1. South Carolina Birth Outcomes Initiative To reduce the number of low birth weight babies in South Carolina November 10, 2011

2. Current Efforts Nationwide Ohio Perinatal Quality Consortium – In 18 months, shifted 8000 deliveries from preterm to term – Avoided 250 NICU admissions & saved $50,000 per admission

3. Current Efforts Nationwide Washington State Perinatal Collaborative – Goal is to reduce elective deliveries before 39 weeks gestational age to 7% or less

4. Current Efforts Nationwide Louisiana Perinatal Care Improvement Summit – Brought together Perinatal Quality experts from across the United States for the first summit that was held in October 2011

5. Current Efforts Nationwide ASTHO (Association of State & Territorial Health Officials) –Support state health officials & their staffs with improving health outcomes for infants by reducing infant mortality & prematurity in the United States

6. Current Efforts Nationwide AETNA Insurance – Publicly recognize facilities that have demonstrated their commitment to infant safety in their online provider directory with the phrase “Elective Delivery Infant Safety Program”

7. SCDHHS Website Information on the Birth Outcome Initiative is under development on the SCDHHS website The web address is www.scdhhs.govwww.scdhhs.gov

8. Thank You!