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Here's the recent news from PQCNC.
The Joint Commission is inviting public comment on a draft performance measure for the Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care (ACPC) Program PC-08 Timely Treatment of Severe Hypertension.More info Read more...
New families need support, information, and resources to navigate their postpartum recovery. The “I Gave Birth” initiative educates communities to improve outcomes in Perinatal Region VI and across North Carolina. Evaluation of the initiative demonstrated that health care system and community-wide awareness of maternal warning signs leads to early recognition and treatment of maternal complications. Read more...
We cannot thank you all enough for your submissions for projects to be considered for PQCNC initiatives in 2024. These proposals were presented at our September Annual Meeting. Dot voting occurred at that meeting and for one month on line thereafter. We are pleased to announce that the results of your votes regarding proposals for PQCNC 2024 initiatives have been reviewed by the PQCNC Leadership Team. Read more...
Join us as we begin the essential work for moms and babies in clOUDi 3.0 - this ambitious initiative will not only continue to address the opportunities we have in achieving 1) 100% validated verbal screening for substance use disorder in pregnant North Carolina mothers 2) 100% of mothers screening positive for opiod use disorder (OUD) referred for treatment 3) All mothers screening positive for OUD receive education regarding the care plan for their baby after birth 4) Transitioning the stat Read more...
This two half-day, virtual Summit will take place on the mornings of Friday, October 28th and Friday, November 4th from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. This year's speaker panel reflects the continued commitment to the goals of this summit:1. Delivering evidence-based practice around Perinatal Substance Use Disorders (PSUD) treatment2. Providing education that is pertinent to all parts of the integrated team working with PSUD Read more...
Congratulations to Duke Regional, Atrium Health University City, WakeMed Raleigh, and Angel Medical Center to being recognized as among the most socially responsible hospitals in the US. Read more...
Calling all MFMs, OB, Neo and Pediatric and FP providers!Ever wonder what are the outcomes for all these tiny babies we are caring for across North Carolina and the nation? You can find out the latest and greatest today! Join us for a discussion of the latest reports on the care of extremely preterm infants! Read more...
It is our privilege to formally announce here, though we introduced her at our clOUDi 2.0 Kickoff Meeting, Dr. Elizabeth Balskus! Elizabeth joins PQCNC as a Clinical Initiative Manager to support clinics and hospitals across the state engaged in PQCNC initiatives. Read more...