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. 2009;18(2):9-12.
doi: 10.1624/105812409X426288.

Pressure from above

Debby Amis  1
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Pressure from above

Debby Amis. J Perinat Educ. 2009.

Abstract

The author of this guest editorial discusses the new perinatal standards endorsed by the National Quality Forum and goals to improve the health of all Americans announced by the National Priorities Partnership. She discusses the impact of the standards and goals on maternity care and what childbirth educators can do to help implement the standards and advance the goals.

Keywords: National Priorities Partnership; National Quality Forum; childbirth education; national goals for health care; national perinatal standards.

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References

    1. National Quality Forum. Mission. 2008a. Retrieved February 23, 2009, from http://www.qualityforum.org/about/mission.asp.
    1. National Quality Forum. National Quality Forum endorses national consensus standards for perinatal care. 2008b. Oct 27, [Press release]. Retrieved February 23, 2009, from http://www.qualityforum.org/news/releases/102708-endorsed-measures-pc.asp.

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