Following the completion of this course, learners should be able to:
- Clearly define how the TeamBirth program improves maternal outcomes by fostering structured communication and collaboration between care teams and birthing individuals.
- Illustrate measurable improvements in clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction metrics from existing TeamBirth implementations across the program's implementations.
- Demonstrate practical steps for implementing the TeamBirth model within Kentucky's maternal care settings, aligning with current resources and goals.
- Emphasize the importance of dignity and equity in maternal care, addressing disparities in outcomes particularly for Black and Indigenous birthing individuals.
- Outline a realistic timeline for implementation in participating facilities, with defined phases for socialization, training, and evaluation within 12-18 months.
- Ensure a focus on including voices from diverse patient populations and multidisciplinary care teams in the planning and feedback processes for TeamBirth adoption.
- Highlight strategies to address systemic inequities in maternal care, ensuring equitable access to high-quality, respectful care for all birthing individuals in Kentucky.
Please reach out to kypqc@ky.gov with any questions or concerns.
To receive credit or contact hours for this course, the participant must:
Register on TRAIN for course # 1124436
Complete the course (live or web-based training)
Complete any assessments attached to the course when applicable
Complete the evaluation
Certificates can be printed from the participants TRAIN account
Nursing Continuing Education Information: The Kentucky Department for Public Health is a KBN continuing education provider. This course has been approved for 1 nursing contact hours, KBN Providership #07-0038-12-2025-171 Disclaimer Statement: The Kentucky Board of Nursing approval of an individual continuing education provider does not constitute endorsement of program content. This course is offered by the Kentucky Department for Public Health at no charge.
SW’s: This course has been approved by the Kentucky Board of Social Work for 1 continuing education hours. Approval Number: KBSWSP 2024043
Trisha Short is a Senior Clinical Implementation Specialist of the Delivery Decisions Initiative at Ariadne Labs, a research and social impact program focused on transforming childbirth care worldwide so that every person can start or grow their family with dignity. Trisha has been an obstetrical nurse for 18 years, specializing in high-risk obstetrics and quality improvement. She joined the Ariadne team in 2021 after leading the successful implementation of TeamBirth at her hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Trisha currently oversees the management and implementation of the TeamBirth spread occurring nationwide, serving as the primary contact between Ariadne and hundreds of hospitals and partner organizations. She earned her BSN from the University of Oklahoma. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Nursing Leadership and Management.
Denise is the Associate Director of the Oklahoma Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative, having been involved since 2006 as a Program Manager. Denise is an experienced registered nurse and holds certifications in OB and Neo Quality and Safety and Neonatal Intensive Nursing.
Presented by Dr. R Sharma, Neonatologist
Presentation by University of Kentucky MFM, Dr. Mirsky and Dr. Parilla
Cradle Cincinnati is a collective approach to ending infant mortality. They are a network of community members and organizations working across sectors to measurably improve Cincinnati's infant mortality rate, they bring together services and systems to help moms and, in turn, save babies' lives.
The Cradle Cincinnati Learning Collaborative (CCLC), launched in 2015, is a network of more than 200 healthcare professionals representing hospitals, community health centers, home health agencies, and social support organizations. These representatives are committed to transforming prenatal care for women and their families. At the heart of our work, we believe in providing equitable care that centers on women’s voices and experiences. Using data-sharing and an “all teach, all learn” model, the CCLC serves as an opportunity to activate change within the prenatal care space. We aim to lower infant mortality by focusing on activities and interventions related to the following focus areas: reducing extreme preterm birth, eliminating sleep-related infant death, preventing birth defects, and reducing the racial disparity in birth outcomes.
Presented by
Senior Data Management Specialist, D. Walker MPH, CHES
Senior Program Manager, L. Everett MPH
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J. Murphy, MPH Kentucky Department for Public Health Division of Epidemiology and Health Planning Viral Hepatitis Program |
K. Gardner,
Kentucky Department for Public Health
Division of Epidemiology and Health Planning
Viral Hepatitis Program Coordinator
A new offering by Dr. Jessica Young, the Medical Director of the Firefly program, Acudetox is a treatment method that involves placing acupuncture needles gently in the ear at specific points. The intervention can provide symptom relief, relax the nervous system, calm emotions, and support patients in their recovery.
Background : Vanderbilt has been caring for women with substance use disorder and their children since 2011. In 2020, the program received funds from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) through the Maternal Opioid Misuse (MOM) model, in partnership with TennCare. This influx of support lead to the official launch of Firefly in 2021, an expanded, multi-disciplinary outpatient clinical program spanning OB/GYN, Pediatrics, & Psychiatry.
