Awards
Our Awards
The Barbara Lynch Community Partner Award - Norman Regional was honored by the Oklahoma State School Boards Association with the Barbara Lynch Community Partner Award. The award honors an organization that displays community engagement and service. NRHS was nominated for the award by the superintendent of Norman Public School for NRHS’s partnership with the school district to equip schools with health professionals and registered nurses.
VHA Leading Practice Hospital - VHA Inc. recognized NRHS as a leading practice hospital for our work in pneumonia prevention and treatment through effective use of vaccinations and timely antibiotic administration for patients with pneumonia.
VHA Leadership Awards - Norman Regional received two “Strive for Perfection” VHA Leadership awards in recognition for our ongoing work with patients diagnosed with congestive heart failure and pneumonia. NRHS also received the “Strive for Excellence” Leadership award in recognition of the ongoing work with heart attack patients. The Health System’s Intensive Care Unit received three awards from VHA, recognized for their work in the reduction of blood stream infections, glucose control, and sepsis implementation within an ICU.
2007 Regional VHA Awards - Norman Regional Hospital’s Emergency Department was honored with a regional award from VHA. The Emergency Department earned the Sustained High Performance Award in recognition of maintaining an average performance equal to or better than national benchmarks.
Norman Regional Health System was awarded a 2007 Regional Clinical Excellence Award from VHA. Only four organizations were honored with this award, which recognizes outstanding core measures in the areas of treatment of heart attack, pneumonia, heart failure and prevention of surgical site infections.
Norman Regional was also given the Clinical Improvement Award. We were one of 31 organizations that improved the aggregate score for any single measurement set over baseline by 5 percent or greater.
Modern Healthcare, Team Spirit of Excellence Award - Modern Healthcare awarded Norman Regional Health System the National Team Spirit of Excellence Award for creating a “magnetic culture” to which employees would be attracted and retained. Press Ganey satisfaction scores have been at the 90th percentile or above for five of the past six years.
Best Places to Work in Oklahoma 2007 and again in 2008 - Norman Regional Health System has received consecutive recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma Foundation for Medical Quality, Quality Award - Norman Regional Health System was presented with a Quality Award by the Oklahoma Foundation for Medical Quality. Norman Regional Hospital was recognized as the most improved hospital for clinical outcomes in the large hospital category.
American Heart Association, Start! Fit-Friendly Company - NRHS was recognized by the American Heart Association as a Start! Fit-Friendly Company. We were recognized for promoting physical activity and health in the workplace.
Oklahoma Certified Healthy Business Program, Certificate of Excellence - Norman Regional received recognition from the state of Oklahoma for our commitment to improving employees’ health. NRHS received the 2007 Certificate of Excellence from the Oklahoma Certified Healthy Business Program and Governor Henry’s commendation for being a healthy business.
Oklahoma Fit Kids Coalition, Distinguished Corporate Leader Award - Fit Families received the 2007 Distinguished Corporate Leader Award from the Oklahoma Fit Kids Coalition. Fit Families teaches the entire family how to live healthier lives by educating them about proper dietary habits, ideal levels of physical activity, coping with stress, and building self-esteem.
Modern Healthcare, 100 Best Places to Work - Norman Regional Health System was named one of the 100 Best Places to Work in health care by Modern Healthcare. Norman Regional was the only health care provider in Oklahoma listed as one of the top 100 places to work. The list recognizes workplaces in healthcare that enable employees to perform at their optimum level to provide patients and customers with the best possible care and services.
Champion of Health Award, Champion of Children’s Health - Norman Regional Health System was honored with an award that recognizes organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the health of Oklahomans. Norman Regional has received a Champion of Children’s Health award for its innovative collaboration with Norman Public Schools to financially support the establishment of school health services. The Champions of Health awards program is presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma State Department of Health, the Oklahoma Hospital Association, and other state agencies.