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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260603T120000
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CREATED:20251211T202458Z
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UID:10000278-1780488000-1780491600@www.obstetricsinitiative.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Reclaiming the Role of the Nurse in Labor Support
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Bailey Brinks\, BSN\, RNC-NIC\, Jessi Ems\, BSN\, RN\, Lisa Kane Low\, PhD\, CNM\, Maria Lebron\, BSN\, RN\, Meghanne Powers\, BSN\, RN\, and Ellie Suse\, MSN\, MPH\, RN\nJoin us for an engaging and interactive webinar tailored specifically for Labor & Delivery nurses passionate about elevating patient care. This session gathers bedside nurses from Obstetrics Initiative (OBI) sites to dive deep into the essentials of quality improvement (QI) and discover actionable strategies for driving positive change within your hospital. \nYou’ll gain a clear understanding of key QI concepts and learn how nurses are at the forefront of advancing the OBI’s mission—especially the critical goal of safely reducing Nulliparous\, Term\, Singleton\, Vertex (NTSV) Cesarean rates. The webinar features practical insights\, collaboration\, and peer-to-peer discussion\, empowering you to strengthen labor support practices and advocate for high-quality\, evidence-based\, patient-centered maternity care. \nWhether you’re new to quality improvement or looking to refine your skills\, this session provides the knowledge\, tools\, and inspiration you need to make a powerful impact in your unit. \n  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register\n			\n				Download the Flyer\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				CME Credits Available\nIn support of improving patient care\, this activity has been planned and implemented by Corewell Health Southeast Michigan and The Obstetrics Initiative. Corewell Health Southeast Michigan 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.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions? Contact CHEcme@corewellhealth.org.
URL:https://www.obstetricsinitiative.org/event/webinar-reclaiming-the-role-of-the-nurse-in-labor-support/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinars
Presenters: Bailey Brinks, BSN, RNC-NIC, Jessi Ems, BSN, RN, Lisa Kane Low, PhD, CNM, Maria Lebron, BSN, RN, Meghanne Powers, BSN, RN, and Ellie Suse, MSN, MPH, RN
Join us for an engaging and interactive webinar tailored specifically for Labor &amp; Delivery nurses passionate about elevating patient care. This session gathers bedside nurses from Obstetrics Initiative (OBI) sites to dive deep into the essentials of quality improvement (QI) and discover actionable strategies for driving positive change within your hospital.
You’ll gain a clear understanding of key QI concepts and learn how nurses are at the forefront of advancing the OBI’s mission—especially the critical goal of safely reducing Nulliparous, Term, Singleton, Vertex (NTSV) Cesarean rates. The webinar features practical insights, collaboration, and peer-to-peer discussion, empowering you to strengthen labor support practices and advocate for high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered maternity care.
Whether you’re new to quality improvement or looking to refine your skills, this session provides the knowledge, tools, and inspiration you need to make a powerful impact in your unit.
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				CME Credits Available
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Corewell Health Southeast Michigan and The Obstetrics Initiative. Corewell Health Southeast Michigan 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.
			
			
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
			
				
				
				
				
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Zoom Link: https://umich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8-yCzq9FQ2GLDhxsvbfm3w
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T160000
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CREATED:20251119T172946Z
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UID:10000261-1770134400-1770138000@www.obstetricsinitiative.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Optimizing Induction of Labor: Evidence\, Guidelines\, and Patient-Centered Care
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Jourdie Triebwasser\, MD\, MA\nOBI is pleased to launch a new training webinar for bedside clinicians focused on evidence-based techniques for the induction of labor. This interactive session will present current research\, clinical guidelines\, and best practices to enhance patient safety\, experience\, and outcomes during the induction of labor. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register\n			\n				View the Flyer\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Participation & Points:To obtain points for Measure 6 of the P4P Scorecard\, at least 80% of each bedside clinician group at your hospital—including physicians (resident and attending)\, certified nurse midwives\, and nurses—must attend the webinar or watch the recording by June 30\, 2026. \nAn attestation confirming compliance is due to the Coordinating Center by June 30\, 2026. Sites may be selected for an audit. Learn More. \nHelp Spread the Word!Download\, post\, and share the flyer in your unit to encourage staff participation. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				CME Credits Available\nIn support of improving patient care\, this activity has been planned and implemented by Corewell Health Southeast Michigan and The Obstetrics Initiative. Corewell Health Southeast Michigan 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. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions? Contact CHEcme@corewellhealth.org. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Presentation Materials\nMembers\, please log in to access materials. Member Login
URL:https://www.obstetricsinitiative.org/event/webinar-iol-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinars
Presenter: Jourdie Triebwasser, MD, MA
OBI is pleased to launch a new training webinar for bedside clinicians focused on evidence-based techniques for the induction of labor. This interactive session will present current research, clinical guidelines, and best practices to enhance patient safety, experience, and outcomes during the induction of labor.
			
			
				
				
				
				
				
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				View the Flyer
			
			
				
				
				
				
			
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				Participation &amp; Points:To obtain points for Measure 6 of the P4P Scorecard, at least 80% of each bedside clinician group at your hospital—including physicians (resident and attending), certified nurse midwives, and nurses—must attend the webinar or watch the recording by June 30, 2026.
An attestation confirming compliance is due to the Coordinating Center by June 30, 2026. Sites may be selected for an audit. Learn More.
Help Spread the Word!Download, post, and share the flyer in your unit to encourage staff participation.
			
			
				
				
				
				
			
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				CME Credits Available
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Corewell Health Southeast Michigan and The Obstetrics Initiative. Corewell Health Southeast Michigan 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.
			
			
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
			
				
				
				
				
				Questions? Contact CHEcme@corewellhealth.org.
			
			
				
				
				
				
			
				
				
			
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				Presentation Materials
Members, please log in to access materials. Member Login

Zoom Link: https://umich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tWPzqbVgQ42bWCcz-wtQUw#/registration
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DTSTAMP:20251217T213446Z
CREATED:20250115T204147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T213446Z
UID:10000034-1765368000-1765371600@www.obstetricsinitiative.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: What's Coming in 2026
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Kim Brown\, MPH\, and Helen Costis\, MSHA\nA summary of the lessons learned from the 2025 QI Projects. This webinar will translate insights from the QI Project experiences into actionable strategies for the coming year. \n			\n				Register\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				2025 OBI Webinar Series FlyerDownload & share on your unit! \n				Download\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				CME Credits Available\nIn support of improving patient care\, this activity has been planned and implemented by Corewell Health Southeast Michigan and The Obstetrics Initiative. Corewell Health Southeast Michigan 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. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions? Contact CHEcme@corewellhealth.org. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Presentation Materials\nMembers\, please log in to access materials. Member Login
URL:https://www.obstetricsinitiative.org/event/webinar-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinars
Presenters: Kim Brown, MPH, and Helen Costis, MSHA
A summary of the lessons learned from the 2025 QI Projects. This webinar will translate insights from the QI Project experiences into actionable strategies for the coming year.
			
				Register
			
			
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				2025 OBI Webinar Series FlyerDownload &amp; share on your unit!
				Download
			
			
				
				
				
				
			
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				CME Credits Available
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Corewell Health Southeast Michigan and The Obstetrics Initiative. Corewell Health Southeast Michigan 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.
			
			
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
			
				
				
				
				
				Questions? Contact CHEcme@corewellhealth.org.
			
			
				
				
				
				
			
				
				
			
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				Presentation Materials
Members, please log in to access materials. Member Login
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250916T130000
DTSTAMP:20250910T190437Z
CREATED:20250115T203857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T190437Z
UID:10000033-1758024000-1758027600@www.obstetricsinitiative.org
SUMMARY:Statewide Strip Rounds and Best Practices for Case Review
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Jourdie Triebwasser\, MD\, MS\, Molly Stout\, MD\, MSCI\, Michelle Moniz\, MD\, MSc\, & Jessi Ems\, BSN\, RN\nIn this webinar we will review best practices and tips and tricks for leading fetal strip rounds and case reviews in obstetric teams. \n			\n				Register\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				2025 OBI Webinar Series FlyerDownload & share on your unit! \n				Download\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				CME Credits Available\nIn support of improving patient care\, this activity has been planned and implemented by Corewell Health Southeast Michigan and The Obstetrics Initiative. Corewell Health Southeast Michigan 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. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Questions? Contact CHEcme@corewellhealth.org.
URL:https://www.obstetricsinitiative.org/event/webinar-case-review/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinars
Presenters: Jourdie Triebwasser, MD, MS, Molly Stout, MD, MSCI, Michelle Moniz, MD, MSc, &amp; Jessi Ems, BSN, RN
In this webinar we will review best practices and tips and tricks for leading fetal strip rounds and case reviews in obstetric teams.
			
				Register
			
			
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				2025 OBI Webinar Series FlyerDownload &amp; share on your unit!
				Download
			
			
				
				
				
				
			
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				CME Credits Available
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Corewell Health Southeast Michigan and The Obstetrics Initiative. Corewell Health Southeast Michigan 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.
			
			
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
			
				
				
				
				
				Questions? Contact CHEcme@corewellhealth.org.
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