2009 WI Forward Awards
Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire received the Governor’s Forward Award of Excellence in July, the highest achievement level under the Wisconsin Forward Award. According to Sacred Heart’s Web site, it has ranked in the top 1% in the nation in inpatient satisfaction for the last two years (compared to 1,000 hospitals in Press Ganey’s database). The Web site also provides quality of care data for common outcome measures.
Six organizations were recognized at the next level: three entities of 2002 Baldrige Award winner SSM Health Care, two public school districts, and a residential care and treatment facility.
Reflecting a national trend, no manufacturing or service businesses were recognized.
You can learn more about the Wisconsin Forward Award here.



