Adverse Pregnancy Outcome Reporting System (APORS)

What is APORS?

Hospitals providing maternity and newborn care report deliveries which result in congenital anomalies, life-threatening illness, birth weight less than 1501 grams (3lbs.4 3/4 oz.), fetal death and neonatal death. Doctor's offices may also report high-risk patients. 

What is McDonough County Health Department’s Role? Public Health Nurses make home visits at regular intervals to pregnant women, infants, and children who are at risk. These visits allow nurses to make assessments of the family, provide education and make referrals to other community services as needed.