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In previous years, the award recognized achievement, disseminated successful models, motivated innovation, promoted publication, and supported application to nationally-based grants and awards.
This year, the award will focus on the COVID-19 pandemic response, recognizing the innovation and dedication to patients, families, communities and health care workers during this unprecedented time in recent history.
The awards will recognize member organization-based projects that addressed a specific COVID-19 challenge. Awards will be presented at MHA’s 99th Annual Convention in November 2021.
All applications must be submitted on the application template. No other form of application will be accepted. The application template is a Word document to allow entrants to expand and condense sections under required headings. The application must be single-spaced using Calibri font no smaller than 11 point. The executive summary must NOT exceed two pages, and the entire application narrative must NOT exceed nine pages. Once the application is complete, submit the application at www.mhanet.com/afea.
Award Criteria |
Explanation |
Point Allocation |
| Executive Summary | A two-page project summary | 5 |
| NAMS Six Aims Alignment | Alignment with at least one NAM STEEEP aim — safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered | 5 |
| COVID-19 Internal Planning and Response Structure | A description of the internal structure, systems and processes used to plan and respond | 10 |
| COVID-19 Challenge Statement | The relevant COVID-19 response challenge and opportunity for improvement | 5 |
| COVID-19 Planned Solution | The specific objective developed to address the COVID-19 challenge identified in this application | 5 |
| Strategy to Respond | A detailed description of the strategy, approach and implementation of this solution | 15 |
| Communication Strategy | The communication strategies used to disseminate knowledge among internal staff, regional partners and community | 10 |
| Engagement of Leaders and External Stakeholders | External partner and leadership engagement | 10 |
| Results | Specific results and outcomes received | 15 |
| Sustainability of Resources and Results | Strategy to sustain and improve on, or further expand, the results of this project | 5 |
| Lessons Learned | The successes and challenges related to this specific response | 15 |
TOTAL |
100 possible |
The top application in each category must receive a minimum average total score of 75/100 to receive the award. If no applications in a particular category receive at least 75/100 points, no awards will be given in that category.
Applicants and CEOs from winning hospitals receive:
Due to the impact of COVID-19 on hospital and health system staff, the 2020 Aim for Excellence Award was suspended.
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2019 Aim for Excellence Award Winners
2019 Honorable Mention
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2018 Aim for Excellence Award Winners
2018 Honorable Mention
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2017 Aim for Excellence Award Winners
2017 Honorable Mention
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