Hannibal Regional is proud to announce exceptional performance in the 2024 Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care (mPINC) Survey, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). With a total score of 96, Hannibal Regional far exceeds the regional average of 79, underscoring its commitment to providing exemplary care for mothers and infants.
The hospital excelled in areas such as Immediate Postpartum Care, Rooming-In, Feeding Practices, and Institutional Management, showcasing its commitment to best practices in infant nutrition and maternal support. Some notable scores include: 100% compliance in ensuring skin-to-skin contact for newborns immediately after delivery and 84% of newborns rooming-in with their mothers for at least 24 hours, surpassing the national average; Additionally, comprehensive lactation education and discharge support was offered to all patients.
These results reflect Hannibal Regional’s unwavering dedication to fostering a nurturing and supportive environment for new mothers and their babies. “We are thrilled to be recognized for our outstanding practices in infant nutrition and care,” said Diane Bibb, Women’s Care Director. “This achievement underscores our team’s commitment to delivering the highest standard of maternity care and supporting the health and well-being of families in our community.”
The mPINC Survey evaluates hospitals nationwide on their implementation of evidence-based maternity care practices that promote breastfeeding and maternal-infant bonding. Hannibal Regional’s success in this year’s survey is a testament to the hospital’s proactive efforts to provide top-tier care tailored to the needs of mothers and newborns.
For more information about maternity services at Hannibal Regional, visit the Chris Coons Women's Care Center page on our website.