Maury Regional Medical Center (MRMC) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care (ACPC) by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.
MRMC was awarded certification in perinatal care by The Joint Commission in 2022; however, the “advanced” certification goes beyond the basic standards, signaling a higher quality comprehensive care, including high-risk pregnancies, mental health considerations, risk management and patient-centered, integrated approaches throughout the prenatal, delivery and postpartum phases.
“We are deeply honored to receive Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission,” said CEO Martin Chaney, MD. “As a pediatrician, striving for the highest standards of care for mothers and their newborns is a calling dear to my heart. Our team’s dedication to delivering safe, compassionate and evidence-based care is at the core of everything we do, and we continue to strive for excellence in all aspects of perinatal health.”
MRMC underwent a rigorous onsite review earlier this year. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards, including management, supporting self-management and delivering and facilitating clinical care. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. The reviewers also conducted onsite observations and interviews.
“Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care recognizes health care organizations committed to striving for excellence and fostering continuous improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission. “We commend MRMC for using The Joint Commission certification process to reduce variation in clinical processes and to strengthen its clinical program to drive safer, higher quality and more compassionate care for individuals served.”
MRMC offers an entire floor dedicated to childbirth and gynecological care with spacious suites where mothers can experience labor, delivery and recovery in comfort and privacy. The Mother/Baby Unit offers couplet care, allowing babies to room-in with their mothers to enhance the early bonding experience. In the instance that a newborn may need an enhanced level of care, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is available. Parents also have access to expectant parent education and breastfeeding and lactation services.
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