The
prestigious John M.
Eisenberg Award for Innovation in Patient Safety was awarded to LifePoint
Health, which includes Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville and Scott
Memorial Hospital in Scottsburg. Presented annually by the National Quality
Forum and The Joint Commission, the award recognizes major achievements in health
care quality and patient safety and honors the late Dr. John M. Eisenberg, an
ardent advocate for and leader in health care quality improvement. LifePoint is
being recognized for its National Quality Program, a structured process for
ensuring consistent, high standards of quality and patient safety. The program,
created in partnership with Duke University Health System, has led to
significant enhancements across the LifePoint network, including a more than 60
percent improvement in aggregate patient safety. Read more on the LifePoint
website.