MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center has earned Perinatal Care Certification from The Joint Commission. The certification program recognizes Joint Commission accredited hospitals committed to achieving integrated, coordinated, and patient-centered care for mothers and newborns.
Berkeley Medical Center has held this certification since 2016.
An on-site review was performed in August to assess compliance with certification standards for perinatal care. During the review, Joint Commission experts completed an independent evaluation of Berkeley Medical Center’s perinatal health care services, including:
- Integrated, coordinated patient-centered care that starts with prenatal and continues through postpartum care.
- Early identification of high-risk pregnancies and births.
- Management of mothers’ and newborns’ risks at a level corresponding to the program’s capabilities.
- Available patient education and information about perinatal care services.
“This certification recognizes the organization’s commitment to healthy mothers and babies,” Wendi Roberts, R.N., B.A., M.S., C.L.N.C., executive director, Certification Programs, The Joint Commission, said. “It gives providers an unparalleled advantage when it comes to preparing mothers for labor and delivery, while also being able to help them if complications arise.”
According to WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center President & CEO Anthony P. Zelenka, the Perinatal Care Certification resulted from the hard work and dedication of the entire perinatal team and staff at Berkeley Medical Center.
“The surveyors were impressed with every aspect of our obstetrics service including the level of care, the cleanliness of the hospital, and the staff working together as medical teams to provide the best possible outcomes for our moms and babies,” Zelenka said. “This re-certification shows that we are focused on ongoing quality-improvement processes to improve care for mothers and newborns here in the Eastern Panhandle. We are delighted to receive this honor once again. Congratulations to the entire department on a job well done.”
Established in 2015, Perinatal Care Certification is awarded for a two-year period to Joint Commission-accredited hospitals.