Objective was to decrease the preterm birth rate in Kentucky by addressing preventable preterm births. Selected activities included the formation of Local Advisory Committees to inform the work; ongoing comparison of current practice to new science and best practice; identifying and addressing gaps in the system of care; education of providers, patients, and public about new information around prematurity and risks of early births; implementation of evidence-based practices; strengthening systems of care; and measuring progress. The HBWW model has been expanded to many sites in Texas.
State of Kentucky, AMCHP (Association of Maternal & Child Health Providers), 2012
Evidence Rating: II
Cost: N/A
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