The Kira Johnson Act aims to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity among Black and underserved populations by promoting respectful maternity care.
The Kira Johnson Act seeks to address maternal health disparities by providing grants to community-based organizations to advance maternal health equity. It mandates the establishment of respectful maternity care compliance programs in hospitals and other birth settings, focusing on reducing bias, racism, and discrimination. The Act also requires training for all maternity care employees on respectful, culturally and linguistically congruent care. Additionally, it mandates a study on strategies to address racism and bias in maternity care and the implementation of respectful care initiatives.
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