NB Perinatal Health Program The New Brunswick Perinatal Health Program is a provincial program working directly with all health care providers in the province to promote excellence in the provision of perinatal care. The program will assume a leadership role, striving to implement Canadian perinatal health practices standards across the province, participating in the quality improvement initiatives, and responding to the education and professional needs of care providers across the province. The program will foster the networking of key stakeholders, including clinicians, administrators, information specialists, researchers and others. Coronavirus (COVID-19): Patient Information Sheet – Information for pregnant and breastfeeding women View PDF About Us Health Care Professionals Publications Governance Structure The NBPHP is a formal partnership of Horizon Health Network, Vitalité Health Network and the Province of New Brunswick Department of Health. The NB Perinatal Health Advisory Committee is responsible for leading and overseeing the development, implementation and monitoring of the NBPHP. Personnel Dr Lynn Murphy-Kaulbeck, Medical Director A maternal fetal medicine specialist at The Moncton Hospital Gaetane LeBlanc Cormier, Program Director Gaetane is the program director of the NB Perinatal Health Program. She has experience in program development and implementation with an extensive background in research. She holds a Masters in Business Administration from l’Université de Moncton as well as a Bachelor of Science from Dalhousie University. As Director, she is responsible for the overall operations of the program and works directly with provincial stakeholders to promote excellence in perinatal health. Natalie Fay, Informatics Coordinator As Informatics Coordinator, Natalie is responsible for working with health information professionals and clinicians across New Brunswick to ensure the integrity and quality of data. Kathryn Bocking, Data Analyst The Data Analyst is responsible for the dissemination of perinatal health data, including activities related to the production of standardized reports, statistical analysis and data linkages. Guylaine Roy, Administrative Assistant The operations of the Program are supported by our Administrative Assistant, Guylaine Roy. Contact Us Telephone: 506-870-2484 Administrative Offices: 221 West Lane, 3rd Floor, Moncton, NB Mailing Address: NB Perinatal Health Program 135 Avenue MacBeath Avenue Moncton, NB, E1C 6Z8 Health Care Professionals Education Day – May 28, 2018 Presentations: Baby-Friendly Initiative in New Brunswick – Donna Brown and Marie-Christine Friolet Cesarean Section Rates in New Brunswick: Why the Differences? – Dr. Frank Sanderson Deep Dive into Cesarean Section Rates – Dr. Heather Scott NICU Admissions – How are we doing in NB? – Dr. Marc Blayney Using Data to Support Quality Maternal Newborn Care – Lessons Learned in Ontario – Dr. Ann Sprague Forms Antenatal Record The Provincial Antenatal Record is a tool to facilitate the assessment of mothers and babies and documentation of relevant information pertaining to women’s health, pregnancy care and perinatal care in a standardized matter. It is a tool to aid in the communication between health care providers and provides a guide to evidence-based components of prenatal and maternal care. This form is to be used by all physicians and health care providers delivering perinatal care in the province.Specific fields in the Antenatal Record will be coded and collected as part of the perinatal data chapter. The collection of data will help identify and develop standards, best practices, health care initiatives and evidence-informed policies. Completion Guide Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Subsequent Assessment Forms Resources Evidence-based clinical practices guidelines as well as a professional toolbox will be available here in the near future. Information and Recommendation on Zika Virus The Zika virus has rapidly emerged as a disease of significant concern, especially for pregnant women and those who intent to get pregnant as it has recently been linked to microcephaly and other congenital anomalies. The Committee to Advise on Tropical Medicine and Travel (CATMAT) released Canadian Recommendations on the Prevention and Treatment of Zika Virus, developed in conjunction with representatives from the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada and PHAC’s National Microbiology Laboratory (NML). Please consult this important document: Canadian recommendations on the prevention and treatment of Zika virus: Update (Volume 42-5 May 5, 2016) Additional resources can also be found below. Please note, information and data on zika virus as well as recommendations for testing may change as the situation evolves. Please consult this page and the provided links on a regular basis. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND USEFUL LINKS CDC-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC)- Resources and latest guidance on Zika virus and pregnant women PHAC- Information for health professionals PHAC- general information PHAC- Laboratory Testing Recommendations Government of Canada- Travel Notice Government of Canada -Countries with reported locally acquired Zika virus infection Government of New Brunswick-Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health-Letter to Health care Providers Publications March 11, 2022 – PerinatalNB releases its third report of indicators News Release Report Infographic December 10, 2019 – PerinatalNB releases its second report of indicators Report Infographic December 19, 2017 – PerinatalNB releases its first report of indicators Report Infographic Data The NB Perinatal Health Program will oversee the management of a provincial perinatal data chapter on behalf of all participating health care facilities and groups in the province. The Program will be responsible for the interpretation and distribution of perinatal health information. Coding Manual