COVID-19 newsletter No 6 (February 2021)

Welcome to our 6th COVID-19 newsletter to help bring maternity teams up to date with the latest maternity-related information, including:

Latest updates from RCOG and RCM
Guidance related to COVID-19 vaccination and pregnancy
Updated help with managing obstetric emergencies during the pandemic
News about PROMPT's online course

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You can still access our previous COVID-19 newsletters by clicking the links below:

Latest

SDS Perth, WA launch Pre-Hospital PROMPT

Safety Direct Solutions in Perth, Australia launch Pre-Hospital PROMPT with their first course
PROMPT Webinar Series - Community PROMPT
PROMPT Webinar Series - iPROMPT
PROMPT Newsletter (January 2024)

COVID-19 newsletter No 5 (November 2020)

Our 5th newsletter contains updates on intrapartum care, neonatal SARS-Cov-2 infection, MBRRACE-UK rapid report and the latest COVID-19 research.
COVID-19 newsletter No 4 (June 2020)

Our 4th newsletter includes UKOSS study on risk factors for hospital admission, PHE report of disparity in outcomes following COVID-19, information related to perinatal mental health and domestic violence.
COVID-19 newsletter No 3 (24 April 2020)

Our 3rd COVID-19 newsletter includes guidance on VTE risk assessment in COVID-19, e-Learning for Health access, PPE, critical care guidelines and latest research.
COVID-19 newsletter No 2 (8 April 2020)

Our 2nd newsletter contains the COVID preparedness checklist from Health Education England, lessons from simulation, managing obstetric emergencies in women with COVID-19 and PPE guidance.
COVID-19 newsletter No 1 (27 March 2020)

Our 1st newsletter collates the latest COVID-19 guidance and information from the RCOG, RCM, RCoA, OAA, AAGBI, RCPCH, FICM, ICS and Public Health England.

PROMPT Training videos

PROMPT's shoulder dystocia and vaginal breech training, demonstrated by Prof Tim Draycott and Cathy Winter
Course Manual
Pre-Hospital PROMPT Clinical Algorithms Booklet for Paramedics and Ambulance Crew

The Pre-Hospital PROMPT booklet is perfect for paramedics maternity packs on their ambulances which provides clinical algorithms and information for the immediate emergency treatment of maternity emergencies and transfer to hospital.
Practical training
Training Packages

Update 23.02.2021: Due to COVID-19 The PROMPT Train the Trainers will be delivered virtually. Please email [email protected] for full details.
PROMPT's story

As a result of the positive findings of the SaFE Study and also the associated outcome improvements at Southmead Hospital, the PROMPT (PRactical Obstetric Multi-Professional Training) Train-The-Trainers package was developed by a dedicated group of health care professionals based in maternity units in the South West of England, UK. The package was designed to be used locally and to improve outcomes for mothers and their babies.
PROMPT interactive videos

Interactive scenarios, so you can consider how your team might manage an obstetric emergency in your unit.
Pre-Hospital PROMPT

The Pre-hospital PROMPT package is designed specifically for ambulance trusts to be able to provide Pre-hospital PROMPT training updates locally for paramedics and ambulance staff.
PROMPT 1st Annual Update (2021)

PROMPT's first Annual Update package (in this 3-year series) was launched in July 2021, making it even easier for your local teams to resume effective hands-on training. This is still available if your unit hasn’t purchased it yet.
Maternal cardiac arrest in COVID-19 video

Maternal cardiac arrest is rare. This video was produced to help teams prepare for dealing with this uncommon emergency, during the COVID-19 pandemic