Excellence in Innovation: 2024 American Excess Insurance Lighthouse Awards & Grants Recipients Recognized
Seven leading hospitals and health systems have been recognized through the 2024 American Excess Insurance Lighthouse Awards & Grants Program for their forward-thinking approaches to advancing patient safety, clinical quality, and risk reduction. Selected from a competitive pool of submissions, these recipients exemplify the leadership and innovation that drive meaningful improvements in healthcare.
This year, TriHealth has been honored with the prestigious Lighthouse Excellence Award, the program’s highest distinction. This award recognizes the top submission across all entries, showcasing a project that sets the benchmark for innovation and measurable impact in healthcare.
Recognizing Leadership and Excellence
Now in its 19th year, the Lighthouse Awards & Grants Program highlights initiatives that embody collaboration, innovation, and measurable outcomes. These projects not only advance patient care but also serve as valuable resources for shared learning and best practices among member organizations.
2024 Recognized Systems and Submissions
TriHealth
- STANSE: Stroke and NeuroSciences Emergencies Team
Kootenai Health
- Emergency Department Throughput
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Navigation Program
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
- Improving Ketorolac Compliance for Prehospital EMS Clinicians Through Automation of Quality Assurance Program
Baptist Health
- Turning the Tide of Pressure Injury Prevention Using a Team-Based Approach
- Staying Alive: Utilizing Technology to Improve Resuscitation Quality
- Hardwiring Patient Safety While Improving Patient Experience
Advent Health
- Reducing Primary C-Section
- Utilizing ATP Testing to Improve Patient Safety Through Reduction of Contamination
Bozeman Health
- Emergent Blood Stored in Emergency Room
St. Peters Healthcare
- Hospital Acquired Pressure Injury QI Initiative
- ICU Diary Project
A full synopsis of each recognized submission and its impact can be found by clicking here.
Advancing Healthcare Through Shared Innovation
“These projects highlight the ingenuity and dedication of healthcare leaders who are making a measurable difference in patient care and safety,” said Joelle Hren, President of American Excess Insurance. “We are inspired by their work and remain committed to supporting initiatives that foster excellence across our member organizations.”
About the Lighthouse Awards & Grants Program
The Lighthouse Awards & Grants Program has recognized and supported over 100 innovative projects during its nearly two decades of operation. By fostering the sharing of best practices among member organizations, the program ensures that groundbreaking initiatives can inspire and benefit the broader healthcare community.
For more information about the Lighthouse Awards & Grants Program or to learn more about the awarded projects, please contact Lana Taylor, VP, Risk & Quality at lana_taylor@premierinc.com.