Cultivating Better Outcomes for Mothers and Newborns Through Integrated Best Practice Models

We discovered that a major change in programmatic culture of care takes a great deal of education, time, and patience. Budgeting is also a consideration. It is better to make small changes that include staff for buy-in and to reward each victory. We identified the need to slow our change process by taking baby steps and implementing in phases. Collecting data and surveys are excellent tools to promote staff accountability and ensure that patients' needs are being met. A dedicated transition nurse to initiate biological harmony and adjustment to parenthood promotes best care and practice. Finally, a team approach, which includes staff and management, is essential to support success.