Daviess Community Hospital Recognized for Excellence in Infant and Maternal Health

Daviess Community Hospital Recognized for Excellence in Infant and Maternal Health

(Washington, Ind.) – Daviess Community Hospital was recognized recently for their commitment to infant and maternal health by the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA), in partnership with Governor Eric J. Holcomb and State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver, M.D., FACEP. The recognition was announced at IHA's fourth annual INspire Hospital of Distinction recognition program. Hospital award recipients earned either an INspire Hospital of Distinction or Category of Excellence recognition based on their performance in seven key areas, including infant safe sleep, breastfeeding, tobacco prevention and cessation, perinatal substance use, obstetric hemorrhage, maternal hypertension, and social determinants of health.

"The daily work of our delivering hospitals makes a monumental impact on the lives of so many Hoosier moms and infants in every corner of our state," said Governor Holcomb. "These caregivers are much needed and appreciated, and we will continue to partner with them to support our shared goal of a healthy Hoosier tomorrow."

INspire, funded by the Indiana Department of Health’s Safety PIN grant, was developed to implement the delivery of best practice care for Hoosier moms and babies and recognize hospitals for excellence in addressing key drivers of infant and maternal health.

Daviess Community Hospital earned a Hospital of Distinction recognition based on implementing best practices in six key areas, including infant safe sleep, breastfeeding, tobacco prevention and cessation, perinatal substance use, obstetric hemorrhage, and maternal hypertension.

“We would like to thank not only the individuals who worked to abstract, collect and submit the data for this award, but also those who performed quality care with a personal touch on a daily basis,” said Shawna O’Kelley Brinson, Director of OB Services at Daviess Community Hospital.

“I would like to recognize the entire OB department and providers for delivering quality care and making a difference in our community,” remarked Tracy Conroy, CEO of Daviess Community Hospital. “It is an honor to receive the Inspire award for excellence in infant and maternal health.”

“Indiana hospitals are grateful for the leadership of Gov. Holcomb and Dr. Weaver and are thrilled to be a partner in Indiana’s effort to reduce infant mortality,” said IHA President Brian Tabor. “We look forward to building on the progress we’ve made.”

Indiana Hospital Association serves as the professional trade association for more than 170 acute care, critical access, behavioral health, and other specialized hospitals in Indiana.

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