September SPS Hospital Of The Month 2025
Congratulations to Akron Children’s for being named the SPS Hospital of the Month for September!
Read what Akron Children’s had to say about the recognition:
“At Akron Children’s, safety is at the heart of everything we do. Our employees care deeply about protecting patients and each other, and we take pride in fostering a culture of compassion and excellence.
Being named ‘Hospital of the Month’ by Solutions for Patient Safety is a tremendous honor. It reflects our commitment to excellence and validates the hard work of our entire team. We are proud to be part of a collaborative that sets high standards and shares best practices to improve patient and employee safety.”
On how working toward zero harm has positively impacted their patient experience:
“Our focus on zero harm has led to a more proactive and vigilant approach to patient care. Patients and staff benefit from safer environments, improved communication and a culture that prioritizes their well-being.”
On how they stay motivated:
“We embrace the ‘Safer for All’ mantra at Akron Children’s, which reinforces our belief that safety is a shared responsibility. It motivates us to protect both patients and staff through continuous improvement and proactive safety.
Every one of our more than 7,000 employees at Akron Children’s is actively engaged in our mission to eliminate harm. From ancillary and frontline staff to leadership, everyone plays a vital role in creating a safer healthcare environment.”
On how patients inspire them:
“We are inspired by our promise to treat every patient as if they were our own child. This commitment drives us to deliver the highest level of care and continuously seek ways to enhance safety.”
On how team members inspire each other:
“Our team fosters a culture of learning and collaboration. We encourage proactive safety measures and regularly share insights from PDSA cycles to drive improvement and inspire one another.”
We applaud their outstanding work and commitment to patient safety. You can learn more about their work here.