The Partnership for Health and Accountability (PHA) presented its prestigious Quality and Patient Safety Award to Medical Center of Peach County, Navicent Health (MCPC) in Byron for its project that prevented device-associated infections, including central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI). The project, titled, “Maintaining Zero: Sustaining Excellence in Device-Associated Infections,” won first place in the Critical Access Hospitals category.

In 2016, MCPC implemented evidence based practices that help reduce the incidence of hospital acquired infections as it relates to devices such as catheters and central  lines. Maintaining these processes has allowed MCPC to “sustain zero” and continue to provide safe patient care.

“Quality and patient safety are top priorities at Navicent Health hospitals. We are continuously examining and modifying our processes in order to ensure faster recovery times and overall safer patient care for each individual who seeks treatment at Medical Center of Peach County. We are thrilled that our project has been recognized and awarded by the Partnership for Health and Accountability,” said Laura Gentry, Chief Executive Officer for MCPC.

These annual awards recognize Georgia healthcare organizations for achievement in reducing the risk of medical errors and improving patient safety and medical outcomes.

“Infection prevention is a key component of ensuring rapid recovery for patients and is a priority of hospitals statewide,” said Georgia Hospital Association President and CEO Earl Rogers. “We applaud Medical Center, Peach County for its successes and for making critical progress in patient safety while ensuring the best and safest care possible for patients.”