Metro Health Hospital has received the 2006 Governor's Award for quality and safety – as well as special recognition as one of Michigan's 18 top-performing hospitals.
The general acute care osteopathic teaching hospital received special recognition from Gov. Jennifer Granholm as the recipient of the 2006 Governor's Recognition of Excellence for the Appropriate Care Measure Award. This award, which was based on 2006 clinical data, puts Metro Health in the top 10 percent of all hospitals in the state for its treatment of pneumonia, congestive heart failure and heart attack.
Metro Health also received recognition in three award categories in the annual Governor's Award for Improving Patient Safety and Quality of Care in the Hospital Setting. The awards were presented in conjunction with MPRO, Michigan's health-care quality improvement organization.
The quality improvement award, which recognizes improvements in hospital health care quality and safety, included the following categories:
- Emergency department
- Surgical Care Improvement Project
- Systems Improvement/Health Information Technology Award
"Metro Health Hospital is honored to be recognized by the governor as one of the state's leading hospitals," said Michael Faas, president and CEO of Metro Health. "As a health care organization, we are committed to providing the best – and safest – patient experience. Our move into the new hospital in Wyoming will enhance our ability to deliver quality, affordable health care to even more residents of West Michigan."
The award criteria align with improving care in a number of clinical areas designated as national priorities by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
"These award recipients are committed to providing Michigan citizens with high-quality health care," said Gov. Granholm. "The award is a testament to the dedication of these hospitals that give patients the quality care they need and deserve."