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Have Questions about Maternal Surveys? Join us in Dallas Nov. 29.

November 16, 2018

Hospitals in the North Texas area have a great opportunity this month to get expert guidance on the new maternal care designation rules. Make plans to attend the AWHONN DFW Chapter Meeting Nov. 29 to hear from Texas Perinatal Services Program Manager Carla Rider. Carla will share details on the survey process, timelines and what More >>

Tags: Homepage, Maternal

Carla Rider to Present at AWHONN Conference in Corpus Christi

August 1, 2018

Our Texas Perinatal Services Program Manager Carla Rider, DNP, MSN, MBA, RNS-LRN, has been asked to present at the prestigious AWHONN conference August 9-11 in Corpus Christi. This year’s conference offers the latest in women’s health, obstetric and neonatal nursing by experts in the field. Look for Carla Saturday during Concurrent Session V as she More >>

Tags: Homepage, Hospitals, Maternal, Perinatal

Want to Get the Scoop on Maternal Care Surveys? Start Here.

July 10, 2018

Since the state issued its hospital maternal care designation rules, the Texas Perinatal Services team continues to field calls and provide information to hospitals and Regional Advisory Councils. It’s clear there are lots of questions! To help clarify the rules and survey process, and help hospitals prepare, the Texas Perinatal Services leadership team has been More >>

Tags: Homepage, Hospitals, Maternal

Maternal Levels of Care Rules Effective March 1

March 1, 2018

The final Hospital Level of Care Designations for Maternal Care, 25 TAC, Chapter 133, Subchapter K, §§133.201 – 133.210 were published in the February 16, 2018 edition of the Texas Register, and become effective March 1, 2018. The published rules can be found at:  Texas Register on 43 TexReg 875 – 887 of the February 16 edition. Be on More >>

Tags: DSHS-HHSC, Homepage, Maternal, Perinatal

Texas Tribune: A shrinking number of rural Texas hospitals still deliver babies.

January 17, 2018

Across Texas, rural hospitals are facing a difficult decision: Whether to continue delivering babies as the number of births falls and the cost of providing the service rises. BY MARISSA EVANS JAN. 17, 2018 Letha Stokes has a “very, very heavy heart” since Medical Arts Hospital ended its labor and delivery services on Dec. 6. The hospital More >>

Tags: From the News, Homepage, Hospitals, NICU, Perinatal

Next PAC Meeting to Take Place November 20th in Austin

November 15, 2017

The Perinatal Advisory Council will have its fifth and final meeting of 2017 on Monday November 20th from 10:30-3:30 in Austin.  They will meet in the public hearing rooms (1st floor) at the Brown-Heatly building located at 4900 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751. If you cannot attend in person this meeting will be webcast. To watch click More >>

Tags: DSHS-HHSC, Homepage, Perinatal

Maternal-Child Health Nurse Leadership Academy

October 19, 2017

The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) is now accepting applications for the Maternal-Child Health Nurse Leadership Academy (MCHNLA). At the completion of the 18-month academy, Fellows will have the skills to: • Improve maternal-child health outcomes through leadership skills and evidence-based practice • Introduce improvements in health systems or models of care More >>

Tags: Homepage, Maternal, Perinatal

HHS Now Accepting PAC Membership Applications

October 11, 2017

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is accepting applications for membership on the Perinatal Advisory Council. The council develops and recommends criteria for hospital designation levels of care capabilities for neonatal and maternal services. Council members serve 3-year terms.  The council meets at least quarterly and needs representatives for the following: One physician specializing More >>

Tags: DSHS-HHSC, Homepage, NICU, Perinatal

Guest Column: Preparing for Harvey in the Coastal Bend

October 2, 2017

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017, began like any typical day for the staff of Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi – meeting notices and cafeteria menu changes were sent out via email, patients were cared for, staff came and went as scheduled. People along the Texas coast had been watching a tropical depression that had recently More >>

Tags: Disaster Preparedness and Response, Homepage, Hospitals, NICU

Perinatal Advisory Council to Meet Sept. 18

September 8, 2017

The next meeting of the Perinatal Advisory Council will take place Sept. 18 at the Health & Human Services Commission in Austin. Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to David Williams, Council Coordinator, Health and Human Services Commission, 512-380-4374, or david.williams@hhsc.state.tx.us. More information is available online.

Tags: DSHS-HHSC, Homepage, Perinatal

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