Regional Perinatal System (RPS)

Program Description
The Regional Perinatal System (RPS) is part of the Regional Perinatal Programs of California. RPS originated in 1984 as a collaborative project of Children’s Hospital, Sharp HealthCare, and UCSD Healthcare. It serves as a nonpartisan liaison, consultant, and resource for all perinatal providers in San Diego and Imperial Counties. RPS’s mission is to improve the quality and delivery of perinatal health care for all women and newborns in the region. RPS activities are directed by the Regional Perinatal Advisory Board, whose members are appointed from area hospitals and other key organizations, with input from the local perinatal community. In addition to its local activities, RPS also houses the Southern California Perinatal Transport System (CePTS) and two statewide programs which include the California Diabetes & Pregnancy Program (CDAPP) Resource and Data Centers. Some regional activities include:

• Regional perinatal CQI activities and committees
• Clearinghouse for information, referrals, materials, and data
• Perinatal surveys and community needs assessments
• Technical assistance for perinatal agencies and groups
• Perinatal ad hoc committees and taskforces
• State Perinatal Care Matters Newsletters
• Collection & dissemination of “no prenatal care” statistics
• Perinatal care protocols and guidelines
• Calendar of perinatal in-service education opportunities
• Community-based professional education classes and seminars

Program Goals

• To facilitate collaboration with local health care providers and hospitals to improve infant and maternal health outcomes
• To improve community awareness of perinatal health care standards.