Document Type
Report
Publication Date
5-27-2026
Abstract
This evaluation report summarizes findings from the North Dakota Perinatal Quality Collaborative’s AWHONN obstetric emergency training delivered to non-birthing and low-volume rural facilities across the state. Drawing on statewide needs-assessment data and post-training surveys (n=24), the report highlights significant improvements in provider confidence, team-based preparedness, and readiness to stabilize pregnant and postpartum patients prior to transfer. Participants were primarily nurses working in Critical Access Hospitals, and rated the training as highly relevant and emphasized the value of practical tools such as the First 10 Minutes checklist, hypertension and hemorrhage guides, and newborn stabilization resources. Persistent challenges included low case frequency, staffing shortages, limited equipment, and transfer delays, underscoring the need for ongoing support. Strong interest in continued simulation-based learning, facility-tailored tools, and follow-up technical assistance indicates that expanding hands-on training, particularly in newborn stabilization, will be essential to sustaining rural obstetric emergency readiness.
Recommended Citation
Andrew Williams and Juliana Antwi. "2026 Evaluation Report: Post Association of Women Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Obstetric Emergency Training" (2026). Public Health Faculty Publications. 5.
https://commons.und.edu/ph-fac/5