What We Do
NPQIC seeks to improve the delivery of and access to evidence-based and equitable health care for all Nebraska mothers and newborns.
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Together, we are working to develop, implement, and evaluate quality improvement initiatives to improve maternal and infant outcomes across Nebraska.
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Save the date for the 2025 Annual Summit. Friday, September 12th, at the Scott Conference Center in Omaha, NE.
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Sara Howard * Former Legislator and Current Policy Advisor, First Five NebraskaNPQIC has truly been a leader in helping every Nebraska mom and baby have a great start. I am honored to have worked with NPQIC since its inception, and I can’t wait to see what they will accomplish in the future!
Our Impact
Since its inception in 2015, NPQIC has led multiple statewide efforts to implement evidence-based clinical practices and quality improvement initiatives to reduce maternal and infant morbidity and mortality as well as eliminate inequities in perinatal healthcare. NPQIC has successfully enrolled all 45 birthing facilities in the State of Nebraska as member hospitals.
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Birthing Hospitals Served
100%
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Births Impacted
24,127
Hot Off the Press
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released updates to its clinical recommendations for critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) screening in newborns. Since becoming part of the U.S. Recommended Uniform Screening Panel in 2011, this simple pulse oximetry screening has become mandatory across all U.S. states and territories.
The new clinical report, "Newborn Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease: A New Algorithm and Other Updated Recommendations," published in Pediatrics January 2025, reflects key learnings from over a decade of nationwide implementation. The recommended updates include a simplified screening algorithm, improving data collection, and education of providers.
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