36 of 38 teams who were eligible for October data collection have submitted data. The two new teams will submit November data. While PQCNC is available and delighted to meet with hospitals not currently involved in the 39 Weeks Project to support work to eliminate elective delivery before 39 weeks, no additional sites will be added to the existing collaborative. However, all are encouraged to attend the PQCNC annual meeting in Chapel Hill on December 3.
During this month’s webinar/conference call, the team from Pitt County Memorial Hospital shared changes they have made in their labor and delivery processes, staffing and structure to improve throughput and reduce scheduled deliveries that are not medically indicated before 39 weeks.