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Initiative Status:

Date and Duration: January 2025 – February 2025

Perinatal Resource Mapping Sprint

Purpose

The Perinatal Resource Mapping Sprint aims to equip participants with the tools to identify and access key perinatal health resources, support the creation of comprehensive, localized resource lists, and improve care coordination for the populations they serve. This sprint empowers participants to build sustainable, community-driven strategies for equitable perinatal care.

Perinatal Resource Mapping Sprint Charter

Goals & Objectives

Session 1: Understanding the Value of Resource Mapping
1. Highlight the critical role resource mapping plays in improving care coordination and addressing the unique needs of communities.
2. Introduce MNPQC’s resource map as a powerful tool to inspire and guide participants in aligning resources with their organization’s goals.

Session 2: Practical Skills for Building and Sharing Resource Maps
1. Provide step-by-step, hands-on training on using Google MyMaps to create personalized, geographically specific resource maps.
2. Equip participants with the skills to expand and refine their maps by incorporating relevant community resources.
3. Demonstrate methods for effectively sharing resource maps to improve accessibility and collaboration among stakeholders.

Session 3: Addressing Resource Gaps and Overcoming Challenges
1. Create a collaborative space for participants to share insights, successes, and innovative approaches to overcoming barriers.

Toolkit

MNPQC’S Resource Mapping How to Guide

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