OPQIC Statement on Advancing Health Equity
Over the last few weeks and months, our nation has witnessed injustice and systemic racism that has launched a call to action among many. We, too, feel called to act. …
The Council on Patient Safety in Women’s Health Care launched its Urgent Maternal Warning Signs
The Council on Patient Safety in Women’s Health Care launched its Urgent Maternal Warning Signs earlier this week. It can also be found under the ‘Patient Safety Tools’ tab in…
AJOG: Chronic hypertension in pregnancy
Chronic hypertension and associated cardiovascular disease are among the leading causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and death in the United States. Chronic hypertension in pregnancy is associated with a…
AJOG: Challenging the definition of hypertension in pregnancy: a retrospective cohort study
In routine antenatal care, blood pressure is used as a screening tool for preeclampsia and its associated adverse outcomes. As such women with a blood pressure greater than 140/90 mm…
Newborn Screening Tip of the Month for June
Pediatrics: In-Hospital Formula Feeding and Breastfeeding Duration
Video Abstract: BACKGROUND: In-hospital formula feeding (IHFF) of breastfed infants is associated with shorter duration of breastfeeding. Despite evidence-based guidelines on when IHFF is appropriate, many infants are given formula…
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Pediatrics: Updated Strategies for Pulse Oximetry Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease
Updated Strategies for Pulse Oximetry Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease Gerard R. Martin, Andrew K. Ewer, Amy Gaviglio, Lisa A. Hom, Annamarie Saarinen, Marci Sontag, Kristin M. Burns, Alex R. Kemper and Matthew E. Oster Pediatrics June 2020, e20191650; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2019-1650…
Pediatrics: Not Crying After Birth as a Predictor of Not Breathing
BACKGROUND: Worldwide, every year, 6 to 10 million infants require resuscitation at birth according to estimates based on limited data regarding “nonbreathing” infants. In this article, we aim to describe…
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NWH: Quiet Time During Postpartum Hospitalization Can Improve Rest, Bonding, and Breastfeeding
Abstract Childbearing families spend only a brief period of time in the hospital after birth. During their stay, women and newborns must adjust to the life-altering circumstances that accompany becoming…
Pediatrics Video Abstract: Prenatal Antidepressant Use and Risk of Adverse Neonatal Outcomes
OBJECTIVES: To estimate the risk of neonatal outcomes from patterns of prenatal antidepressant use. METHODS: From the OptumLabs Data Warehouse, 226 932 singleton deliveries were identified. Antidepressant claims with coverage between…
Register now for the FREE June 17 training: The Basics of SBIRT: Screening and Brief Intervention
This three hour course will cover screening, addressing suicidal ideation, and tips and models for conducting brief interventions in a healthcare setting. If your clinic has new staff, or staff…
Postpartum Support International’s Oklahoma chapter has local professionals available and COVID-19 resources
PSI-OK is the Oklahoma state chapter of Postpartum Support International (PSI), the world’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to helping those suffering from perinatal mood disorders, the most common complication of…
Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine is offering resources to non-members through June 30 and other upcoming webinars
RELEASED LAST WEEK Under the leadership of the Health Policy and Advocacy Committee, SMFM wrote a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate leadership last week, detailing SMFM’s…
OPQIC 2020 Spotlight Hospital Criteria Released
Oklahoma Spotlight on Excellence in Perinatal Care The Oklahoma Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative (OPQIC) seeks to recognize hospitals that are creating a culture of excellence in perinatal care for Oklahoma…
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AJOG: Pregnancy-related mortality in the United States, 2003–2016: age, race, and place of death
Background Pregnancy-related deaths in the United States are increasing. Medical, social, economic, and cultural issues have all been implicated in this trend, but few data exist to differentiate the relative…
Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing Focus on Preterm Labor and Birth, Includes Call to Action
The April/June 2020 issue of The Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing contains several articles related to the science of premature labor and birth. The articles include: Preterm Birth: Two…
OPQIC April Meeting – Recording and Slides Available
The recording of the OPQIC Quarterly Meeting held on April 21, 2020 is now available. The agenda included updates from OSDH and OHCA, as well as discussion related to COVID-19…
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Congratulations to the 12 Oklahoma hospitals that met or exceeded the Newborn Screening goals of 2% or less
We want to take this opportunity to recognize and congratulate 12 Oklahoma hospitals on meeting or exceeding Newborn Screening goals of 2% or less for unsatisfactory specimens over a 6-month…
AAP: Providing the Evidence for Managing Depression in Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of physical and emotional vulnerability, which can potentially lead to or exacerbate depression. Sadly, suicide is a leading cause of death in both high- and low-income…
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ACOG Committee Opinion No. 807: Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation During Pregnancy
Abstract Pregnant women should be advised of the significant perinatal risks associated with tobacco use, including orofacial clefts, fetal growth restriction, placenta previa, abruptio placentae, preterm prelabor rupture of membranes,…
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AAP Policy Statement: Providing Care for Infants Born at Home
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) believes that current data show that hospitals and accredited birth centers are the safest settings for birth in the United States. The AAP does…
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ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 220: Management of Genital Herpes in Pregnancy
Abstract Genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection during pregnancy poses a risk to the developing fetus and newborn. Genital herpes is common in the United States. Among 14- to 49-year-old…
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18 Oklahoma Hospitals Now Safe Sleep Certified
Several hospitals have recently been awarded Safe Sleep Certification by Cribs for Kids, bringing the total of Oklahoma certified hospitals to 18. For more information about infant safe sleep and…
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ACOG Green Journal: Syphilis in Pregnancy
ABSTRACT Despite a national plan to eliminate syphilis by 2005, recent trends have reversed previously achieved progress in the United States. After a nadir between 2000 and 2013, rates of…
AJOG: SMFM Special Statement: Operative vaginal delivery: checklists for performance and documentation
The frequency of operative vaginal delivery has been declining, even though it can be an attractive alternative to cesarean delivery in selected cases. Performance of operative vaginal delivery required consideration…
ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 221: External Cephalic Version
Abstract In the United States, there is a widespread belief that the overall cesarean birth rate is higher than necessary. Efforts are being directed toward decreasing the number of these…
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Register now for the joint Take Control Initiative and UCSF Bixby Center contraceptive training June 12 and 19
Announcing an awesome training opportunity! The joint Take Control Initiative and UCSF Bixby Center contraceptive training have been rescheduled and reformatted to virtual! And, they will still provide that much needed CME at…
OPQIC COVID-19 Resources
As we continue to learn more about the novel coronavirus, we have added a page to keep the resources all together for your convenience. The page is under the What’s…
CDC Recommendations for Hepatitis C Screening Among Adults — United States, 2020
Summary Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a major source of morbidity and mortality in the United States. HCV is transmitted primarily through parenteral exposures to infectious blood or body…
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ACOG Committee Opinion No. 726: Hospital Disaster Preparedness for Obstetricians and Facilities Providing Maternity Care
ABSTRACT: Large-scale catastrophic events and infectious disease outbreaks highlight the need for disaster planning at all community levels. Features unique to the obstetric population (including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum and neonatal…