Safe Childbirth Collaboration Checklist

16 items · Health · Medium difficulty · 30 min

Practical steps for teams to improve childbirth safety through planning, training, and checklists.

• Form a multidisciplinary childbirth team

  Include midwives, nurses, doctors, and support staff for 24/7 coverage.

• Define roles for each team member

  Write brief role cards so everyone knows responsibilities during labour.

• Train all staff on the safe childbirth checklist

  Include hands-on practice, checklist use, and emergency steps.

• Run regular emergency simulation drills

  Practice postpartum hemorrhage, sepsis, and eclampsia scenarios.

• Stock and check essential childbirth supplies daily

  Include sterile delivery kit, oxytocin, IV fluids, and gloves.

• Create an emergency referral plan

  Map steps for timely transfer when higher-level care is needed.

• Identify nearest referral facility with maternity services

  Note address, services offered, and hours.

• List transport contacts and backup options

  Include ambulance numbers, driver contacts, and estimated times.

• Ensure a skilled birth attendant is available for every delivery

  Confirm roster coverage and handover for each shift.

• Use the standardized safe childbirth checklist during labor

  Read and tick items aloud to confirm actions at key time points.

• Monitor maternal vital signs and fetal wellbeing regularly

  Record BP, pulse, temperature, and fetal heart rate per protocol.

• Keep clear, timely documentation of care and events

  Use simple registers or electronic notes to record interventions.

• Review and analyze birth outcome data monthly

  Track complications, referrals, and newborn outcomes for trends.

• Hold debriefs after births and share feedback with staff

  Discuss successes and improvement steps in a blame-free way.

• Engage mothers and families in care decisions and birth plans

  Explain procedures, options, and obtain informed consent.

• Promote respectful, culturally appropriate care throughout labour

  Ensure privacy, dignity, and clear communication at every step.

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