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
- Pregnancy Passport Program
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