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Three south west trusts to launch BadgerNet maternity system - Digital Health #BadgerNetMaternitySystemLaunch Three south west trusts are set to launch the BadgerNet maternity system, a digital platform designed to streamline maternity care processes and improve patient outcomes. The system will be implemented at three trusts in the south west region, with the goal of enhancing communication, data sharing, and overall efficiency in maternity care. #DigitalHealthTechnologyIntegration #BenefitsOfBadgerNetMaternitySystem The BadgerNet maternity system offers a range of benefits for healthcare providers and patients alike. These include improved access to patient information, enhanced communication between healthcare teams, and better coordination of care throughout the maternity journey. The system also enables real-time monitoring of patient progress and facilitates seamless data sharing between different healthcare settings. #PatientCare ai.mediformatica.com #trust #hospital #hospitals #badgernet #health #maternity #nhsfoundationtrust #systemc #acce #digital #pregnancy #acutehospitalalliance #digitalhealth #healthit #healthtech #healthcaretechnology @MediFormatica (https://buff.ly/3zXdOWz)

Announced today the new NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Challenge Maternity Disparities Consortium, with the aim of tackling inequalities in maternity outcomes. The research carried out by the consortium will focus on inequalities before, during and after pregnancy.  The consortium will also focus on building capacity for further research to help improve services over time. It will help support professionals who plan and deliver services for women and babies across both health and social care. Bournemouth University has teamed up Hora Soltani #Sheffield Hallam University.

Our wonderful PhD student and midwife from Ethiopia has just published this article, part of his PhD on Respectful Maternity Care. Well done Ephrem Yohannes Yohannes, E., et al, (2024). Impact of disrespectful maternity care on childbirth complications: a multicentre cross-sectional study in Ethiopia. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 24(1). https://lnkd.in/gumeyqt9 

Today, March of Dimes released our newest report, Nowhere to Go: Maternity Care Deserts Across the US. Maternity care deserts are counties without a hospital with obstetric services, birth center, or obstetric provider. We found that over 35% of US counties are maternity care deserts, leaving millions of women without access to the care they need for a healthy pregnancy. We’re pushing for solutions like equitable Medicaid reimbursement, increased support for midwifery, mobile health units, and expanded telehealth services to help bridge the gap in care. We can improve outcomes for all moms and babies—starting now. Visit www.marchofdimes.org/mcdr to read the full report and learn more about the maternal and infant health crisis and how you can help drive solutions. #MaternityCareDeserts #HealthEquity 

Nine UK universities have been selected to help tackle inequalities in maternity outcomes as part of the new NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Challenge Maternity Disparities Consortium. The research carried out by the consortium is supported by £50 million in funding over five years, announced in March 2024, and will focus on inequalities before, during and after pregnancy. Full story: https://lnkd.in/euHRw3bZ

March of Dimes today released "Nowhere to Go: Maternity Care Deserts Across the US," highlighting the worsening state of maternity care affecting countless communities. The report shows where you live impacts your ability to have a healthy pregnancy and birth. Over 35% of US counties are considered maternity care deserts - 1,104 US counties where there is not a single birthing facility or obstetric clinician, leaving millions of women without access to the care they need for a healthy pregnancy. At March of Dimes, we’re pushing for solutions like equitable Medicaid reimbursement, increased support for midwifery, expansion of mobile health care, and expanded telehealth services to help bridge the gap in care. We can improve outcomes for all moms and babies—starting now. It's time to raise our voices and push for immediate action to address these gaps and ensure that every mother and baby has access to the care they need. Let’s advocate for change and work towards a future where no one is left behind. https://lnkd.in/eTh9BGzs #MaternityCare #HealthcareCrisis #SupportMoms #EquityInHealthcare

Why do inequalities exist in maternity care? The NHS recognised disparities in maternity outcomes when setting up a national Taskforce in 2022 to investigate the topic. Our latest research in Haringey, prompted by high stillbirth rates in the borough, explored the experience of maternity services for seldom heard groups. We found: 🗣 Communication: people with English as a 2nd language were less like to receive info, and sometimes struggled to access info in their 1st language 🤷♀️ Choice: understanding of cultural needs wasn't always consistent, and respondents didn't always feel able to raise concerns. People felt less happy about post-natal care in particular 👩⚕️ Support: only half reported having a named midwife. We recommended one midwife through pregnancy and birth Our recommendations aim to improve people's access to and experience of maternity services in the borough https://lnkd.in/eXPK5bqk #maternity #healthinequalities #haringey #healthwatch

📣 Maternity data sharing is live at The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. Healthcare staff at the Trusts can now access patients' pregnancy records, helping them to provide safer, more informed care. Read more here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e9qXGtNK Great North Care Record

The RCOG has responded to the Maternity and Newborn Safety Investigations programme’s (MNSI) Annual report. The report details MNSI’s work over the past twelve months across key priorities, including reducing the inequity of outcomes for black and ethnic minority women and birthing people and their babies. Everyone accessing maternity services in this country has a right to receive high quality, personalised care whatever their ethnicity, health profile or socioeconomic background. Supporting improving maternity services is a College priority and we are committed to using MNSI programme learnings in our work. Cases of potential severe brain injury continued to be the significant majority of referrals to MSNI in 2023/4. This reinforces the importance of the Avoiding Brain Injury in Childbirth (ABC) programme, which we are delivering with the Royal College of Midwives and The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute. This programme aims to support maternity services to improve and personalise care in labour, and to reduce the risks of two significant contributors to avoidable brain injury. The MSNI report also highlights opportunities to drive improvement in maternity telephone triage. The RCOG developed our Maternity Triage Good Practice Paper to support local maternity services to offer responsive, safe and evidence-based care through their units. It provides advice on how to deploy NHS resources most effectively and potential additional requirements. You can read the full RCOG response here: https://brnw.ch/21wOsgB

Derby and Burton rolls out BadgerNet EPR for maternity services - Digital Health #DerbyandBurton #BadgerNetEPR #MaternityServices Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust has successfully implemented the BadgerNet Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system for their maternity services. This new system aims to streamline patient information management and improve overall efficiency in delivering care to pregnant women and new mothers. #Benefits of BadgerNet EPR The BadgerNet EPR system offers numerous benefits for maternity services, including improved data accuracy, enhanced communication between healthcare providers, and better coordination of care for expectant mothers. With this system in place, healthcare professionals can access up-to-date patient information easily and make more informed decisions regarding patient care. #Implementation Process The implementation of the BadgerNet EPR system ai.mediformatica.com #maternity #badgernet #acce #badgernotes #pregnancy #uhdb #this #trust #electronicpatientrecord #maternityservices #patientrecord #portal #digitalhealth #healthit #healthtech #healthcaretechnology @MediFormatica (https://buff.ly/3xmtYIq)