Buffalo Hospital Receives MN Hospital Association Safety Award

Information provided by Buffalo Hospital. 

The Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) honored innovative programs and outstanding leaders in health care at its 29th annual awards ceremony on Friday, May 17.

Buffalo Hospital, part of Allina Health, received the award for Patient Safety Improvement in the Small Hospital Category due to their efforts to create a culture of safety.

"People are in the hospital to heal. The last thing we want is for them to worry about their safety," said Jennifer Myster, president of Buffalo Hospital. "Our physicians and employees are always on the lookout for anything that could cause harm to patients, staff or visitors, and report it immediately so we can take actions to keep everyone safe." 

Buffalo Hospital says it made it a priority to embrace a safety philosophy that empowered, motivated and rewarded leaders and staff for speaking up.

"The achievements we’ve recognized showcase the kind of top-quality care that typifies Minnesota hospitals," said MHA President and CEO Lawrence Massa. "The men and women of these innovative, high-performing hospitals have set the bar high for patient care and for meeting the needs of their communities."