How much funding does Patient Safety & Quality Awards provide?

Patient Safety & Quality Awards provides $2,500 per individual winner; $5,000 per team (Gold); $2,500 per team (Silver) in funding.

When is the deadline for Patient Safety & Quality Awards?

The deadline is April 17, 2026.

Patient Safety & Quality Awards

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOSPITAL

Foundation Annual Healthcare Grants Quality of Life Grants

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Funding Amount

$2,500 per individual winner; $5,000 per team (Gold); $2,500 per team (Silver)

Deadline

April 17, 2026

10 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Patient Safety & Quality Awards

Program Overview
The District of Columbia Hospital Association (DCHA) presents annual Patient Safety & Quality Awards recognizing exceptional individuals and teams working in DC hospitals who demonstrate commitment to delivering better outcomes, driving improvement, strengthening care, and engaging stakeholders.

Award Categories

Individual awards: Clinical and non-clinical professionals

Team awards: Poster competition with Gold, Silver, and Bronze categories

Award Amounts

Individual winners: $2,500

Gold team winner: $5,000

Silver team winners: $2,500 each

Bronze team winners: Award recognition (amount varies by year)

Eligibility

Employees of DCHA member hospitals in the District of Columbia

Individuals and teams demonstrating commitment to patient safety and quality improvement

Focus Areas

Patient safety innovations

Quality improvement initiatives

Infection prevention

Pain management protocols

Opioid safety

Care coordination

Clinical process improvements

Staff wellness and resilience

Antibiotic stewardship

Funding Source
Supported by generous contributions from Ascension

Contact Information

Phone: (202) 682-1581

Email: info@dcha.org

Address: 1152 15th Street Suite 900, Washington DC 20005

Additional Information

Award presentation at DCHA's annual Patient Safety & Quality Summit

Winners selected by panel of independent judges from healthcare industry

Nominations and applications accepted annually

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Method
1. Submit nomination/application through DCHA website
2. Access nomination portal via "Start Your Nomination" link on award page

Required Information

Nominee name and hospital affiliation

Category (Individual - Clinical or Non-Clinical / Team submission)

Detailed description of accomplishments and contributions

Evidence of impact on patient safety and quality outcomes

Demonstration of commitment to better outcomes and stakeholder engagement

Selection Criteria

Commitment to delivering better outcomes

Driving improvement in healthcare delivery

Strengthening patient care

Engaging stakeholders

Innovation and impact on organizational safety metrics