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Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) Honored for Commitment to Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Efforts

September 17, 2024

Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) Honored for Commitment to Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Efforts

Award recognizes SGCMH’s dedication to improving health in Ste. Genevieve County

Ste. Genevieve, MO – Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) received a gold medal from Health Quality Innovators (HQI) through the Health Quality Improvement Contractors (HQIC) Recognition Program for their success in improving the quality and safety of healthcare. Despite challenges over the last four years, SGCMH remained committed to quality improvement, providing person-centered and equitable care and producing better health outcomes.

Medals were awarded based on performance in over 30 focus areas, including:

  • Improvement or sustainment of performance in quality and patient safety measures.
  • Overall engagement and participation during the contract.
  • Sharing lessons learned and best practices through newsletter articles, featured speakers and affinity groups.
  • Implementation of key leadership, person/family engagement and health equity structural measures. 

SGCMH is a critical access acute care hospital offering private rooms and a full continuum of medical and surgical services including 24-hour emergency services.  Healthcare services include inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures, cancer care and research along with a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient diagnostic testing.  Plus, dynamic women’s wellness services including obstetrics, gynecology and breast care. The hospital’s physician clinics offer primary and specialty care in addition to retail pharmacies and walk-in clinics.  In southeast Missouri, conveniently located and easily accessible from Interstate 55. The hospital serves families throughout the southeast region and areas of St. Louis County.

SGCMH is constantly working with its patients and dedicated staff to achieve excellence in patient care, employee satisfaction and more.  This helps to promote organizational improvement and provides good information to help make good decisions about health care.

“We’re proud to be recognized for our dedicated work in the HQIC program,” said Hirshell Parker, Executive Director, Quality and Risk Management.  This award highlights the commitment of our incredible team of people working to improve the health and safety of patients we serve in this community.”

About the SGCMH

Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital is a nonprofit county owned community hospital that works to continue to improve the health and well-being of the community. Our professional staff uses advanced technology and medicine to provide excellent, personalized, and compassionate healthcare. For more information on Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital, visit stegenevievehospital.org. 

About HQI 

Health Quality Innovators (HQI) is an independent, non-profit consulting organization that offers healthcare providers practical solutions backed by objectivity and expertise. They consult on complex government healthcare programs, implement change on the front lines of care and shine new light on improvement challenges. HQI brings together organizations and individuals who are making healthcare better for millions of Americans through funding provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Members include hospitals, providers, community-based organizations, healthcare associations and families. www.hqi.solutions 

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