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June 26, 2026
Texas County Memorial Hospital has been recognized as one of seven Missouri hospitals earning the 2026 Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MO PQC) Stars Recognition for demonstrating excellence in improving maternal and infant care.
TCMH received MO PQC Star Recognition in Obstetric Hemorrhage for successfully implementing evidence-based patient safety practices designed to improve outcomes for mothers during childbirth. The recognition was presented during the inaugural MO PQC Collaboration Forum, held July 15-16 in Lake Ozark, Missouri.
The MO PQC Stars program recognizes hospitals and healthcare organizations that demonstrate a strong commitment to quality improvement through collaborative engagement, consistent quality data reporting, and implementation of evidence-based patient safety bundle practices. These efforts are designed to reduce severe maternal morbidity and mortality while improving care for mothers and babies across Missouri.
“Receiving this recognition is a tremendous honor and reflects the dedication of our entire Women’s Health team,” Bill Bridges, TCMH CEO, said. “Our physicians, nurses, and clinical staff are committed to providing safe, compassionate, evidence-based care for every mother and baby we serve. This award represents the hard work, teamwork, and continuous pursuit of excellence that happens every day at TCMH.”
The MO PQC Collaboration Forum brought together multidisciplinary teams from participating hospitals across Missouri to share strategies, celebrate achievements, and learn from one another as they work to improve pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care throughout the state.
April Crites, RN, TCMH Quality and Risk Management director, said that participation in the MO PQC collaborative has helped strengthen clinical processes and increase awareness of evidence-based best practices among the hospital’s care team.
“Quality improvement is a continuous journey, and being part of the MO PQC collaborative allows us to learn from other healthcare teams while strengthening the care we provide here at TCMH,” Crites said. “The work our team has done around obstetric hemorrhage has improved our processes, enhanced preparedness, and reinforced our commitment to patient safety.”
Obstetric hemorrhage is one of the leading causes of severe maternal morbidity, making early recognition, standardized response processes, and team readiness essential components of safe maternity care. Through participation in the MO PQC collaborative, TCMH has implemented practices focused on improving communication, preparedness, and response to support better outcomes for mothers and their families.
“Maternal and infant care is one of the most important services we provide to our community,” Bridges said. “We are proud of the commitment shown by our Women’s Health team and grateful for their dedication to ensuring families receive exceptional care close to home.”
For more information about Women’s Health services at Texas County Memorial Hospital, visit www.tcmh.org.