Memorial Hospital Recognized for Excellence in Infant and Maternal Health

Jasper- Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center was recognized by the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA), in partnership with Governor Eric J. Holcomb and State Health Commissioner Kris Box, M.D., FACOG, for their commitment to infant and maternal health at the third annual INspire Hospital of Distinction recognition program.

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.

Memorial 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.

“The six quality metrics are critical to ensuring improving outcomes for our populations,” said Erica Arthur, MSN, RNC, Director of Women and Infant Services at Memorial Hospital. “This is the second year Women and Infant Services has earned the Hospital of Distinction. It shows the dedication our team has to providing excellent care to mothers and newborns.”

“Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center’s dedication to quality improvement in maternal and child health is truly inspirational,” said Brittany Waggoner, IHA Maternal and Infant Quality Improvement Advisor. “Despite the challenges our Indiana delivering facilities are facing today, they remain committed to creating a highly reliable obstetric care system for moms and babies across Indiana.”

The 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.