In 2020, the West Virginia Perinatal Partnership began implementation of the AIM Severe Hypertension in Pregnancy Patient Safety Bundle. Between October 2022 and September 2023, the percentage of patients who experienced persistent severe hypertension during their birth admission and had a postpartum blood pressure and symptoms check scheduled before their hospital discharge increased from 17.5% to 36.7%. Additionally, the proportion of nurses who received education on respectful, equitable, and supportive care increased from 67.2% in October 2022 to 79.2% in September 2023. The WV Perinatal Partnership continues to coordinate the implementation of the patient safety bundle, with additional focus on identifying potential disparities through improved data collection and analysis of race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status, and improving clinician education on respectful, nonjudgmental care.
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