How I Can SPEAK UP Against Racism Posters

Two Posters at the Price of $6.99 Each

The 17x11 inch SPEAK UP posters are cognitive aids or reminders of the Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement's (PQI) SPEAK UP acronym and mnemonic.

The poster outline how groups and individuals can work to dismantle racism within their communities and organizations. 

Consider supporting PQI's mission by becoming a member. Individuals with a paid PQI membership get a discount on the posters and all PQI educational offerings.

Contact info@perinatalQI.org if you would like to get a quote for a bulk order purchase price.

Intermittent Auscultation (IA)

Interactive Simulation-Based Education, v2

Individual Use Only (One Learner) - 5 Simulations

1.0 CNE Credits, Expires May 20, 2024

Intermittent auscultation (IA) promotes freedom of movement and is an evidence-based standard of care for fetal assessment during low-risk labor and childbirth. Research shows increased use of IA can support efforts to safely reduce cesarean birth rates. Despite its importance, many perinatal clinicians lack the training and confidence to safely perform and interpret IA. The Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement (PQI) developed this program for nurses, midwives, and physicians attending low-risk labors.

At the completion of the training, the learner will:

• identify the benefits of intermittent auscultation compared with continuous electronic fetal monitoring
• demonstrate auscultation and interpret fetal heart rate baseline, accelerations, and decelerations
• describe how to distinguish between maternal and fetal heart rate during intermittent auscultation

This 45–60-minute online program provides interactive, simulation-based training, and competency assessment designed to improve nurses', midwives', and physicians' IA usage and interpretation skills. This education includes:

• evidence related to the use of intermittent auscultation
• correct technique to perform IA effectively 
• IA Practice Guide for interpretation and management of IA findings
• simulated IA practice scenarios

IA module updates and new features include:

• Updated citations and references
• Improved images
• IA scenarios timer added to assist learners to interpret the fetal heart rate with greater accuracy
• Narration by the leader author Amy Romano, MBA, MSN, CNM

Acknowledgements

Authors:

Amy Romano, MBA, MSN, CNM & Debra Bingham, DrPH, RN, FAAN

Clinical Reviewers:

Jean Salera-Vieira, DNP, APRN-CNS, RNC

Renee Byfield, MS, RN, FNP, C-EFM

Audio/Visual Production Support: Angela Graham and Sean O'Brien

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Northeast Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

CNE Approval Time Period: May 20, 2022 through May 20, 2024.

Click here for answers to frequently asked questions about the IA module.

Click here for additional information about how to become a Professional member of PQI. Those who become a paid Professional member of PQI get a discount on the IA education and support PQI's mission.  

Contact info@perinatalQI.org if you would like information about the cost of purchasing multiple seat licenses or need customer assistance.

The Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement (PQI) owns the copyright for the Intermittent Auscultation (IA) Web-Based Education and Simulation Module – All Rights Reserved. Those who purchase access to the IA Module for Individual Use Only are agreeing to not share the materials with others. The Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement (PQI) also offers group sales for institutional use by hospitals and facilities for the purpose of training perinatal teams. These products are for educational purposes only. Clinicians need to make all patient care decisions based on their own assessments, their knowledge, and the individual needs of the patients that they are caring for. PQI has sought to ensure that accurate information is presented and to describe generally accepted practices. However, PQI is not responsible for errors or omissions or for any consequences from application of the information in this resource and makes no warranty expressed or implied with respect to the contents of this resource and materials. Click here for our full legal statement. 

SPEAK UP Modules

Implicit and Explicit Racial Bias Education, v3

Bundle of Three Modules

CNE/CME Version

Individual Use Only (One Learner)

Release Date: 3/18/24

CNE Expiration Date: 3/14/26

CME Expiration Date: 3/29/25

Every maternal death is a tragedy that traumatizes many, including the healthcare workers involved in caring for the mother and baby. When mothers die, it has an enormous impact on partners, children, and communities, and the rate of maternal death is a marker of the overall health of a society.

It is unacceptable that Black and indigenous women are more likely to die and suffer severe maternal morbidity when giving birth in the United States than women from other races and ethnicities.

The SPEAK UP Implicit and Explicit Racial Bias Education, v3: Bundle of Three Modules includes three modules:

• Module 1: Why Everyone Must SPEAK UP: Trends and Racial Disparities in Maternal Mortality and Morbidity
• Module 2: Pledging to SPEAK UP: Recognizing Bias, Inequities, and Racism in Perinatal Care
• Module 3: How to SPEAK UP Against Racism in Perinatal Care

Audience

These three 30–45-minute web-based modules, developed by the Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement (PQI), provide interactive education designed for healthcare workers who care for people who are or may become pregnant.

For More Information

Learn how to become a SPEAK UP Champion and about all of the components of PQI's SPEAK UP Program. 

Contact info@perinatalQI.org if you would like information about the cost of purchasing multiple seat licenses or need assistance.

Module 1: Why Everyone Must SPEAK UP: Trends and Racial Disparities in Maternal Mortality and Morbidity

1.0 CNE and 0.50 CME Version

Individual Use Only (One Learner)

At the completion of this education, the learner will be able to:

• Describe trends in the rate of maternal mortality and severe morbidity.
• Identify the leading causes of pregnancy-related mortality in the prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum phases.
• Describe racial disparities in maternal mortality.

Module 2: Pledging to SPEAK UP: Recognizing Bias, Inequity, and Racism in Perinatal Care

1.0 CNE and 0.50 CME Version

Individual Use Only (One Learner)

At the completion of this education, the learner will be able to:

• Define key types of bias, inequity, and racism.
• Describe the origins of bias, inequity, and racism in perinatal health.
• Recognize bias, inequity, and racism when observed in interpersonal or institutional contexts.
• Pledge to SPEAK UP Against Racism.

Module 3: How to SPEAK UP Against Racism in Perinatal Care

1.0 CNE and 0.50 CME Version

Individual Use Only (One Learner)

At the completion of this education, the learner will be able to:

• Describe the SPEAK UP Against Racism Action Pathway.
• Outline the meaning of the SPEAK UP acronym.
• Analyze SPEAK UP strategies to address discriminatory conversation and acts.
• Describe key components of a personal SPEAK UP Action Plan.

Obtaining Continuing Education Credit for These Modules

To receive continuing education credit, you are required to view the online content and complete the knowledge checks and evaluation. Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) or Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit will be awarded to those who achieve a score of 100% on the knowledge checks. You may re-attempt questions without penalty until the correct answer is chosen.

CNE Accreditation

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Northeast Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Learner Outcomes - Learner will be able to:

• Identify 1 to 2 scenarios where bias would interfere in the provision of safe and equitable perinatal care.
• Describe 1 to 2 historic instances or contexts that have contributed to the emergence of bias, inequity, and racism.
• Describe 1 to 2 actions I can do to reduce bias impacting perinatal care of my patients.

CME Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and The Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement. Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclaimer

THIS CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM IS INTENDED SOLELY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES FOR QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. IN NO EVENT SHALL BOSTON UNIVERSITY BE LIABLE FOR ANY DECISION MADE OR ACTION TAKEN IN RELIANCE ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE PROGRAM. IN NO EVENT SHOULD THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE PROGRAM BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL CARE.  NO PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP IS BEING ESTABLISHED. IN NO EVENT SHOULD INFORMATION IN THE MATERIALS REGARDING LAWS, REGULATIONS, OR LEGAL LIABILITY BE CONSIDERED LEGAL ADVICE OR USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR CONSULTING WITH AN ATTORNEY.

For questions about the program or technology, contact us at info@perinatalqi.org.

For questions about accreditation, contact Boston University School of Medicine – CME Office at (617) 358-5005 or cme@bu.edu.

Disclosure Policy

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine asks all individuals involved in the development and presentation of Accredited Continuing Education activities to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies. This information is disclosed to all activity participants prior to the start of the educational activity. Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine has procedures to mitigate all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. In addition, faculty members are asked to disclose when any unapproved use of pharmaceuticals and devices is being discussed. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all relevant financial relationships that faculty, planners, authors, and anyone who may be in control of content have with ineligible companies have been mitigated.

Accreditor Disclosure

Michael Burk, BS, Senior Program Operations Manager, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine’s School of Medicine’s CME Office, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Faculty Information

Authors

• Debra Bingham, DrPH, RN, FAAN, PQI Executive Director, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
• Renée Byfield, MS, RN, FNP, C-EFM, Program Director, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
• Amy Romano, MBA, MSN, CNM has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Faculty does not plan on discussing unlabeled/investigational uses of a commercial product.

Planning Committee and Clinical Reviewers

• Brea N. Onokpise, MPH, CHES® has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
• Yolanda Gray-Rozier, BSN, MSN, RN, CLC (retired, CNM) has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
  

PQI Disclaimer

The information outlined in the Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement's (PQI) online courses is for educational purposes only. Clinicians need to make all patient care decisions based on their own assessments, their knowledge, and the individual needs of the patients that they are caring for. PQI has sought to ensure that accurate information is included and to describe generally accepted practices based on current research findings. However, PQI is not responsible for errors or omissions or for any consequences from application of the information in this educational resource and makes no warranty expressed or implied with respect to the contents of this resource and materials. Click here for our full legal statement.

SPEAK UP Modules

Implicit and Explicit Racial Bias Education, v3

Bundle of Three Modules

Non-CNE/CME Version

Individual Use Only (One Learner)

Release Date: 3/18/24

Every maternal death is a tragedy that traumatizes many, including the healthcare workers involved in caring for the mother and baby. When mothers die, it has an enormous impact on partners, children, and communities, and the rate of maternal death is a marker of the overall health of a society.

It is unacceptable that Black and indigenous women are more likely to die and suffer severe maternal morbidity when giving birth in the United States than women from other races and ethnicities.

The SPEAK UP Implicit and Explicit Racial Bias Education, v3: Bundle of Three Modules includes three modules:

• Module 1: Why Everyone Must SPEAK UP: Trends and Racial Disparities in Maternal Mortality and Morbidity
• Module 2: Pledging to SPEAK UP: Recognizing Bias, Inequities, and Racism in Perinatal Care
• Module 3: How to SPEAK UP Against Racism in Perinatal Care

Audience

These three 30–45-minute web-based modules, developed by the Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement (PQI), provide interactive education designed for healthcare workers who care for people who are or may become pregnant.

For More Information

Learn how to become a SPEAK UP Champion and about all of the components of PQI's SPEAK UP Program. 

Contact info@perinatalQI.org if you would like information about the cost of purchasing multiple seat licenses or need assistance.

Module 1: Why Everyone Must SPEAK UP: Trends and Racial Disparities in Maternal Mortality and Morbidity

Non-CNE/CME Version

Individual Use Only (One Learner)

At the completion of this education, the learner will be able to:

• Describe trends in the rate of maternal mortality and severe morbidity.
• Identify the leading causes of pregnancy-related mortality in the prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum phases.
• Describe racial disparities in maternal mortality.

Module 2: Pledging to SPEAK UP: Recognizing Bias, Inequity, and Racism in Perinatal Care

Non-CNE/CME Version

Individual Use Only (One Learner)

At the completion of this education, the learner will be able to:

• Define key types of bias, inequity, and racism.
• Describe the origins of bias, inequity, and racism in perinatal health.
• Recognize bias, inequity, and racism when observed in interpersonal or institutional contexts.
• Pledge to SPEAK UP Against Racism.

Module 3: How to SPEAK UP Against Racism in Perinatal Care

Non-CNE/CME Version

Individual Use Only (One Learner)

At the completion of this education, the learner will be able to:

• Describe the SPEAK UP Against Racism Action Pathway.
• Outline the meaning of the SPEAK UP acronym.
• Analyze SPEAK UP strategies to address discriminatory conversation and acts.
• Describe key components of a personal SPEAK UP Action Plan.

Faculty Information

Authors

• Debra Bingham, DrPH, RN, FAAN, PQI Executive Director, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
• Renée Byfield, MS, RN, FNP, C-EFM, Program Director, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
• Amy Romano, MBA, MSN, CNM has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Faculty does not plan on discussing unlabeled/investigational uses of a commercial product.

Planning Committee and Clinical Reviewers

• Brea N. Onokpise, MPH, CHES® has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
• Yolanda Gray-Rozier, BSN, MSN, RN, CLC (retired, CNM) has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
  

PQI Disclaimer

The information outlined in the Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement's (PQI) online courses is for educational purposes only. Clinicians need to make all patient care decisions based on their own assessments, their knowledge, and the individual needs of the patients that they are caring for. PQI has sought to ensure that accurate information is included and to describe generally accepted practices based on current research findings. However, PQI is not responsible for errors or omissions or for any consequences from application of the information in this educational resource and makes no warranty expressed or implied with respect to the contents of this resource and materials. Click here for our full legal statement.