Improvement Projects – district of columbia perinatal quality collaborative

The DCPQC uses multiple data-driven quality improvement (QI) models such as Plan-Do-Study-Act methodology, Six Sigma and Lean to address city-wide needs and priorities.

STEP 1: The DCPQC’s first step is to engage champions to advocate and support improvement projects that address maternal and infant health across the District
STEP 2: Multidisciplinary teams are formed to implement the quality improvement process.
STEP 3: Data is collected, analyzed and shared over time with the DCPQC group and other stakeholders. This allows the team to understand the root causes and barriers to prioritize improvement processes.
STEP 4: Continuous monitoring of data allows the team to evaluate successes and identify areas for further improvement.

Current QI Project

SEVERE HYPERTENSION IN PREGNANCY

Potential QI Projects

OBSTETRIC HEMORRHAGE

CARE FOR PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM PEOPLE WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER

SAFE REDUCTION OF PRIMARY CESAREAN BIRTH

Additional Resources

WHITE HOUSE BLUEPRINT: ADDRESSING THE MATERNAL HEALTH CRISIS

Maternal Deaths in the U.S. Spiked in 2021

March 22, 2023

U.S. High Rate of Preterm Births Could Increase Following Abortion Bans

March 15, 2023

‘Aftershock’ Documentary Aims to Stop The Black Maternal Health Crisis

February 27, 2023

TESTIMONIALS

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The District of Columbia Perinatal Quality Collaborative Grant is managed by the District of Columbia Hospital Association Program Services Company, Inc.

This DC Perinatal Quality Collaborative Grant Program is funded wholly or in part by the Government of the District of Columbia Department of Health.