Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital Recognized for Excellence in Patient Safety

Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital (RPH) has received statewide recognition for outstanding performance in patient safety. 
 
The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) is honoring Robert Packer Hospital through its 2024 Excellence in Patient Safety Recognition program, which highlights Pennsylvania’s top-performing hospitals that have demonstrated low rates of healthcare-associated infections. 
 
“Our patients expect the best when they come to us to heal,” said Joseph Sawyer, SVP, President, Guthrie Pennsylvania Regional Hospitals. “We’re proud to be recognized for our focus on quality, safety and experience, which ensures our patients receive care from the very best in a safe environment.” 
 
HAP is recognizing 22 hospitals this year based on their performance in 2023. HAP identifies top-performing hospitals using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Healthcare Safety Network. To be recognized, hospitals must perform better than the mean standardized infection ratio in three key measures: central line-associated bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, and occurrences of Clostridioides difficile. 
 
“Delivering high-quality and safe care to their communities is hospitals’ top priority,” HAP President and CEO Nicole Stallings said. “HAP is proud to recognize the Pennsylvania hospital teams that have achieved outstanding results from their commitment to continuous quality and safety improvement.”

Learn more about the Excellence in Patient Safety recognition program online.