This session will review patient safety issues in obstetrical care. Specific techniques and strategic planning to improve patient safety and reduce risk will be highlighted. Documentation tools, risk reduction techniques that have been implemented at the North Shore LIJ Health system in the Obstetrical service will be discussed. Methods to ensure better patient outcomes by improved communication, documentation, enhanced privacy, and staff education will be outlined. Mechanisms to integrate liability reduction with quality and patient safety initiatives will be presented. The dashboard for obstetrical performance improvement will be reviewed. Patient scenarios will be used to illustrate these principles.