Goal 5 : Expand partnerships with pre-natal providers in order to reduce premature births
A final piece of the overall prematurity strategy is to work with local obstetricians and family physicians to ensure that women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant are giving their babies the best possible start in life . Because Children ’ s Colorado has limited direct contact with pregnant women , the hospital will need to forge stronger partnerships with other practitioners to achieve its goals in supporting children during gestation .
Anticipated Impact
The anticipated impact of expanding Children ’ s Colorado ’ s partnerships with obstetricians and family care providers treating pregnant women are to : reduce premature birth ; increase referrals to the Child Health Clinic and other pediatric settings that prioritize social and emotional health in addition to physical health ; ensure that more babies and young children have medical homes ; and improve treatment for women experiencing pregnancy related mood disorders .
Strategy 5.1
Expand the public awareness campaign ( Goal # 1 ) to providers , give them information and materials they can easily disseminate to their patients .
Strategy 5.2
Extend the provider training program ( Goal # 3 ) to obstetricians and family practitioners who see high volumes of low-income women so that those providers have an increased understanding of the social determinants of health and how to best assist mothers who face adverse social circumstances .
Strategy 5.3
Provide training on the psychosocial screening ( Goal # 4 ) tool and information on how to access community resources . Expansion of the screening and intervention has two potential benefits : more vulnerable children will be identified and treated earlier , which will further mitigate the potential impact of any negative effects of their home circumstances , and the transition of care from OB ’ s to pediatricians can be more seamless and comprehensive .
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