Statewide Call to Action to Reduce Maternal Deaths
Florida is seeing a significant increase in maternal deaths within 12 months of delivery. Hospitals have a strong role to play in reducing the incidence of maternal death in Florida. The FHA Board of Trustees has issued a Call to Action to Reduce Maternal Deaths in Florida encouraging all hospitals to review current activities to incorporate the five things which could prevent maternal mortality.
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Five Steps
- Train Hospital EDs on Preventing Maternal Mortality
- Screen, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT) all pregnant women
- Provide Naxolone kits prior to discharge for mothers screening positive for OUD
- Train and implement the Maternal Opioid Recovery Effort (MORE) folders (MORE | USF Health)
- Develop a plan of safe care, including referrals to Healthy Start and Early Steps
Previous Webinars
May 22, 2023 | Maternal Call to Action Kick-Off
June 7, 2023 | Preventing Maternal Mortality – Training for Hospital ED
June 20, 2023 | Preventing Maternal Mortality – SBIRT Resources, Billing and More
October 24, 2023 | Post-Partum Depression, Resources Available and Actions to Prevent Suicide and Other Mental Health Issues
December 14, 2023 | Preventing Overdoses By Providing Naloxone At Discharge
February 28, 2024 | Addressing Differences in Pregnancy Outcomes
March 26, 2024 | Role of Doulas in Improving Pregnancy Outcomes
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