Obstetrics (OB) & Perinatal Harm
Obstetrics (OB) and Early Elective Deliveries (EED)
Early Elective Delivery (EDD): For certain medical conditions, available data and expert opinion support optimal timing of delivery in the late-preterm or early-term period for improved neonatal and infant outcomes. Morbidity and mortality rates are greater among neonates and infants delivered during the early-term period compared with those delivered between 39 weeks and 40 weeks of gestation.
Perinatal: The period shortly before and after birth is a critical time for both mother and baby; therefore, the issues around perinatal care are part of a well-developed patient safety program.
Pre-eclampsia: A disorder that occurs only during pregnancy and the postpartum period and affects both the mother and the unborn baby.
Eliminating EEDs
This HQI toolkit will assist hospitals in measuring early elective deliveries (EED), identifying and engaging key stakeholders, providing harm elimination tools that work, and learning through the success of other hospitals.
- 1. Bishop Score Calculation
- 2. **HARD STOP C-section/Induction of Labor Scheduling Policy
- 3. **Scheduling Form for Inductions and C-sections
- 4. March of Dimes Patient Education
- 5. QI Data Collection Form for C-sections
- 6. "Days Since Last EED" checklist and poster
- Success Story: Kern Medical Center
- Success Story: Desert Valley Hospital
- Read more
39 is Fine: Ending Early Elective Deliveries
Originally presented Thursday, May 30, 2013
Learn how Sharp Grossmont Hospital is reducing Early Elective Deliveries (EED) using an interdisciplinary approach. Share in the data collection process, lessons learned and practical tips acquired along their successful journey. This webinar will outline the key components to developing an effective program to decrease the number of EEDs.
Additional OB Harm Resources
Follow these links to find resources for Pre-eclampsia and OB-Hemorrhage.
CMQCC Pre-eclampsia Toolkit and Webinar Recording