Audit Committee

Oversees annual audit conducted by independent auditors, ensuring full disclosure of the Consortium's financial position

This standing Board Committee consists of at least 3 Trustees appointed annually, with 1 member from the Finance Committee.

Black Infant Mortality Reduction Resource Center's Advisory Committee

Advises the BIMR Resource Center on identifying ways to reduce the incidence of Black infant mortality in the State of New Jersey

 This Coalition consists of at least 1 practicing obstetrician, pediatrician, midwife, registered nurse, mental health professional and a consumer. Members must serve a term of one year and attend 1 quarterly meeting.

Breastfeeding Task Force

Facilitate initiatives that promote, protect and support breastfeeding

This ad hoc Committee is composed of a maximum of 15 Trustees and/or General Members who have expertise or interest in breastfeeding.

ByLaws Committee

Reviews Bylaws and makes recommendations to the Board of Trustees regarding revisions

This Standing Board Committee consists of at least 3 Trustees.

Communications Committee

Oversees creation of print and other media venues to promote the organization. Fosters relationships with the media and public relations directors, develops strategies, and creates ongoing opportunities to publicize the mission and programs of the Northern Consortium

This ad hoc Committee is chaired by a Trustee and is comprised of Board and/or General Members.

Conflict Resolution Committee

Addresses and resolves conflicts amongst and between members

This Standing Board Committee consists of 9 Trustees, with equal representation by hospital, non-hospital and consumer members.

Development Committee

Advocates for the financial advancement of the Corporation including, but not limited to, pursuing opportunities to increase revenue through capital campaigns and major gift inititatives, development outsourcing, planned giving, online fundraising and communications, and shall make such recommendations to the Board of Trustees

This ad hoc Committee shall consist of at least 3 Trustees and include up to 10 members. This Committee shall be chaired by a Board Member and report to the Finance Committee.

Executive Committee

Oversees fiscal and programmatic operations

This Standing Board Committee is composed of the Consortium Officers and the Board Committee Chairpersons and is chaired by the President of the Consortium.

Fetal Infant Mortality Review Case Review Team (CRT) Task Force

Examines fetal and/or infant deaths on an ongoing basis, which includes information from medical and social service records and maternal interviews. Reports recommendations that address the significant social, economic, cultural, safety, and health systems factors associated with the fetal-infant mortality to the Community Action Team (CAT)

This ad hoc Committee is chaired by a Trustee and comprised of Board and/or General Members who have a background in clinical medicine, nursing, or behavioral health.

Fetal Infant Mortality Review Community Action Team (CAT) Task Force

CAT translates CRT recommendations and findings into community-based interventions

This ad hoc Committee is comprised of Trustee and/or General Members who have a background or history in community development and service.

Finance Committee

Reviews budgets, makes recommendations regarding assessments, oversees the preparation of financial statements

This Standing Board Committee consists of at least 3 Trustees.

Strategic Planning Committee

Develops comprehensive assessments of regional needs and services; oversees the preparation of the perinatal / pediatric plan

Chairperson must be a Trustee. This Standing Board Committee consists of a maximum of 15 Trustees and/or General Members.

Nominating Committee

Conducts continuous review of Board membership and identifies potential members and officers

This Standing Board Committee is composed of 3 Trustees.

Quality Assurance Committee

Designs strategies to promote and ensure quality improvement in the health status of women and children in the region

Chairperson must be a Trustee. This Standing Board Committee is composed of a maximum of 15 Trustees and/or General Members.

Regional Education Committee 

Develops programs to address the educational needs of health professionals

This Standing Board Committee is composed of a maximum of 15 Trustee and/or General Members. Chairperson must be either a physician or a Masters-prepared nurse with an MCH background.

Transport Task Force

Sub-committee created at the request of the Quality Assurance Committee to bring in expertise and more intensive examination of maternal-fetal and neonatal transport, also propose and evaluate additional transport quality improvement activities

Task Force consists of at least 1 representative from the Quality Assurance Committee with expertise related to the issue of interest, and other representatives from member hospitals.