Tahoe Forest Hospital Achieves Recognition in Maternity Care
TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. – Tahoe Forest Hospital has been recognized by the California Health and Human Services Agency and Cal Hospital Compare for achieving and exceeding performance standards in important maternal health metrics for 2024. This recognition highlights the hospital’s commitment to delivering high-quality and compassionate care for mothers and their babies, solidifying its status as a leader in safe maternity care.
The hospital received accolades for excellence across five critical maternal health measures, which include:
- NTSV C-section rates (Nulliparous, Term, Singleton, Vertex)
- Surgical site infections post-C-sections
- Vaginal birth after C-section (VBAC)
- Episiotomy rates
- Early elective deliveries before 39 weeks of gestation
These metrics reflect comprehensive efforts to enhance maternal outcomes and endorse safe, evidence-based practices within obstetric care. ‘We are deeply honored to receive this recognition for our work,’ stated Ellie Cruz, RN, Nurse Manager of the Joseph Family Center for Women and Newborn Care. ‘This serves as a testament to the dedication and collaboration of our team, the quality of care our organization provides, and our commitment to improving the health of our community.’
For more information regarding the Joseph Family Center for Women and Newborn Care, please visit Tahoe Forest Hospital.
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