The Nebraska MMRC is guided by Nebraska Revised Statute 71-3404 – 71-3411. In part, the statute declares there is a need for the number and causes of maternal death to be examined through comprehensive review. The MMRC reviews all deaths of pregnant and postpartum women in Nebraska to determine the six following measures:
- if the death was pregnancy-related
- the cause of death
- if the death was preventable
- the factors that contributed to the death
- recommendations and actions that address those contributing factors
- the anticipated impact of those actions if implemented
The MMRC seeks to include members working in and representing communities that are diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, and English proficiency. Additionally, the MMRC aims to include members from differing geographic regions in the state, including both rural and urban areas.
Persons with the following areas of expertise are especially encouraged to apply:
- Addiction Counseling
- LMHP, LIMHP, or Social Worker
- Mental Health Clinician
- Perinatal Home Visiting Programs
- WIC Programs
- Medical Provider- Cardiology
The MMRC meets four times a year. Three meetings are held virtually, and one is held in person in the Lincoln/Omaha metro area. All meetings are three hours long. Additionally, there is a time commitment required outside of quarterly meetings. It is expected that committee members will spend up to four hours of dedicated time for record review, correspondence, and planning prior to each meeting.
The MMRC is a multidisciplinary team and has been active since 2014. The team intends to fill two positions. Online onboarding will be scheduled based on accepted applicants' availability and be completed prior to the MMRC's October 30th, 2024 meeting.
Please complete the online application. Applications are due by June 21, 2024.