The National Baldrige Awards have been announced. THREE of the winners were health care facilities:
- AtlantiCare, Egg Harbor Township, N.J. (health care)
- Heartland Health, St. Joseph, Mo. (health care)
- VA Cooperative Studies Program Clinical Research Pharmacy Coordinating Center, Albuquerque, N.M. (nonprofit)
“The road to greatness in America has been, and always will be, traveled by those who embrace change and work hard every day to be the best; the organizations we honor today with the Baldrige National Quality Award exemplify that spirit,” President Obama said. “This year’s recipients have shown how quality, innovation, and an unending quest for excellence help strengthen our nation and brighten the future of all Americans.”
More Information here: http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/releases/baldrige_recipients2009.html
Can the Baldrige Award be taken away from a winner if they fail to live up to the standards of the aware subsequent to receiving it?