Cesarean Reduction Program
When Considering a Cesarean Reduction Program
If your hospital has a benchmark to lower cesarean rates or if your institution is having
difficulty in obtaining or retaining managed care contracts due to a high cesarean rate, it is time to
implement a comprehensive cesarean reduction program. C.F.E., Inc. can provide you with an
individualized program designed specifically for your institution.
Perinatal consultants Paulina Perez and Patricia Barnes of C.F.E., Inc. will provide onsite
assistance. This multi-faceted program thoroughly address the issues necessary to lower the
cesarean rate at your institution. Components of the program include the following:
Policy and Procedures Revision
Interdisciplinary Planning
Critical Pathway Documentation
Statistical Analysis
Custom Software for Statistical Analysis
Professional Staff Development Programs
Outcomes Management
Onsite Follow-up and Support
A Comprehensive Cesarean Reduction Program
C.F.E. offers hospitals a comprehensive, multi-faceted program for cesarean reduction. This
program address meaningful statistical analysis, revisions of standards of care,
policies and procedures, interdisciplinary goal setting, custom software, professional staff
development, assessment of physical facility, integration of cesarean reduction program with a
multi-disciplinary approach, critical pathway documentation,
outcome management, and onsite follow-up and support.
Paulina G. Perez, R.N., B.S.N., F.A.C.C.E. & Patricia Barnes, R.N., P.N.P.
Perinatal Consultants
Bringing these two perinatal consultants to your institution will assure you of current,
comprehensive, accurate information needed to achieve benchmarks to lower cesarean rates.
Implementing this program at your institution will help you obtain and retain managed care
contracts. All programs are individualized for your institution. Both Ms. Perez and Ms. Barnes
have extensive experience in management, communication, professional presentations and
"hands-on" nursing care. Their approach is multi-disciplinary and involves analysis, professional
education, custom software, and support during the transitions needed to implement a successful
cesarean reduction program.
Your Questions Answered
Our cesarean reduction program includes comprehensive information on integrating
electronic fetal monitoring and labor support strategies and techniques, making your hospital "labor
friendly", revision of protocols, standards of care, standing orders,
statistical analysis, interdisciplinary planning, continuing education, EFM "strip shows", software
necessary for statistical analysis, critical pathways documentation, and public relations.
Polly Perez
Last Updated: June 2003