Framework for Critical Care in Obstetrics.
Suzanne McMurtry Baird1, Stephanie Martin
1Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics, LLC, Brentwood, Tennessee (Drs Baird and Martin); and Tennessee Initiative for Perinatal Quality Care, Nashville (Dr Baird).
The Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing
|July 24, 2018
Summary
Developing a critical care obstetric program requires strategic planning for successful implementation. This framework outlines key components for providing essential care to critically ill pregnant and postpartum women.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Critical Care Medicine
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Joint consensus documents in 2015 outlined standards for maternal care levels, distinct from neonatal care.
- Level III and IV maternal care centers require obstetric intensive care services.
- Establishing critical care obstetric programs is resource-intensive and demands strategic planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss a framework for developing sustainable critical care obstetric programs.
- To identify essential components for implementing specialized obstetric critical care services.
Main Methods:
- The article discusses a framework for program development.
- Key components include environment, scope, model, education, training, and maternal transport.
- Unique aspects of care for critically ill pregnant and postpartum women are addressed.
Main Results:
- A structured approach is essential for successful program implementation and sustainability.
- The framework provides a roadmap for developing critical care obstetric services.
- Consideration of specific care aspects for critically ill women is highlighted.
Conclusions:
- Strategic planning is crucial for developing and sustaining critical care obstetric programs.
- The discussed framework offers a comprehensive approach to program development.
- Effective program development ensures quality care for critically ill pregnant and postpartum patients.
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