Saint Joseph East Receives Kentucky Hospital Association 2025 Quality Award

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 20, 2025) – Saint Joseph East received a 2025 Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) Quality Award on Wednesday, March 19, recognized in the Acute Care Hospital (100-250 Beds) category. This is the first time the facility has received a KHA Quality Award.

Saint Joseph East was recognized for its dedication to enhancing sepsis bundle compliance, combined with evidence of the hospital’s commitment to quality innovation and leadership. This achievement reflects the hospitals’ efforts to improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and collaborative engagement. The review team commended Saint Joseph East’s application of PDSA and RCA reviews and the use of provider feedback and sepsis champions to drive bi-directional collaboration and engagement.

“This recognition is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team in improving sepsis care and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients,” said Jennifer Nolan, interim president, Saint Joseph East. “We are proud to be making a meaningful impact on patient care and safety and are are incredibly honored to receive our first Quality Award from the Kentucky Hospital Association,”

The KHA Quality Awards recognize hospital leadership and ingenuity in maintaining quality and safety and dedication to patient care. This annual award aims to raise awareness of the necessity for a comprehensive organizational commitment to consistently delivering exceptional quality, reliability, and patient-centered care. Additionally, it honors successful initiatives aimed at fostering improvements and advancements in the quality of care provided.

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About CHI Saint Joseph Health

CHI Saint Joseph Health, part of CommonSpirit Health, is one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with 100 locations in 20 counties, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes, home health agencies and an ambulatory Care Center. The hospitals in CHI Saint Joseph Health are Flaget Memorial Hospital, Saint Joseph Berea, Saint Joseph East, Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph Jessamine, Saint Joseph London, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling, and Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East. In total, the health system serves patients in 35 counties statewide. CHI Saint Joseph Health is dedicated to providing a wide array of services to build a healthier future for all. CHI Saint Joseph Health embodies a strong mission and faithbased heritage and works through local partnerships to expand access to care in the communities it serves.

About Saint Joseph East

Saint Joseph East is a 217-bed full service community hospital located in the southeastern section of Lexington, KY. Established in 1983, the facility serves residents of central and eastern Kentucky. At Saint Joseph East, ambulatory surgery, 24-hour emergency care and women’s health services are supported through a vast array of inpatient and outpatient programs.

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