Our Organization
The Regional Perinatal System (RPS) is a collaborative project of Children's Hospital, Sharp HealthCare and UCSD Medical Center and is funded by the California Department of Health, Maternal Child Health Branch. RPS serves as a nonpartisan liaison, consultant and resource for all perinatal providers in San Diego and Imperial Counties. RPS activities are guided by local issues/needs and input from the:

• Regional Perinatal Advisory Board
• San Diego Perinatal Advisory Council (PAC)
• Perinatal Nurse Leaders Council (PNLC)
• Multi-disciplinary HealthCare Providers
• State of California, Department of Health, MCH Branch

Population Served
The Region covers a large geographic area containing two counties:

• San Diego with a population of over 2 million and births in excess of 50,000 per year
• Imperial County with 140,000 residents and 3,000 births annually

The region includes a major urban area, with multiple health and social service providers, near the coast; and isolated, inland rural areas with limited resources.

Programs and Region-wide Activities

• Clearing house for information, materials and referrals
• Strategic planning for perinatal services
• Technical assistance for perinatal agencies and groups
• Quarterly local "Cribsheet" and state "Perinatal Care Matters" newsletters
• Perinatal Advisory Council
• Perinatal ad hoc committees and task forces
• Collection of "No-prenatal care" statistics
• Perinatal Quality Assessment Programs
• Perinatal Care Protocols and Guidelines
• Calendar of perinatal in-service education opportunities
• Community-based professional education classes and seminars
• "Think Ahead!" Preconception Care Project
• "Sweet Success" California Diabetes and Pregnancy Program (CDAPP)
• San Diego County Welcome Baby Program: Prop 10 Kit for New Parents
• Southern California Perinatal Transport System