Clark Regional Medical Center named among Best Maternity Hospitals by Leapfrog and Money Magazine
October 26, 2022
Winchester, KY – (October 26, 2022) – Clark Regional Medical Center has been named to Money Magazine and The Leapfrog Group’s inaugural list of Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. The rankings are intended to help expecting parents make educated decisions about which hospitals consistently delivery the safest, highest-value care for patients and excellence in maternity experiences. Out of more than 2,200 hospitals surveyed, Clark Regional was one of 259 hospitals nationwide, and one of 3 in the state, to earn the first-time honor.
“Clark Regional Medical Center is honored to be among the inaugural list of top hospitals to receive this honor,” said Matt Smith, chief executive officer of Clark Regional. “Our hard-working team of physicians, nurses and staff goes above and beyond every day to provide the best possible experience for mothers, babies and their families, and this is well-deserved recognition.
To qualify for the honor, eligible hospitals were required to carry an A or B letter grade on the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade assessment for spring 2022. Hospitals also were required to meet specific criteria and achieve national standards related to:
- Early Elective Deliveries
- Cesarean Birth
- Episiotomy
- DVT (deep vein thrombosis) Prophylaxis
- Bilirubin Screening
- High-Risk Deliveries (only applies to hospitals electively admitting high-risk deliveries)
Clark Regional Medical Center has been providing services for the unique physical, social and spiritual needs of women since 1917. The Center for Women & Babies provides a complete program of medical, surgical, and educational services to accommodate the unique needs of female patients.
Sara Steinman, Director of the Center for Women & Babies said, “We are proud to provide high quality care with a small-town feel.” Steinman went on to say that the patients at CRMC Center for Women & Babies become part of their family.
For more information about the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care rankings, visit https://money.com/methodology-best-hospitals-for-maternity-care/. To learn more on the Center for Women & Babies at Clark Regional or to connected with a provider, please visit ClarkRegional.org