UCF Lake Nona Hospital Achieves Cribs for Kids® Infant Safe Sleep Certification

UCF Lake Nona Hospital, part of HCA Florida Healthcare, has proudly earned the Cribs for Kids® National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification, underscoring its dedication to infant safety.

 

This certification highlights the hospital's adherence to the ABCs of safe sleep: Alone, on my Back, in a Crib.

 

Wendy Brandon, the hospital's chief executive officer, emphasized the team's commitment to providing top-tier care for newborns and educating parents on safe sleep practices.

 

Cribs for Kids® is a national initiative aimed at reducing sleep-related infant deaths, including SIDS and suffocation.

 

The program offers guidance such as placing babies on their backs to sleep, using firm mattresses in safety-approved cribs, and keeping the sleep area free of loose items.

 

Dr. Michael H. Goodstein, neonatologist and medical director at Cribs for Kids®, noted that hospitals play a crucial role in modeling safe sleep practices for families.

 

Established in 2015, the National Infant Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program aligns with the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendations.

 

Judy Bannon, CEO and founder of Cribs for Kids®, welcomed UCF Lake Nona Hospital to the program, highlighting the potential impact on saving infants' lives.

 

Located in Orlando's Medical City, UCF Lake Nona Hospital offers comprehensive medical services, including 24/7 emergency care, family birthing units, and advanced surgical options.

 

The hospital's commitment to innovation is evident in its use of non-invasive focused ultrasound technology for treating conditions like Parkinson's disease.

 

As part of HCA Florida Healthcare, UCF Lake Nona Hospital contributes to a network dedicated to delivering equitable, evidence-based care across the state.

 

For more information on the Cribs for Kids® National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program, visit their official website.

 

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