(Washington, Ind.) – Daviess Community Hospital was recognized this week 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 second 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.
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. “Indiana hospitals are grateful for the leadership of Gov. Holcomb and Dr. Box 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.”
“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 Hospital Association serves as the professional trade association for more than 170 acute care, critical access, behavioral health, and other specialized hospitals in Indiana.
