財團法人醫院評鑑暨醫療品質策進會今年新推出新生兒呼吸窘迫症候群(Neonatal respiratory distresssyndrome, NRDS)照護品質的認證，這一項品質認證與降低新生兒死亡率的國家政策目標息息相關。NRDS主要發生在早產兒，且其嚴重程度會隨著胎齡降低而增加。因此這項認證主要是針對早產兒，若能提升早產兒RDS的照護品質，將可以降低其死亡率。我們邀請國內新生兒醫學專家依據NRDS臨床照護指引來規劃準則，認證的醫院必須建立起跨領域的醫療團隊，運用新的醫療技術及照護模式，展現臨床照護指引高遵從性，重視家屬參與醫病共享決策，並且透過個案管理連結資源提供病人完善的出院準備與追蹤照護，能持續監控成果、創新與進步，進而降低死亡率以及確保病人的健康品質。期待透過準備NRDS照護品質認證，醫院可找到作為標竿的單位，同儕互相砥礪、學習，以提升早產兒醫療的照護品質。

The Joint Commission of Taiwan launched a new quality certification program in 2025 to improve the care of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS). This initiative aligns closely with national policy goals aimed at reducing neonatal mortality. NRDS predominantly affects preterm infants, with severity increasing as gestational age decreases. Therefore, improving the quality of care for preterm infants with NRDS is critical to increasing survival rates. This certification focuses on the quality of respiratory care for preterm infants. Neonatal care experts in Taiwan have developed the certification standards based on established practice guidelines for NRDS management. Hospitals seeking certification are required to form interdisciplinary care teams and implement evidence-based practices that incorporate advanced medical technologies and innovative care models. High adherence to clinical guidelines is expected, with a strong emphasis on shared decision-making with families. The program also mandates comprehensive case management to ensure seamless interdisciplinary coordination, robust discharge planning, and structured follow-up. Through this initiative, hospitals are encouraged to identify and collaborate with benchmark institutions, fostering a culture of peer-driven improvement and shared learning that ultimately enhances the quality of care for preterm infants.