With the recently completed Severe Intraventricular Hemorrhage (sIVH) Project, aimed at improving outcomes for infants born at or before 29.6 weeks gestational age, TN NICUS from December 2022 to June 2024, worked to achieve a 25% reduction in sIVH rates and mortality. Notably, the University of Tennessee Medical Center and Methodist LeBonheur Germantown Hospital earned a Platinum QI rating for their exceptional work. Five hospitals received a Gold QI Rating for meeting 5 out of 7 key criteria in the TIPQC sIVH Project: Baptist Memorial Hospital, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, Jackson Madison County General Hospital, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital, and Parkridge East Hospital. Congratulations to these hospitals - and all of the hospitals - for successfully improving care to reduce sIVH and mortality! For more details.
TN Delivery Hospitals see a Reduction of C-sections
In early 2023, 35 hospitals throughout the state joined TIPQC with the goal of decreasing the cesarean rate to 23.6% in the birthing population presenting with nulliparous, term, singleton and vertex (NTSV) pregnancies to align with the Healthy People Goal of 2030. Cesareans are one of the most popular surgeries in the United States despite being associated with increased risk of hemorrhage, infection, uterine rupture, and longer recovery time. After more than 18 months of hard work, the Promotion of Vaginal Delivery project moved into sustainment in September 2024.
Hardin Medical Center achieved the Platinum QI rating which consisted of active project participation including huddles and coaching calls, monthly outcome and structure data capture, data driven QI work, clinical change implementation, and reaching the state goal of <23.6% NTSV cesarean delivery rate and <23.6% NTSV cesarean delivery rate after induction of labor for at least 2 of the previous 6 months.
Eight (8) hospitals received the gold achievement having reached 4 out of 6 of the above criteria, which included: Baptist Memorial Hospital - Tipton, Greeneville Community Hospital, Johnson City Medical Center, Maury Regional Medical Center, Newport Medical Center, Regional One Health, Riverview Regional Medical Center, West Tennessee Healthcare - Volunteer. Again, congratulations to ALL the teams! For more information.
ADVANCED QI Boot Camp
Join us for TIPQC's first ADVANCED Quality Improvement Bootcamp in Nashville on Tuesday, December 10. This bootcamp is designed for those who already have a baseline knowledge of QI and are looking to take their QI skills to the next level. Our trainers will focus on data, different types of control charts, human factors engineering, and implementation/sustainability of projects.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to enhance your QI knowledge and skills. Register now to secure your spot at TIPQC's Advanced Quality Improvement Bootcamp!
All MOC Credit available for TIPQC Projects through the American Board of Pediatrics by 3:00 PM EST December 19, 2024. Please reach out to Steven.Compton@TIPQC.org for direction and more information by December 10.
