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The Eisenberg Awards

The John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards were launched in 2002 by the Joint Commission and the NQF in memory of the highly respected national leader in healthcare quality, Dr. John M. Eisenberg, who dedicated his career to ensuring that healthcare is based on a strong foundation of research and that the services provided reflect the needs and perspectives of patients. Dr. Eisenberg, who died in 2002, spearheaded national efforts to reduce medical errors and improve patient safety as director of the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.  The awards, given annually, recognize individuals and healthcare organizations that have made significant contributions to improving patient safety.

The Joint Commission and the National Quality Forum (NQF) are now accepting applications for the 2008 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards, which recognize individuals and health care organizations that are making significant contributions in improving the safety and quality of patient care. 

The deadline for nominations is April 14, 2008.  Read the full press release.(HTML / PDF) Nomination Form

2007 Recipients

Individual Achievement Flaura Koplin Winston, MD, PhD
Darrell A. Campbell, Jr., MD
Research Eric Thomas, MD, MPH
Innovation at a Regional Level

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass.

Innovation at an Local Level Evanston Northwestern Healthcare
Evanston, IL

2006 Recipients

Individual Achievement Donald Berwick, MD, MPP, KBE
Research Jerry H. Gurwitz, MD
Innovation at a Regional Level

Minnesota Alliance for Patient Safety and
Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority

Innovation at an Organizational Level Wichita Citywide Heart Care Collaborative represents

2005 Recipients

Individual Achievement Audrey L. Nelson, PhD, RN
Innovation at a Regional Level Maryland Patient Safety Center
Innovation at an Organizational Level Meridian Health
Sentara Healthcare

2004 Recipients

Individual Achievement Lucian L. Leape, MD
Research Achievement Peter J. Pronovost, MD, PhD
Innovation at a National Level Brooke Army Medical Center
Kaveh G. Shojania and Robert M. Wachter
Innovation at a Local Level University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, McKeesport, PA

2003 Recipients

Individual Achievement Jeffrey Cooper, PhD
Advocacy The Leapfrog Group
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
System Innovation Abington Memorial Hospital

2002 Recipients

Individual Achievement Julianne Morath, RN, MS
Research David W. Bates, MD, MSc
Advocacy Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Lexington, KY
System Innovation Concord Hospital, Concord, NH
Veterans Affairs National Center for Patient Safety