Shared Decision-Making Pilot Program NOFA Grant

The Shared Decision-Making Pilot Program NOFA, led by the New Jersey Department of Health, aims to enhance maternity care through the TeamBirth program. This initiative focuses on implementing shared decision-making tools in labor and delivery hospitals, improving patient education and experience, and reducing adverse outcomes. Eligible non-profit organizations with expertise in health care disparities are encouraged to apply for funding, which will support ongoing data collection and the expansion of TeamBirth across New Jersey.

New Jersey Department of Health
The scope of work for the public health system is ever-expanding, and the Department is on the frontlines in leading the response to public health challenges. The Department has three primary branches – Public Health Services, Health Systems, and Integrated Health. All work collaboratively toward improving health by strengthening New Jersey’s health system.
Purpose For Which The Grant Program Funds Shall Be Used
To implement shared decision-making (SDM) tools targeted to labor and delivery hospitals and to pregnant persons in New Jersey through the TeamBirth program. The goals of TeamBirth are to improve the patient's knowledge of best practice standards for maternity care; increase collaboration between the patient and health care provider; assist the patient in making informed decisions about maternity care; improve patient experience during maternity care; reduce adverse outcomes; promote health literacy. The grantee will use this funding to continue TeamBirth implementation and data collection with active sites and support start-up activities for TeamBirth in a new cohort of hospitals.

Eligibility

Non-profit Organization (501(c)3)Qualifications Needed By Applicant To Be Considered For A Grant:Applicants eligible for continuation must have demonstrated history and knowledge of health needs and acute maternity care hospitals state-wide in New Jersey. Additionally, evidence of experience in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of healthcare quality activities as it relates to equitable access, health and health care disparities, and healthcare delivery to underserved and vulnerable populations. Applicants must have a valid NJ Tax Clearance Certificate and a valid NJ Charities Registration Letter of Compliance (if applicable) submitted with their application.