Nebraska is a proud member of the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM). AIM is a national data-driven maternal safety and quality improvement initiative based on proven implementation approaches to improving maternal safety and outcomes in the U.S. AIM’s goal is to eliminate preventable maternal mortality and severe morbidity across the United States.
Obstetric Hemorrhage
Obstetric hemorrhage remains one of the most serious threats to maternal health in Nebraska and across the United States. This life-threatening complication is a leading cause of maternal illness and death, with research showing that 54-90% of these deaths are preventable. The devastating impact makes it crucial for healthcare providers to implement comprehensive prevention and treatment strategies.
Hospital teams are working to implement rigorous protocols to improve patient outcomes during obstetric hemorrhage events. This includes establishing dedicated hemorrhage carts, standardizing emergency protocols, and developing regular team training drills to ensure coordinated, rapid response.
Obstetric Hemorrhage Resources
AIM Obstetric Hemorrhage in Patient Safety Bundle
AIM Obstetric Emergency Readiness Resource Kit (2023)
ACOG Safe Motherhood Initiative
AWHONN Postpartum Hemorrhage and Risk Assessment Tools
Sample Policies and Procedures
- Appendix B: Obstetric Hemorrhage Care Guidelines; Checklist Format
- Appendix C: Obstetric Hemorrhage Care Guidelines; Table Format
- Appendix D: Obstetric Hemorrhage Care Guidelines; Flowchart Format
- Appendix E: Checklist: Carts, Kits and Trays
- Appendix S: Sample Mass Transfusion Policy
Clinical Scenarios and Drills
AIM Practicing for Patients Obstetric In-Situ Drill Program
AHRQ: Safety Program for Perinatal Care Toolkit and Clinical Case Scenarios
CMQCC Hemorrhage Toolkit V3.0
- Appendix F: Simulations and Drills: Guidelines for Simulation Scenario Development
- Appendix G: Simulation and Drills Sample Scenarios
Provider and Nursing Education
AIM Patient Safety Bundle Learning Modules
AHRQ: Frontline Education, E-modules
Emergency Department Resources
AIM/RHNTC: Recognize Postpartum Warning Signs Poster for Non-OB Clinical Staff
Patient Education Maternal Early Warning Signs
Nebraska Postpartum Alert Wristbands
AIM “Urgent Maternal Warning Signs”
Respectful Care
Humanitas Institute: Dignity in Pregnancy & Childbirth
March of Dimes: Awareness to Action: Dismantling Bias in Maternal and Infant Healthcare
AWHONN: Respectful Maternity Care Implementation Toolkit (RMC-IT)
ACOG: Respectful Care e-Modules (Free)
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