WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s recognized as top performing hospital for employee safety

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s was named a Top Performing Hospital by the Children’s Hospitals’ Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS) Network, according to a press release.

The recognition comes as part of its annual Sharing Hospitals’ Innovations for Network Engagement (SHINE) Report, which highlights hospitals that have exceptional outcomes and that implement innovative strategies to advance safety and quality.

“Our staff caring for patients each day are the foundation of our success in patient care,” Pavi Ellison, M.D., associate chief quality officer for WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s, said. “We recognize that a culture that values, supports and respects employees translates directly into safer, more compassionate care for our patients.”

WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s was named a Top Performing Hospital in Employee and Staff Safety – Overexertion Events (EESOE).

“This recognition demonstrates our leadership’s commitment to employee and staff safety,” Derek Dieringer, M.B.A., C.S.P., safety manager for WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital, said. “Leadership understands that our employees’ well-being and quality of patient care are directly related. When leadership cares for and invests in their employees, staff well-being and morale improve, which directly leads to better patient outcomes and safer care.”

In creating this annual report, SPS considers each of its 150-plus participating hospitals and their commitment to creating the safest environment for patients and staff. The report recognizes hospitals for patient safety performance and organizational safety culture.

“This recognition underscores our commitment to becoming a high-reliability organization,” Rafka Chaiban, M.D., associate chief quality officer for WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s, said. “By openly sharing our successes and challenges through the SPS network, we accelerate learning across institutions and drive meaningful improvements that keep patients and staff safe. Safety is not just a program; it is a culture we build together through collaboration.”

WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s teams continuously evaluate safety practices, outcomes and culture. Teams also focused on specific improvements over the past year, including training on safe patient handling equipment, patient screening for mobility needs and safe patient mobility core team oversight. The success of these programs is a combination of collaborative efforts across all of WVU Medicine.

“Being included in SHINE places WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s among a select group of peer hospitals nationwide recognized for their leadership, collaboration and commitment to creating a safe, high-reliability environment for patients and staff,” Dr. Ellison said. “It also positions WVU Medicine as a nationally recognized leader and an exceptional place to work, reflecting the strength of our culture, teamwork and dedication to continuous improvement.”

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