The United States continues to experience some of the highest maternal morbidity, maternal mortality, and infant mortality rates among high-income countries. As a result, improving outcomes for both mother and baby (or babies) is a key objective for patient safety in obstetrics.
Last month, we heard from Julie Siemers, MD, author and nurse educator, about the devastating impact of communication breakdowns—and the lifesaving importance of listening to patients and families. This month, Siemers shifts the focus to what hospitals can do structurally to...
