Navigating Perinatal Health Equity with Debra Bingham DrPH, RN, FAAN

In this final Season 2 episode of the Care OutLoud podcast Debra Bingham, the CEO of the Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement shares her rich background in nursing, leadership, and quality improvement across various healthcare settings. She discusses her journey from being a nurse to obtaining her doctorate in public health and becoming the first executive director of the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative. This episode particularly focuses on Debra's commitment to utilizing quality improvement tools and methods to tackle preventable perinatal deaths and injuries as well as racial and ethnic disparities in perinatal care. She elucidates the significance of systemic and structured approaches to addressing these complex issues, including the development of the 'SPEAK UP' program designed to empower healthcare professionals with practical solutions for enhancing care quality and equity. The conversation also touches on the importance of community, continuous learning, and empathy in advancing perinatal health care. Debra and Mary discuss the challenges and rewards of striving for equitable and just healthcare, highlighting Debra's insights on fostering a supportive and transformative care environment. You can follow/find Dr. Bingham: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube: @perinatalQI SPEAKUP PROGRAM Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement Website LINKEDIN PROFILE   Join Mary and the star-studded faculty at Caring Essentials' 4th Annual Trauma Informed Developmental Care Conference, October 13-15, 2024 taking place at the iconic Hilton Boston Park Plaza, Boston MA, USA.  LEARN MORE   Caring Essentials' is all about helping health and human service professionals cultivate meaningful practices and routines to live their best selves and serve at their highest potential. Join us to discover the transformative nature of trauma-informed care through education, reflective processing and tapping into the wisdom that emerges through community - BECOME A TRAUMA INFORMED PROFESSIONAL TODAY!