Changes to the Clinical Guidelines for Obstetrical Services at CRICO-insured Institutions

Based on the recommendations of our advisory committee, the 2026 version of Clinical Guidelines for Obstetrical Services at CRICO-insured Institutions, contains changes or enhancements in the following areas:

Content

The 2026 revisions to the Clinical Guidelines for Obstetrical Services were guided by a multi-disciplinary group of clinicians, including obstetricians, nurse leaders, nurse midwives, and anesthesiologists from several CRICO-insured institutions. The clinical leaders of the obstetrical departments of the CRICO-insured institutions have approved the current version of these guidelines. Questions regarding this document should be directed to the Patient Safety Department at CRICO, Boston, Massachusetts.

References

• The supporting evidence for all Guidelines was reviewed and updated.

Test

• Every year, CRICO-insured obstetrical providers participating in the CRICO Obstetrics Patient Safety Program are required to pass a test based on their study of the OB Guidelines. The test (see the link in the margin), will be updated annually to reflect any clinically significant changes to the Guidelines.