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Cesarean Birth, Part 3: Emergency

Maternal and fetal risks and complications are increased when cesarean deliveries are performed emergently. This module covers statistics, indications, and risks related to emergency cesarean delivery. Additionally, challenges related to emergency cesarean and risk mitigation strategies are reviewed.

Cesarean Birth, Part 2: Non-emergent

Maternal morbidity from cesarean and repeat cesarean deliveries is an ever increasing problem. Many cesarean deliveries may not be necessary. This activity is module 2 of a of a three-part series that covers indications and risks for non-emergent cesareans as…

Cesarean Birth, Part 1: Shared Decision-Making & Informed Consent

Maternal morbidity from repeat cesarean deliveries is an ever-increasing problem. Many cesarean deliveries may not be necessary. This is part one of a three-part series that covers shared decision making and measures to reduce risk exposure during informed consent for…

Medical Error Prevention and Root Cause Analysis

Although the United States has one of the top healthcare systems in the world, it is apparent that the numbers of medical errors are at unacceptably high levels. A 2016 report stated that the average number of annual in-hospital deaths…

Professional Boundaries

The Professional Boundaries course addresses concerning or unprofessional conduct that is relationship-based. From dual relationships to inappropriate communication channels to misconduct or harassment, this course addresses both sexual and non-sexual boundary crossings. Appropriate for all healthcare professionals, this course is…

Maternal Sepsis, Part 6: Risk Mitigation

Sepsis is the third leading cause of pregnancy-related death accounting for 23% of maternal deaths in the United States. To promote early recognition and rapid treatment, multiple professional organizations have provided screening and diagnostic criteria, and treatment recommendations. This series…

Maternal Sepsis, Part 5: Treating

Sepsis is the third leading cause of pregnancy-related death accounting for 23% of maternal deaths in the United States. To promote early recognition and rapid treatment, multiple professional organizations have provided screening and diagnostic criteria, and treatment recommendations. This series…

Maternal Sepsis, Part 4: Diagnosing

Sepsis is the third leading cause of pregnancy-related death accounting for 23% of maternal deaths in the United States. To promote early recognition and rapid treatment, multiple professional organizations have provided screening and diagnostic criteria, and treatment recommendations. This series…

Maternal Sepsis, Part 3: Screening

Sepsis is the third leading cause of pregnancy-related death accounting for 23% of maternal deaths in the United States. To promote early recognition and rapid treatment, multiple professional organizations have provided screening and diagnostic criteria, and treatment recommendations. This series…