Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative
Initiatives in Sustainability
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In January 2024, FPQC launched the Homeward Bound Initiative, the largest infant-focused effort to date, with participation from 48 Level II–IV NICUs. The initiative introduced a Family-Centered discharge process that begins at admission and actively involves caregivers as partners in their baby’s care. Families collaborate with the interdisciplinary clinical team throughout the infant’s journey from NICU admission to discharge home. The active phase of the initiative concluded in July 2025; however, 30 hospitals will continue participating in the sustainability phase of Homeward Bound, which will extend through June 2028.
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In July 2023, FPQC launched the Mother-Focused Care Initiative (MFC) with 67 Florida hospitals, covering 64% of birthing hospitals and 68% of births statewide. The initiative was developed to help support hospital efforts to ensure that mothers are screened for health-related social needs, as well as improving respectful maternity care practices. The active phase ended in November 2024; however, 29 hospitals have committed to continuing MFC efforts through January 2028.
Sustainability Resources for Hospitals:
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In January 2023, FPQC launched the Postpartum Access & Continuity of Care (PACC) Initiative with 75 Florida hospitals, covering 72% of birthing hospitals and 81% of births statewide. The initiative aimed to improve maternal health by working with providers, hospitals, and other stakeholders to facilitate a seamless continuum of postpartum care. This included arranging and providing respectful, timely, and risk-appropriate coordinated care and services. The active phase ended in June 2024; however, 60 hospitals have committed to continue submitting data to FPQC through 2027.
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