Transforming Communication in Maternal Health Care & Health Systems

Throughout the day, attendees will engage in interactive discussions, review key learnings from shared decision-making implementers across the state, and explore strategies to sustain and strengthen team communication.

Come to this event to:

• Take a first time or refresher deep dive into shared decision-making principles that center patient experiences

• Participate in huddle simulations designed to reinforce practical communication tools for care teams

• Hear firsthand from shared decision-making champions and learn their real-world implementation strategies

• Participate in interactive breakout sessions with focus areas including communication outcomes, postpartum considerations, and community-based support roles

• Connect and network with health professionals and maternal infant health focused community-based partner organizations across the state

Who Should Attend

• Maternal health teams & Obstetricians from TeamBirth NJ hospitals

• Nurses • Midwives

• Doulas/Doulos • Community Health Workers

• OBGYN Residents • Physicians

• Community-based Organizations • Emergency Room Care Teams

AGENDA

8:30-9:00 Registration and Breakfast

9:00- 9:15 Welcome Remarks

9:15-10:00 Keynote: Transforming Communication in Health Care & Health Systems

10:00-11:30 TeamBirth Overview: When & How to Huddle

11:30-12:15 Huddle Simulation & Debrief

12:15-1:00 Lunch

1:00-1:45 Interdisciplinary Panel on Implementing Shared Decision-Making

1:50-2:50 Breakout Sessions (Choose One)

· Breakout #1: Connecting TeamBirth Communication & Clinical Outcomes

· Breakout #2: TeamBirth Considerations Beyond Labor & Birth: Postpartum and Newborn

· Breakout #3: Critical Moments: Elevating Maternal Care in the ED

2:50-3:00 Break

3:00-4:00 Panel on Integrating Doula Care: Support in the Hospital

4:00-4:30 Wrap up: Shifting the System

Continuing Education Credits

Up to 6.25 continuing education credits available for nurses, nurse practitioners, and physicians. In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute. Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Accomodation Requests

Please let us know if you have any accommodations or requests that will better support your needs during the Conference by contacting Annelise Slater at aslater@njhcqi.org.

Thank you to the NJ Department of Health for their generous support of this project. This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $7,500,000. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.