PeriGen

11/15/2024

We're coming to Wisconsin!

If you're attending Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), come talk us!

Janine Kelbach and Marissa Van Rooy will be there to talk about what we're doing at PeriGen to help clinicians improve clinical practice and patient safety.

See you there!

10/10/2024

We're coming to Kansas City! If you're attending Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Kansas + Missouri, come see us!

Nikki Narmore and Brian Saus are going to be there to talk about what we're doing at PeriGen to improve outcomes for mothers and their babies.

See you there!

10/08/2024

Rhythm & Readings: Monthly Tracing Review - is microlearning series is designed to enhance nurses' skills in fetal heart monitoring, contributing to better maternal and neonatal outcomes.

PeriGen is proud to partner with Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), to provide ongoing education in this important area!

Sessions will be available for free in September, October, and November 2024, and then as part of a 12-month subscription starting in January 2025.

Sign up for Rhythm & Readings here: https://okt.to/lpxBVS

10/02/2024

"The Care Quality Commission identified that inadequate foetal monitoring occurred in 45 of 92 cases (49%) in which a baby died or suffered serious brain damage while being born in a midwife-led unit in England.

The findings show that correct monitoring is “critically important” to ensure care is safe in all maternity units, said Sandy Lewis, the director of the CQC’s maternity and newborn safety investigations (MNSI) programme.

It analysed four common failings in the 92 births in a report that is intended to help midwives and doctors improve the quality and safety of care."

Short staffing and heavy workloads also key factors in cases where outcomes included brain damage, Care Quality Commission says

09/27/2024

🎉 PeriGen is proud to partner with Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) to launch "Rhythm & Readings: Monthly Tracing Review." This microlearning series is designed to enhance nurses' skills in fetal heart monitoring, contributing to better maternal and neonatal outcomes.

By providing ongoing education in this important area, we're working to improve outcomes for mothers and babies, empowering professionals with the knowledge they need to excel in perinatal care.

These sessions will be available for free in September, October, and November 2024, and then as part of a 12-month subscription starting in January 2025.

Read the full release here: https://okt.to/zYvnPG

Sign up for Rhythm & Readings here: https://okt.to/WZ1Dxq

09/20/2024

We are proud to announce that PeriGen is a finalist for the prestigious 2024 edition of The Digital Health Hub Foundation - Digital Health Awards!

"This year’s finalists reflect the growing impact and potential of digital health across the globe. The innovation we’re seeing is not only addressing current healthcare challenges but also setting the stage for a transformative future. We are excited to recognize these great companies for their remarkable work."- Mark H. Goldstein - Chairman of the Digital Health Hub Foundation

This recognition highlights PeriGen's dedication to protecting mothers and babies during childbirth. The Digital Health Hub Foundation Awards celebrate organizations that demonstrate excellence in leveraging digital advancements to enhance healthcare services and patient outcomes. 🎉🎉🎉

09/17/2024

Malawi provides free healthcare to its 21 million citizens, but with only $14 allocated per patient annually, the challenges are immense. Women and children face significant health disparities, with high maternal mortality and neonatal death rates.

The Area 25 Health Centre in Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe, serves around 700,000 people and exemplifies these challenges. The maternal health clinic struggled with high rates of stillbirths and neonatal deaths. Traditional methods of electronic fetal monitoring relied heavily on clinicians to interpret raw data and identify subtle warning signs, often under stressful conditions and with limited resources.

To address these issues, Area 25 partnered with Malawi’s Ministry of Health, Texas Children’s Hospital, and Baylor College of Medicine. They introduced PeriGen ’s AI-based solution that acts as an automated early warning system. This technology monitors critical vital signs, detecting abnormalities and alerting clinicians in real-time to act.

The impact has been transformative. Area 25 has seen an 82% reduction in intrapartum stillbirth and early neonatal death rates. Linda, a healthy 3-month-old baby born at the health centre, is a testament to this success. The advancements at Area 25 demonstrate how innovative healthcare solutions can dramatically improve maternal and neonatal outcomes across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Read more: https://okt.to/NVb7Js

08/30/2024

Flashback Friday to Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) in Florida!

It's always great to see passionate professionals come together, all over the country, sharing experiences, ideas and a commitment to improving outcomes for mothers and their babies. Shout-out to our amazing team members and have a great holiday weekend!

08/23/2024

Tune in to the Vital Signs Podcast episode: "Disclosure following a serious safety act"

In this episode, host Joan M. Porcaro is joined again by Karen Kolega, DNP, MSN-CNL, RNC-OB, C-EFM, C-ONQS, Chief Nursing Officer for PeriGen and Debbie Ketchum DNP, MAOM, RN, NEA-BC, RNC-MNN, C-EFM, REC-C, Clinical Engagement Executive for PeriGen, who highlight the importance of communication and disclosure following a serious safety event – easing the impact to the patient while also reducing the risk of liability for the provider.

Silence is not always golden, particularly after a serious safety event occurs. Patients and family frequently describe the experience of previously friendly and forthcoming care team members suddenly backing away after a bad outcome.

Tune in to the episode here: https://okt.to/ktEXnq

08/01/2024

Throwback Thursday!

We are excited to share moments from our recent visit to Hoag Hospital! Diane Rollins, Jamie Lycus, and Lisa Steele worked closely with the Hoag staff to support their education and Go-Live process!

A special thank you to Dr. David Lagrew, Jamie C. Lynch MSN, RNC-OB, and the rest of the fantastic Hoag team for their partnership and dedication to enhancing maternal and fetal health.

07/30/2024

"While we invest significantly in training our nurses, we feel this technology will enhance our ability to provide the safest care possible.

Using AI to help our nurses assess and consistently identify irregularities is so logical, we considered trying to build our own solution; during our research we found a proven system that we can partner with."

-Kent Bishop MD,FACOG,CPE,FACHE - Chief Medical Officer, ProMedica Acute Care and ProMedica Physicians Group

07/23/2024

Every patient deserves high-quality and professional medical care. Thank you Eva Epker for taking the time to speak with our CEO Matthew Sappern and Chief Nursing Officer Karen Kolega, DNP, MSN-CNL, RNC-OB, C-EFM, C-ONQS to discuss this important topic. Check out the full article in Forbes here: https://okt.to/zmETvc

Medical malpractice aims to protect patients. But the rising number of cases and nuclear verdicts can actually reduce patient's affordable, accessible, and quality care.