Obstetric Patient Safety: OB Emergencies Workshop 3^rd Edition

Despite efforts from many collaborating agencies and professional organizations, the maternal mortality rate in the United States continues to remain high. The Obstetric Patient Safety (OPS): Obstetric Emergencies Workshop 3^rd Edition is designed to help clinicians identify, assess, and manage the care for patients with an obstetric emergency through simulation and debriefing. Clinicians working in the following departments: perinatal, emergency, medical-surgical, ICU, and critical access will find this course essential to caring for patients experiencing an obstetric emergency.

Learning Outcomes: 

• Identify key factors that place the patient at higher risk for an obstetric emergency.
• Demonstrate effective management for pregnant or postpartum person during an obstetric emergency.
• Role-play with a multidisciplinary team using simulation-based cognitive, behavioral, and technical learning strategies to practice management of a patient experiencing an obstetric emergency.

Participant Materials:

• The cost is $120 and can be purchased through the AWHONN Store
• Materials include the prerequisite course, participant handouts, and Workshop resources. Nursing contact hours or CME: 10.75 (0.75 pharmacy) Expires: May 31, 2025
• NOTE: Successful completion of the prerequisite course is required prior to attending the live portion of the Workshop.

Workshop Date:    October 16, 2024

Workshop Time: Registration 7:30 am; Class: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Location: West Virginia Wesleyan College Nursing School in Middleton Hall, Camden Ave., Buckhannon, WV

Registration Fee: Not Applicable    Registration/Payment Deadline: Not Applicable

Submit Registration/Payment To: Register online at www.wvperinatal.org

Additional information:  Prerequisites must be completed no later than Midnight on October 14^th.

You will need the following information to complete your prerequisite:

Workshop ID: 00024S1209-3D                Instructor ID: 66626471

Questions:  Contact Mary Beth Stewart at mbstewart@wvperinatal.org or 304-915-2229

The course content also meets the Joint Commission requirements for PC 06.01.01 Reduce the likelihood of harm related to maternal hemorrhage and PC.06.03.01 Reduce the likelihood of harm related to maternal severe hypertension/preeclampsia.

Diplomates who successfully complete this approved simulation activity are eligible to receive Part IV Practice Improvement credit for the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Please review the current MOC Bulletin for further information: ABOG MOC Bulletin.