Pennsylvania HB2379 mandates trauma-informed maternity care education for certain health care professionals.

HB2379, known as the Trauma-Informed Maternity Care Act, requires licensing boards to mandate at least four hours of continuing education in trauma-informed care for maternity care providers renewing their licenses. This education aims to recognize trauma's prevalence, avoid retraumatization, and establish a safe environment. The Department of State and licensing boards must approve the curricula within 180 days. The act defines maternity care providers as those who offer care during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period.

Pennsylvania HB2379 mandates trauma-informed maternity care education for certain health care professionals.

HB2379, known as the Trauma-Informed Maternity Care Act, requires licensing boards to mandate at least four hours of continuing education in trauma-informed care for maternity care providers renewing their licenses. This education aims to recognize trauma's prevalence, avoid retraumatization, and establish a safe environment. The Department of State and licensing boards must approve the curricula within 180 days. The act defines maternity care providers as those who offer care during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period.