Preparing Every Rural Hospital for Obstetrical Emergencies

As maternity care deserts continue to expand and more rural hospitals close labor and delivery units, emergency departments are increasingly called upon to stabilize pregnant and postpartum patients experiencing life-threatening complications. At the same time, CMS has introduced new Conditions of Participation that require hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) with emergency services to maintain evidence-based obstetrical emergency protocols and provide ongoing staff training.

Watch this on-demand webinar from Relias to explore what these new requirements mean for rural healthcare organizations. Learn about CMS expectations, practical steps to strengthen emergency readiness, and insights from Relias research on current maternal health practices and training gaps. Whether your organization provides obstetrical services or not, you’ll gain actionable strategies to prepare your teams, support compliance efforts, and improve care for obstetrical emergencies.