Trends in Maternal Mortality: Practices and Prevention

Des Moines, IA US
April 10, 2023

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Target Audience

Healthcare professionals.

PURPOSE

Join Mercy College of Health Sciences for the opportunity to gain insights on a pressing medical and social issue: maternal mortality in the United States, which has the highest rates among wealthy nations. Leaders in the field from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, MercyOne, and UnityPoint will address underlying causes, diagnostic and treatment approaches, and prevention strategies. By examining these issues, participants can better understand the problem and work towards improving patient care, ultimately leading to a reduction in maternal morbidity and mortality rates in the US.

Educational Need

Maternal mortality in the United States is a severe problem, with the highest rates among wealthy nations. Several knowledge gaps should be addressed to understand better this complex problem: racial and ethnic disparities, underlying causes, diagnostic and treatment approaches, and prevention strategies. By addressing these gaps in knowledge, healthcare professionals can better understand the problem and improve patient care, ultimately reducing maternal morbidity and mortality rates in the US. 

Poster submissions
 

Program

12:00 pmPoster Session
12:30 pm

Welcome

12:35 pm

Maternal Morbidity and Mortality: Collaborative Strategies to Improve Outcomes

Stephanie Radke, MD
Obstetrician Gynecologist, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA

  1. Summarize recent trends in maternal morbidity and mortality.
  2. Review strategies proved to be successful in improving maternal health outcomes.
  3. Discuss activities ongoing in Iowa to improve the quality of care provided within birthing hospitals.
1:25 pm

Prediction, Prevention, and Treatment of Postpartum Hemorrhage and Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

Jason Picconi, MD, PhD
Maternal and Fetal Medicine and Clinical Genetics and Genomics, MercyOne Perinatal Center, Des Moines, IA

Oscar Viteri, MD, FACOG
Maternal and Fetal Medicine, UnityPoint Health, Des Moines, IA

  1. Review the incidence of obstetrical hemorrhage and its clinical impact.
  2. Identify risk factors for obstetrical hemorrhage.
  3. Review clinical interventions for the management of obstetrical hemorrhage.
  4. Summarize recent interventions to aid in its rapid diagnosis and management.
  5. Review the classifications of hypertensive disorders.
  6. Describe the latest research findings on predicting and preventing preeclampsia.
  7. Summarize the goals and management of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.
  8. Discriminate between preeclampsia and other conditions that present with similar symptoms.
  9. Evaluate the importance of early recognition and management of postpartum hypertension.
2:15 pm Poster Session and Break
2:45 pm

Hypertension Case Studies: Then and Now

Neil Mandsager, MD
Maternal and Fetal Medicine, MercyOne Perinatal Center, Des Moines, IA

  1. Using case studies, compare and contrast the differences in managing hypertension in pregnancy from pre-safety initiatives to now.
3:30 pm

Questions and Answers Panel

Stephanie Radke, MD
Jason Picconi, MD, PhD
Oscar Viteri, MD, FACOG
Neil Mandsager, MD

4:00 pmClosing Remarks
4:15 pmAdjourn
    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
    • 3.75 AOA Category 2­A
    • 3.75 CE Contact Hour(s)
    • 3.75 IBON
    Course opens: 
    03/09/2023
    Course expires: 
    04/10/2023
    Event starts: 
    04/10/2023 - 12:00pm CDT
    Event ends: 
    04/10/2023 - 4:15pm CDT
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    Mercy College of Health Sciences
    928 6th Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309
    United States

    Neil Mandsager, MD
    Medical Director, Maternity and Infants’ Care, MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    Full biography.

    Jason Picconi MD, PhD
    Maternity and Infants’ Care, MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center;
    Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics 

    Full biography.

    Stephanie Radke, MD
    Clinical Associate Professor, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics; 
    Chair, Iowa Maternal Mortality Review Committee, Iowa Medical Society; 
    Medical Director, Iowa Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health, Iowa AIM Program

    Full biography.

    Oscar Viteri, MD, FACOG
    Medical Director, UnityPoint Health Perinatal Services;
    Clinical Associate Professor, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

    Full biography.

    Accreditation Statements

    • DO: Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 3.75 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
    • MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) through the joint providership of Des Moines University (DMU) and the Mercy College of Health Sciences. DMU is accredited by IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
    • Nurse: Des Moines University is Iowa Board of Nursing approved provider #112. This live activity has been reviewed and approved for 3.75 continuing education contact hour(s). No partial credit awarded.
    • Other healthcare professionals: This live activity is designated for 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. 

    EDUCATIONAL GRANTS

    No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity. 

    DISCLOSURE

    The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The determination of educational content and the selection of speakers is the responsibility of the activity director. 

    Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individuals have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

    • Victor Babich, PhD, PMP - Activity Director and Planning Committee Member
    • Linda Knowles - Planning Committee Member
    • Neil Mandsager, MD - Speaker 
    • Ryan "Bud" Marr, PhD - Planning Committee Member
    • Jeannine Matz, PhD - Planning Committee Member
    • Jason Picconi, MD, PhD - Speaker
    • Stephanie Radke, MD - Speaker
    • Adrienne St. Clair, MHS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT - Planning Committee Member
    • Jennie Ver Steeg, MA, MS, MLIS - Planning Committee Member
    • Rebecca Steidl, PhD - Planning Committee Member
    • Oscar Viteri, MD, FACOG - Speaker

    DISCLAIMER

    The information provided in this activity is for continuing education. It is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The content of each presentation does not necessarily reflect the views of Des Moines University.

    Available Credit

    • 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
    • 3.75 AOA Category 2­A
    • 3.75 CE Contact Hour(s)
    • 3.75 IBON

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