Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center earns CMS birthing-friendly designation
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center (SRMC) is proud to announce that is has received the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Birthing-Friendly Designation, a recognition awarded to hospitals that demonstrate a commitment to high-quality, evidence-based maternity care. To earn this designation, Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center participated in a statewide perinatal quality improvement program and implemented evidence-based quality interventions to reduce pregnancy-related complications.
“Our commitment to providing excellent care goes beyond meeting quality care standards,” said Karen Blakemore, Vice President of Quality. “We have also been recognized for collaborating with other hospitals to improve maternal health outcomes.”
As part of its commitment to advancing maternal health, SRMC has worked closely with Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative (VNPC) to assess and enhance its maternity care services. A new pilot program, “Eliminating Bias the Diad of Care,” aims to remove the bias in maternal care for mothers with substance abuse disorders to ensure they receive the necessary resources they need during and after delivery.
Another major focus has been reducing C-section rates, a key quality measure monitored by the Department of Health and Human Services. In 2024, SRMC achieved a rate of 22%, which is below the national average of 25% for first time moms.
“Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional service to those we care for,” said Katie Pifer, Director of Women’s and Children’s Services. “It is a privilege to offer high-quality, safe obstetrical care to our community, and we are committed to continually improving our services to meet the needs of those we serve.”
SRMC offers a wide array of services to our patients, including community prenatal classes led by nursing teams, outpatient lactation consultations, as well as postpartum support group that meets weekly to support new moms in the first six months after giving birth.