is joining TIPQC as the Maternal Data Manager as well as the Alliance for Innovation (AIM) Project Manager.
Welcome Tanika!
TIPQC Oversight Board Nominations
Every 2 years, various Board positions rotate. This year we have openings for: Nursing, Parent/Family Member, and Midwife. Must have previous experience with TIPQC. Please send a resume and letter of interest to: Brenda.Barker@TIPQC.org
Congratulations to Chris Clarke! THA's Center for Patient Safety, Senior Vice-Preisdent, Chris Clarke retires. Chris is a founding TIPQC Board Member.
Thank you Chris for your tireless efforts to improve the healthcare outcomes across our state.
News You Can Use....
A recent Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) noted that congenital syphilis cases in the United States have increased more than 10-fold since 2012. Roughly 90% of these cases are preventable with timely testing and treatment. In almost 40% of cases, mothers received no prenatal care during pregnancy. Upcoming podcast as well, below!
The CDC’s mPINC survey is now open for hospitals to complete! This survey measures care practices and policies that impact newborn feeding, feeding education, staff skills, and discharge support.
