NNEPQIN is a member organization that thrives on collaboration and relationships to advance perinatal health in Northern New England.
NNEPQIN Directors consist of the following individuals:
- Medical Director: Is accountable for all decisions made by the group. Provides clinical oversight and creates the vision for NNEPQIN.
- Executive Director: Oversees administrative work and collaborates closely with The Hitchcock Foundation, NNEPQIN’s fiscal intermediary, to manage contracts and finances.
- Operations Director: Oversees the planning of all educational meetings and initiatives, including clinical guidelines and special projects.
Please see the Our Team page for more information.
Steering Committee includes Members-at-Large who are elected, including Physicians, RNs, and Midwives
- The Steering Committee is composed of the Directors and at least five additional Members-at-Large, selected from the NNEPQIN membership.
- Members-at-Large serve 3-year terms and are encouraged to participate on at least one committee or project.
- Oversees all operations of NNEPQIN including improvement initiatives, conferences and publications.
- Meets monthly; members are encouraged to attend at least 60% of meetings.
- Makes decisions considering the input of NNEPQIN members.
- Members agree to follow the mission of NNEPQIN to the best of their ability.
Each member hospital has three voting representatives:
1. Chief of Obstetrics
2. Chief of Pediatrics
3. Obstetric Nursing Director
The great majority of our work is done via collaboration and consensus, so we do not often require a vote, but we maintain that function for certain considerations such as changes to governance and dues.
Please see our Current Members page to learn more about which regional hospitals and organizations are NNEPQIN members.
Organizational Structure (PDF link) — We are updating this document, this will be posted soon.
Operating Principles (PDF link) — We are updating this document, this will be posted soon.
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