Ohio ranks in the lower third nationally for maternal morbidity and mortality and infant mortality, with significant racial disparities in outcomes. To improve maternity care and address this racial gap, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is supporting OPQC’s Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful, and Equitable Care Project (CARE) that aligns with the recently released Joint Commission health equity standards: use of stratified self-reported demographic data, use of patient feedback to develop action plans, and assessment and response to health related social needs.

In collaboration with ODH and the Ohio Hospital Association, OPQC launched CARE with 13 sites across Ohio in October 2023. We are currently recruiting for the next wave, beginning in January 2025. Please view our intent to participate here.

See this one-pager for details. For additional information, email info@opqc.net.

An introduction to the CARE Project, by Dr. Meredith Smith of Cradle Cincinnati & Queens Village