At Crittenton, the care you and your loved ones receive is our top priority. To ensure we continue to offer excellent care, Crittenton participates in Keystone Projects.
In 2003, hospitals across the state formed the Michigan Health and Hospital Association’s Keystone Center for Patient Safety & Quality. The center exists to improve patient safety and the quality of health care delivery through the application of science and the implementation of best-practice evidence to save lives and reduce medical costs.
Crittenton is currently participating in six Michigan Keystone Projects. In 2008, Crittenton was selected as one of 13 hospitals in the state to participate in the Keystone OB project. This collaborative effort seeks to ensure that the physicians and nursing staff work together to provide a safe, patient-focused environment for every patient in the labor and delivery unit. This team approach ensures the best possible outcomes for your birthing experience. As a result of this initiative, moms and babies benefit from fewer complications and less time apart. It is our goal to create an atmosphere that provides both a safe and rewarding memory for our families.
Putting an End to Early Inductions
Clinical data have shown that babies induced in the later stages of pregnancy, primarily the 37th and 38th weeks, can still suffer from potentially serious breathing difficulties. In response to these clinical findings, hospitals across the country have initiated policies banning early inductions, except in emergency situations.
As part of a statewide Michigan Hospital Association Keystone Center Initiative, Crittenton has partnered with other hospitals across the state to decrease the number of induced pregnancies. Prior to inducing a pregnancy before 39 weeks, physicians at Crittenton must receive approval from a Keystone Initiative board member. “The ultimate goal of the initiative is to protect the health of the babies we deliver at our hospital,” explains Brian Reedy, MD, Chair of the Keystone Committee at Crittenton. “Data have shown that inducing pregnancy is not entirely harmless to the baby, and we are working to reduce these health risks.”
For more information about how Crittenton Hospital Medical Center is enhancing care for your birthing experience, visit www.crittenton.com/womens-services.
