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Improvement of Maternal and Neonatal Health in Belize
Overview
URC provided technical support to improve maternal and neonatal health through supporting an initial collaborative and building improvement capacity in Belize.
Achievements
- Developed a Quality Improvement Maternal and Neonatal Care Policy
- Established neonatal standards and indicators
- Developed a change package with improvement objectives and a monitoring system
- Improved compliance with active management of the third stage of labor, increased use of partographs, and improved postpartum care
Approaches
Areas of Expertise
Duration
2009 to 2010
Funders
Belize Ministry of Health
Regions/ Countries
Geographic Scope
Toledo and Stann Creek districts