Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2011, as a condition of receiving grants, will require States to do the following: 1. Require health professional and facilities to report all pregnancy-related deaths. 2. Investigate and develop case findings and summaries for maternal deaths. 3. Establish review committees with OB-GYNs, midwives, nurses, social workers, health care facility representatives, members of affected communities, and other relevant stakeholders to recommend prevention strategies. 4. Disseminate findings and recommendations.
When implemented, this bill could create serious reforms for maternal and newborn care. Please encourage your US House representatives to contact Representative John Conyers to become a co-sponsor of the Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2011.
Go to this link for a great blog post by Christy Turlington: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/christy-turlington/why-families-need-health_b_838818.html