulations to new Neonatal Co-Chair: Kristie Leeman](https://pnqinma.org/congratulations-to-new-neonatal-co-chair-kristie-leeman/): We are delighted to announce the selection of two highly qualified individuals for the position of Neonatal Co-chairs at the Perinatal Quality Improvement Network of Massachusetts (PNQIN). After a rigorous selection process, Kristie Leeman and Cheryl Slater have been chosen to serve as the Neonatal Co-chairs, bringing a wealth of experience, leadership, and passion to
- [Congratulations to new PNQIN PFAC Coordinator: Molly Fraust-Wylie](https://pnqinma.org/congratulations-to-new-pnqin-pfac-coordinator-molly-fraust-wylie/): PNQIN is excited to announce the appointment of Molly Fraust-Wylie as our new Patient & Family Engagement Coordinator. In this role, Molly will recruit, hire, and lead five community members with lived expertise for a PNQIN Patient and Family Advisory Committee (PFAC). The PFAC will contribute to the advancement of PNQIN’s Strategic Plan projects and
- [Congratulations to newest Obstetric Nursing Co-Chair: Mimi Pomerleau](https://pnqinma.org/congratulations-to-newest-obstetric-nursing-co-chair-mimi-pomerleau/): PNQIN is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mimi Pomerleau, DNP, MPH as PNQIN’s inaugural Obstetric Nursing Co-Chair, a key leadership position within our organization. In this role, Mimi will work closely with the Administrative Director, Principal Investigator (PI), fellow Co-chairs, and Project Managers to advance PNQIN's mission and vision. Mimi brings over 30 years
- [MHA's Health Equity Birthing Summit](https://pnqinma.org/mhas-health-equity-birthing-summit/): Register here! AGENDA 9:30 – 9:40 a.m.: MHA Welcome Comments 9:40 – 10:05 a.m.: Keynote: Maternal Health Equity: Eliminating Disparities and Improving Access Hafsatou (Fifi) Diop, M.D., Assistant Commissioner for Health Equity, Massachusetts Department of Public Health 10:05 – 10:40 a.m.: Expanding Equitable Access to Care Conversation with legislative champions of maternal healthcare discussing policy
- [ ](https://pnqinma.org/2846-2/): Betsy Lehman Center Article on Equity Bundle BLC published an article detailing how the Equity bundle aims to reduce racial and ethnic disparities for birthing families. Read the article here! Check out the Equity Bundle on the PNQIN website here!
- [Hafsatou "Fifi" Diop, MD, MPH to become DPH’s inaugural Assistant Commissioner of Health Equity!](https://pnqinma.org/hafsatou-fifi-diop-md-mph-to-become-dphs-inaugural-assistant-commissioner-of-health-equity/): Congratulations to Our Fearless Leader, Hafsatou “Fifi” Diop, MD, MPH, who will become DPH’s inaugural Assistant Commissioner of Health Equity, effective October 2. Fifi has been selected as the inaugural Assistant Commissioner of Health Equity for DPH! This is a new position which will report directly to the Commissioner himself. As the Commissioner himself said, “The
- [Development of a Maternal Equity Safety Bundle to Eliminate Racial Inequities in Massachusetts](https://pnqinma.org/development-of-a-maternal-equity-safety-bundle-to-eliminate-racial-inequities-in-massachusetts/): The PNQIN sought to adapt the Reduction of Peripartum Racial and Ethnic Disparities Conceptual Framework and Maternal Safety Consensus Bundle by selecting and defining measures to create a bundle to address maternal health inequities in Massachusetts. This study describes the process of developing consensus-based measures to implement the PNQIN Maternal Equity Bundle across Massachusetts hospitals
- [Where You Live Matters: Maternity Care in Massachusetts](https://pnqinma.org/where-you-live-matters-maternity-care-in-massachusetts/): As part of their continued commitment to exploring the state of maternal and infant health in the U.S., March of Dimes released Where you Live Matters: Maternity Care Deserts and the Crisis of Access and Equity, their latest set of reports reflecting our work in maternity care deserts. March-of-Dimes-Maternity-Care-Report-Massachusetts-1Download
- [Press Release](https://pnqinma.org/press-release/): What is Lorem Ipsum? Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also
- [CDC Releases Research Article Showing that more than 80% of Pregnancy-Related Deaths are Preventable](https://pnqinma.org/cdc-releases-research-article-showing-that-more-than-80-of-pregnancy-related-deaths-are-preventable/)
- [NNPQC releases a video highlighting 13 CDC funded PQCs, including PNQIN](https://pnqinma.org/nnpqc-releases-a-video-highlighting-13-cdc-funded-pqcs-including-pnqin/)
- [BMC releases a video celebrating their 1st Anniversary of their Health Equity Accelerator](https://pnqinma.org/bmc-releases-a-video-celebrating-their-1st-anniversary-of-their-health-equity-accelerator/)
- [PLoS ONE publishes Trends and inequities in severe maternal morbidity in Massachusetts](https://pnqinma.org/plos-one-publishes-trends-and-inequities-in-severe-maternal-morbidity-in-massachusetts/)
- [Department of Public Health Announces First Cases of Concerning Gonorrhea Strain](https://pnqinma.org/department-of-public-health-announces-first-cases-of-concerning-gonorrhea-strain/)
- [Betsy Lehman Center Announces the BLC- PNQIN- TeamBirth Partnership for the Maternal Equity Bundle](https://pnqinma.org/betsy-lehman-center-announces-the-blc-pnqin-teambirth-partnership-for-the-maternal-equity-bundle/)
- [CDC Releases Updated 2021 Maternal Mortality Rates](https://pnqinma.org/cdc-releases-updated-2021-maternal-mortality-rates/)
- [NICHQ Discusses How Doula Support Improves Maternal and Child Health Outcomes](https://pnqinma.org/nichq-discusses-how-doula-support-improves-maternal-and-child-health-outcomes/)
- [NEJM publishes perspective on racial biology and medical misconceptions](https://pnqinma.org/nejm-publishes-perspective-on-racial-biology-and-medical-misconceptions/)
- [A comprehensive report on Racism and Racial Inequities in Health for Massachusetts released](https://pnqinma.org/a-comprehensive-report-on-racism-and-racial-inequities-in-health-for-massachusetts-released/)

## Pages

- [Homepage](https://pnqinma.org/)
- [Perinatal Opioid Project (POP)](https://pnqinma.org/perinatal-opioid-project-pop/): POP 5 Year Final Report
- [Obstetric Projects](https://pnqinma.org/obstetric-projects/)
- [Our Team & Advisory Board](https://pnqinma.org/our-team-advisory-board/)
- [Massachusetts AIM Initiative](https://pnqinma.org/massachusetts-aim-initiative/): AIM Initiative Trainings
- [PNQIN Summit Awardees](https://pnqinma.org/pnqin-summit-awardees/): At each of our Spring Summits, the PNQIN Board delivers awards to individuals, clinical teams, and families who have helped to promote perinatal and neonatal health. Spring 2026 PNQIN Awardees Spring 2025 PNQIN Awardees Spring 2024 PNQIN Awardees Spring 2023 PNQIN Awardees Fall 2021 PNQIN Awardees The following awardees were recognized as part of the
- [Perinatal Mental Health Conditions Bundle](https://pnqinma.org/perinatal-mental-health-conditions-bundle/): PMHC Bundle Teams As of July 2025, we have 22 participating teams, listed below: Anna Jaques Hospital Baystate Franklin Medical Center Berkshire Medical Center Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Beverly Hospital Boston Medical Center Boston Medical Center- Brighton (formerly St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center) Cooley Dickinson Hospital Fairview Hospital Holy Family Hospital Lawrence General Hospital Lowell
- [About Us](https://pnqinma.org/about-us/)
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## Resources

- [PNQIN Perinatal Mental Health Conditions Bundle Webinar Archive](https://pnqinma.org/resources/pnqin-perinatal-mental-health-conditions-bundle-webinar-archive/): Find past Perinatal Mental Health Conditions recordings, slides, and resources here!
- [Speaker Guidelines for Inclusive Content & Delivery](https://pnqinma.org/resources/speaker-guidelines-for-inclusive-content-delivery/): https://pnqinma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/V1_PNQIN-Speaker-Guidelines-for-Inclusive-Content-Delivery.pdf PNQIN Speaker Guidelines for Inclusive Content & DeliveryV1, March 2026 These guidelines support inclusive speaker recruitment, educational content, and representation that reflect the diversity of PNQIN’s membership. Our words, visuals, and delivery shape experiences—using inclusive practices promotes health equity and strengthens relationships with patients and communities. These guidelines were created by the PNQIN Patient
- [Association of Prenatal Fentanyl Exposure With Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome Severity](https://pnqinma.org/resources/association-of-prenatal-fentanyl-exposure-with-neonatal-opioid-withdrawal-syndrome-severity/): Abstract OBJECTIVE: Opioid use disorder (OUD) in pregnancy has increased substantially, with illicitfentanyl now the most common illicit opioid. Limited data exist on the impact of antenatalfentanyl exposure on neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS). We aimed to evaluatewhether antenatal fentanyl exposure is associated with increased NOWS severity.PATIENTS AND METHODS: We conducted a retrospective cohort study
- [OUD Wave 2 Webinar Archive](https://pnqinma.org/resources/oud-wave-2-webinar-archive/): To view all of the videos at once in a playlist, please visit this link. To view a specific video, please see below for the individual link. Webinar 1: OUD Bundle Components Overview, Stakeholders (sic) & OUD Screening Options - 7/21/2020- Link to webinar recording- Slides Webinar 2: Developing a Project Aim & Plans of
- [Human Milk Initiative Education: Transition to Direct Breastfeeding (Multiple Languages)](https://pnqinma.org/resources/human-milk-initiative-education-transition-to-direct-breastfeeding-multiple-languages/): The Human Milk Quality Improvement Collaborative focused on increasing provision of mother’s milk use for very low birth weight infants.
- [Updated Guidance from ACOG: Zuranolone and Brexanolone for Treatment of Postpartum Depression](https://pnqinma.org/resources/updated-guidance-from-acog-zuranolone-and-brexanolone-for-treatment-of-postpartum-depression/): Co-authored by our MA PMHC Bundle Lead, Dr. Tiffany Moore Simas, this Clinical Practice Update provides revised guidance on the use of both Zuranolone and Brexanolone for management of Postpartum Depression with onset in the third trimester or within four weeks postartum. This update was released in October 2025. Access this resource here. Additional, relevant,
- [Boston Medical Center CALM Program Volunteer Guidelines](https://pnqinma.org/resources/boston-medical-center-calm-program/): BMC's CALM Program is not accepting volunteers at this time. This resource is provided for NICUs to use when designing their own program.
- [PNQIN's AIM Perinatal Mental Health Conditions (PMHC) Bundle Toolkit](https://pnqinma.org/resources/pnqin-perinatal-mental-health-conditions-pmhc-bundle-toolkit/): From the Perinatal-Neonatal Quality Improvement Network of Massachusetts (PNQIN)’s Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) Initiative to improve maternal outcomes, we are excited to introduce this toolkit on implementation of the AIM Perinatal Mental Health Conditions (PMHC) Bundle. In this toolkit, you will find a call to action, tools for implementation of the AIM
- [Obstetric Sepsis Toolkit V2.0 - California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC)](https://pnqinma.org/resources/obstetric-sepsis-toolkit-v2-0-california-maternal-quality-care-collaborative-cmqcc/): Thank you to our colleagues at the CMQCC who have released their new Obstetric Sepsis Toolkit, V2.0. Visit the link above to view webinars, download the toolkit, and view related publications.
- [AIM Sustainment Webinar Series Archive](https://pnqinma.org/resources/aim-sustainment-webinar-series-archive/): Find past AIM Sustainment Webinar Series recordings, slides, and relevant resources here!
- [Bridging Borders Webinar Series: Understanding Healthcare & Maternity Care for Migrants from Mexico & Haiti](https://pnqinma.org/resources/bridging-borders-webinar-series-understanding-healthcare-maternity-care-for-migrants-from-mexico-haiti/): PNQIN, in collaboration with the MA Department of Public Health, hosted a series of two webinars featuring speakers with expert knowledge of the Mexican and Haitian healthcare systems to explore healthcare and maternity care for migrants from these two countries. The recordings of these webinars and slides can be found below! 2/7/25 - Bridging Borders
- [OUD Wave 1 Webinar Archive](https://pnqinma.org/resources/oud-wave-1-webinar-archive/): All recordings from Wave 1 are damaged and unretrievable. The slides for each presentation have been provided for your reference. Webinar 1: OUD Bundle Components Overview - 7/9/2019- Slides Webinar 2: Stakeholders (sic) & OUD Screening Options - 8/16/2019- Slides Webinar 3: Developing a Project Aim & Plans of Safe Care - 9/3/2019- Slides Webinar
- [HEM Bundle Webinar Archive](https://pnqinma.org/resources/hemorrhage-webinar-archive-2021/): To view all of the videos at once in a playlist, please visit this link. To view a specific video, please see below for the individual link. Webinar 1: PNQIN OB Hemorrhage Bundle Kickoff - 5/11/2021- Link to webinar recording- Slides Webinar 2: Hemorrhage Risk Assessment - 6/22/2021- Link to webinar recording- Slides Webinar 3:
- [Social Determinants of Health Screening and Referral in NICU Settings: Webinar Archive](https://pnqinma.org/resources/social-determinants-of-health-screening-and-referral-in-nicu-settings-webinar-archive/): Social determinants of health are conditions where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect their health.
- [PNQIN Maternal Equity Bundle Webinar Archive](https://pnqinma.org/resources/maternal-equity-bundle-past-webinars/): Find past Maternal Equity Bundle recordings and slides here!
- [AWHONN Respectful Maternity Care Toolkit 2022](https://pnqinma.org/resources/awhonn-respectful-maternity-care-toolkit-2022/)
- [PNQIN-TeamBirth Patient Reported Experience Measures (PREM) ](https://pnqinma.org/resources/pnqin-teambirth-patient-reported-experience-measures-prem/): We teamed up to create a PREM that allows birthing facilities to assess patients' experience in receiving respectful care during their birthing experience these are are based on the respectful care guidelines from ILPQC and NYSPQC
- [PNQIN Maternal Equity Bundle Toolkit](https://pnqinma.org/resources/pnqin-maternal-equity-bundle-toolkit/): From Perinatal-Neonatal Quality Improvement Network of Massachusetts (PNQIN)’s Alliance forInnovation on Maternal Health (AIM) Initiative to improve maternal outcomes, we are excited tointroduce this toolkit on the Maternal Equity Bundle. PNQIN launched the Massachusetts AIMInitiative in 2019 to answer a national call to prioritize and improve maternal health and safetyfor all. In this toolkit, you
- [MA Public vs. Private Insurance](https://pnqinma.org/resources/ma-public-vs-private-insurance/): PNQIN has collated a list of popular public and private insurance carriers in MA. This list has been updated as of April 3, 2025. View the resource here.
- [PNQIN Perinatal Mental Health Conditions (PMHC) Toolkit Resources](https://pnqinma.org/resources/perinatal-mental-health-conditions-pmhc-toolkit-resources/): A number of resources included in our toolkit may be updated often, as a result, we have posted them here on our resources page for ease of updating and reference. Please see below! The links included on this page are intact as of 2/14/2025. The toolkit can be found at this link. Resource Mapping/ID of
- [Amniotic Fluid Embolism (AFE) Awareness 2025](https://pnqinma.org/resources/amniotic-fluid-embolism-afe-awareness-2025/): March 27th is Amniotic Fluid Embolism (AFE) Awareness Day in Massachusetts! Governor Maura Healey signed this proclamation this year to help promote research and awareness of this devastating complication of pregnancy, citing that "awareness of AFE and commensurate data collection and research will promote understanding of this disorder, expanding the search for an effective treatment
- [PNQIN QI Starter Pack](https://pnqinma.org/resources/pnqin-qi-starter-pack/): Presentations by PNQIN on how to use the Model for Improvement.
- [PNQIN Quality Improvement Toolkit](https://pnqinma.org/resources/the-quality-improvement-toolkit/): From Perinatal-Neonatal Quality Improvement Network of Massachusetts (PNQIN)’s Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) Initiative to improve maternal outcomes, we are excited to introduce this toolkit on Quality Improvement (QI). PNQIN launched the Massachusetts AIM Initiative in 2019 to answer a national call to prioritize and improve maternal health and safety for all. Version,
- [Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine: Updated Resource on Measles in Pregnancy](https://pnqinma.org/resources/society-for-maternal-fetal-medicine-updated-resource-on-measles-in-pregnancy/): The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine has released updated guidance on Measles in Pregnancy. The resource, originally released in 2024, has been updated to include the following information: Includes a recommendation on how to counsel postpartum patients on breastfeeding witha suspected or confirmed case of measles. Includes updated information on measles cases in the US in
- [CDC Resource: Preferred Terms for Select Population Groups & Communities](https://pnqinma.org/resources/cdc-resource-preferred-terms-for-select-population-groups-communities/): Given recent updates to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website, PNQIN is sharing a PDF of a CDC resource previously posted on their website that covers Preferred Terms for Select Population Groups & Communities. View a PDF of the prior webpage here.
- [National Network of Perinatal Quality Collaboratives](https://pnqinma.org/resources/national-network-of-perinatal-quality-collaboratives-2/)
- [Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring (RPM) Program Convening (3/3/2025)](https://pnqinma.org/resources/heart-bp-rpm-convening-3-3-2025/): PNQIN, in collaboration with the Health Policy Commission, hosted a convening on March 3rd, 2025, for the 5 HEART-BP award recipients to learn from 3 hospitals in MA that have successfully implemented Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring (RPM) for their perinatal patients. To learn more about the HEART-BP program, please visit this link on the Health
- [CDC Resources on Contraception and STIs](https://pnqinma.org/resources/cdc-resources-on-contraception-and-stis/): Given recent updates to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website, PNQIN is sharing CDC resources on contraception and STI testing. Resources on Contraception Summary Chart of U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria (MEC) for Contraceptive Use 2024 U.S. Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use 2024 U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria (MEC) for Contraceptive Use Resources
- [New Guidance on Screening for Syphilis from MA DPH](https://pnqinma.org/resources/new-guidance-on-screening-for-syphilis-from-ma-dph/): Preliminary 2024 data indicate that 18 congenital syphilis cases occurred in Massachusetts, anincrease of 29% compared to 2023. To stop congenital syphilis, syphilis screening should be broaderand occur further upstream from pregnancy. Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) recommends that clinicians provide syphilisscreening and inform ALL sexually active persons, with special focus on: Persons of
- [Revised Oral Health Guidelines from MA DPH](https://pnqinma.org/resources/revised-oral-health-guidelines-from-ma-dph/): The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MA DPH), Division of Maternal and Child Health Research and Analysis, has released new Oral Health Guidelines for Pregnancy and Early Childhood. The new document, published in October 2024, aims to educate healthcare providers across professions on appropriate oral healthcare for pregnant birthing people and their young children. The
- [Postpartum Psychosis Webinar - MCPAP for Moms](https://pnqinma.org/resources/postpartum-psychosis-webinar-mcpap-for-moms/): Our close colleagues at the Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Program (MCPAP) for Moms hosted a webinar on Postpartum Psychosis with speaker Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider in August 2023. Dr. Haider is the Medical Director of Consultative Services at MCPAP for Moms, Medical Director of WMH Clinical Services in the Department of Psychiatry at UMass Chan
- [PNQIN Bundle Structure Measures Appendix - Likert Scale](https://pnqinma.org/resources/pnqin-bundle-structure-measures-appendix/)
- [Birth Trauma Information and Resources (UT PQC)](https://pnqinma.org/resources/ut-birth-trauma-info-resources/): Our colleagues at the Utah Women and Newborns Quality Collaborative have just published their birth and postpartum trauma information and resources. The resources can be found at this link and cover topics such as, but not limited to: Description of birth trauma Documents and resources for: Birthing people affected by birth trauma Providers caring for
- [Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) - Toolkit](https://pnqinma.org/resources/patient-and-family-advisory-council-pfac-toolkit/): Our colleagues at the Betsey Lehman Center for Patient Safety have compiled numerous resources related to various aspects of PFACs. The resources cover topics such as, but not limited to: Readiness Assessment Start-up Planning and Documents Recruitment Tools Considerations on Diversity of PFAC Quality and Safety considerations Educational Tools Organizations of interest to PFACs
- [POP Updated Appendix Toolkit](https://pnqinma.org/resources/pop-updated-appendix-toolkit/)
- [Publication: Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM)](https://pnqinma.org/resources/publication-alliance-for-innovation-on-maternal-health-aim/): A PDF of a publication in the Seminars in Perinatology journal which outlines the purpose, work, and other key aspects of the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM). The publication is titled: "Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM): Evolution of a program to address maternal morbidity and mortality."
- [Family TIES of Massachusetts](https://pnqinma.org/resources/massachusetts-family-ties/): For families with children who have special health needs, chronic illnesses, or disabilities. This resource offers information on services and community resources. It also provides emotional support through a parent to parent matching program (fcsn.org/p2p). Family TIES is a project of the Federation for Children with Special Needs, funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
- [PQI Birth Equity Modules Course, V1 (Non-CNE)](https://pnqinma.org/resources/pqi-birth-equity-modules-course-v1-non-cne/): PQI Free access for MA perinatal providers from April 1st through September 30th, 2024! Use the code BEMSMAAPR2024100% at check out: https://www.perinatalqi.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=22853952 The Birth Equity Modules course includes four 20-60 minute web-based modules that provide interactive education designed for perinatal healthcare professionals who are working to ensure health equity in their organizations. Module 1: Creating an Anti-Racism Statement for Perinatal Facilities
- [Impact of Doulas on Maternal and Child Health Outcomes](https://pnqinma.org/resources/impact-of-doulas-on-maternal-and-child-health-outcomes/): New from NICHQ: Webinar: Video on Demand 3/27 Doula Webinar, #NICHQxAMCHP Conference Preview, and more! Watch here! Join NICHQ for a webinar focused on the impact of doulas on birth outcomes and maternal and infant health quality. This webinar, hosted in honor of World Doula Week, will include a discussion with certified doulas about the
- ["Delivery at an inadequate level of maternal care is associated with severe maternal morbidity”](https://pnqinma.org/resources/delivery-at-an-inadequate-level-of-maternal-care-is-associated-with-severe-maternal-morbidity/): “Delivery at an inadequate level of maternal care is associated with severe maternal morbidity”, by Dr. Godwin Osei-Poku, Dr. Julia Prentice, Dr. Sarah Rae Easter, and Dr. Hafsatou Diop. TeamBirth questions in this article were adapted from Dr. Saraswathi Vedam’s MADM and MORI validated screening tools for autonomy and respect during pregnancy and childbirth, from
- [State Perinatal Quality Collaborative for Reducing Severe Maternal Morbidity From Hemorrhage: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis](https://pnqinma.org/resources/state-perinatal-quality-collaborative-for-reducing-severe-maternal-morbidity-from-hemorrhage-a-cost-effectiveness-analysis-2/): Objective: To evaluate the cost effectiveness of California's statewide perinatal quality collaborative for reducing severe maternal morbidity (SMM) from hemorrhage. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36649352/
- [PNQIN Glossary of Terms](https://pnqinma.org/resources/pnqin-glossary-of-terms/): This resource will be updated on an ongoing basis to have a place to find definitions for frequently used terms. Most recent update: 3/13/23. AIM Obstetrical Champion The MD/DO/CNM team lead who is the main contact and will receive all communication for all of MA AIM Initiative, including other projects focused such as hemorrhage, hypertension,
- [OUD in Pregnancy Initiative (Kick Off Slides 2/28/18)](https://pnqinma.org/resources/oud-in-pregnancy-initiative-kick-off-slides-2-28-18/): Archived from MPQC website 2/28/18. NeoQIC and MPQC have been working on NAS and opioid use in pregnancy for some time, and we formally joined together in this work last year as PNQIN. Thus far, most of our attention has focused on the care of the substance-exposed newborn and the family after birth. Based on
- [June 23rd 2020: PNQIN MPQC State of the Union Meeting Recording](https://pnqinma.org/resources/june-23rd-2020-pnqin-mpqc-state-of-the-union-meeting-recording/)
- [Racial Bias in the US Opioid Epidemic: A Review of the History of Systemic Bias and Implications for Care](https://pnqinma.org/resources/racial-bias-in-the-us-opioid-epidemic-a-review-of-the-history-of-systemic-bias-and-implications-for-care/): Resource from PQI's 28-Day Anti-Racism Challenge 2024. Abstract: The opioid epidemic has been declared a US national public health emergency. Discrepancies inthe rates of abuse and access to treatment exist among non-white minorities. A narrativeliterature review evaluated the minority racial disparities in opioid use, abuse, and care in theUS. Racial disparities in the prescription of
- [The COVID-19 Vaccine: Guidelines and Resources for Pregnant & Lactating Patients](https://pnqinma.org/resources/the-covid-19-vaccine/): Archived from MPQC website. PNQIN and our partners are committed to providing accurate, up-to-date guidance and resources on counseling for and administration of the COVID-19 vaccine to pregnant and lactating patients in Massachusetts. Please continue reading for more information. April 24th, 2021: CDC Recommends COVID-19 Vaccine for Pregnant and Breastfeeding People CBS News, National Public Radio,
- [MA Levels of Maternal Care](https://pnqinma.org/resources/ma-levels-of-maternal-care/): Archived from MPQC website: PNQIN and MPQC invite and encourage birthing hospitals in Massachusetts to participate in a new statewide initiative to reduce severe maternal morbidity and mortality and eliminate inequities. This initiative works by ensuring that expectant parents are cared for at hospitals with the resources and personnel to manage their unique needs. The
- ["Hear Her" CDC Campaign Resources](https://pnqinma.org/resources/hear-her-cdc-campaign-resources/): Many people die each year in this country from problems related to pregnancy or delivery complications. Every death is a tragedy, especially when we know that more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths could be prevented. Too many people experience severe, unexpected health problems related to pregnancy that may have long-term health consequences. CDC’s Division of Reproductive
- [National Network of Perinatal Quality Collaboratives](https://pnqinma.org/resources/national-network-of-perinatal-quality-collaboratives-3/): The National Network of Perinatal Quality Collaboratives (NNPQC) provides resources and expertise to nationwide state-based perinatal quality collaboratives (PQCs) with the goal of deepening and accelerating improvement efforts for maternal and infant health outcomes. The mission of the NNPQC is to support the development and enhance the ability of state perinatal quality collaboratives to make measurable improvements in statewide maternal and
- [Statewide quality improvement initiative to implement immediate postpartum long-acting reversible contraception (AJOG, 2020)](https://pnqinma.org/resources/statewide-quality-improvement-initiative-to-implement-immediate-postpartum-long-acting-reversible-contraception-ajog-2020/)
- [Engage Patients and Families for Perinatal Safety presentation](https://pnqinma.org/resources/engage-patients-and-families-for-perinatal-safety-presentation/): Presentation from Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality "Teamwork and Communication for Perinatal Safety" toolkit. Specific guidance on how to communicate with a patient a family after an adverse event can be found on slide 17.
- [Guide to Reducing Unnecessary Cesarean Deliveries](https://pnqinma.org/resources/guide-to-reducing-unnecessary-cesarean-deliveries/): This APSS provides evidence-based actions and resources for executives, leaders, clinicians,and performance improvement specialists. This document is intended to be used as a guide forhealthcare organizations to examine their own workflows, identify practice gaps, and implementimprovements. In it, you'll find: Best Practice Summary: A high level summary of evidence-based, clinical best practices. (page 2)Executive Summary:
- [What’s Important: A Patient-Centered Approach to Contraceptive Counseling](https://pnqinma.org/resources/whats-important-a-patient-centered-approach-to-contraceptive-counseling/): PICCK has developed What’s Important: A Patient-Centered Approach to Contraceptive Counseling, a new e-learning course for healthcare professionals to redefine the goal of contraceptive counseling by focusing on the patient’s needs and values, understanding the influence of bias and coercion in contraceptive care, and discovering what a shared decision-making approach to contraceptive counseling can do
- [Racism, Equity, and Inclusion: Can Clinical Simulation Train Health Care Workers to Build an Anti-Racism Culture?](https://pnqinma.org/resources/racism-equity-and-inclusion-can-clinical-simulation-trainhealth-care-workers-to-build-ananti-racism-culture/): Commentary from NEJM Catalyst: Innovations in Care Delivery Abstract: Clinical care delivery continues to suffer from biased social norms, stigma, and racism.Innovative approaches to being prepared for these experiences when they arise areneeded. The goal of the HealthPartners Institute’s Clinical Simulation program is, in part,to train clinicians and newly graduated registered nurses entering clinical practice
- [Essential Education Tool: multiple language DPH breastfeeding videos QR codes](https://pnqinma.org/resources/essential-education-tool-multiple-language-dph-breastfeeding-videos-qr-codes/): DPH video is about ~10 minutes long, and an easy resource to give to prenatal patients in the third trimester to help them prepare for breastfeeding.
- [PICCK Resources Archive](https://pnqinma.org/resources/picck-resources-archive/): Below is an archive of resources from PICCK, Partners in Contraceptive Choice and Knowledge, is an innovative clinical and public health program designed to improve access to and quality of contraception services across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. PICCK’s five year grant ended in the fall of 2023. PICCK is no longer actively working with hospital
- [NCSACW Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Resources](https://pnqinma.org/resources/neonatal-abstinence-syndrome-resources/): Webpage containing policy and practice resources, online trainings, videos, and webinars, state and local examples, and additional resources for NAS.
- [AAP Recovery-friendly Pediatric Care](https://pnqinma.org/resources/aap-recovery-friendly-pediatric-care/): AAP Shares a framework that supports birth parents with opioid use disorder in their treatment and recovery.
- [Teamwork and Communication for Perinatal Safety
Toolkit](https://pnqinma.org/resources/teamwork-and-communication-for-perinatal-safetytoolkit/): This toolkit presents concepts of the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) to help teams understand its application to perinatal safety.
- [IHI Quality Improvement Essentials Toolkit](https://pnqinma.org/resources/ihi-quality-improvement-essentials-toolkit/): IHI’s QI Essentials Toolkit includes the tools and templates you need to launch and manage a successful quality improvement project.
- [NeoQIC Respiratory Care Collaborative Quality Improvement Resources](https://pnqinma.org/resources/neoqic-respiratory-care-collaborative-quality-improvement-resources/)
- [2023 Session on Run Charts & SPC Charts: NeoQIC RCC SPC Charts Workshop](https://pnqinma.org/resources/neoqic-rcc-spc-charts-workshop/)
- [ACOG Severe HTN Bundle Resource Toolkit](https://pnqinma.org/resources/acog-safe-motherhood-initiative/): From the Safe Motherhood Initiative.
- ["Why TeamBirth?" Video](https://pnqinma.org/resources/why-teambirth-video/): Amber Weiseth, DNP, MSN, RNC-OB, Director of the Delivery Decisions Initiative at Ariadne Labs explains the TeamBirth care process.
- [PNQIN Spring Summit 2019 Early Intervention Breakout Session](https://pnqinma.org/resources/pnqin-spring-summit-2019-early-intervention-breakout-session/): Early Intervention and NAS: What We Can Learn From Families and Hospitals: Hafsatou Diop, MD, MPH; Elizabeth Peacock-Chambers, MD, MSc; Jennifer Lee, MD In this breakout session, leaders defined a Family Centered Care (FCC), described the primary components of FCC for this population of pregnant, postpartum and parenting women with opioid use disorders, described ways
- [MA Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Data Dashboard](https://pnqinma.org/resources/ma-neonatal-abstinence-syndrome-data-dashboard/): This dashboard provides statewide performance on nine key indicators related to perinatal opioid use.
- [Length of Stay Among Infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Risk of Hospital Readmission](https://pnqinma.org/resources/length-of-stay-among-infants-with-neonatal-abstinence-syndrome-and-risk-of-hospital-readmission/): This study assessed risk of readmission among newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) using a longitudinally linked population-based database.
- [Moms Do Care Program](https://pnqinma.org/resources/moms-do-care-program/): A statewide program that provides multidisciplinary, peer led, recovery oriented, wrap around support for birthing people with SUD.
- [PNQIN Online Stigma, Bias, and Trauma-Informed Care Training](https://pnqinma.org/resources/pnqin-online-stigma-bias-and-trauma-informed-care-training/): PNQIN is proud to offer online stigma, bias, and trauma-informed care training in partnership with the BWH C.A.R.E. Clinic.
- [Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Data](https://pnqinma.org/resources/neonatal-abstinence-syndrome-data/): The goal of this dashboard is to support those efforts by providing population-based data on NAS and eight other key indicators related to perinatal opioid use. Data are provided for the state overall, as well as by maternal race/ethnicity, education, age, and insurance coverage. In addition to statewide estimates, data are also presented by the
- [4th Trimester Project](https://pnqinma.org/resources/4th-trimester-project/): Expert-written resources and information for families.
- [AAP Maternal-Infant Health and Opioid Use](https://pnqinma.org/resources/aap-maternal-infant-health-and-opioid-use/): The Maternal-Infant Health and Opioid Use project aims to improve the quality of care of infants exposed to opioids prenatally or diagnosed with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS), and of pregnant and parenting women with opioid use disorder (OUD).
- [ACOG #711: Opioid Use and Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy](https://pnqinma.org/resources/opioid-use-and-opioid-use-disorder-in-pregnancy/)
- [Creating a Department-Level Equity Team](https://pnqinma.org/resources/creating-a-department-level-equity-team/): Article on creating and sustaining department-level action to shift culture and encourage antiracist work.
- [Advancing safety and equity together](https://pnqinma.org/resources/advancing-safety-and-equity-together/): Health systems can leverage patient-safety programs to advance equity.
- [BMC Glossary for Culture Transformation](https://pnqinma.org/resources/bmc-glossary-for-culture-transformation/): The Office of Equity, Vitality, and Inclusion collaboratively developed this Glossary to align our goals of justice, equity, and belonging.
- [BMC OBGYN Health Equity Rounds Glossary](https://pnqinma.org/resources/bmc-obgyn-health-equity-rounds-glossary/): An list of terms to aid in setting a foundation of equity in your department.
- [NOWS – Planning for Maternal and Infant Discharge](https://pnqinma.org/resources/nows-planning-for-maternal-and-infant-discharge/): Focuses on the benefits of early planning for delivery and hospital discharge to ensure a safe transition to community care.
- [AMA Updated Guidance on the Reporting of Race and Ethnicity in Medical and Science Journals](https://pnqinma.org/resources/updated-guidance-on-the-reporting-of-race-and-ethnicity-in-medical-and-science-journalsjama/): The goal of this guidance is to provide recommendations and suggestions that encourage fairness, equity, consistency, and clarity in use and reporting of race and ethnicity in medical and science journals.
- [National Network of Perinatal Quality Collaboratives](https://pnqinma.org/resources/national-network-of-perinatal-quality-collaboratives/): The National Network of Perinatal Quality Collaboratives (NNPQC) provides resources and expertise to nationwide state-based perinatal quality collaboratives (PQCs) with the goal of deepening and accelerating improvement efforts for maternal and infant health outcomes.
- [Equity bibliography](https://pnqinma.org/resources/equity-bibliography/)
- [Massachusetts Report of the Special Commission on Racial Inequities in Maternal Health](https://pnqinma.org/resources/massachusetts-report-of-the-special-commission-on-racial-inequities-in-maternal-health/): Extensive review of the current state of maternal health in Massachusetts and recommendations to eliminate racial inequities.
- [Advancing Safety and Equity Together](https://pnqinma.org/resources/advancing-safety-and-equity-together-2/): There are widespread inequities in health outcomes in the United States based on race, sex, language, and other factors. But there is no such thing as high-quality, safe care that is inequitable. Health systems can leverage patient-safety programs to advance equity. The New England journal of medicine 382.4 (2020): 301-303.
- [CHA Mindfulness and Compassion Grand Rounds Recordings](https://pnqinma.org/resources/cha-mindfulness-and-compassion-grand-rounds-recordings/): Includes topics on creating an anti-racist clinical practice, resilience and handling grief.
- [On Demand: Using Run and Control Charts to Understand Variation](https://pnqinma.org/resources/on-demand-using-run-and-control-charts-to-understand-variation/): Video providing technical assistance for use of run and control charts to understand variation.
- [Run Chart Resource: One Page Book](https://pnqinma.org/resources/run-chart-resource-one-page-book/): The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice A One Page Book to guide you through how to interpret your chart
- [The run chart: a simple analytical tool for learning from variation in healthcare processes](https://pnqinma.org/resources/the-run-chart-a-simple-analytical-tool-for-learning-from-variation-in-healthcare-processes/): The aim of this resource is to describe the run chart-an analytical tool commonly used by professionals in quality improvement but underutilised in healthcare.
- [NNPQC and IHI discuss REaL data utilization](https://pnqinma.org/resources/nnpqc-and-ihi-discuss-real-data-utilization/): RACE, ETHNICITY & LANGUAGE (REaL) DATA UTILIZATION: Call recording from 2.15 TA Call
- [Illinois PQC Respectful Care Commitments ](https://pnqinma.org/resources/illinois-pqc-respectful-care-commitments/)
- [Respectful Care in Birth](https://pnqinma.org/resources/respectful-care-in-birth/): Referenced during the 9/27 PNQIN Maternal Equity Bundle Kickoff webinar.
- [The Mistreatment of Women during Childbirth in Health Facilities Globally: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review](https://pnqinma.org/resources/the-mistreatment-of-women-during-childbirth-in-health-facilities-globally-a-mixed-methods-systematic-review/)
- [USAID Landscape Analysis 2010​](https://pnqinma.org/resources/usaid-landscape-analysis-2010/): Exploring Evidence for Disrespect and Abuse in Facility-Based Childbirth
- [Safety and Equity in Obstetrics: Performance Improvement Toolkit](https://pnqinma.org/resources/essential-hospitals-institute-and-patient-safety-movement-improving-black-obstetric-outcomes-learning-collaborative-performance-improvement-toolkit/)
- [MCPAP for Moms Program](https://pnqinma.org/resources/mcpap-for-moms-program/): A program that provides real-time, perinatal psychiatric consultation and resource and referral for perinatal clinicians.
- [Voices of Impact: Jamie's Story](https://pnqinma.org/resources/voices-of-impact-jamies-story/): Like Jamie, nearly 50,000 U.S. women experience unintended, potentially life-threatening maternal conditions or complications each year. In addition to the women who nearly lose their lives, another 700 U.S. women die each year as a result of pregnancy or delivery complications. Obstetric hemorrhage is the most common serious complication of childbirth and the most preventable
- [Management of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: Hospital Policy and Procedure Manual](https://pnqinma.org/resources/management-of-hypertensive-disorders-of-pregnancy-hospital-policy-and-procedure-manual-2/): The purpose of this policy is to promote safe and timely identification and management of Hypertensive Disorders during pregnancy and up to 6 weeks postpartum.
- [Benefits of Long-term Medication Treatment for OUD](https://pnqinma.org/resources/benefits-of-long-term-medication-treatment-for-oud/): Pregnant and parenting people can recover and are particularly motivated to succeed in their treatment for OUD.
- [NOWS – Planning for Maternal and Infant Discharge Handout](https://pnqinma.org/resources/nows-planning-for-maternal-and-infant-discharge-handout/): The pediatric hospital teams can support post-discharge care coordination for infants and families
- [NICU Safe Sleep Initiative Toolkit: Key Driver Diagram](https://pnqinma.org/resources/nicu-safe-sleep-initiative-toolkit-key-driver-diagram/): Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of post-neonatal mortality. Safe sleep practices can help prevent it.
- [State Perinatal Quality Collaborative for Reducing Severe Maternal Morbidity From Hemorrhage: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis](https://pnqinma.org/resources/state-perinatal-quality-collaborative-for-reducing-severe-maternal-morbidity-from-hemorrhage-a-cost-effectiveness-analysis/): A postpartum hemorrhage–focused, state perinatal quality collaborative initiative was cost effective compared with the standard of care.
- [Optimizing Non-Invasive Respiratory Support: A Quality Improvement Project](https://pnqinma.org/resources/optimizing-non-invasiverespiratory-support-a-quality-improvement-project/): Noa Fleiss & Cassandra DeMartino: Increasing the percentage of VLBW infants maintained on non-invasive respiratory support
- [The Path Forward: PNQIN Statement about Racial Injustice](https://pnqinma.org/resources/the-path-forward-pnqin-statement-about-racial-injustice-june-2020/)
- [Statewide Quality Improvement Initiative to Implement Immediate Postpartum Long-Acting Reversible Contraception](https://pnqinma.org/resources/statewide-quality-improvement-initiative-to-implement-immediate-postpartum-long-acting-reversible-contraception/)
- [PNQIN MA SPEAK UP Equity Webinar Series Archive](https://pnqinma.org/resources/pnqin-ma-speak-up-equity-webinar-series/): This webinar series aims to support hospitals to accomplish birth equity goals for providing high quality, respectful and equitable care.
- [PNQIN Maternal Equity Bundle Driver Diagram](https://pnqinma.org/resources/pnqin-maternal-equity-bundle-driver-diagram/): Hospitals are welcome to adapt this diagram with their own Aim statement and drivers for the Equity Bundle.
- [PNQIN-TeamBirth Respectful Care Poster](https://pnqinma.org/resources/pnqin-respectful-care-poster/): Our Respectful Care Commitments to Every patient listed on a poster. Download PDF, order prints through Canva here.
- [AIM Reduction of Peripartum Racial/Ethnic Disparities Safety Bundle (Archived)](https://pnqinma.org/resources/aim-reduction-of-peripartum-racial-ethnic-disparities-safety-bundle-archived/)
- [Development of a Maternal Equity Safety Bundle to Eliminate Racial Inequities in Massachusetts](https://pnqinma.org/resources/development-of-a-maternal-equity-safety-bundle-to-eliminate-racial-inequities-in-massachusetts/): #Article describing the creation of the PNQIN Equity Bundle Measures.
- [Perinatal Opioid Use QI Initiative Key Driver Diagram](https://pnqinma.org/resources/perinatal-opioid-use-qi-initiative-key-driver-diagram/): The following key driver diagrams are provided as examples of tools that will be used to support quality improvement efforts.
- [Substance Use/Misuse and Breastfeeding](https://pnqinma.org/resources/substance-use-misuse-and-breastfeeding/): Louisiana Department of Health Breastfeeding recommendations and guidelines for birthing persons affected bysubstance use disorder.
- [Building a Therapeutic Alliance with Families in Recovery](https://pnqinma.org/resources/building-a-therapeutic-alliance-with-families-in-recovery/): A therapeutic alliance is built in time through transparent communications and negotiations with families.
- [ACOG Committee Opinion: Opioid Use and Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy](https://pnqinma.org/resources/acog-committee-opinion-opioid-use-and-opioid-use-disorder-in-pregnancy/): In general, a coordinated multidisciplinary approach without criminal sanctions has the best chance of helping families.
- [Substance Use During Pregnancy and 
Plans of Safe Care (POSC): Implications 
for Pediatricians, Mothers, and Infants](https://pnqinma.org/resources/substance-use-during-pregnancy-and-plans-of-safe-care-posc-implications-for-pediatricians-mothers-and-infants/): This fact sheet captures core questions asked by pediatricians with respect to Plans of Safe Care.
- [Clinical Guidance for Treating Pregnant and Parenting Women With Opioid Use Disorder and Their Infants](https://pnqinma.org/resources/clinical-guidance-for-treating-pregnant-and-parenting-women-with-opioid-use-disorder-and-their-infants/): This guide provides comprehensive, national guidance for management of pregnant and parenting people with opioid use disorder and their infants.
- [The Journey Recovery Project](https://pnqinma.org/resources/the-journey-recovery-project/): An interactive web resource for pregnant and parenting people who have questions or concerns about opioid and other substance use.
- [AAP Opioid Use and Pregnancy Handout](https://pnqinma.org/resources/opioid-use-and-pregnancy/): Taking opioid medications, even as directed, can heighten the risk of developing opioid use disorder (OUD). Whilesome people may be diagnosed with OUD during pregnancy, the use of opioids does not usually begin duringpregnancy. Similar to diabetes and heart diseases, OUD is a chronic condition that can be successfully managed andtreated.
- [AAP Opioid Use and Pregnancy Training Page](https://pnqinma.org/resources/opioid-use-and-pregnancy-training-page/): Exemplifies parent education messages that pediatricians can offer to families.
- [Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Course: OB/GYN Focus](https://pnqinma.org/resources/treatment-of-opioid-use-disorder-course-ob-gyn-focus/): The curriculum for this course has been specifically designed for women's healthcare providers. It covers all medications and treatments for OUD and provides the required education needed to obtain the waiver to prescribe buprenorphine for over 30 patients. 8 hour on demand online course Cost: $79-99
- [ACOG On the Front Line Podcast on Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy](https://pnqinma.org/resources/acog-on-the-front-line-podcast-on-opioid-use-disorder-in-pregnancy/): Now streaming on iTunes, Spotify, and SoundCloud
- [Clinical Guidance for Treating Pregnant and Parenting Women With Opioid Use Disorder and Their Infants](https://pnqinma.org/resources/clinical-guidance-for-treating-pregnant-and-parenting-women-with-opioid-use-disorder-and-their-infants-2/): This Clinical Guide provides comprehensive, national guidance for optimal management of pregnant and parenting women with opioid use disorder and their infants. The Clinical Guide helps healthcare professionals and patients determine the most clinically appropriate action for a particular situation and informs individualized treatment decisions.
- [Actionable Patient Safety Solutions™: Reducing Unnecessary Cesarean Deliveries](https://pnqinma.org/resources/actionable-patient-safety-solutions-reducing-unnecessary-cesarean-deliveries/): This APSS provides evidence-based actions and resources for executives, leaders, clinicians, and performance improvement specialists.
- [MA Levels of Maternal Care Webinar Series Archive](https://pnqinma.org/resources/ma-levels-of-maternal-care-webinar-series-archive/): ACOG, CDC, and SMFM promotes an improved method for care regionalization based on maternal condition called Levels of Maternal Care.
- [Management of HTN Disorders of Pregnancy Policy (Lowell General)](https://pnqinma.org/resources/management-of-hypertensive-disorders-of-pregnancy-hospital-policy-and-procedure-manual/): This document is an example of a hospital policy related to Severe Hypertension.
- [AWHONN POST-BIRTH Warning Signs Education Program](https://pnqinma.org/resources/awhonn-post-birth-warning-signs-education-program/): AWHONN has developed a standardized approach to ensuring that postpartum parents are empowered to recognize and act on signs of potentially life-threatening postpartum complications. The POST-BIRTH Warning Signs online course and program resources educate nurses and other healthcare professionals about the significance of postpartum maternal mortality and severe morbidity in the U.S. and how to
- [California Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Toolkit](https://pnqinma.org/resources/hypertensive-disorders-of-pregnancy-toolkit/): The Improving Health Care Response to Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy toolkit supports timely recognition and response to hypertension and preeclampsia.
- [AIM Severe HTN Bundle Landing Page](https://pnqinma.org/resources/aim-severe-hypertension-in-pregnancy-bundle/): The main page for AIM's resources, data collection plan, change package, and other implementation details for the Severe Hypertension bundle.
- [Blood Pressure Management NEJM](https://pnqinma.org/resources/blood-pressure-management-nejm/): This short video demonstrates that evaluation of blood pressure is essential in assessing cardiovascular health.
- [Respiratory Care Collaborative Annual Data Report](https://pnqinma.org/resources/respiratory-care-collaborative-annual-data-report/)
- [AIM Obstetric Care for Women With Opioid Use Disorder Bundle (Archived)](https://pnqinma.org/resources/aim-obstetric-care-for-women-with-opioid-use-disorder-bundle-archived/): The main page for AIM's archived bundle for care of pregnant women with opioid use disorder.
- [Guide on how to collect and report race, ethnicity, and language (REaL) data in Epic](https://pnqinma.org/resources/guide-on-how-to-collect-and-report-race-ethnicity-and-language-real-data-in-epic/): Epic has several dashboards available to assist hospitals with REaL (Race, Ethnicity, and Language) data collection and reporting.
- [PNQIN Equity Bundle CE Credit Claim Instructions](https://pnqinma.org/resources/equity-bundle-cme-credit-claim-document/): Claim CME and CNE credits for attending/viewing Equity Bundle webinars here!
- [PNQIN-DPH Pregnancy and the COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ Flyer (Multiple Languages)](https://pnqinma.org/resources/pregnancy-and-the-covid-19-vaccine-faq-flyer-multiple-languages/): A patient-facing resource for pregnant people considering the COVID-19 vaccine. Click below to download the English version and a .zip file of flyers in additional languages.
- [PNQIN-DPH COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ Flyer for Parents and Caregivers (Multiple Languages)](https://pnqinma.org/resources/covid-19-vaccine-faq-flyer-for-parents-and-caregivers-multiple-languages/): A patient-facing resource describing the facts about the COVID-19 vaccine for children. Click below to download a .zip file of all the flyers.
- [CDC COVID-19 Latest Updates](https://pnqinma.org/resources/cdc-covid-19-latest-updates/): The CDC's collection of information and resources for the public and healthcare workers on all things COVID-19.
- [PNQIN Best Practices for COVID-19 Vaccination in the 
Perinatal Period for Clinicians](https://pnqinma.org/resources/pnqin-best-practices-for-covid-19-vaccination-in-the-perinatal-period-for-clinicians/): This guide contains best practices and protocols for counseling patients on COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy and lactation.
- [PNQIN COVID-19 in Pregnancy Resource Guide for Providers, Sites, and Institutions](https://pnqinma.org/resources/pnqin-covid-19-in-pregnancy-resource-guide-for-providers-sites-and-institutions-2/): This resource guide provides information from trusted sources on counseling patients on COVID-19 vaccination.
- [Illinois Birth Equity Initiative & Toolkit](https://pnqinma.org/resources/illinois-birth-equity-toolkit/): In 2021, the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative (ILPQC) will launch the statewide obstetric quality improvement initiative, Birth Equity (BE). This is an important statewide quality improvement initiative selected by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Statewide Quality Council (SQC) and Perinatal Advisory Committee to engage hospital teams to implement strategies to address maternal health
- [AIM OB HEM Bundle Implementation Resources](https://pnqinma.org/resources/aim-obstetric-hemorrhage-bundle-2/): A PDF collection of implementation resources for the OB Hemorrhage bundle organized by the 5 R's: Readiness, Recognition, Response, Reporting, and Respectful Care.
- [PNQIN OB Hemorrhage Bundle Toolkit](https://pnqinma.org/resources/the-pnqin-birth-equity-journeyoptimizing-management-of-obstetric-hemorrhage-toolkit/): This toolkit, titled "The PNQIN Birth Equity Journey: Optimizing Management of Obstetric Hemorrhage", was created for PNQIN’s active implementation of the AIM OB Hemorrhage Bundle statewide from June to November 2021.
- [AIM OB HEM Bundle Landing Page](https://pnqinma.org/resources/aim-obstetric-hemorrhage-bundle/): The main page for AIM's resources, data collection, change package, and other implementation details for the Obstetric Hemorrhage bundle.
- [Family Engagement at the Systems Level: A Framework for Action](https://pnqinma.org/resources/family-engagement-at-the-systems-level-a-framework-for-action-maternal-child-health/): Based on an analysis of the findings, the authors identified four action-oriented domains of family engagement and key criteria that support and strengthen meaningful family engagement in systems-level initiatives.
- [Patient and Family Engagement: Changing the Narrative and Building Trust to Improve Perinatal Health Outcomes](https://pnqinma.org/resources/patient-and-family-engagement-changing-the-narrative-and-building-trust-to-improve-perinatal-health-outcomes/): Watch the webinar recording here (start at 7 min 39 sec) or click below to download the presentation slides.
- [Voice Your Vision – Share Your Birth Story: A Conversation on Maternal Health in New York State](https://pnqinma.org/resources/voice-your-vision-share-your-birth-story-a-conversation-on-maternal-health-in-new-york-state/): Report on seven community listening sessions around New York State in the summer of 2018 with an emphasis on engaging Black birthing people who have experienced an adverse birth outcome. A comprehensive report on the birthing experience and need for change in maternal care.
- [The Culture and Justice Quorum at University of California, San Diego: A Departmental Approach to Dismantling Structural Racism](https://pnqinma.org/resources/the-culture-and-justice-quorum-at-university-of-california-san-diego-a-departmental-approach-to-dismantling-structural-racism/): Resource for Creating a Department Level Equity Team.
- [NNEPQIN Spring 2023 Conference Resources](https://pnqinma.org/resources/nnepqin-spring-conference-resources/): Recordings, Slides, and Resources available from NNEPQIN Spring Conference on June 8, 2023.
- [Illinois Patient and Family Engagement Toolkit](https://pnqinma.org/resources/ilpqc-patient-and-family-engagement/): The Patient and Family Engagement focus aims to build support among hospital teams for family engagement in ILPQC’s quality improvement initiatives and provide tools for the recruitment, training, and engagement of patients as valued and active members of quality improvement teams.
- [MoMMA's Voices](https://pnqinma.org/resources/mommas-voices/): ​​Training for patients with lived experience and people working in maternal health organizations that would like to partner with community members to aid in creating sustainable, equitable and impactful partnerships
- [Hear Her Texas Video Campaign](https://pnqinma.org/resources/hear-her-texas-video-campaign/): The Hear Her Maternal Health Campaign aims to empower women and their support networks to know the urgent maternal warning signs and speak up when they have concerns. The campaign is also dedicated to encouraging everyone, including providers, caregivers, friends, and family to listen and act.
- [UMass Women's Health Statement about Racism and Discrimination](https://pnqinma.org/resources/umass-womens-health-statement-about-racism-and-discrimination/): Referenced in the 12/20/22 PNQIN Maternal Equity Bundle webinar.
- [UC San Diego Department Anti-Racism Statement](https://pnqinma.org/resources/uc-san-diego-department-anti-racism-statement/)
- [SPEAK UP Implicit and Explicit Racial Bias Education](https://pnqinma.org/resources/speak-up-program/): PQI is working to expand the use of quality improvement and improvement science to eliminate preventable perinatal morbidity and mortality and end perinatal racial and ethnic disparities.
- [Awareness to Action: Dismantling Bias in Maternal and Infant Healthcare™](https://pnqinma.org/resources/awareness-to-action-dismantling-bias-in-maternal-and-infant-healthcare/): Awareness to Action: Dismantling Bias in Maternal and Infant Healthcare™ provides authentic, compelling content for healthcare providers caring for birthing persons before, during and after pregnancy. March of Dimes offers implicit bias training to increase awareness and stimulate action to address implicit bias in maternity care settings.
- [Take a Harvard Implicit Bias Test](https://pnqinma.org/resources/project-implicit/): Project Implicit is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and international collaborative of researchers who are interested in implicit social cognition.
- [Equality vs. Equity Graphic](https://pnqinma.org/resources/equality-compared-to-equity/): From the Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement (PQI).
- [MADM and MORi Tools](https://pnqinma.org/resources/birth-place-labs-validated-instruments-to-assess-perinatal-services/): Request access to the Mothers Autonomy in Decision Making scale (MADM) and Mothers on Respect Index (MORi) ​Vedam S, Stoll K, Martin K, et al. The Mother’s Autonomy in Decision Making (MADM) scale: Patient-led development and psychometric testing of a new instrument to evaluate experience of maternity care. PLOS ONE. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0171804. Vedam S, Stoll K, Rubashkin
- [The 5D Cycle for Health Equity: Combining Black Feminism, Radical Imagination, and Appreciative Inquiry to Transform Perinatal Quality Improvement](https://pnqinma.org/resources/the-5d-cycle-for-health-equity-combining-black-feminism-radical-imagination-and-appreciative-inquiry-to-transform-perinatal-quality-improvement/): Referenced in the 1/17/23 PNQIN Maternal Equity Bundle Webinar
- [Control Chart Template](https://pnqinma.org/resources/control-chart-template/): QI Tool: Control Chart Template
- [4 Tips for Including & Engaging Family Partners in Your Work](https://pnqinma.org/resources/4-tips-for-including-engaging-family-partners-in-your-work/): Building thoughtful patient and family partnerships into QI initiatives and other projects is essential to establishing increased quality and safety in health care.
- [Can US Medical Schools Teach About Structural Racism?](https://pnqinma.org/resources/can-us-medical-schools-teach-about-structural-racism-milbank-quarterly-article/): Policy Points: There need to be sweeping changes to medical school curricula that addresses structural racism in medicine and how to attend to this in medical practice. The Liaison Committee on Medical Education should develop and promulgate specific learning objectives and curricular offerings that require medical schools to teach about structural racism and antiracist medical
- [California Perinatal Equity Initiatives](https://pnqinma.org/resources/california-birth-equity-toolkit/)
- [CDC updated pregnancy related deaths data ](https://pnqinma.org/resources/cdc-updated-pregnancy-related-deaths-data/): Referenced in 9/27 PNQIN Maternal Equity Bundle Kickoff webinar.
- [Voices of Impact: Irving Family's Story](https://pnqinma.org/resources/voices-of-impact-irving-familys-story/): Referenced in 9/27 PNQIN Maternal Equity Bundle Kickoff webinar.
- [ProPublica "Lost Mothers" Series: Maternal Care and Preventable Deaths](https://pnqinma.org/resources/lost-mothers-maternal-care-and-preventable-deaths/): Referenced in 9/27 PNQIN Maternal Equity Bundle Kickoff webinar.
- [Improving communication and teamwork during labor: A feasibility, acceptability, and safety study](https://pnqinma.org/resources/improving-communication-and-teamwork-during-labor-a-feasibility-acceptability-and-safety-study/): Referenced in 10/18/22 PNQIN Maternal Equity Bundle Webinar.
- [Implementation strategies within a complex environment: A qualitative study of a shared decision-making intervention during childbirth](https://pnqinma.org/resources/implementation-strategies-within-a-complex-environment-a-qualitative-study-of-a-shared-decision-making-intervention-during-childbirth/): Referenced in 10/27/22 PNQIN Maternal Equity Bundle Webinar.
- [Examining the effect of quality improvement initiatives on decreasing racial disparities in maternal morbidity](https://pnqinma.org/resources/examining-the-effect-of-quality-improvement-initiatives-on-decreasing-racial-disparities-in-maternal-morbidity/): Referred to in 4/18/22 PNQIN Maternal Equity Bundle Webinar.
- [On Racism: A New Standard For Publishing On Racial Health Inequities](https://pnqinma.org/resources/on-racism-a-new-standard-for-publishing-on-racial-health-inequities/): Referenced in 5/18/22 PNQIN Maternal Equity Bundle Webinar.
- [Using rising tides to lift all boats: Equity-focused quality improvement as a tool to reduce neonatal health disparities](https://pnqinma.org/resources/using-rising-tides-to-lift-all-boats-equity-focused-quality-improvement-as-a-tool-to-reduce-neonatal-health-disparities/): Referenced in 5/18/22 PNQIN Maternal Equity Bundle Webinar
- [The public health critical race methodology: Praxis for antiracism research](https://pnqinma.org/resources/the-public-health-critical-race-methodology-praxis-for-antiracism-research/): Referenced in 5/18/22 PNQIN Maternal Equity Bundle Webinar
- [Defining an Infant’s Race and Ethnicity: A Systematic Review](https://pnqinma.org/resources/defining-an-infants-race-and-ethnicity-a-systematic-review/): Referenced in 5/18/22 PNQIN Maternal Equity Bundle Webinar.
- [Actionable Patient Safety Solutions™ (APSS™): Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) Guide](https://pnqinma.org/resources/actionable-patient-safety-solutions-apsspostpartum-hemorrhage-pph-guide/)
- [Identifying and Managing Obstetric Emergencies in Nonobstetric Settings](https://pnqinma.org/resources/identifying-and-managing-obstetric-emergencies-in-nonobstetric-settings/): This multiyear initiative seeks to enhance the identification and management of pregnancy-related emergencies in nonobstetric settings. Access ACOG's resources here. Last updated: 2/1/24
- [NICU Discharge Videos](https://pnqinma.org/resources/nicu-discharge-videos/)
- [Low Dose Aspirin Initiative](https://pnqinma.org/resources/low-dose-aspirin-initiative/): OPQIC, OSDH and the George Kaiser Family Foundation have collaborated on a low-dose aspirin in pregnancy initiative to reduce the incidence and severity of preeclampsia in pregnant Oklahomans. Visit the Webpage
- [Indiana PQC Hypertension Toolkit](https://pnqinma.org/resources/indiana-pqc-hypertension-toolkit/): Indiana PQC has developed a toolkit regarding hypertension, and it has been in place in many of our delivery hospitals.
- [Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Bibliography](https://pnqinma.org/resources/maternal-mortality-and-morbidity-bibliography/): Extensive bibliography of resources aimed at supporting work improving perinatal outcomes in Massachusetts.
- [The U.S. Maternal Mental Health Crisis: Causes and Potential Remedies](https://pnqinma.org/resources/the-u-s-maternal-mental-health-crisis-causes-and-potential-remedies/): The United States is in the midst of a maternal mental health crisis. Not only are mental health conditions the most common complication of pregnancy and childbirth, but they are also the leading cause of maternal mortality. Each year, 800,000 families in the United States will be impacted by maternal mental health (MMH) conditions—and 225 new mothers
- [Exposing the Role of Labor and Delivery Nurses as Active Bystanders in Preventing or Perpetuating Obstetric Violence](https://pnqinma.org/resources/exposing-the-role-of-labor-and-delivery-nurses-as-active-bystanders-in-preventing-or-perpetuating-obstetric-violence/): Obstetric violence is an issue of global scope and magnitude. Its widespread and continued presence indicates cultural tolerance enabled by policies and procedures that uphold paternalism. Labor and delivery nurses are the health care professionals who spend the most time at the point of care during birth, and their role must be examined. As active bystanders, labor and delivery
- [Motivational Interviewing Training for Providers](https://pnqinma.org/resources/motivational-interviewing-training-for-providers/)
- [Post-natal Steroids Webinar](https://pnqinma.org/resources/post-natal-steroids-webinar/)
- [2023 RCC Comparative Data Report](https://pnqinma.org/resources/2023-rcc-comparative-data-report/)
- [Evidence to practice: Respiratory support in preterm infants](https://pnqinma.org/resources/evidence-to-practice-respiratory-support-in-preterm-infants/): Keynote Presentation from 2023 NeoQIC RCC Annual Meeting
- [RCC Online QI Resources](https://pnqinma.org/resources/rcc-online-qi-resources/): Institute for Healthcare Improvement: Aim Statement Worksheet & QI Essentials Worksheet
- [2023 Session on Run Charts & SPC Charts: Methods Overview Session](https://pnqinma.org/resources/2023-session-on-run-charts-spc-charts-methods-overview-session/)
- [Bubble CPAP Institute: An Interactive & Educational Platform for bCPAP practitioners](https://pnqinma.org/resources/bubble-cpap-institute-an-interactive-educational-platform-for-bcpap-practitioners/): Leading the way to reduce chronic lung disease in preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome.
- [South Shore Hospital RCC Member Practices and Guidelines](https://pnqinma.org/resources/south-shore-hospital-rcc-member-practices-and-guidelines/)
- [Massachusetts General Hospital RCC Member Practices and Guidelines](https://pnqinma.org/resources/massachusetts-general-hospital-rcc-member-practices-and-guidelines/)
- [Boston Children's Hospital RCC Member Policies and Guidelines](https://pnqinma.org/resources/boston-childrens-hospital-rcc-member-policies-and-guidelines/)
- [Brigham and Women's Hospital RCC Member Policies and Guidelines](https://pnqinma.org/resources/brigham-and-womens-hospital-rcc-member-policies-and-guidelines/): *This policy is in the process of being updated, and therefore, some information on current practice and guidelines are not included. The pictures and the procedure for evaluating the nares and septum for breakdown and preventative care are the unchanged. At BWH the RT’s are primarily in charge of this task and an assessment of
- [Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center RCC Member Policies and Guidelines](https://pnqinma.org/resources/beth-israel-deaconess-medical-center-rcc-member-policies-and-guidelines/)
- [Respiratory Care Collaborative Vermont Oxford Network Data: Massachusetts](https://pnqinma.org/resources/respiratory-care-collaborative-vermont-oxford-network-data/): VON Data is provided by member hospitals periodically. Results are reported by hospitals anonymously. Teams have been provided their own code letter. Please contact hhealy@bidmc.harvard.edu to request your letter.
- [Respiratory Care Collaborative Vermont Oxford Network Data: New England](https://pnqinma.org/resources/respiratory-care-collaborative-vermont-oxford-network-data-new-england/): ​VON Data is provided by member hospitals periodically. Results are reported by hospitals anonymously. Teams have been provided their own code letter. Please contact hhealy@bidmc.harvard.edu to request your letter.
- [RCC Journal Club: September 2020](https://pnqinma.org/resources/rcc-journal-club-september-2020/): Vento G, Ventura ML, Pastorino R, et al. Lung recruitment before surfactant administration in extremely preterm neonates with respiratory distress syndrome (IN-REC-SUR-E): a randomised, unblinded, controlled trial [published online ahead of print, 2020 Jul 17]. Lancet Respir Med. 2020;S2213-2600(20)30179-X. doi:10.1016/S2213-2600(20)30179-X Presenter: Tina Jumani, DO PGY-6, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellow
- [Management of the patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants](https://pnqinma.org/resources/management-of-the-patent-ductus-arteriosus-in-preterm-infants/): Management of the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is one of the most contentious topics in the care of preterm infants. PDA management can be broadly divided into prophylactic and symptomatic therapy. Prophylaxis with intravenous indomethacin in extremely low birth weight infants may reduce severe intraventricular hemorrhage. Echocardiography should be routinely used to confirm the presence
- [Patent Ductus Arteriosus and Preterm Lung DiseaseTreatment and Risk Assessment Webinar](https://pnqinma.org/resources/patent-ductus-arteriosus-and-preterm-lung-diseasetreatment-and-risk-assessment-webinar/)
- [Volume-targeted Ventilation: Physiology and Practice Presentation](https://pnqinma.org/resources/volume-targeted-ventilation-physiology-and-practice-presentation/)
- [Non-invasive Support Webinar](https://pnqinma.org/resources/respiratory-care-collaborative-non-invasive-support-webinar/)
- [Postnatal Steroid Use for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia](https://pnqinma.org/resources/postnatal-steroid-use-for-bronchopulmonary-dysplasia/)
- [Optimizing Surfactant Use Recording](https://pnqinma.org/resources/optimizing-surfactant-use-recording/)
- [Connecticut Children's Medical Center Care Path for BPD](https://pnqinma.org/resources/connecticut-childrens-medical-center-care-path-for-bpd/)
- [Implementing Modified Family Integrated Care in a U.S. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Nursing perspectives and effects on parents](https://pnqinma.org/resources/implementing-modified-family-integrated-care-in-a-u-s-neonatal-intensive-care-unit-nursing-perspectives-and-effects-on-parents/)
- [Living with Chronic Lung Disease: Perspectives of Families 23rd Braden E. Griffin, MD Memorial Symposium](https://pnqinma.org/resources/living-with-chronic-lung-disease-perspectives-of-families-23rd-braden-e-griffin-md-memorial-symposium/)
- [MGH’s ENCORE team results: Identifying Optimal PEEP in Neonates with Severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia](https://pnqinma.org/resources/mghs-encore-team-resultsidentifying-optimal-peep-in-neonates-withsevere-bronchopulmonary-dysplasia/): Jessica Shui: MGH’s ENCORE team results: Identifying Optimal PEEP in Neonates with Severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
- [NNPQC Webinar- Trauma Informed Care: Addressing Stigma & Bias Slides](https://pnqinma.org/resources/nnpqc-webinar-trauma-informed-care-addressing-stigma-bias-slides/)
- [PNQIN Opioid-Exposed Newborns Statewide Progress Report July 2023](https://pnqinma.org/resources/pnqin-opioid-exposed-newborns-statewide-progress-report-july-2023/)
- [Improving Quality Improvement in Neonatal-Perinatal Care](https://pnqinma.org/resources/improving-quality-improvement-in-neonatal-perinatal-care/)
- [Run Chart Template](https://pnqinma.org/resources/run-chart-template/): QI Tool Run Chart Excel Template
- [Diversity Science: Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Project](https://pnqinma.org/resources/diversity-science/): Diversity Science and project director, Rachel Hardeman, PhD, MPH, developed an interactive training course and resources for perinatal providers focused on implicit bias and reproductive justice.
- [Human Milk Initiative Education: Skin to Skin Care (Multiple Languages)](https://pnqinma.org/resources/human-milk-initiative-education-skin-to-skin-care-multiple-languages/): The Human Milk Quality Improvement Collaborative focused on increasing provision of mother’s milk use for very low birth weight infants.
- [Human Milk Initiative Education: Pumping and Hand Expression (Multiple Languages)](https://pnqinma.org/resources/human-milk-initiative-education-pumping-and-hand-expression-multiple-languages/): The Human Milk Quality Improvement Collaborative focused on increasing provision of mother’s milk use for very low birth weight infants.
- [Human Milk Initiative Education: Importance of Breast Milk (Multiple Languages)](https://pnqinma.org/resources/human-milk-initiative-education-importance-of-breast-milk-multiple-languages/): The Human Milk Quality Improvement Collaborative focused on increasing provision of mother’s milk use for very low birth weight infants.
- [Top 10 Tips for Prenatal Contraception Counseling](https://pnqinma.org/resources/top-10-tips-for-prenatal-contraception-counseling/): This document lists the top ten tips for prenatal counseling for postpartum contraception. Use this document as a quick reference guide for considerations when counseling patients prenatally for postpartum contraception.
- [Lawrence General Hospital Cuddler Schedule Template](https://pnqinma.org/resources/lawrence-general-hospital-cuddler-schedule-template/)
- [Lawrence General Hospital Cuddler Orientation Checklist](https://pnqinma.org/resources/lawrence-general-hospital-cuddler-orientation-checklist/)
- [Lawrence General Hospital Cuddler Training Tips ](https://pnqinma.org/resources/lawrence-general-hospital-cuddler-training-tips/)
- [Lawrence General Hospital Cuddler Job Description](https://pnqinma.org/resources/lawrence-general-hospital-cuddler-job-description/)
- [Boston Medical Center CALM Program Requirements](https://pnqinma.org/resources/boston-medical-center-calm-program-requirements/)
- [Boston Medical Center CALM Program On-Site Training Form](https://pnqinma.org/resources/boston-medical-center-calm-program-on-site-training-form/)
- [CALM Cuddler Orientation Video](https://pnqinma.org/resources/calm-cuddler-orientation-video/)
- [PNQIN Opioid-Exposed Newborns Statewide Progress Report December 2022](https://pnqinma.org/resources/pnqin-opioid-exposed-newborns-statewide-progress-report-december-2022/)
- [PNQIN Opioid-Exposed Newborns Statewide Progress Report September 2022](https://pnqinma.org/resources/pnqin-opioid-exposed-newborns-statewide-progress-report-september-2022/)
- [PNQIN Opioid-Exposed Newborns Statewide Progress Report June 2022](https://pnqinma.org/resources/pnqin-opioid-exposed-newborns-statewide-progress-report-june-2022/)
- [PNQIN Opioid-Exposed Newborns Statewide Progress Report March 2022](https://pnqinma.org/resources/pnqin-opioid-exposed-newborns-statewide-progress-report-march-2022/)
- [PNQIN Opioid-Exposed Newborns Statewide Progress Report February 2022](https://pnqinma.org/resources/pnqin-opioid-exposed-newborns-statewide-progress-report-february-2022/)
- [PNQIN Opioid-Exposed Newborns Statewide Progress Report January 2022](https://pnqinma.org/resources/pnqin-opioid-exposed-newborns-statewide-progress-report-january-2022/)
- [The Journey Recovery Project](https://pnqinma.org/resources/the-journey-recovery-project-2/): Wherever you are on your recovery or parenting journey, this website is for you. Here you will find advice, information, and resources to help you take care of yourself and your family.
- [MCPAP for Moms Training Flyer](https://pnqinma.org/resources/mcpap-for-moms-training-flyer/): MCPAP for Moms aims to support providers working with mental health and substance use disorder needs during and after pregnancy.
- [MCPAP for Moms](https://pnqinma.org/resources/mcpap-for-moms/): MCPAP for Moms promotes maternal and child health by building the capacity of providers serving pregnant and postpartum women and their children up to one year after delivery to effectively prevent, identify, and manage mental health and substance use concerns.
- [Massachusetts Department of Health Guidelines for Maternal/Newborn Screening for Alcohol/Substance Use](https://pnqinma.org/resources/dph-guidelines-for-maternal-newborn-screening-for-alcohol-substance-use/)
- [Massachusetts Department of Children and Families: Substance-Exposed Newborn Guidelines ](https://pnqinma.org/resources/massachusetts-department-of-children-and-families-substance-exposed-newborn-guidelines/)
- [Maternal Opioid Recovery Effort Videos](https://pnqinma.org/resources/maternal-opioid-recovery-effort-videos/)
- [Maternal Opioid Recovery Effort Videos PDF Descriptor](https://pnqinma.org/resources/maternal-opioid-recovery-effort-videos-pdf-descriptor/)
- [Coordinating Maternal and Infant Care in the Pediatric Medical Home Handout](https://pnqinma.org/resources/coordinating-maternal-and-infant-care-in-the-pediatric-medical-home-handout/): Each family is unique and so are the health services and specialty care they need to achieve their health and recovery goals
- [Developmental Screening and Surveillance](https://pnqinma.org/resources/developmental-screening-and-surveillance/): Early identification of infants with developmental delays is essential to ensuring they have access to timely intervention services and specialty medical care.
- [Supporting Mothers During Recovery: The Pediatric Medical Home](https://pnqinma.org/resources/supporting-mothers-during-recovery-the-pediatric-medical-home/): Steven Chapman, MD, FAAP (PNQIN Spring 2021 Summit Keynote Speaker) discusses how the pediatric medical home is the foundation of the family-centered care and it supports recovery for birth parents with OUD.
- [Community Care Coordination](https://pnqinma.org/resources/community-care-coordination/): Discusses the benefits of a family-centered approach to coordinating care with community-based providers to support healthy development.
- [Understanding NOWS](https://pnqinma.org/resources/understanding-nows/): Parental love and bonding are the best treatment for infants with NOWS.
- [Trauma-Informed Care](https://pnqinma.org/resources/trauma-informed-care/): Trauma-informed care prioritizes developing trust, highlights parental strengths, fosters resiliency, and minimizes the risk of re-traumatization.
- [Working with Family Strengths to Support Recovery](https://pnqinma.org/resources/working-with-family-strengths-to-support-recovery/): Steven Chapman, MD, FAAP (PNQIN Spring 2021 Summit Keynote Speaker) discusses how pediatricians can recognize and reflect families’ strengths to support long-term treatment and opioid use disorder recovery.
- [National Partnership for Maternal Safety: Consensus Bundle on Support after a Severe Maternal Event](https://pnqinma.org/resources/national-partnership-for-maternal-safety-consensus-bundle-on-support-after-a-severe-maternal-event/): Morton et al. lay out a bundle on how to support patients and their families after a severe maternal morbidity event, using the AIM format of 4-Rs (Readiness, Recognition, Response, and Reporting and Systems Learning)
- [Recovery-friendly Pediatric Care](https://pnqinma.org/resources/recovery-friendly-pediatric-care/): Successful care delivery for infants and families affected by opioid use involves an ongoing partnership between health care providers and families.
- [Eat, Sleep, Console](https://pnqinma.org/resources/eat-sleep-console/): This approach advances a less intrusive, non-pharmacological intervention that benefits both infants and mothers.
- [AHRQ Toolkit for Improving Perinatal Safety](https://pnqinma.org/resources/toolkit-for-improving-perinatal-safety/): #This toolkit was developed by The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to support implementation of Teamwork and Communication skills, Perinatal Safety Strategies, and In Situ Simulation training.
- [Top 10 Tips for Prenatal Contraceptive Counseling](https://pnqinma.org/resources/top-10-tips-for-prenatal-contraceptive-counseling/): This provider-facing document lists the top ten tips for prenatal counseling for postpartum contraception.
- [Family Engagement Collaborative Fall 2022 Summit Materials](https://pnqinma.org/resources/family-engagement-collaborative-fall-2022-summit-materials/): The PNQIN Family Engagement Collaborative aims to bring together Level II and III NICUs for 3 years to increase engagement with families.
- [Human Milk Initiative Video: Colostrum for Your Premature Baby (English)](https://pnqinma.org/resources/human-milk-initiative-video-colostrum-for-your-premature-baby-english/): These patient-facing videos shows diverse parents describing their experiences providing milk for their infants (available in English and Spanish).
- [Human Milk Initiative Video: El Calostro Para su Bebé Prematuro (Español)](https://pnqinma.org/resources/human-milk-initiative-video-el-calostro-para-su-bebe-prematuro-espanol/)

## Venues

- [Four Points by Sheraton Norwood](https://pnqinma.org/venue/sheraton-nortwood/)
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- [The Conference Center at Waltham Woods](https://pnqinma.org/venue/the-conference-center-at-waltham-woods/)

## Organizers

- [Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement](https://pnqinma.org/organizer/institute-for-perinatal-quality-improvement/)

## Events

- [PNQIN Spring 2026 Summit](https://pnqinma.org/event/pnqin-spring-2026-summit/): 3/19/2026 UPDATE: The Summit registration is now open! Please follow this link to see the agenda and register!
- [HTN Sustainment Webinar Series: Timely Treatment (REGISTRATION OPEN)](https://pnqinma.org/event/htn-sustainment-webinar-series-timely-treatment/)
- [PNQIN Spring 2025 Summit](https://pnqinma.org/event/pnqin-spring-2025-summit/): Registration can be accessed here! There is a temporary traffic pattern due to ongoing construction at the Four Points Sheraton in Norwood. To view this traffic pattern, please click here! More details coming soon. PNQIN Spring 2025 Summit Goal: To communicate PNQIN quality improvement project updates with statewide perinatal teams and partner organizations. PNQIN’s current
- [Black Maternal Health Week](https://pnqinma.org/event/black-maternal-health-week/): Black Maternal Health Week takes place every year from April 11 –17. The month of April is recognized in the United States as National Minority Health Month – a month-long initiative to advance health equity across the country on behalf of all racial and ethnic minorities. Additionally, dozens of global organizations are fighting to end
- [PNQIN Maternal Equity Bundle Webinar #6: Bias & Respectful Care](https://pnqinma.org/event/pnqin-maternal-equity-bundle-webinar-6-bias-respectful-care/)
- [Perinatal Mental Health Conditions Bundle Webinar Series](https://pnqinma.org/event/perinatal-mental-health-conditions-bundle-webinar-series/2024-09-17/)
- [NeoQIC Meetings of Respiratory Care & Tiny Baby Collaboratives](https://pnqinma.org/event/neoqic-meetings-of-respiratory-care-tiny-baby-collaboratives/): Please join us: NeoQIC Meetings of Respiratory Care & Tiny Baby Collaboratives February 12th 2025 The Conference Center at Waltham Woods 860 Winter St, Waltham, MA 02451 virtual attendance available Click Here to Register Agendas: Respiratory Care Collaborative Meeting Tiny Baby Collaborative Kick-Off Meeting Questions: please contact hhealy@bidmc.harvard.edu and lbernardini@bwh.harvard.edu
- [PNQIN Fall 2024 Summit](https://pnqinma.org/event/pnqin-fall-2024-summit/): Registration is FULL - add your name to the waitlist here! PNQIN Fall 2024 Summit Goal: To communicate PNQIN quality improvement project updates with statewide perinatal teams and partner organizations. PNQIN’s current initiatives are focused on eliminating racial and ethnic inequities in maternal and neonatal outcomes. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the PNQIN
- [PNQIN Spring 2024 Summit](https://pnqinma.org/event/pnqin-spring-2024-summit/): Register here! Access the Summit Webpage here! PNQIN Spring 2024 Summit Goal: To communicate PNQIN quality improvement project updates with statewide perinatal teams and partner organizations. PNQIN’s current initiatives are focused on eliminating racial and ethnic inequities in maternal and neonatal outcomes. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the Spring PNQIN Summit participants will be
- [PQI Innovation FREE Webinar: A Narrative Review of the Role of PQCs in Promoting Birth Racial Equity](https://pnqinma.org/event/pqi-innovation-free-webinar-a-narrative-review-of-the-role-of-pqcs-in-promoting-birth-racial-equity/): A Narrative Review of the Role of Perinatal Quality Collaboratives in Promoting Birth Racial Equity The main objectives of the webinar are: Describe why birth equity efforts are needed in the United States. Discuss the role of quality improvement methods and tools to achieve birth equity. Outline the findings from the narrative review that was published
- [MA SPEAK UP Champion™ Implicit and Explicit Racial Bias Education](https://pnqinma.org/event/ma-speak-up-champion-implicit-and-explicit-racial-bias-education/2024-03-15/): SPEAK UP MA March 2024 Flyer MA SPEAK UP Champion™ Implicit and Explicit Racial Bias Education - March 15 & 22, 2024 | Registration The dates and times of the conference are: Day 1: Friday, March 15, 2024, 8:30AM-12:30PM Eastern Time Day 2: Friday, March 22, 2024, 8:30AM-12:30PM Eastern Time The conference will take place
- [SPEAK UP Faculty Course](https://pnqinma.org/event/speak-up-faculty-course/): Apply to Become SPEAK UP Faculty! The Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement (PQI) began the SPEAK UP Against Racism Program in 2018. This program creates a safe space for perinatal health care professionals who care for people who are or may become pregnant to have conversations about recognizing their implicit and explicit racial biases. “Conversation
- [National SPEAK UP Ambassador™ Implicit and Explicit Racial Bias Education](https://pnqinma.org/event/national-speak-up-ambassador-implicit-and-explicit-racial-bias-education/): SPEAK UP Ambassador May 2024 Flyer It is unacceptable that Black and Indigenous people are more likely than people from other races to die or suffer injuries during pregnancy and childbirth. The SPEAK UP Ambassador™ Implicit and Explicit Racial Bias Education outlines strategies to help individuals and groups dismantle racism, provide quality equitable care, and
- [PQI’s 2024 28-Day Anti-Racism Challenge](https://pnqinma.org/event/pqis-2024-28-day-anti-racism-challenge/): The third year of the Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement (PQI) 28-Day Anti-Racism Challenge begins February 1, 2024. Each day during the challenge there is a quote meant for reflection (Reflect), a learning activity (Learn), and a recommended action (Act). When you register, you will receive a daily email with links to each day’s challenge
- [Maternal Equity Bundle Year 2 Webinar Series](https://pnqinma.org/event/maternal-equity-bundle-year-2-webinar-series-2/2024-01-16/)
- [PNQIN Fall 2023 Summit](https://pnqinma.org/event/pnqin-fall-2023-summit/): The Road to Equity: Creating System Change to Address Perinatal Mental Health and Improve Access to Care Summit Goal: To communicate PNQIN quality improvement project updates with statewide perinatal teams and partner organizations. PNQIN’s current initiatives are focused on eliminating racial and ethnic inequities in maternal and neonatal outcomes. Learning Objectives: Describe short-
- [Equity Webinar #13: Maternal Equity Bundle Year in Review](https://pnqinma.org/event/equity-webinar-13-maternal-equity-bundle-year-in-review/): For Equity Webinar #13 on 10/17/23, Dr. Meadows presented a Maternal Equity Bundle Year in Review, summarizing data trends in structure and process measures from September 2022-September 2023. Access the slides and recording below! October Equity Webinar Watch the recording here.
- [PQI Innovation FREE Webinar: Promoting Neonatal Equity and Justice through the NJC](https://pnqinma.org/event/pqi-innovation-free-webinar-promoting-neonatal-equity-and-justice-through-the-njc/): Join the Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement for a FREE PQI Innovation Webinar titled Promoting Neonatal Equity and Justice through the Neonatal Justice Collaborative presented by Uchenna E. Anani, MD, FAAP & Kayla Karvonen MD, MAS.
- [Equity Webinar #12: Participation Check-In](https://pnqinma.org/event/equity-webinar-12-participation-check-in/): Equity Webinar #12: Participation Check-In Download Slides here: Draft-9_19_23_EQT_Webinar Join PNQIN to discuss Equity Bundle Reminders & Updates, Breanna Chachere's presentation on COVID-19 Initiative Updates, and some additional announcements as we wrap up Year 1 of the Equity Bundle. Access the Zoom recording here
- [Maternal Equity Bundle Year 2 Webinar Series](https://pnqinma.org/event/maternal-equity-bundle-year-2-webinar-series/2023-10-17/)
- [PNQIN Maternal Equity Bundle Webinar #7: Equity Teaming](https://pnqinma.org/event/pnqin-maternal-equity-bundle-webinar-7-equity-teaming/)
- [SPEAK UP Ambassador Implicit & Explicit Bias Education](https://pnqinma.org/event/april-2023-speak-up-ambassadors/): In the SPEAK UP Champion™ Implicit and Explicit Racial Bias Education, you learned foundational...
- [PNQIN Maternal Equity Bundle Webinar #8: Equity Data Dashboards](https://pnqinma.org/event/pnqin-maternal-equity-bundle-webinar-8-equity-data-dashboards/)
- [SPEAK UP Ambassador Implicit & Explicit Bias Education](https://pnqinma.org/event/speak-up-ambassador-implicit-explicit-bias-education/)
- [AIM/NICHQ Quality Improvement Community of Learning (Cohort #2)](https://pnqinma.org/event/aim-nichq-quality-improvement-community-of-learning-cohort-2/): May through August 2023 Dates (all 2-4pm EST): May 25th, June 12th, July 10th, and August 21st, 2023
- [PNQIN Maternal Equity Bundle Webinar #9](https://pnqinma.org/event/pnqin-maternal-equity-bundle-webinar-9/)
- [PNQIN Spring 2023 Summit](https://pnqinma.org/event/pnqin-spring-2023-summit/)
- [MA SPEAK UP Champion Implicit & Explicit Racial Bias Education](https://pnqinma.org/event/ma-speak-up-champion-implicit-explicit-racial-bias-education/)

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- [Maternal Equity Bundle Year 2 Webinar Series](https://pnqinma.org/series/maternal-equity-bundle-year-2-webinar-series/)

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