Patient experience company Press Ganey has named the recipients of its annual performance awards programs at its National Client Conference in Orlando. This year, more than 375 client organizations were honored for outstanding performance in engagement, clinical quality and experience measures.
"Press Ganey is thrilled to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of our 2016 award winners. The organizations recognized today have led impactful initiatives to reduce patient and caregiver suffering and improve the safety, quality and experience of care," Patrick T. Ryan, Press Ganey CEO, said in a statement. "We are all continuously inspired by our clients' commitment to patient-centered care and are proud to partner with them to advance care delivery across the continuum."
Here are the winners of each Press Ganey award.
Press Ganey Community Response Award
The winners of this award rose to the occasion to support their communities during times of crisis.
- Adventist Health System - Florida Hospital (Orlando)
- Baylor Scott & White Health (Dallas)
- Orlando (Fla.) Health
- Parkland Health & Hospital System (Dallas)
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (Dallas)
Press Ganey Innovator of the Year Award
Recipients of the Innovator of the Year Award have a history of challenging the status quo, driving innovation in healthcare and advancing care delivery to benefit both patients and the community.
- Lloyd H. Dean, President and CEO of Dignity Health (San Francisco)
Press Ganey Team of the Year Award
This award honors a team that demonstrates outstanding care coordination and teamwork in pursuit of delivering safe, high-quality, compassionate care.
- Duke Women's Cancer Care Raleigh (N.C.)
Press Ganey Nurse of the Year Award
The Press Ganey Nurse of the Year Award recognizes the contributions of an outstanding direct care nurse who has gone above and beyond in his/her role and demonstrated care innovation, transformation and collaboration that supports an exceptional patient experience.
- June Martin, RN, charge nurse at Newport (R.I.) Hospital-Lifespan Cancer Centers