Opportunity Suggest task‐sharing for supply preparation to free up time to deliver other EBPs Suggest delivery attendants use hand sanitizer if there is no running water or no time to wash hands before deliveries Have water buckets brought in for delivery attendants to wash hands when water is otherwise unavailable Prepare oxytocin before each delivery so it is immediately available after delivery Supplies Advocate with administrators or pharmacists about obtaining missing supply Motivation Motivate delivery attendant to use the SCC by referring to the SCC and national guidelines Motivate delivery attendant by using stories, motivational videos, and SBA guidelines Show data from OTIS heatmap to encourage change from red or yellow to green Acknowledge and “appreciate” delivery attendant when she performs EBP well Ability Explain importance of specific EBP Ask senior clinical staff to help educate and provide clinical coaching Use old completed SCC to explain proper practice Have delivery attendant perform SCC demonstration

Abbreviations: EBP, essential birth practice; OTIS, Observation Tool to Inform Support; SBA, skilled birth attendant; SCC, WHO Safe Childbirth Checklist.