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Meet The Leadership

Our Founder

Adriane Burgess, PhD, RNC-OB, C-EFM, C-ONQS, FAWHONN, brings over 25 years of leadership in maternal-infant healthcare. A nationally recognized innovator in perinatal safety, she combines her extensive clinical experience with a passion for quality improvement, safety and research. Currently serving on AWHONN's Board of Directors and as Senior Director of Innovation in Patient Safety and Quality at the Maryland Patient Safety Center, Dr. Burgess partners with healthcare organizations nationwide to drive a proactive approach to improving obstetric outcomes through systematic assessment and practical solutions.

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Adriane L. Burgess

Expertise & Credentials

PhD in Nursing, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Masters in Nursing Education, Drexel University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Villanova University

Fellow, Association of Women's Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (FAWHONN)

Certified in Inpatient Obstetrics, and Obstetric and Neonatal Quality and Safety

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

Certified Healthcare Quality Professional

Certified in Electronic Fetal Monitoring

Current
Leadership Roles

Dr. Burgess currently serves as/on the:​

  • AWHONN Board of Directors

  • Senior Director of Innovation in Patient Safety and Quality, Maryland Patient Safety Center

  • Director of OB/GYN Residency Research, WellSpan York Hospital

  • Medical Advisory Board Member, Count the Kicks

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Advancing The Field

As an author of numerous peer-reviewed articles on maternal-child health quality, Dr. Burgess regularly presents on topics related to perinatal quality, safety and risk mitigation. Her research and thought leadership have helped shape current practices in maternal-infant care. Explore her publications, presentations, and latest insights on advancing perinatal safety.

Our Partners

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Jay Bringman
MD, MBA

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Dianne Moore

MSN, RN

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Mike Sukumar

MD, FAAP

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Partner With Us

Achieve your organization's perinatal quality and safety goals through expert assessment, customized solutions, and dedicated support.

Values

At Adriane L. Burgess & Associates, our work is driven by the following core values:

Excellence

Delivering expert assessment and consultation and sharing practical solutions to improve perinatal care.

Integrity

Providing honest, evidence-based guidance that puts maternal-infant safety at the forefront of every decision.

Collaboration

Building collaborative relationships with obstetric teams to identify opportunities, highlight strengths and strengthen safety culture to create lasting improvements in perinatal care.

Evidence-Based

Embracing innovative, practical solutions tailored to each organization's unique needs.

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