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“Code Labor”: An Evidence Based And Interdisciplinary Approach To Managing Women Experiencing Precipitous Labor Outside Of The Labor And Delivery Unit, Rachel Wooten, Rachel Smedley
“Code Labor”: An Evidence Based And Interdisciplinary Approach To Managing Women Experiencing Precipitous Labor Outside Of The Labor And Delivery Unit, Rachel Wooten, Rachel Smedley
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Local Problem: Precipitous deliveries can incite adverse obstetrical events and poor outcomes. In one rural northern Alabama hospital, 75-100 babies are delivered monthly with an average of two precipitous deliveries occurring monthly.
Objective: The intent of the work was to address a cohort of obstetrical (OB) and emergency department (ED) nurses’ knowledge gaps regarding the care of women experiencing precipitous labor outside of the labor and delivery (L&D) unit. DESIGN A quasi-experimental design aimed at quality improvement at the healthcare system’s level was developed. A non-probability, quota sampling method was used to gather data.
Participants: Fifty-seven ED and OB RNs …