Maternal-Infant Dyad Affected by Substance Use Disorder
Substance use disorder is a chronic disease that can have long-lasting effects on not only the birthing person and infant but also their family and community. Through our second SUD cohort, the Maternal-Infant Dyad Affected by SUD, we’re continuing our mission of creating healthier outcomes for Missouri.
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In 2024, the MO PQC launched a second cohort of the SUD project to include implementation of the Eat, Sleep, Console model of care along with AIM’s Care for Pregnant and Postpartum People with SUD patient safety bundle.
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