Indiana Hospitals Recognized for Excellence in Infant and Maternal Health

In partnership with State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver, M.D., FACEP, the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) today recognized birthing hospitals for their commitment to improving infant and maternal health at IHA’s fifth annual INspire Hospital of Distinction recognition program.

Launched in 2019 with funding from the Indiana Department of Health’s Safety PIN grant, results are based on a facility’s performance in six key areas, including infant safe sleep, breastfeeding, perinatal substance use, social drivers of health, obstetric hemorrhage, and maternal hypertension.

“The Indiana Department of Health remains focused on working with healthcare providers to improve outcomes for Hoosier moms and babies,” said State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver, M.D., FACEP. “We are grateful to have hospitals across the state support initiatives, such as the Indiana Perinatal Levels of Care and obstetrical emergencies training, that have contributed to improvements in both maternal and infant health.”

For the first time in the program’s history, 100% of Indiana’s birthing facilities earned one of two INspire recognitions, reinforcing the progress that has been made to improve upon the key drivers of maternal and infant health.

“Indiana hospitals are grateful for the leadership of Dr. Weaver and her team for their continued partnership to address the critical issue of infant and maternal mortality,” said IHA President Scott B. Tittle. “We are proud to celebrate the Hoosier facilities that have successfully demonstrated these best practices and how far our state has come in the five years since the launch of INspire. Together, we are truly making a difference.”

A list of award recipients and their recognition can be found here.

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