Improving Delayed Cord Clamping Across Tennessee Through a Statewide Quality Collaborative

TN 2025
Pediatrics
Scientific/Peer-reviewed article

Objective

The objective of this initiative was to increase the proportion of infants born in participating hospitals receiving the benefits of delayed cord clamping (DCC) for at least 60 seconds to a minimum of 90% for each facility.

Conclusions

This report highlights the successful implementation of DCC practices through the state’s perinatal QI collaborative. Evidence-based QI initiatives can significantly enhance uptake of recommended practices and improve infant care during birth.

apgar score; delayed cord clamping; umbilical cord clamping; quality improvement