Recognizing Community and Workplace Programs that Dramatically Improve Health
2011 International Health Promotion Awards
2011 International Health Promotion Award Finalists
Using mosquito netting to decrease malaria. Washing hands properly to reduce the spread of germs. Running through a standardized operating room checklist to reduce errors and infections.
These are just a few examples of health programs being implemented across the globe. Millions of lives have been saved through such simple changes, and once an idea is recognized as effective and replicated across communities worldwide, millions more can benefit.
That is why URAC and the Care Continuum Alliance have partnered to present the 2011 International Health Promotion Awards. An opportunity to recognize, honor and share best practices that improve health care quality in a significant and lasting way.
The 2011 International Health Promotion Awards Symposium is scheduled to take place December 5-6, 2011, in Rome, Italy.
Nominations were accepted in one of two categories:
- International Community Health Awards honor organizations committed to health promotion and education, or disease prevention and care. This award is open to community and non-governmental organizations, charitable foundations, non-profit organizations, for-profit companies, and government agencies. To help continue these efforts, the chosen programs will also receive a $5,000 award.
- International Workplace Health Awards recognize wellness and health promotion programs that optimize and maintain overall health and mitigate chronic disease risk in the workplace. This award is open to employers of any size, including for-profit companies, non-profits, and government agencies.
A panel of independent health care experts and policymakers serve as awards program judges. The judges evaluate entries based on the quality and impact of programs.
The deadline for nominations is September 30, 2011. Finalists will be announced prior to the symposium and will receive an all-expense paid trip to present and share their program at the URAC/ Care Continuum Alliance International Health Promotion Awards Symposium in Rome December 5-6, 2011. Three winners will be announced in each category, for a total of six global winners.
For more information please contact Jessica Lutz, URAC at +1-202-326-3967 (USA EDT) or communications@urac.org or the Care Continuum Alliance, at +1-202-737-5980 (USA EDT) or info@carecontinuum.org.
About the International Health Promotion Awards Symposium:
Winners and nominees will have an opportunity to network to share successful health care strategies at a symposium attended by thought leaders, government officials, non-governmental organizations, health care associations and corporations. Award winners will be announced at the close of the Symposium on December 6, at the elegant Hotel Columbus.
In health care, simple ideas discovered in a local community can make a dramatic difference when implemented effectively around the world.
About the Partners:
About URAC
URAC, an independent, nonprofit organization, is well-known as a leader in promoting health care quality through its accreditation, education and measurement programs. URAC offers a wide range of quality benchmarking programs and services that keep pace with the rapid changes in the health care system, and provide a symbol of excellence for organizations to validate their commitment to quality and accountability. Through its broad-based governance structure and an inclusive standards development process, URAC ensures that all stakeholders are represented in establishing meaningful quality measures for the entire health care industry. Learn more at www.urac.org.
About the Care Continuum Alliance
The Care Continuum Alliance represents more than 200 organizations and individuals and aligns all stakeholders along the continuum of care toward improving the health of populations. Through advocacy, research and education, The Care Continuum Alliance advances population-based strategies to improve care quality and value and to reduce preventable costs and improve quality of life for individuals with and at risk of chronic conditions. Learn more at www.carecontinuum.org.
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