Quality Advisor

This year during Healthcare Quality Week, the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) is hosting a wide range of valuable resources and sessions that will help you and your organization celebrate their impact and fuel their future. With the health care landscape rapidly changing, there’s never been a more important year to take advantage of these offerings.

• Complimentary sessions featuring leading innovators from NAHQ, Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, The Keckley Report and others. All offering Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) continuing education credit.
• Complimentary poster presentations delivering powerful solutions in convenient short-form content.
• Free resources to help your team plan your own celebrations.

View Sessions and register here.

Coming Soon!

The Wisconsin Hospital Association will release its 2025 Health Care Quality Snapshot on Monday, October 20, during Healthcare Quality Week.

This snapshot showcases important metrics and achievements that reflect the commitment by Wisconsin hospitals and providers to deliver high quality health care. Additionally, the snapshot offers an overview of how Wisconsin compares nationally and where it excels in promoting health and safety across the state's health care facilities.

Applications Now Open: 2026 WHA Excellence in Quality and Patient Safety Award

Shine a Light on Your Team’s Commitment to Quality and Safety

The Wisconsin Hospital Association is excited to announce the opening of the application process for the 2026 Excellence in Quality and Patient Safety Award program. This annual recognition celebrates hospitals and health systems across Wisconsin for their outstanding efforts to improve patient care, safety and outcomes.

Why Apply?

Participating hospitals will benefit from:

• Statewide media coverage showcasing your organization’s achievements
• Recognition at WHA’s annual awards banquet, celebrating the winners in each category
• An opportunity to present your project storyboard at the 2026 Advocacy Day Quality Poster Showcase in February

This is your chance to share your story, inspire others and highlight the meaningful work your team is doing to advance health care quality and safe

Application Deadline:

Friday, November 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (CT)

Learn More & Apply:

Visit WHA Quality & Patient Safety Awards for eligibility details and criteria. To apply, submit this application form.

We look forward to celebrating your innovation and impact!

International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) 2025

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is a leading organization dedicated to advancing the science and practice of infection prevention across healthcare settings. Each October, APIC hosts International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) to spotlight the critical role of infection preventionists and promote safer care for all. This year’s theme, “Stand UPPP for Infection Prevention”—which stands for Unite, Protect, Prevent, Prevail—encourages collaboration and vigilance in stopping the spread of infections. Explore educational resources, promotional materials and activity ideas here. To see how Wisconsin hospitals are performing in key areas of patient safety and infection control, visit the Wisconsin Hospital Association’s CheckPoint website.

Newborn Screening Reports Up-to-date Information

The Newborn Screening Data reports have recently been distributed to all birthing units and NICUs across Wisconsin. If your facility has missed any of the reports from this calendar year, please refer to the linked documents to ensure you have the most up-to-date information. For any questions or further assistance, please contact Leah Ricci at Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

Quality Initiatives    

Wisconsin Medical Examining Board Recognized for Commitment to Provider Mental Health

The Wisconsin Hospital Association is proud to recognize the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board (MEB) for its leadership in supporting clinician well-being. The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation recently named Wisconsin a Wellbeing First Champion, a national designation that acknowledges the MEB’s license applications as free from overly broad and invasive mental health questions. This important recognition reflects a shared commitment to reducing stigma, removing barriers to care and fostering a culture where health care professionals feel supported in seeking help when needed. We applaud the MEB for setting a powerful example in protecting the mental health of those who care for our communities.

Building on this momentum, WHA is partnering with the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) and the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation in the Caring for Wisconsin’s Caregivers initiative to extend this progress across all health profession licensing boards in the state. With the leadership of the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), this collaborative effort is focused on aligning Wisconsin’s licensing practices with national best standards that promote clinician well-being and reduce stigma around mental health.

To learn more about this recognition and the broader movement to support clinician well-being, read the full DSPS press release. You can also explore the AHW video, which highlights the Landmark Initiative and the shared commitment to creating a healthier, more supportive environment for Wisconsin’s health care workforce.

Superior Health Quality Alliance    

Help Us Spread the Word - Recruitment in Progress for CMS QIO Program

The Wisconsin Hospital Association is a proud member of Superior Health Quality Alliance (Superior Health). Superior Health serves as the bridge between the important goals of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the unique needs of our local communities. Drawing on decades of experience, Superior Health is dedicated to supporting clinics, nursing homes and hospitals by providing premium, hands-on quality improvement assistance to help achieve health care quality and safety goals for Medicare beneficiaries. As the CMS Quality Innovation Network – Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) for the Great Lakes Region, Superior Health will provide no-cost technical assistance to eligible providers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. This includes support for chronic disease management, behavioral health integration, patient safety, care coordination and health care quality — all aligned with CMS national goals.

For questions, please contact info@superiorhealthqa.org or complete the enrollment form to begin the process.