Achieving the Triple Aim of Accredited Birth Centers

Out‐of‐hospital birth rates are increasing in the United States, and up to two thirds of women say they would consider birth center care for future pregnancies. Nurses own, direct, and staff birth centers, and nurses receive and care for women who transfer from the out‐of‐hospital setting to tertiary care. Collaborative care is vital to the safety of all women, regardless of their chosen birth site.