The materials below are designed to support medical professionals with educating patients about the leading signs and symptoms of severe maternal events that could lead to complications and/or death. Materials are available to help providers communicate with patients about their condition. This project focuses on sepsis, a serious condition in which the body responds improperly to an infection.
Resource in Arabic and Spanish
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Follow-up Questions for Healthcare Professionals
*Updated on April 30* CMQCC Obstetric Serious Infection/Sepsis Evaluation Flow Chart
Click here for a tutorial on how to use the Flow Chart
Badge Buddy instructions
Sepsis Simulation Case
Measuring Quality in the Care of Obstetric Sepsis
Predicted Body Weight and Fluid Administration Based on Height
April shares her story about Sepsis and how her health care experience has impacted her life and her family's lives. A big THANK YOU to April for sharing her experience with others.
Having trouble viewing the video? April's Story.
April's story is also available in Spanish.
Laura Kusisto, a Washing Street Journal reporter, found herself back in the hospital after battling a life-threatening infection. Her experience shows the gaps in U.S. postpartum healthcare, doctors say. Read her story in an open source Wall Street Journal article.
I Gave Birth. The Most Dangerous Part Came After.
By Laura Kusisto
Previous Recordings:
2025 Webinars
February 26th, 2025 - An Update on Antibiotics for Chorioamnionitis and Obstetric Sepsis. Webinar recording.
2024 Webinars
January 23rd, 2024 - Introduction to Improving Diagnosis and Treatment of Maternal Sepsis Webinar Recording and Slide set presented by Christa Sakowski, MSN, RN; Elliott Main, MD; Lori Olvera, DNP
February 6th, 2024 - Maternal Sepsis: Improving our Listening Skills and Update on Screening and Diagnostic Criteria Webinar Recording and Slide set presented by Alethia Carr, RD, MBA; April Chavez, MA; Elliott Main, MD
May 15, 2024 - Obstetric Sepsis Treatment and Patient Debriefs webinar recording
August 7, 2024 - Chorioamnionitis: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment webinar recording and PowerPoint presentation
November 12, 2024 - Sepsis Collaborative: Lessons and Progress. Webinar recording.
The information provided on the MI AIM site is for educational purposes only, and does not substitute for professional medical advice.