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…
Standardized Criteria for Review of Perinatal Suicides and Accidental Drug-Related Deaths
MOMS is happy to provide access to the Standardized Criteria for Review of Perinatal Suicides and Accidental Drug-Related Deaths by Marcela C. Smid, MD, MS, Jewel Maeda, CNM, MPH, Nicole M. Stone, MPH, Heidi Sylvester, CPM, more…
Women’s Health Symposium: Caring for Generations of Women
The Women’s Health Symposium will provide current clinical information in aspects of health/wellness specific to women. The symposium will utilize didactic sessions that will include decision making and management, and interactive techniques utilizing audience response more…
Utah Department of Health: Opioid Use Disorder Safety Bundle
MOMS continues to work toward Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) state recognition. The Utah Department of Health has graciously provided links to review their content on the perinatal Opioid Use Disorder patient safety more…
