The Perinatal Quality Indicators (PQI) Initiative supports hospital quality improvement efforts by providing hospital-specific semi-annual or quarterly reports of perinatal indicators and related reports.
PQI is offered to all Florida delivery hospitals at no charge and hospitals can enroll at any time.
FPQC’s PQI have been adapted from measures provided by leading national groups such as the Joint Commission, National Quality Forum, Vermont Oxford Network, California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative(CMQCC), and the Leapfrog Group. The FPQC Data Advisory Committee, composed of representatives from participating hospitals and state partnering organizations, selects and revises data indicators, as well as recommends presentation format.
*A new state statute requires participation by maternity units in at least two FPQC initiatives. On August 23, 2022, FPQC hosted a webinar where we shared information with hospital teams about opportunities for participation. PQI, Postpartum Access and Continuity of Care (PACC) Initiative, and Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Initiative participation can contribute to the fulfillment of this requirement.
What will hospitals get from participating?
What will hospitals need to do to participate?
Hospitals do not have to submit any additional data to the FPQC to get these reports.
For more information on the initiative, please view the materials and FAQ below. Contact FPQC@usf.edu with any questions.
Currently, there are eight (8) sets of indicators provided to hospitals. Each set contains related indicators.
New perinatal indicators may be proposed and offered.
View Training Module 1: Perinatal Quality Indicators (16:29 min)
View Training Module 2: Understanding Perinatal Quality Improvement Indicator Reports (10:03 min)
You may view the training module and complete the assessment as many times as you'd like. If you have access trouble, please contact FPQC@usf.edu
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