Multidisciplinary teams improve outcomes for low-risk moms: Virtua Voorhees Hospital : Voorhees, N.J

Multidisciplinary teams improve outcomes for low-risk moms: Virtua Voorhees Hospital : Voorhees, N.J

Collection:
Health Policy and Services Research
Series Title(s):
Members in action case study (American Hospital Association)
Contributor(s):
American Hospital Association, issuing body.
Publication:
[Washington, D.C.] : American Hospital Association, November 2021
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Maternal Health Services
Patient Outcome Assessment
United States
Genre(s):
Technical Report
Abstract:
Virtua Health, a comprehensive community health system, serves communities in southern New Jersey and the greater Philadelphia region. The health system sees 8,000 to 9,000 deliveries across three of its five acute care hospitals, making women’s health among its leading service lines. Virtua used the opening of Virtua Voorhees in 2011, a 400-bed hospital, to evolve care delivery for laboring patients. “Data showed we were an underperformer as it relates to C-section rates,” said Nicole Lamborne, M.D., vice president of clinical operations for women’s services. “Our primary focus was bringing those numbers down.” Recognizing the risk of complications, such as hemorrhage, infection, blood clots and even stroke is 40% higher for those experiencing a C-section, Virtua Voorhees established an independent laborists model to reduce C-section rates for first-time, low-risk moms. “The model is designed to provide active management of laboring patients, and ensures their care meets quality, safety and outcome standards,” said Lamborne. Unlike other OB/GYNs who split their time between clinic and the hospital, laborists are at the hospital at all times to assist in regular and emergency deliveries. They offer additional clinical and decision-making support to nurses and other obstetricians, and help them assess and manage any risk factors associated with delivering the baby. Laborists also provide an extra layer of support and attention to the patient for a better patient experience.
Copyright:
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Extent:
1 online resource (1 PDF file (2 pages))
Illustrations:
Illustrations
NLM Unique ID:
9918418487606676 (See catalog record)
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/9918418487606676