The COVID-19 virus entered the United States in early 2020 causing over 600,000 deaths nationwide in just over a year. While the virus itself took its toll on those who contracted it, front-line workers and hospital leaders struggled with mental…
SIDS and Infant Safe Sleep
Recently, an Australian study identified a possible biological marker for SIDS. However, it is essential to note that many new headlines misrepresent and overstate the study’s findings. The study only reports on a possible biological marker that may be linked…
Partnering with Communities to Improve Infant & Maternal Care
Recently, Governor Eric J. Holcomb proclaimed January 23 as Maternal Health Awareness Day in Indiana. The declaration is part of a national effort designed to remember the women who have lost their lives to childbirth and focus on efforts to ensure…
Indiana: Rapid Increase in COVID-19 Hospitalizations
In late 2021, there had been a rapid increase in COVID-19-related hospitalizations. As a result, the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA), Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA), and Indiana State Nurses Association (ISNA) urged Hoosiers who were not yet vaccinated to get…
Hospitals Honored for Infant and Maternal Health
The Indiana Hospital Association (IHA), in partnership with Governor Eric J. Holcomb and State Health Commissioner Kris Box, M.D., FACOG, recognized Indiana birthing hospitals this month for their commitment to infant and maternal health at IHA’s second annual INspire Hospital of Distinction recognition…
New EVS Tech Training Becomes Standard of Care
In May 2019, the Indiana Hospital Association hosted the first Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) training for Indiana rural and critical access hospitals. The CHEST training is a three-day program through the Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE), an…
Hospitals Take the Lead in Sepsis Fight
Infections happen to everyone. There are infections linked to cuts or toothaches, pneumonia, bladder infections, and cases involving the digestive system. There are bacterial infections, viral infections, and fungal infections. In most cases, with medical intervention or without, our bodies…
Improving Health for Moms and Babies
Healthy babies begin with healthy moms. Indiana hospitals are committed to improving maternal and infant health, which is one of Indiana’s most pressing health challenges. Indiana ranks 43rd in the nation in infant death. Indiana hospitals fully support Governor Eric Holcomb’s…
EVS Staff Help Reduce Infections
Environmental Service Technicians (EVS) play an essential role in quality of care and patient safety through a clean healthcare environment. In May 2019, the Indiana Hospital Association hosted the first Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) training for Indiana rural…
