Over half of CPQCC member NICUs have an average daily census (ADC) of 10.9 or less. These unique NICUs face distinct challenges and needs that differ from larger academic centers. In 2020, CPQCC first launched the Ten Point Nine (10.9) Workgroup with the explicit goal of engaging with this group of NICUs, which have typically faced constraints to participating in CPQCC's quality improvement activities. In the fall of 2026, CPQCC is relaunching this workgroup to continue to drive improvement in these NICUs by providing the tools, community, and support needed to tackle challenges unique to them and enhance care for lower-acuity babies.
The Ten Point Nine Workgroup leadership is comprised of a Core Planning Team (CPT) with Co-Chairs Dr. Mindy Morris (CPQCC QI Lead) and Dr. Guadalupe Padilla. Providing programmatic leadership for the initiative is Courtney Breault, Associate Director of Quality, CPQCC. Additional Core Planning Team (CPT) members are Dr. Sudha Rani Narasimhan (Santa Clara Valley Medical Center), Dr. Rohit Passi (Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center), and Liz Drake, NNP, CNS at Rady CHOC in Mission Viejo.
This workgroup provides a platform to:
- Leverage Data: Utilize meaningful data and customized reports to inform decision-making.
- Build Skills: Advance your team's QI skills and infrastructure through targeted projects.
- Collaborate: Share strategies and lessons learned with a network of peers to strengthen neonatal care statewide.
Questions? Please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document or email Courtney Breault: cnisbet@stanford.edu.
Ready to make an impact? Get involved with the CPQCC 10.9 Workgroup.
The Ten Point Nine QI Team Award
The Ten Point Nine QI Team Award honors a NICU team that has made significant contributions to quality improvement within their unit. The winner of the Ten Point Nine QI Team Award will receive a plaque to commemorate receiving this honor and a scholarship to attend CPQCC's Improvement Palooza. Read more about the Ten Point Nine QI Team Award and CPQCC's other quality improvement awards here>>
To Learn More
To learn more about the Ten Point Nine Workgroup, contact info@californiapqc.org.