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.
Trisha Short is a Senior Clinical Implementation Specialist with 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.
Following Barbara O'Brien has been the Director of the Oklahoma Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative since 2006. She holds her Master of Science in Nursing from University of Oklahoma College of Nursing. She has been asked to a part of the OK MMRC, the AWHONN Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Task Force, and several other leading groups for maternal and infant safety. She was the March of Dimes 2011 Oklahoma Nurse of the Year for Women's Health.