In FY21, the VNPC selected three initial quality improvement (QI) projects: (1) reduce the use of inpatient intravenous antibiotics at hospital nurseries/NICUs; (2) decrease the rate of severe maternal morbidity attributable to obstetric hemorrhage; and (3) care coordination from delivery to the post-partum visit and then transition to annual women’s health, also known as the fourth trimester.  The VNPC is committed to including each of the 52 birth hospitals across the Commonwealth in these quality improvement projects, which will be implemented throughout FY22.

The VNPC experienced a number of successes due to the commitment of community partners and stakeholders, healthcare professionals from various organizations, and state agencies coming together and working toward shared goals and visions, as well as continuous funding from the General Assembly to sustain ongoing efforts.  Though not a legislative reporting requirement, this report summarizes VNPC current projects, ongoing efforts and fifth year accomplishments.