The Styrian Health Quality Award - "SALUS" honors activities in the healthcare sector that help to improve the quality of care and patient safety. The award was presented by the Styrian Health Platform on October 20, 2022 for the 14th time in the Old University.
The winning projects at a glance:
- Healthcare category: In-situ team training in first aid/resuscitation of newborns (Neonatologie Graz and LKH Feldbach)
- Health literacy category: Strengthening the health literacy of caregivers (Medical University of Graz)
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Styrian Register of Malformations by Martin Häusler
Health Minister Juliane Bogner-Strauß : “The ‘SALUS’ award puts the spotlight on those people and organizations who are highly committed to the consistent pursuit of systematic quality work in healthcare. Their work brings us a step closer to our goal of offering the people of Styria the best and highest quality care.”
“Day after day, employees in a wide variety of healthcare professions provide compassionate and high-quality care – despite challenging working conditions. It is therefore all the more important to publicly recognize and honor these exceptional achievements! ‘SALUS’, the Styrian Quality Award for Healthcare, does just that, offering a visible sign of appreciation. We thank everyone who, through their expertise and dedication, makes a significant contribution to the quality of care in our state,” emphasized Josef Harb and Vinzenz Harrer , chairpersons of the Styrian ÖGK (Austrian Health Insurance Fund) regional committee.