Practice management
Quality and patient safety
A standard works when it is measured. This page gathers the indicators, tools and materials that help a unit assess its own practice.
National indicators · 2025
Data from the anonymised returns of 24 partner facilities.
| Indicator | Target | Current |
|---|---|---|
| MEOWS implementation | 100% | 41% |
| Massive haemorrhage drill (per quarter) | 1 | 0.4 |
| Quantitative blood loss measurement | 100% | 62% |
| Antibiotic prophylaxis within 60 min of incision | ≥ 95% | 88% |
| Cervical length measured when indicated | ≥ 90% | 71% |
| In-utero transfer < 32 wk | ≥ 80% | 58% |
Tools
MEOWS chart
The modified early obstetric warning system, ready to print on A4.
Caesarean safety checklist
With sign in / time out / sign out stages.
PPH protocol poster
The stepwise algorithm for the delivery suite.
Audit assessment sheet
For internal quality control of ultrasound examinations.
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