Nominations and applications have opened for the American Hospital Association-McKesson Quest for Quality Prize, which honors hospitals pursuing excellence through hospital leadership and innovation in quality improvement and safety.
The 2016 award aims to:
- Raise awareness of the value of a hospitalwide commitment to better health and better care at a lower cost that can be achieved through the relentless pursuit of highly reliable, exceptional quality, safe, patient-centered care,
- Reward successful efforts to develop and promote a systems-based approach toward improvements in quality of care,
- Inspire hospitals to be leaders in improving the health of their communities while enhancing outcomes and the experience of care for patients and reducing costs of care; and
- Provide models of successful programs and strategies for the hospital field to use in addressing challenging issues, including reducing disparities in care.
All U.S. hospitals are eligible for the AHA-McKesson Quest for Quality Prize, for which the first place prize is worth $75,000. Completed applications are due Oct. 11.
To nominate an organization or download and application, click here.
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