439: 2013 SMFM quality management survey

ObjectiveQuality management and patient safety initiatives have increased in the field of Obstetrics. Little data is available concerning the current role the MFM specialist plays in these areas. The Risk Management Committee of the Society for Maternal-Fetal medicine sent an electronic survey to its members in 2013 questioning MFMs about their activities in this area.Study DesignAn e-mail survey was sent to the SMFM membership in 2013. Questions were designed to determine active involvement (defined as within the past 3 years) in different aspects of patient safety and quality management activities.Results710/1971 (36%) members responded to the survey answering some or all of the questions. All ACOG districts were represented. The median age of respondents was 48 yrs. The highest involvement of respondents was in the area of drafting policies and protocols (74.7%) followed by involvement in quality management committees (59.3%). 46.4% of the respondents participated in simulation training. 27.4% are involved in giving expert witness testimony, with the majority of work being done for defendants, Few respondents note activity outside their institution in quality management activities ( state, professional, or insurance agencies).ConclusionTabled 1 Open table in a new tab ObjectiveQuality management and patient safety initiatives have increased in the field of Obstetrics. Little data is available concerning the current role the MFM specialist plays in these areas. The Risk Management Committee of the Society for Maternal-Fetal medicine sent an electronic survey to its members in 2013 questioning MFMs about their activities in this area. Quality management and patient safety initiatives have increased in the field of Obstetrics. Little data is available concerning the current role the MFM specialist plays in these areas. The Risk Management Committee of the Society for Maternal-Fetal medicine sent an electronic survey to its members in 2013 questioning MFMs about their activities in this area. Study DesignAn e-mail survey was sent to the SMFM membership in 2013. Questions were designed to determine active involvement (defined as within the past 3 years) in different aspects of patient safety and quality management activities. An e-mail survey was sent to the SMFM membership in 2013. Questions were designed to determine active involvement (defined as within the past 3 years) in different aspects of patient safety and quality management activities. Results710/1971 (36%) members responded to the survey answering some or all of the questions. All ACOG districts were represented. The median age of respondents was 48 yrs. The highest involvement of respondents was in the area of drafting policies and protocols (74.7%) followed by involvement in quality management committees (59.3%). 46.4% of the respondents participated in simulation training. 27.4% are involved in giving expert witness testimony, with the majority of work being done for defendants, Few respondents note activity outside their institution in quality management activities ( state, professional, or insurance agencies). 710/1971 (36%) members responded to the survey answering some or all of the questions. All ACOG districts were represented. The median age of respondents was 48 yrs. The highest involvement of respondents was in the area of drafting policies and protocols (74.7%) followed by involvement in quality management committees (59.3%). 46.4% of the respondents participated in simulation training. 27.4% are involved in giving expert witness testimony, with the majority of work being done for defendants, Few respondents note activity outside their institution in quality management activities ( state, professional, or insurance agencies). ConclusionTabled 1 Open table in a new tab