Three teams from Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare (MLH) recently won Quality Cup Awards presented by the Greater Memphis Chamber and Southwest Tennessee Community College. The Quality Cup Awards honor teams that make exceptional contributions to their employers’ quality improvement programs, and exhibit best practices.

• Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare – “Reduction of Blood Waste: Expiring Products” received the highest award, the Summit Level. This award marks the highest achievement for organizations that demonstrate exemplary results of excellence.
• Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare – “Sterilization Process Reduction” received an award at the Progressive Level. This award recognizes organizations that demonstrate commitment and significant progress toward excellence.
• Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center – “Hand Hygiene Improvement Project” received a Challenge Level award. This award recognizes organizations committed to developing quality initiatives.

The Memphis Regional Quality Cup is aligned with the former Rochester Institute of Technology/USA Today Quality Cup Award and the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Quality Cup Award winners where recognized during the Greater Memphis Chamber Breakfast Meeting on Wednesday, February 3.