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A DFW-first in Maternal Care
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aylor University Medical Center (BUMC) is the first hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth designated
as a Level IV maternal care center, the highest possible designation by the
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
“It is our great honor and responsibility to care for mothers and babies, and this recognition is an example of how our multidisciplinary staff continues to work tirelessly for our patients,” says Steve Newton, BUMC president. “Our maternal care team continues to provide safe, quality care while sharing resources, training and best practices with other delivery sites across the metroplex.”
This newly established maternal designation program was designed by DSHS to create best-in-practice standards for women’s and children’s services programs in Texas to improve maternal outcomes.
“This designation tells expectant mothers that we have the robust capabilities needed to handle all types of situations that may arise before, during and after childbirth,” explains Kristine DeButy, director of nursing for BUMC Women & Children’s Services. “We’re thrilled to be one of only six hospitals in Texas to have earned this level of designation.”
For information on how you can support women’s and children’s initiatives at Baylor Scott & White, contact Melissa Dalton at 214.820.2705 or Melissa.Dalton@BSWHealth.org.
