Losing Texas Mothers: Maternal Mortality in the Lone Star State
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Losing Texas Mothers: Maternal Mortality in the Lone Star State is organized by University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) and will be held from Oct 31, 2017 - Oct 31, 2019.
the target audience for this medical event is planned to address the educational needs of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, licensed professional counselors and public health professionals. this CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 1.20 Contact Hours.
Course Description:
This presentation will provide an overview of the leading causes and trends in maternal morbidity and mortality in Texas. Key definitions of terms will be discussed as well as leading causes of maternal death by race and ethnicity. The history and purpose of the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force and recent recommendations will be described. The presentation will conclude with a discussion of best practices and recommendations for reducing maternal death.
Course Objectives are:
• Distinguish between pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths.
• Discuss causes and trends in maternal mortality and morbidity in Texas.
• Describe examples of best practices to reduce maternal death including maternal death reviews.
Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.
the target audience for this medical event is planned to address the educational needs of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, licensed professional counselors and public health professionals. this CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 1.20 Contact Hours.
Course Description:
This presentation will provide an overview of the leading causes and trends in maternal morbidity and mortality in Texas. Key definitions of terms will be discussed as well as leading causes of maternal death by race and ethnicity. The history and purpose of the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force and recent recommendations will be described. The presentation will conclude with a discussion of best practices and recommendations for reducing maternal death.
Course Objectives are:
• Distinguish between pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths.
• Discuss causes and trends in maternal mortality and morbidity in Texas.
• Describe examples of best practices to reduce maternal death including maternal death reviews.
Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.
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