
Jill Henkle – Prior to working as a Rural Clinical Improvement Advisor for the IMQCC, Jill has worked as a Medical Surgical, Emergency Department, Obstetrics , Newborn Nursery ,and Mom Baby staff nurse in rural critical access hospitals for over 25 years. She was recently the OB Manager at Wayne County Hospital in Corydon, Iowa for over 10 years. . During her position as the OB Manager, Jill was successful with the implementation of maternal safety bundles, unit based interdisciplinary simulation drills, process improvement and evidence-based staff education. Jill is a NRP Instructor, holds a certification in Inpatient OB, is an AWHONN Intermediate EFM Instructor, and serves as the Iowa AWHONN Southwest Iowa Chapter Coordinator. Jill is a voice and advocate for rural maternity hospitals. She is a champion for the use of maternal safety bundles, to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity.