Our hospital-based perinatal substance use quality improvement (QI) initiative aims to help every Colorado hospital screen for perinatal substance use during the hospital birth admission and prepares them to implement a comprehensive, multidisciplinary response before the patient is discharged. The initiative is centered on addressing stigma and bias, and promoting dyadic care, ensuring that both the birthing person and infant receive appropriate support.
Based on the model from The Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM), a national quality improvement initiative, the initiative utilizes a structured approach known as “bundled care” to enhance care processes and achieve better outcomes for birthing individuals. These AIM bundles, endorsed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, prioritize the use of data. By collecting and analyzing birth-related data, teams can make informed decisions and adjust their care strategies as needed.
