Quality & Safety
East Alabama Health puts patient safety at the forefront of everything we do. Our mission of providing high-quality, compassionate health care begins with a commitment to eliminate preventable harm.
At East Alabama Health, quality and safety are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional care for every patient, every time. This means continually measuring our performance, learning from every outcome, and taking proactive steps to eliminate preventable harm across our system.
Our teams follow evidence-based practices, embrace a culture of transparency and work together to anticipate risks before they occur. The information found here is to provide you with helpful information about the steps East Alabama Health takes to ensure the highest quality of care and safety for all patients we serve.
Measuring Quality & Safety
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Processes Focused On Quality & Safety
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Teams Built Around Safety & Quality
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Quality & Safety Innovations
Learn MoreOur commitment to quality and safety drives our decisions and priorities.
Our patients deserve the safest, highest quality and most cutting-edge care possible. That's why we take concrete steps to improve patient safety through safety huddles, patient safety ambassador programs, constantly measuring our performance and consistently improving the care we provide.
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Recognized nationally for exceptional care.
East Alabama Health has been recognized both nationally and locally for delivering exceptional patient care, innovative treatments, and outstanding service. These achievements are a testament to the dedication of our medical professionals and staff, who strive every day to set the highest standards in healthcare.
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EAMC Earns Recognition from American Heart Association for Stroke Care
East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC) has received the American Heart Association’s “Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus” designation <...
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East Alabama Medical Center Earns Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence Designation
OPELIKA, Ala.—East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC) has been awarded the Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence designation by the Infectious Diseases...
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EAMC Recognized on Newsweek’s 2025 List of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals
OPELIKA, Ala.—East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC) has been recognized on Newsweek’s 2025 list of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals. This prestigious awa...
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EAMC Emergency Department Listed Among Top in the Nation
The Emergency Department at East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC) has been recognized by the
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EAMC Earns ‘Best Maternity Hospitals’ Award for Second Year
East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC), where more than 2,200 babies are delivered annually, has once again earned national recognition for excellence in