NEWBERRY— Newberry County Memorial Hospital recently won five 2022 Zero Harm Awards from the South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) for a commitment to eliminating medical errors and creating a culture of high reliability throughout their facility.
“By pursuing a standard of Zero Harm, our hospital continues to put patient safety first in our mission to provide world-class care to the patients and communities we serve,” said Brenda Williams, director foundation/marketing.
SCHA’s Zero Harm Awards were started in 2014 to recognize hospitals that have had extended harm-free periods in major areas of surgery and other common medical procedures. These awards demonstrate that patient safety and highly reliable care are cornerstones of South Carolina hospitals. All of the hospital data used for these awards is independently verified by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control based on real healthcare outcomes.
“The Zero Harm program is a significant tool for advancing high-quality healthcare and a culture of safety in the state’s hospitals,” said Karen Reynolds, executive director of innovation and acceleration at SCHA. “South Carolina has developed a blueprint for reducing avoidable harm in our healthcare facilities by encouraging hospitals to develop a network for communicating and sharing best practices.”
“We are tremendously proud of our clinical leaders and team members who demonstrate a steadfast commitment to providing high-quality care,” said Meg Davis, MSN, RN, chief nursing officer at Newberry Hospital. “These Zero Harm Awards are a testament to the strength and resilience of our entire team.”
This year, 60 hospitals won 295 Zero Harm Awards for their commitment to delivering highly reliable care. For more information about this year’s awards and a full list of winners, go to scha.org/zero-harm.