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Log in to My Covenant HealthThe Tennessee Hospital Association has awarded Parkwest Medical Center two Zero Harm Awards, a new initiative recognizing outstanding achievements in patient safety across Tennessee hospitals.
The award celebrates hospitals and clinical departments that have reached zero healthcare-associated infections in various areas over the past calendar year. This initiative aligns with the THA board’s goal of achieving zero preventable harm across Tennessee hospitals. For 2023, Parkwest was awarded Zero Harm Awards in:
- CAUTI (Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections) – Hospital Wide
- CLABSI (Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections) – 3 Riverstone
CAUTIs occur when germs enter the urinary tract through a urinary catheter and cause infection. CLABSIs occur when germs enter the bloodstream through a central line, a tube that is inserted into major veins in the chest, neck or groin to give fluids or medication, or to collect blood. Having zero healthcare-associated infections in these areas highlight the dedicated efforts of the hospitals and clinical departments that are committed to eliminating harm, saving lives, and reducing unnecessary costs.
“We’re so proud of our team’s commitment to providing a safe healthcare experience for our patients at Parkwest,” said Devan Johnson, president and chief administrative officer of Parkwest Medical Center. “Patient safety is our highest priority, and we appreciate this recognition from THA.”
“The achievements of these hospitals are a testament to exceptional quality and safety practices in their facilities,” said Tammy Van Dyk, THA senior vice president of patient safety. “We are proud to announce that 94 member hospitals received the Zero Harm Awards this year, and eight hospitals achieved the remarkable feat of zero harm events across all four eligible categories.”
In addition to Parkwest, other Covenant Health hospitals earning Zero Harm Awards are Claiborne Medical Center, Tazewell; Cumberland Medical Center, Crossville; Fort Loudoun Medical Center, Lenoir City; Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville; LeConte Medical Center, Sevierville; Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge; Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System, Morristown; and Roane Medical Center, Harriman.
Learn more about the Zero Harm Awards on THA’s website.
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