Berger Named One of State's Safest Healthcare Systems by OHA

June 29, 2011
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio – Berger Health System was one of just 28 state hospitals and healthcare systems recently honored by the Ohio Hospital Association (OHA) for its successful hospital safety programs and exemplary employee safety records.

 

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June 29, 2011
(CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio) – Berger Health System was one of just 28 state hospitals and healthcare systems recently honored by the Ohio Hospital Association (OHA) for its successful hospital safety programs and exemplary employee safety records.

Joined on the list by organizations like Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Medical Center of Dayton, Berger was the lone Central Ohio healthcare system to receive the Hospital Safety Award.

“To receive an award like this truly means a lot to this organization,” said Tim Colburn, Berger Health System President and CEO. “A great deal of effort and focus was placed on creating and reinforcing our culture of safety. To be recognized as one of Ohio’s best is a reflection of our progressive direction as a health care system.”

Berger’s “Top 20 Percent” honor was one of 14 bestowed on Ohio hospitals and healthcare systems and marks the second consecutive year for the Circleville-based organization to be included among the honorees. The back-to-back awards are the culmination of a nearly seven-year program which focused on safety efforts across the organization.

“Whether it is in a lab, by a patient’s bed or in the hallways of our facilities, this award shows that Berger employees are dedicated to providing safe conditions in which to deliver our first class care,” said Suzanne Welker, Chief Human Resources Officer at Berger.

For more information on Berger Health System or the Ohio Hospital Association, visit us online at www.bergerhealth.com.

About OHA
The Ohio Hospital Association was established in 1915 and currently represents 166 hospitals and 16 health systems throughout Ohio. OHA is a membership-driven organization that provides proactive leadership to create an environment in which Ohio hospitals are successful in serving their communities. Visit OHA’s Web site at www.ohanet.org. Follow OHA on Twitter @OhioHospitals.

About Berger Health System
Founded in 1930, Berger Health System is a full service hospital and community healthcare system serving the residents of Pickaway  County and its surrounding communities. With over 200 physicians on its medical staff, Berger is committed to offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient care services across a number of Pickaway County locations. For more information on Berger Health System, visit us online at www.bergerhealth.com and follow us on Twitter @BergerHospital.