Aspirus UP Hospitals 2024 Governor’s Award of Excellence Recipients

All three Aspirus hospitals in the Upper Peninsula are proud recipients of the 2024 Governor’s Award of Excellence. Aspirus Health earned prestigious recognition for reducing Readmissions and Infections for C-difficile, improvements in Sepsis Mortality and Adverse Drug Events, and improvements in High Dose Opioid Prescribing Upon Discharge. These distinguished awards were offered through a collaboration with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, iMPROve Health and the Michigan Health and Hospital Association (MHA) Keystone Center.

“Receiving this award truly reflects the dedication of our providers and staff in delivering exceptional care to our patients, “said Karin Markey, Director – Regional Quality for the Aspirus Michigan Region. “Thank you to everyone for making this prestigious recognition possible and for your unwavering commitment to the communities we serve.”

The award criteria were aligned with the healthcare objectives of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Enrolled organizations could win the Governor’s Award in up to three different categories and could receive Medals of Achievement by demonstrating the incorporation of Person and Family and/or Health Equity strategies to drive improvement.

These healthcare organizations were invited to participate:

• Community Coalitions
• Critical Access Hospitals
• Home Health Agencies
• Hospitals
• Nursing Homes
• Physician Offices

 The Governor’s Award of Excellence started in 2003 in partnership with iMPROve Health and Gov. Engler. The award recognizes providers that focus on improving some of Michigan’s most pressing health issues. The Medals of Achievement are additional recognition for providers that incorporate an inclusive approach to care and strategies that are aimed at decreasing disparities in care.