Kansas City, KS- A new training program by the University of Kansas Health System to prepare rural Kansas hospitals for emergency births. The program includes hands-on simulations to enhance staff skills.
Rural hospitals face challenges due to maternity deserts, with 45% of Kansas counties lacking services.
The The University of Kansas Health System Care Collaborative has trained over 8,000 providers, focusing on high-risk scenarios like shoulder dystocia and postpartum hemorrhage. The program aims to improve preparedness and outcomes, emphasizing the importance of go bags and remote support for rural providers.
Dr. Bob Moser, The University of Kansas Health System Care Collaborative
- Dr. Moser explains the hands-on training, emphasizing the importance of practical experience over theoretical knowledge.
- Describes the confidence-building aspect of the training, which is crucial in rural communities with limited resources
Jodi Schmidt, Director, The University of Kansas Health System Care Collaborative
- Jodi Schmidt emphasizes the need for more physicians trained in OB services and the expansion of rural hubs to provide better access to maternity care.
- Explains the Care Collaborative aims to improve safety for rural physicians through remote support and telemedicine.
Robert Mangold, Chief Nursing Officer and Operations Officer, Logan County Hospital
- Emphasizes the importance of training for staff to handle emergency situations, especially when the nearest delivery room is far away.
- Describes a practice session in Oakley, Kansas, where doctors, nurses, and EMTs practice emergency delivery skills.
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