Expecting the Unexpected: Proactive Planning for Massive Obstetric Hemorrhage

Abstract

closure was identified for the community, health care providers, and current obstetric patients receiving care. Triage assessment, birth, and emergency care procedures for obstetric related health care issues were identified with education completed for nursing and interdisciplinary emergency department team members to ensure competency and standard of care delivery for the obstetric and newborn patient population. A coordinated plan for obstetric care was identified with the rural community and birth facility nursing and physician team members to assure access to prenatal care close to home early in pregnancy and the successful transition of the obstetric patient and her health information to the birth physician and birth facility in the third trimester.