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Improving Uptake of Key Perinatal Interventions Using Statewide Quality Collaboratives.

CPQCC Publication
TitleImproving Uptake of Key Perinatal Interventions Using Statewide Quality Collaboratives.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2018
AuthorsPai VV, Lee HC, Profit J
JournalClin Perinatol
Volume45
Issue2
Pagination165-180
Date Published2018 06
ISSN1557-9840
KeywordsCalifornia, Delivery of Health Care, Evidence-Based Practice, Female, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Male, Neonatology, Organizational Innovation, Outcome Assessment (Health Care), Perinatology, Practice Guidelines as Topic, Quality Improvement
Abstract

Regional and statewide quality improvement collaboratives have been instrumental in implementing evidence-based practices and facilitating quality improvement initiatives within neonatology. Statewide collaboratives emerged from larger collaborative organizations, like the Vermont Oxford Network, and play an increasing role in collecting and interpreting data, setting priorities for improvement, disseminating evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, and creating regional networks for synergistic learning. In this review, we highlight examples of successful statewide collaborative initiatives, as well as challenges that exist in initiating and sustaining collaborative efforts.

DOI10.1016/j.clp.2018.01.013
Alternate JournalClin Perinatol
PubMed ID29747881