Health Care Provider Resources
This page is for clinical teams, hospital staff, and care providers working to implement or support the Blue Band Initiative. You’ll find tools for setup, patient education, staff training, and ordering supplies.
Implementation Tools
- Hospitals Forms Example Packet (PDF). Examples of forms some hospitals have used to launch the Blue Band Initiative.
- Doula Form Example Packet (PDF). Example of forms some doula organizations have used to launch the Blue Band Initiative at their practice.
- Washington State Blue Band Initiative - Emergency Department Blue Band Awareness and Perinatal Hypertension Education Toolkit (PDF) - Created by Kat Wright, DNP, RNC-OB, C-EFM, C-ONQ
How to Order Blue Bands
It’s best to estimate your supply needs based on how many patients you serve and how common preeclampsia is among them.
Buying in bulk is typically more cost-effective. These vendors have been used by our partners:
- The Sourcing Group
- WristCo
- 24HourWristbands
- American Solutions for Business
Note: The Blue Band Initiative or the Washington State Department of Health does not endorse any particular vendor.
Patient Blood Pressure Resources
These materials can help your patients track and manage their blood pressure at home:
- Video, resources, and tools to self-monitor (waportal.org)
- Blood Pressure (preeclampsia.org)
- How to take your blood pressure (YouTube video)
- Blood Pressure Log (preeclampsia.org)
Helping Patients Get Blood Pressure Monitors
- Patients with Apple Health (Medicaid) patients can get a prescription for a blood pressure monitor.
- Some regional health districts provide free blood pressure monitors.
- Example: Pierce-Tacoma Co Health District has a limited supply and offers Free Blood Pressure monitors for people who are pregnant.
- Check if your patient’s insurance covers durable medical equipment.
Staff and Provider Education
- Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Toolkit (California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative)
- Understanding Preeclampsia (YouTube video) – Webinar by Aisha Nnoli, MD, MPH at the Pierce County Early Childhood Network and Perinatal Emotional Health Committee
Questions?
Email Rebecca Penders for support with any resources above or to learn more about the Washington Blue Band Initiative.