PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Hospital
of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced
today that it has earned an Achievement Award from The Hospital and
Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) in the category of
"Community Champion."
The winning program, CHOP's CAPP+ Home Repairs Program, was
among twelve projects selected from 131 submissions. Winning
projects were chosen for their demonstration of exceptional work
and innovation in community health projects; quality improvement
efforts; and operational efficiencies.
Launched in 2018, CAPP+ addresses the impact of unhealthy
housing on pediatric asthma outcomes in West Philadelphia neighborhoods, where asthma
affects approximately one in four children. CAPP+ expands the focus
of CHOP's award-winning CAPP program to include home
repairs, aiming to further reduce asthma-related emergency
department (ED) visits and hospitalizations by removing asthma
triggers in the home.
"We are honored that our CAPP+ program has been recognized by
HAP," said Peter Grollman, Senior
Vice President of External Affairs at Children's Hospital of
Philadelphia. "A vital program in
our community, it helps families address important health-related
issues so that all children have the opportunity to grow up to be
healthy, happy adults."
CAPP+ is a component of Healthier Together, CHOP's umbrella
initiative that focuses on some of the most pressing health and
economic needs in neighborhoods surrounding the hospital's
campus.
"Especially in light of the extraordinary challenges that
COVID-19 has presented Pennsylvania's hospital community, we are
pleased to honor the recipients of the 2020 HAP Achievement
Awards," said Andy Carter, President
and CEO of HAP. "These outstanding projects demonstrate the
tireless commitment to excellence that Pennsylvania's hospital community embodies
each and every day. We congratulate the winners for their
accomplishments."
HAP's Achievement Awards program has recognized Pennsylvania hospital excellence since
1978. Entries were evaluated by a 16-judge panel. The
panelists, drawn from Pennsylvania
and across the nation, represented the public and private sectors,
business organizations, consumer groups, and renowned health care
quality institutes.
CHOP's CAPP+ team, led by Tyra
Bryant-Stephens, M.D., will be recognized at HAP's 2020
Patient Safety and Quality Symposium, which will be held virtually
September 9–10.
About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Children's Hospital of
Philadelphia was founded in 1855
as the nation's first pediatric hospital. Through its long-standing
commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new
generations of pediatric healthcare professionals and pioneering
major research initiatives, Children's Hospital has fostered many
discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. Its pediatric
research program is among the largest in the country. In addition,
its unique family-centered care and public service programs have
brought the 564-bed hospital recognition as a leading advocate for
children and adolescents. For more information,
visit http://www.chop.edu.
About HAP
HAP is a statewide membership services
association that represents nearly 240 organizations, as well as
the patients and communities they serve. Additional information
about HAP is available online at www.haponline.org.
CONTACT:
Joey McCool
Ryan
(267) 426-6070
McCool@email.chop.edu
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