2024 Eisenberg awardees honored for outstanding dedication to patient safety and healthcare quality
The Joint Commission and National Quality Forum (NQF) honored national, local and individual efforts to improve patient safety and healthcare quality through the prestigious John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards. The awards are named for the late Dr. Eisenberg, a leading advocate for healthcare quality improvement.
- CommonSpirit Health in Chicago was honored for National Level Innovation in Patient Safety and Quality for its innovative approach to achieving and sustaining clinical excellence.
- Parkland Health in Dallas received the Local Level Innovation in Patient Safety and Quality for developing a comprehensive surveillance program to address missed opportunities for diagnosis.
- Elliott K. Main, MD, received the Individual Achievement award for his numerous contributions as a national leader in maternal quality and safety, directing programs at the hospital, health system, state and national levels.
The achievements of each awardee will be celebrated at UNIFY 2025™: Convening for Quality September 16–17 in Washington, D.C.