Ozarks Healthcare honored for Commitment to Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Efforts

WEST PLAINS, MO Ozarks Healthcare has received a gold medal from Health Quality Innovators (HQI) through the Health Quality Improvement Contractors (HQIC) Recognition Program for their success in improving the quality and safety of healthcare. Despite challenges over the last four years, HQIC participants remained committed to quality improvement, providing person-centered and equitable care and producing better health outcomes.

Medals were awarded based on performance in over 30 focus areas, including:

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Improvement or sustainment of performance in quality and patient safety measures.
Overall engagement and participation during the contract.
Sharing lessons learned and best practices through newsletter articles, featured speakers and affinity groups.
Implementation of key leadership, person/family engagement and health equity structural measures.

“We’re proud to be recognized for our dedicated work in the HQIC program,” Christen Weaver, Ozarks Healthcare Executive Director of Quality, said. “This award highlights the commitment of our incredible team of people working to improve the health and safety of patients we serve in this community.”  

About HQI

Health Quality Innovators (HQI) is an independent, non-profit organization that offers healthcare providers practical solutions backed by objectivity and expertise. They consult on complex government healthcare programs, implement change on the front lines of care and shine new light on improvement challenges. HQI brings together organizations and individuals who are making healthcare better for millions of Americans through funding provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Members include hospitals, providers, community-based organizations, healthcare associations and families.

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