TEAMBIRTH RECOGNITION - Ariadne Labs

TeamBirth Recognition celebrates the work of staff and leaders at sites who have successfully implemented TeamBirth, and are committed to ongoing efforts of sustainability of the TeamBirth care process.

This Recognition program aims to honor hospital sites that center patient autonomy and dignity throughout the birthing process with a sustained TeamBirth practice.

Recognition is achieved when a site:

1.

Observes TeamBirth huddles and submits documentation of the key behaviors

2.

Demonstrates ongoing commitment to TeamBirth through an engagement activity

3.

Attests to the implementation and sustainability components of TeamBirth

We strongly recommend that sites wait at least 9 months after first launching TeamBirth on their units before submitting for Recognition.

Recognized sites receive TeamBirth branding content to showcase their status and their name will be shared on the TeamBirth website. Recognition lasts for 3 years, with the final year dedicated to renewal.

See the TeamBirth Recognized sites in your state or region.

Recognition Map

Ready To Get Recognized?

For sites interested in Recognition follow these steps:

APPOINT A TEAMBIRTH LIAISON WHO:

Was a member of the implementation team (if possible)
Is the primary contact with TeamBirth
Will download and share Recognition resources with relevant people
Will coordinate completion of the components

COLLABORATE TO COMPLETE EACH RECOGNITION COMPONENT

The TeamBirth Liaison will complete some of the below components while also gathering input and ensuring completion and documentation from a range of roles at the sites.

1. Recognition Attestation:

A form that collects specific site information about implementation processes, sustainability, and metrics for TeamBirth. This form is submitted once all the following components are complete, and it requires input from at least 3 additional people (with clinical background and/or an organizational leadership roles).

2. Huddle Observations:

Huddle observations are done to document demonstration of the key TeamBirth behaviors.

The Primary Liaison will calculate 10% of the monthly birth volume to determine the number of observations needed for Recognition (see example below).
The Primary Liaison will assign a minimum of 3 different team members with a clinical background to be “Observers”.
Observers will observe patient huddles and may self-evaluate huddles where they are a participant (up to 3 times).
Observers will document the observations using the Huddle Observation Form (If observers use the paper form, the Liaison should collect them all and input them into the digital form).
The Primary Liaison will track completion of observations until reaching the appropriate number of huddles (see example below)

How do I determine the number of huddle observations needed for Recognition?

Determine your site’s monthly birth volume
Multiply that number by 0.10 = necessary # of huddles observations for Recognition

Example:

Annual birth volume = 3,000
Monthly birth volume = 3,000/12 = 250
10% of 250 = 0.1 x 250 = 25 huddles

The Primary Liaison may then decide to direct 5 team members to observe 5 huddles each this month to yield 25 total huddles for Recognition.

Note: If your site-specific Huddle Observation target number is <5 or >35, the Primary Liaison should reach out to TeamBirth to customize a plan together.

3. Engagement Activity:

Sites will choose and demonstrate a method for demonstrating TeamBirth engagement.

Types of activities and examples include:

SOCIALIZATION & EDUCATION – Examples include: TeamBirth updates on hospital/unit website, TeamBirth curriculum incorporated in childbirth education, etc
TRAINING – Demonstrating site innovation and owner of training staff in TeamBirth knowledge and skills. Examples include: Creating custom TeamBirth training videos for onboarding, TeamBirth curriculum incorporated in physician and nurse residency didactics and simulations, etc
COMMUNITY PARTNER ENGAGEMENT – Examples include: a doula mixer with doula welcome kits, local birth center TeamBirth event, etc
RESEARCH AND MEASUREMENT – Examples include: research project that assesses TeamBirth impact, TeamBirth Patient survey data collection and analysis, EMR Huddle data audit, patient, staff, and provider interviews, etc
IMPLEMENTATION EXPANSION – Implementation and go-live of TeamBirth components in additional settings than the original project launch. Examples: Antepartum, NICU, Prenatal, etc

SUBMIT ATTESTATION & OBSERVATIONS

After completion and documentation of the Recognition components, the liaison will submit the relevant forms and content in the below form for TeamBirth review.

TEAMBIRTH REVIEW & SUPPORT

Ariadne Labs will send a confirmation email to the Liaison and begin reviewing the submission.
During review (may take several months) the Liaison may receive follow up communications about clarifications or next steps for the submission.
An Attestation Report and Observations Summary Report will be provided which include highlights of site strengths and opportunities for improvement or growth.

RECOGNITION

Sites who receive formal recognition when essential criteria are met.
TeamBirth Recognized hospitals and sites will be included on the Ariadne Labs wall of fame (liked above).
Recognized sites are also encouraged to use the TeamBirth recognized emblem in their patient information and marketing materials.
Sites are Recognized for 3 years, with a renewal year beginning after two years.