Maternal Health Simulation Innovations in Rural Montana
The MOMS program is proud of its innovations in the delivery of obstetric simulations in rural Montana. Partnerships with SIM-MT and ACOG make this possible. We welcome you to watch MOMS program staff and partners more…
Severe Maternal Morbidity in Montana
Severe maternal morbidity (SMM) has become the sentinel event through which maternal health is evaluated. SMM refers to the “unintended outcomes of the process of labor and delivery that result in significant short-term or long more…
LIFTS is Live!
The LIFTS Online Resource Guide contains thousands of programs and events that serve expecting parents or families with children aged zero to three. The result is an easy, searchable tool that is available whenever families more…
Eastern Montana Perinatal Addiction Treatment Health System (EMPATHS)
The Eastern Montana Perinatal Addiction Treatment Health System (EMPATHS) pilot study is a system-level treatment model in which universal screening for substance use in pregnancy is implemented in the OB/GYN setting. Patients screening positive for more…
MOMS Year 1 Highlights
The MOMS grant completed its first year of operation in September 2020. Year 2 of the grant is underway and the MOMS team is excited to share what we’ve accomplished in our inaugural year. Please more…
CMQCC Preeclampsia Early Recognition Tool (PERT)
The California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative has created and distributed the Preeclampsia Early Recognition Tool (PERT) as a reference for perinatal providers.
U.S. Surgeon General: Call to Action to Improve Maternal Health
Per the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released an important HHS Action Plan and announced a partnership to reduce maternal deaths and more…
Assessment Participant Coverage Map
MOMS has performed an initial assessment of our participants to identify where they practice in Montana, as shown on the Assessment Participant Coverage Map. Key Informant Interviews are currently being conducting to obtain more information more…
Management of Primary Headaches in Pregnancy
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has developed a PDF document outlining the prevention and management of primary headache in women who are pregnant (or attempting to become pregnant), postpartum, or breastfeeding with more…
Screening, Brief Intervention & Referral to Treatment (SBIRT} for Pregnant & Postpartum Women
This NASADAD-AMCHP issue brief explores SBIRT as an effective intervention for pregnant and postpartum women. Tips for SBIRT implementation are outlined, including the components of SBIRT, billing and reimbursement, and mandatory reporting considerations. This issue more…
