What we can do about maternal mortality—and how to do it quickly.

Susan Mann; Lisa M. Hollier; Kimberlee McKay; Haywood Brown

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What we can do about maternal mortality—and how to do it quickly.

November 14, 2018

Mann S, Hollier LM, McKay K, et al. New Engl J Med. 2018;379(18):1689-1691.

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Maternal morbidity has received increasing attention as a patient safety issue. This commentary recommends four strategies for improving obstetrics safety: focusing on prevention of complications, using multidisciplinary huddles to enhance communication, employing simulation as a teamwork training model, and developing partnerships between hospitals to ensure the best care is available.

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