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September 5, 2024

In The Know


2024 Joint Perinatal Improvement Summit

The 2024 Joint Perinatal Improvement Summit is hosted by the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA), the Minnesota Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MNPQC), and Perinatal Substance Use Workforce Development Project. It provides an “All Teach, All Learn” opportunity for education, resources and expertise sharing with a space to make connections across disciplines, hospitals and statewide geography as we work to improve perinatal health outcomes and experiences for our MN families.

Congratulations to Our Newly Certified Blue Band Facilities!

We are thrilled to recognize the incredible efforts of 9 hospitals who have achieved certification as official Blue Band Facilities following their active participation in our recent Hypertension Sprint. This certification is a testament to their exceptional commitment to improving hypertension management and maternal health.
  • Lakeview Hospital
  • Hudson Hospital
  • Lakewood Health
  • Northfield Hospital
  • Aspirus St. Luke’s Duluth
  • Ridgeview Medical Center
  • Sleepy Eye Medical Center
  • Essentia Health Brainerd
  • Alomere Health Alexandria
 
By implementing best practices and demonstrating excellence in care, these facilities are making a significant impact on the health and well-being of perinatal patients. Thank you to all the dedicated teams who made this achievement possible!

We encourage other facilities interested in adopting this initiative to reach out to us for assistance in ensuring standardized and effective utilization across different settings.

Together, we are making strides in improving maternal health and ensuring safer outcomes for all.

Upcoming Initiative: LINK

LINK is a comprehensive 12-month initiative dedicated to addressing the intertwined challenges of perinatal mental health and substance use disorders. By implementing AIM bundle strategies, we aim to enhance support for pregnant and postpartum individuals. This approach will foster an integrated care environment that improves early identification, encourages multidisciplinary collaboration, and drives continuous quality improvement.


Perinatal Substance Use Echo

Many Faces Community Health Conference

October 3 – 4 at the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center. Many Faces of Community Health is a two-day conference that focuses on improving care and health equity in underserved populations and among those living in poverty.

Dr. Adrienne Richardson will be presenting the Mother/Infant Opioid Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Effort (MOSTaRE) Family Experience Survey.