Daviess Community Hospital honored with 11 HealthCare Service Excellence Awards

Daviess Community Hospital (DCH) has been recognized as a leader in healthcare service excellence, receiving 11 prestigious awards at the HealthCare Service Excellence Conference this week hosted by Custom Learning Systems. These accolades highlight DCH’s commitment to enhancing patient care, staff engagement, and overall service excellence.

DCH’s award-winning achievements included:

Legacy Award:

• Dr. Suresh Lohano – Recognized for his profound influence on DCH and dedication to the healthcare community.

Summit Award Recipients:

• Outstanding Staffing Fix Transformation – DCH Peak Performers

Pinnacle Achievers:

• Implementation Coordinator – 1st Year: Angie Steiner
• Motivating Administrator: Jenna Bedwell
• Outstanding 1st Year Service Excellence Initiative: Daviess Community Hospital
• Service Excellence Advisor Team: Reading Rainbow
• Service Excellence Ambassador: Beth Grant

Breakthrough Awards:

• Ruby Achievement: HCAHPS Response of Hospital Staff (26.62% improvement)
• Ruby Achievement: HCAHPS Hospital Environment – Quiet (26.62% improvement)
• Emerald Achievement: HCAHPS Communication with Nurses (26.62% improvement)
• Bronze Improvement: HCAHPS Recommend the Hospital (26.62% improvement)

“This year’s conference was truly inspiring and motivating for everyone who attended,” said Angie Steiner, DCH Director of Service Excellence. “The attendees are excited to implement the ideas and strategies we learned from experts in the field of service excellence. We’re eager to see how these changes will elevate our patient care even further.”

In 2024, the Summit Awards committee reviewed 311 nominations from 30 healthcare organizations across 14 states, selecting 115 Pinnacle Achievers as outstanding performers. The prestigious Summit Award, presented to only 31 recipients, is the highest honor in healthcare service excellence, celebrating notable improvements in patient experience and staff engagement.

Additionally, DCH received four Breakthrough Awards, which were presented during the Breakthrough Awards & National Rural Honor Roll Luncheon on November 6, 2024. These awards underscore DCH’s commitment to driving excellence and setting benchmarks in patient care and satisfaction.

“These awards highlight a fantastic year for Daviess Community Hospital as we continue to lead the way in healthcare,” Steiner added. “We look forward to more success in the year ahead and to further advancing our standards in service excellence.”

About Daviess Community Hospital

Daviess Community Hospital (DCH) stands as a beacon of health and wellness in southwestern Indiana. Serving the region with one 48-bed hospital, six specialty clinics, and six outpatient clinics, DCH is dedicated to providing top-tier medical care. Nestled in Washington, Indiana, this not-for-profit health system is one of the area’s largest private employers, boasting a team of over 620 passionate professionals. DCH is unwavering in its mission to improving the health of the people of the communities it serves not only by delivering excellent medical care, but also ensuring accessibility, promoting healthy living, and collaborating with local agencies to address community health needs. As an affiliate of Ascension St. Vincent, DCH is committed to being the healthcare provider of choice, continuously striving for excellence and innovation. Discover more about DCH’s services and commitment to health at dchosp.org.