West Virginia Hospital Association recognizes WVU Medicine
The West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA) recently recognized WVU Medicine-J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital with a Gold Honor for its outstanding work in the Commitment to Excellence Honors Program and its commitment to the following topic areas:
- Antibiotic Stewardship
- Breastfeeding Initiative
- Care Transitions
- Emergency Department Information Exchange (EDIE)
- Hospital Improvement Innovation Network (HIIN)
- Influenza Vaccination
- Opioid Stewardship
- Tobacco Cessation Assistance
- WVHA Discharge Data Program
The objectives of the Honors Program are to reward successful efforts to develop and promote quality improvement activities, inspire hospitals to be leaders in improving the health of West Virginians, and raise awareness of nationally-accepted standards of care that are proven to enhance patient outcomes.
The Honors Program is updated annually to reflect the quality improvement topics on which the WVHA Quality Committee has recommended hospital action in the pursuit of excellence during the program year.
The WVHA is a not-for-profit statewide organization representing 63 hospitals and health systems across the continuum of care. The WVHA supports its members in achieving a strong, healthy West Virginia by providing leadership in healthcare advocacy, education, information, and technical assistance, and by being a catalyst for effective change through collaboration, consensus building, and a focus on desired outcomes. Members of the WVHA believe it is essential, in the interest of West Virginia citizens, to have a strong healthcare system that supports and improves the health status of those people served by our hospitals, as well as the economic condition of the state. West Virginia’s hospitals seek to establish and maintain trust among providers, policymakers, and the public through actions, sensitivity, professionalism, and community-minded commitment to service.