Abbeville General earns Cribs for Kids® Infant Safe Sleep Hospital Gold Certification

Abbeville General Hospital is proud to announce that it has achieved certification as a Gold Cribs for Kids® National Safe Sleep Hospital. This certification recognizes our healthcare team members’ commitment to best practices in infant safe sleep, ensuring the highest standards of care for our youngest patients. By earning this certification, Abbeville General Hospital demonstrates adherence to rigorous guidelines established by the Cribs for Kids® National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program.
Cribs for Kids® is a national safe sleep initiative dedicated to reducing infant mortality. “Sleep related deaths are the number one reason we lose our babies each year—3,400 infants annually”, said Michael H. Goodstein, M.D., neonatologist and medical director at Cribs for Kids, adding, “we know that parents do at home what they see done in the hospital so modeling safe sleep and providing education to families will have an impact on infant mortality. Cribs for Kids program recognizes hospitals making this commitment.”
"Our team has worked diligently to meet the requirements to earn this
certification and underscores our dedication to providing safe sleep care for our babies. We are committed to ensuring that every newborn and infant at Abbeville General Hospital receives the highest level of care, including promoting safe sleep practices that align with the guidelines of Cribs for Kids®," added Kaylee Broussard, RN, BSN, OB/Nursery Unit Manager.
Judy Bannon, CEO, and founder of Cribs for Kids explains, “The National Infant Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program launched in 2015. It is rooted in the Safe Sleep Recommendations made by American Academy of Pediatrics and the research that demonstrates families do at home what they see done in the hospital. There are over 500 infant safe sleep certified hospitals across the country and beyond. We are proud to welcome Abbeville General Hospital to our program. It will have a profound effect on saving babies’ lives.”
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For more information about Cribs for Kids® National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program, visit, www.cribsforkids.org/hospitalcertification
About Abbeville General Hospital: Abbeville General has been proudly serving the community since February 1966. While we have evolved over the years, one thing has remained consistent – our commitment to ensuring patients receive personalized and high-quality care. From our 24/7 Emergency Department, a variety of outpatient clinics, Cancer Center, Sleep Center, and new Behavioral Medicine Center, Abbeville General is here to provide quality care close to home. For more information about Abbeville General and its services, visit abbevillegeneral.com.