Policies And Procedures

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Postpartum Evaluation Form

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QI/RM Statements

Abandonment

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RCWs/WACs

Cord Blood

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  QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND RISK MANAGEMENT STATEMENTS

QMA Risk Management LLC
Victoria Grace 1/24/2012
v3

Elements of a Risk Management Statement

• Risk Guidelines for initial client screening and acceptance
• Risk Guidelines, throughout care
• Written informed consents and client shared decision making actions
• Midwifery coverage and how to contact
• MD consultation and referral pathway
• Policy and Procedure Manual
• Practice Guidelines Manual
• Disclosure and Resolution process
• Use of student midwives and/or birth assistants during Intra-partum period

Etc�

Elements of a Quality Improvement Statement

• Attend relevant course work/CEUs on regular basis
• Participate in formal Peer Review through MAWS � the Washington state midwifery association or another state approved association
• Collect and review outcome data on a regular basis
• Practice within scope of practice and generally accepted standard of care
• Membership in professional association(s)
• Written client evaluation forms

Etc�