Washington State Perinatal Collaborative (WSPC)

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About the Collaborative

The WSPC is a volunteer group of public and private organizations, state agencies, health care providers, and community members committed to improving the health of Washington’s pregnant and postpartum people, their infants, and their families. We draw upon the latest research, best practices, the needs of Washington families, and recommendations from the Washington State Maternal Mortality Review Panel to inform our work.

Mission

End preventable morbidity, mortality, and disparities in pregnancy, postpartum, and infant care through quality improvement initiatives and fostering a network of statewide perinatal leaders.

Vision

Washington state is a safe and equitable place to experience pregnancy, give birth, be born, and parent.

Values

Equity

Eliminate disparities in perinatal outcomes based on race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and other factors. Equity is at the heart of the WSPC, and we prioritize projects that address social determinants of health, such as access to culturally responsive care.

Transparency and Accountability

Maintain transparency and accountability. We do this by providing timely and accurate information, engaging in meaningful dialogue, and being responsive to feedback and concerns.

Open Membership

Establish an inclusive community without barriers or requirements for membership. The WSPC welcomes all who share an interest in enhancing perinatal and infant health, as we values diverse perspectives, ideas, and experiences.

Collaboration

Working beside and in partnership with the people and communities we seek to serve. We foster a culture of mutually beneficial, non-hierarchical collaboration, and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment where all members feel valued, respected, and supported.

Quality

Working beside and in partnership with the people and communities we seek to serve. We foster a culture of mutually beneficial, non-hierarchical collaboration, and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment where all members feel valued, respected, and supported.

 

Read our strategic plan (PDF)

Background and History

The WSPC has a long and robust history of perinatal quality improvement in Washington state. From its early beginnings as a subcommittee to an expansive statewide entity, we have remained committed to improving the health of Washington’s pregnant and postpartum people, their infants, and their families.

Learn more about our background and history

Initiatives

The WSPC works with a variety of partners to improve outcomes in the following areas. Our initiatives are based on recommendations from the Maternal Mortality Review Panel, best practice guidelines and research, and the needs of Washington families. You can learn more about WSPC initiatives below and connect with the program contact to get involved and support the work.

Learn more about our initiatives

Meetings

The WSPC hosts a bi-annual meeting open to public participation and welcomes representatives from state agencies, professional associations, advocacy groups, patient care providers, and interested individuals and family members.

Next meeting

May 9, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Get Involved

The WSPC welcomes your involvement:

Partners

  • AIM Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (saferbirth.org)
  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  • Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
  • Bree Collaborative
  • California Maternal Data Center  
  • March of Dimes
  • National Network of Perinatal Quality Collaboratives (NNPQC) Coordinating Center (nichq.org)
  • Obstetrical Care Outcome Assessment Program (OBCOAP)
  • Smooth Transitions
  • WA Medicaid Quality incentive
  • Washington State Hospital Association
  • Washington State Obstetrical Association

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Contact Us

To learn more about our programs, ask a question, or share ideas and resources, please email WAPerinatalCollaborative@doh.wa.gov.

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