Instances of IHS Labor and Delivery Care Not Following National Clinical Guidelines or Best Practices

Submitting OIG:

Date Issued:

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Agency Reviewed / Investigated:

Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:

OEI-06-19-00190

Component, if applicable:

Indian Health Service

Location(s):

Agency-Wide

Type of Report:

Inspection / Evaluation

Questioned Costs:

Funds for Better Use:

Number of Recommendations:

Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number	Recommendation Status	Significant Recommendation
6642	Open	No
IHS should assess its labor and delivery practices and consider practice improvements based on the findings of this assessment.
6643	Open	No
IHS should take steps to ensure that IHS providers employ best practices in diagnosing and treating postpartum hemorrhage.
6644	Open	No
IHS should encourage and support greater adoption of AIM’s bundles of maternal-safety best practices.