C. Duane Dauner Quality Award

The vision of Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) is that California hospitals will lead the nation in patient safety and quality performance with high reliability and zero defect in care on behalf of the people and communities they serve. They will lead through respect for people and a culture of habitual excellence.

HQI’s C. Duane Dauner Quality Awards recognize outstanding achievement in the area of patient safety, quality improvement and experience. Qualified submissions demonstrate successful implementation of strategies that have produced performance improvement in one or more of these three topical areas, while also addressing sustainability and scaling of the work.

New for 2020: More Opportunities to be Honored
This year, ten hospitals will be recognized for their outstanding achievements in quality and patient safety. Awards in 2020 will be bestowed upon one winner, two finalists and seven honorable mention recipients. The winner and finalists will be invited to present their successes during the HQI Annual Conference.

Check back soon for information on 2020 C. Duane Dauner Award submission process.