CDC LOCATe: discrepancies between self-reported level of maternal care and LOCATe-assessed level of maternal care among 463 birth facilities.
Sabrina A MadniAlexander C EwingJennifer L BeauregardMary D BrantleyM Kathryn MenardDavid A GoodmanPublished in: Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association (2021)
Two in five facilities self-report a LoMC higher than their LOCATe®-assessed LoMC, indicating discrepancies between perceived maternal care capabilities and those recommended in current LoMC guidelines. Results highlight an opportunity for states to engage with facilities, health systems, and other stakeholders about LoMC and collaborate to strengthen systems for improving maternal care delivery.