(a) Surveying, reviewing and analyzing current "best" practices
employed in obstetrical cases, including exploring the use of "virtual
grand rounds";
(b) Undertaking a review of claims in an effort to develop a set of
"standard best practices" for deliveries in New York state;
(c) Formulating and recommending to the commissioner best practice
standards and designing new programs for implementation and improved
outcomes, including but not limited to, clinical bundles for high
priority conditions, electronic fetal monitoring training and
certification, and team training; and
(d) Engaging the existing regional perinatal center network in
dialogues regarding the above topics and making recommendations to
improve and/or upgrade assistance and communication to smaller
hospitals.