Program Information

Shoulder dystocia remains an elusive and potentially deadly obstetric event. It is one of the most anxiety-provoking emergencies encountered by physicians practicing obstetrical care. While it affects a statistically small group, the impact of a shoulder dystocia birth with an adverse outcome can be physically, emotionally, and financially devastating.

With proper training and preparation, the outcomes can be significantly improved. Recent studies show that response time and applied delivery force were positively impacted by shoulder dystocia education and training drills. Improving these two factors alone can reduce the incidence of injury or fatality.

TPSF is pleased to offer a web-based training program to individuals and organizations. Our commitment to educating and increasing positive outcomes in shoulder dystocia cases has been generously supported by the AMERIGROUP Foundation and LMS Medical Systems, Inc.

The education program is also available through an on-site program which can be delivered with or without the hands-on simulation training. For more information about on-site or simulation training, please call (517) 281-8485 or email sdinfo@tristatepsf.org.

One CME credit is available for successful completion of the Shoulder Dystocia Online Training Program. Click here for Accreditation details.

Please call us for information on group licensing at (517) 281-8485 or email support@tristatepsf.org.

Supporters

Patient Safety & Risk Solutions LLC (PSRS) provides patient safety and risk management consulting services to health care organizations, providers, insurance companies, associations, and technology companies by creating new solutions in patient safety and risk reduction. In addition, PSRS manages patient safety foundations, including the Emergency Medicine Patient Safety Foundation, which serves emergency physicians and patients nationally, and the TriState Patient Safety Foundation, which serves physicians of all medical specialties and patients in the tristate area of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. www.psrisk.com 

The AMERIGROUP Foundation is the philanthropic arm of AMERIGROUP Corporation, a multi-state managed healthcare company based in Virginia Beach, VA. The Foundation works to create healthy communities by fostering access to health care, encouraging safe and healthy children and families, and promoting community improvement and healthy neighborhoods. For more information about the AMERIGROUP Foundation, visit www.amerigroupcorp.com/foundation.

LMS Medical Systems, Inc. (LMS) is a healthcare technology company that develops innovative tools and programs for Obstetrical Units. These include unique Patient Safety and Risk Management assessment tools, clinical excellence consulting programs and Clinical Information Systems. A leader in the application of advanced mathematical modeling and neural networks for medical use, LMS' products are designed to provide physicians, nurses, risk managers and hospital administrators with all the tools necessary to make timely decisions, improve outcomes, reduce risk of errors and meet the highest standards in patient care. (www.lmsmedical.com)

The TriState Patient Safety Foundation (TPSF) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit research and educational foundation serving the Tristate area of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. TPSF is dedicated to improving patient safety in health care organizations and private medical practices by collaborating with physicians, hospitals, nurses, allied care providers, risk managers, patients, and patient safety advocates.