Evidence-based best practices for hospitals in managing obstetric emergencies and other key contributors to maternal health disparities

The Condition of Participation for Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program (§482.21) requires that hospitals develop, implement, and maintain an effective, ongoing, hospital wide, data-driven quality assessment and performance improvement program. • CMS is encouraging hospitals to consider implementation of evidence-based best practices for the management of obstetric emergencies, along with interventions to address other key contributors to maternal health disparities, to support the delivery of equitable, high-quality care for all pregnant and postpartum individuals.