Assessing Facility Readiness to Provide Equitable Birthing Care in New York State: A Baseline Survey.

Context: Facility policies, practices, and culture contribute to inequities in maternal outcomes. In New York State (NYS), Black birthing people are 4 to 5 times more likely to experience maternal mortality than White birthing people.

Objectives: Understanding the racial, ethnic, linguistic, and gender equity policies at NYS birthing facilities can identify areas of improvement to impact care and outcomes.