MEET JEANETTE ZOCCO
Nationally Recognized Perinatal Safety Speaker
Jeanette Zocco, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, C-ONQS, is a nationally recognized nurse leader and conference speaker in perinatal quality and patient safety. With nearly 30 years in obstetrics and over 15 years in perinatal safety and quality improvement work, she brings a practical, systems-based perspective that resonates with both frontline clinicians and healthcare leaders.
Jeanette speaks from her experience developing and leading perinatal safety programs, partnering with multidisciplinary teams, and implementing sustainable change that has improved maternal and neonatal outcomes. Her presentations connect safety science, data, and clinical realities to help audiences leave with clear takeaways they can apply immediately.
Audiences appreciate her ability to connect frontline clinicians, leaders, and quality professionals around shared goals of safer care, stronger teamwork, and meaningful outcomes.

WHERE JEANETTE SPEAKS
Jeanette speaks at national, regional, and state conferences for nursing, obstetrics, quality, safety, and perinatal professional organizations.
WHAT AUDIENCES CAN EXPECT
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A practical, systems-based approach grounded in real perinatal environments
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Clear, actionable takeaways that translate to bedside practice
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Content that connects clinicians, leaders, and quality teams around shared safety goals
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A balance of safety science, data, and clinical reality—without losing the human side of care

Topics at a Glance
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Building and sustaining a perinatal safety program
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Creating a culture of safety and accountability
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Using quality improvement methodology to drive change
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Data-driven quality improvement in obstetrics
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Implementing change in complex perinatal environments
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Developing obstetric rapid response teams
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Developing a standardized team pre-cesarean huddle process
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Improving neonatal safety through systems-based approaches
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Improving neonatal outcomes with TeamSTEPPS, CAT 2 huddles, and the Shield’s Algorithm
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Preparing teams for the Obstetric and Neonatal Quality and Safety (C-ONQS) certification
SPEAKING FORMATS
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Conference sessions
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Breakouts / workshops
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Panel participation
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Virtual presentations

Request Jeanette to Speak
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