The Maternity CARE Project
Ohio ranks in the lower third nationally for maternal morbidity and mortality and infant mortality, with significantly poor health outcomes. To improve maternity care, the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) is supporting OPQC’s Maternity CARE Project that aligns with the Joint Commission "Excellent Health Outcomes for All" certification: use of accurate patient demographics, use of patient feedback to develop action plans, and assessment and response to health-related social needs.
In collaboration with DCY and the Ohio Hospital Association, OPQC has launched three waves of The Maternity CARE Project with a total of 19 sites across Ohio.
Current Maternity CARE site partners across Ohio
Introducing The Maternity CARE Toolkit
The United States faces a maternal morbidity crisis, with maternal death rates higher than any other high-income nation, despite most being preventable. In response, the Ohio Perinatal Quality Collaborative (OPQC), in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY), has developed the Maternity CARE Project Toolkit to support maternity care teams in improving clinical care and patient experience outcomes. Informed by a multi-year, peer-to-peer learning community, the toolkit includes practical strategies and resources to support data-informed, stakeholder-aligned action plans that promote improved outcomes and experience for every patient.
An introduction to the CARE Project, by Dr. Meredith Smith of Cradle Cincinnati & Queens Village
Hear Her. You could help save a life.
Too many women die each year in this country during pregnancy or in the year postpartum. Every death is a tragedy, especially when more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths could be prevented.
CDC's Division of Reproductive Health is committed to healthy pregnancies and deliveries for every woman. The Hear Her campaign supports CDC's efforts to prevent pregnancy-related deaths by sharing potentially life-saving messages about urgent maternal warning signs.
