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Systems Change
Building Maine’s Perinatal System of Care: A Roadmap for the Future
Building Maine’s Perinatal System of Care: A Roadmap for the Future is a project to inventory and organize the growing portfolio of perinatal-related initiatives in the public and private sectors into a “Perinatal System of Care Roadmap.”
Goals of the Roadmap are to:
1) Increase awareness and understanding of new and expanded initiatives
2) Depict relationships, alignment and synergy among the initiatives
3) Reveal gaps for future opportunities. The overall goal of the Roadmap is to increase collaboration, communication, efficient use of resources and ultimately, to strengthen Maine’s Perinatal System of Care.
Maternal, Fetal, and Infant Mortality Review Panel
At PQC4ME, we focus on reducing maternal, fetal, and infant mortality because these outcomes are fundamental to the health and well-being of families in our communities. Each year, preventable complications contribute to tragic losses, and by addressing these issues, we aim to improve the quality of care for pregnant individuals and their newborns. Our work brings together healthcare professionals, hospitals, and community organizations to make recommendations that will help reduce mortality. By prioritizing maternal and infant health, we strive to ensure that every pregnancy results in a healthy birth and that every family has the support they need for a strong start in life.
To learn more about the Maternal, Fetal, and Infant Mortality Review Panel (MFIMR) and its significance, visit the website from Maine CDC: Maternal & Infant – CSHN; Division of Disease Prevention – Maine CDC: DHHS Maine and our funders at the US CDC website.
Maternal Health Task Force
The mission of the Maternal Health Task Force is to eliminate inequities while improving pregnancy and birth experiences and outcomes equitably in Maine. It’s vision is for every pregnant person in Maine to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy. The Maternal Health Task Force values a more just and healthy society; we value diversity, equity, and belonging, and include and share power with people and communities most impacted by adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Toolkits
Reports
Building Maine’s Perinatal System of Care: A Roadmap for the Future Report
Building Maine’s Perinatal System of Care: A Roadmap for the Future Findings and Recommendations
Center for Workforce Research and Information:
Reports on Healthcare Occupational Outlook, wages, employment, and statistics, including the 2022 Maine Healthcare Workforce Occupations Report
Maine Shared Community Health Needs Assessment Report
Needs Assessment of Obstetric Workforce in Maine’s Rural Hospitals
Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Needs Assessment Data Sheets:
Data sheets created by Maine CDC MCH epidemiologists every 5 years for the HRSA MCH Block Grant Needs Assessment on five domains: maternal health, infant health, child health, children with special health needs’ health, and adolescent health