The Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) was established in April
2013 to realize statewide impact of improving patient safety and
quality care for all Californians, to accelerate the rate of
improvement, and to advance California as a national leader in
quality performance.
A collaboration of California Hospital Association, Hospital
Council – Northern and Central California, Hospital Association
of Southern California and Hospital Association of San Diego and
Imperial Counties.
Northern California was well represented at the Hospital
Quality Institute’s (HQI) annual conference earlier
last week, with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC)
honored with the 2019 C. Duane Dauner Award.
John Muir Health was also recognized – as a finalist for the
award, which highlights outstanding achievement in
patient safety, quality improvement, and patient
experience. (CHA News)
