Does your labor & delivery unit use protocols to improve patient safety?
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Yes
No
Not sure
Which of the following protocols does your unit use on a regular basis? (Please select all that apply.)
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General labor protocol
Induction/oxytocin
Eclampsia management
Electronic fetal monitoring vs auscitation
Antenatal steroid use
Molar pregnancy
Placental abruption
Hyperemesis gravidarum
Multiple gestation
HIV
Hepatitis C
Syphilis
Diabetes
Preterm rupture of membranes
Cord presentation & prolapse
VBAC
Episiotomy
Postpartum complications (fever, thrombosis, pulmonary embolus, etc.)
Charting or intrapartum checklist
Pre-eclampsia
Obstetric hemorrhage
Preterm labor
Ecotopic pregnancy
Placenta praevia
Uterine rupture
Malpresentation
Toxoplasmosis
Hepatitis B
HSV
Chorioamnionitis
Restricted fetal growth
Labor dystocia
Cesarean section
Perineal lacerations
Post-term pregnancy
How are most of these protocols managed?
Integrated with EFM
Integrated with EHR
Paper forms
Separate electronic forms
Combination of above
Other
What percentage of the time are your protocols complied with?
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100% of the time
90-100%
80-90%
70-80%
60-70%
50-60%
40-50%
30-40%
20-30%
Less than 20%
Not sure
How often do you and your team analyze and generate ideas to increase the effectiveness of your protocols?
Weekly
Monthly
Quarterly
Annually
Never
Not sure
How much time on average does your team spend each month on initial or refresher training for protocols?
1-3 hours
4-5 hours
6-10 hours
11-15 hours
16-20 hours
More than 20 hours
None
Not sure