The CCH Maternal Child Health team was evaluating postpartum complication rates from July 2020 through June 2021, and they noticed an increased rate in complications, such as postpartum hemorrhage and postpartum infection, with Hispanic patients compared to the non-Hispanic population. Since approximately 20 percent of the patients in Maternity identify as Hispanic, the team knew that this patient population needed an extra focus.
The primary goal of the initiative is improving postpartum outcomes and addressing health care disparities in CCH Hispanic patients. The secondary goal, which is critical to the long-term success of this initiative, is to build trust with the Hispanic population.
The Maternal Child Health care team plans to partner with community resources to better connect patients to long-term solutions, and they hope to expand their Spanish-speaking volunteer base to be able to provide more tours and additional support to all Hispanic patients.
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