Valued Voice

As we celebrate Healthcare Quality Week, WHA recognizes the individuals and teams across Wisconsin hospitals and health systems who are dedicated to improving quality, strengthening patient safety and advancing better outcomes for the patients and communities they serve. Established by the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) in 1985, Healthcare Quality Week serves as a recognition of the ongoing commitment required to achieve safer, high-quality care. 

WHA is proud to support hospitals and health systems through a variety of quality initiatives, educational resources and recognition programs designed to advance quality improvement efforts across Wisconsin, including:

• 2027 Excellence in Quality and Patient Safety Awards Program - Applications are now open through December 15, 2026.
• Health Care Quality Poster Showcase - Share successful improvement initiatives and lessons learned with peers from across the state during WHA Advocacy Day on April 21, 2027.
• Wisconsin Quality Snapshot – Published quarterly, the Wisconsin Quality Snapshot highlights Wisconsin's leadership in delivering high-quality care through statewide performance on key quality and safety measures. It also features hospital stories that showcase innovative approaches to improving care and advancing patient outcomes.
• Quality Residency Program - Develop current and future quality leaders through a comprehensive 10-month educational program or participate in individual sessions focused on specific quality topics.
• Quality Leader Onboarding Sessions (to schedule Onboarding Sessions, please email WHA Chief Quality Officer Nadine Allen) and Resource Playbook - Access individualized guidance, practical tools and key resources to support success in quality leadership roles.
• Health Care Quality Resource Center - Participate in WHA quality initiatives, educational programs, networking opportunities, benchmarking resources and learning collaboratives designed to support hospitals advance in quality, patient safety, workforce well-being and performance improvement throughout the year.

As organizations continue to navigate an increasingly complex health care environment, WHA remains committed to supporting quality leaders and hospital teams through education, collaboration, recognition and the sharing of best practices.

Thank you for your continued efforts to improve quality, enhance patient safety and strengthen health care delivery across Wisconsin.