The Mississippi Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MSPQC), launched in November 2014, is a cornerstone of statewide efforts to enhance maternal and infant health across Mississippi. We foster a powerful partnership between dedicated clinical teams, public health experts, hospitals, health departments, families, and communities.
MSPQC utilizes a data-driven strategy to improve birth outcomes. We bring together participating members from diverse clinical settings and communities to pinpoint and tackle the specific causes of maternal and infant mortality and morbidity in Mississippi. These valued members spearhead the selection, development, and implementation of proven, evidence-based best practices.
To ensure comprehensive care, MSPQC’s work is structured through three key divisions:
Maternal – Since 2017, MSPQC has supported hospitals across Mississippi in implementing nationally recognized AIM Safety Bundles. These evidence-based practice frameworks help clinical teams respond quickly and effectively to leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality.
Neonatal – MSPQC’s Neonatal Division partners with hospitals to advance quality improvement initiatives that protect the health and development of premature and medically fragile infants, reducing preventable complications and strengthening long-term outcomes.
Key Initiatives:
Patient & Family Engagement – This division strengthens clinical-community partnerships to ensure families are informed, supported, and connected to care. By aligning hospitals and community resources, MSPQC improves communication, access, and outcomes for Mississippi mothers and infants.
Key Initiatives:
Maternal Clinical Improvement Advisor
Senior Program Manager
Program Manager/Data
Neonatal Clinical Improvement Advisor
Nurse Educator
Patient and Family Engagement Advisor