A3 - Maternal Mortality in the USA
A3 - Maternal Mortality in the USA
Title: A3 - Maternal Mortality in the USA
Disciplines: Childbearing (CB), Professional Issues (PI)
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the current status of global and USA maternal mortality.
- Explain current strategies, including mortality review boards to reduce maternal mortality within the USA.
- Describe ‘next steps’ to reduce maternal mortality and opportunities for personal involvement.
Global attention has resulted in significant strides to reduce maternal mortality; therefore, why are we seeing over a three-fold increase in United States maternal mortality rates? What interventions are being implemented nationally and within individual states? Join an interactive session to learn how you can personally become involved in preventing maternal deaths.
Monday, June 16, 2014: 10:15 AM-11:45 AM
Coronado H (Disney Coronado Springs)
Moderator:
Cheryl K. Roth, PhD, WHNP-BC, RNC-OB, RNFA
Presenting Authors:
Joan E. Edwards, PhD, RNC, CNS
and
June Hanke, MSN, MPH, RN