This interactive course prepares clinicians for the multidisciplinary Obstetric and Neonatal Quality and Safety Certification (C-ONQS) offered by the National Certification Corporation (NCC). Through a series of case studies, interactive knowledge checks, videos, and brief post-tests, learners will review quality and safety concepts in the obstetric and neonatal areas. Concepts include tools evaluation and data collection, threats to patient safety and strategies for positive change, review of Donabedian’s Dimensions of Quality and application to the clinical setting, ethical principles related to caring for all patients, and more.
Authors: Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) and Jean Salera-Vieira, DNP, APRN-CNS, RNC-OB, C-EFM, C-ONQS
Contributor: Tonnyann Swinton, DNP, RNC-OB, C-EFM, C-ONQS, NPD-BC
Reviewer: Kelly Walker, DNP, RNC-MNN, NPD-BC, C-ONQS
Learning objectives for the series of four modules includes:
Explain the application of systems thinking when identifying current performance and responding to gaps
Recommend measures to evaluate cultural changes and safety standards
Determine the components of a culture of safety
Discuss the impact of human factors on quality and safety
Compare the methods and metrics used in quality and safety initiatives
Choose measures and error prevention strategies to reduce workflow errors
Distinguish tools for evaluation and dissemination of measures
Formulate strategies for sustainment and positive change
Contact Hours: 4.25 nursing contact hours (CNE available through 2/28/2025)
This program also includes an additional review and CNE option. Chapter Title: Perinatal Safety and Quality (Simpson, 2021), Chapter 1, Perinatal Nursing (5th ed.), Simpson, K. R., Creehan, P. A., O’Brien‐Abel, N., Roth, C.K., & Rohan, A.J. (Eds).
Objectives:
Classify definitions of maternal and infant mortality
Explain threats to safe perinatal care.
Description: This chapter provides the clinician with information on perinatal quality and safety, including definitions of maternal and infant mortality, causes of increased maternal mortality and morbidity including racial and ethnic disparities, threats to perinatal safety, and strategies for quality improvement. Review of this chapter may assist the clinician in preparing for the multidisciplinary Obstetric and Neonatal Quality and Safety Certification (C-ONQS) offered by the National Certification Corporation (NCC).
Chapter author: Kathleen Rice Simpson, PhD, RNC, FAAN
Date of chapter publication: 2021 (Perinatal Nursing).
Contact Hours: 1.25 nursing contact hours (CNE available through 2/28/2025)
Disclaimer: This course was developed by AWHONN using acceptable and available current research, evidence-based science, and professionally recognizable expert authorities and opinions. While this course is developed to review and prepare for the C-ONQS certification exam, taking this course does not guarantee successful achievement of the C-ONQS. Learners are encouraged to review other resources as recommended throughout this course, as well as other resources that NCC may recommend.
AWHONN Accreditation Statement
Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by AWHONN or the American Nurses Credentialing Center of any commercial products displayed or discussed in conjunction with an educational activity. AWHONN is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP580.
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Keywords: Obstetric and neonatal quality and safety review, quality, safety, data collection tools, National Certification Corporation (NCC)
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