In a testament to the efforts in infection prevention, UPMC Williamsport has been bestowed with the Excellence in Patient Safety Recognition at the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania’s (HAP) 2024 Patient Safety, Quality, and Equity Symposium.
Positioned amongst 21 other distinguished hospitals from Pennsylvania, UPMC Williamsport’s recognition stemmed from their outstanding endeavors in curtailing the prevalence of three common hospital-borne infections. The awardees for 2024 were ascertained based on the performance metrics accrued during the year 2023.
HAP made use of the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network data to sort out the top-performing entities. To achieve a mention in this esteemed list, hospitals must exhibit an infection rate lower than the mean standardized infection ratio, taking into account infections such as central line-associated bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, and occurrences of C-diff.
UPMC Williamsport’s award-winning performance resonates with the words of Patti Jackson-Gehris, president of UPMC in North Central Pa and UPMC Williamsport, whose dedication to delivering highest-quality care in the safest environment reflects in the staff’s illustrious achievements and commitment. A notable addition to this accolade was a citation conferred by State Representative Jamie Flick for UPMC Williamsport’s laudable accomplishment.
Nicole Stallings, President and CEO of HAP, honors these hospital teams whose steadfast commitment to continuous quality and safety improvement have yielded superlative results. All this goes to show that the delivery of high-quality and safe care to their communities remains the topmost priority for the hospitals. It also underscores the impact of hard work, the striving for exceptional patient care experiences, and a sustained commitment towards infection prevention.