HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Medical Center announced Monday that the United Health Ministry Fund (UHMF) has awarded the hospital a High 5 for Mom and Baby designation, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to infant and maternal health.
Jill White, Director for Patient Care Services at HRMC, said the High 5 for Mom and Baby annual award provides resources and a framework to help Kansas hospitals and birthing centers improve outcomes for breastfeeding women and their infants. Recognition as a High 5 for Mom and Baby facility includes on-going education and training opportunities, support and resources though a community of delivery centers.
“To be selected for this honor, each facility completes a voluntary and self-reported evaluation of at least five evidence-based practices,” White said. “Included in the list of practices is a requirement for hospitals to maintain staff competency in lactation support, assure immediate and sustained skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby following birth, practice ‘rooming,’ which allows mothers and infants to remain together 24-hours per day, and provide all family members with individualized infant feeding guidance and counseling.”
Ken Johnson, President and CEO of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System, said the High 5 designation concretes the hospital staff’s reputation of providing the best in Perinatal service. “Jill White and her exemplary staff are committed to serving mothers, babies and family members with the highest quality care.”
UHMF, headquartered in Hutchinson, funds and supports projects that enhance healthcare access, early childhood development, and healthy congregations for Kansans.
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