Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Employee Chosen To Select National Award Winners
August 7, 2008
Alexandria, VA – The National Institute of Standards and Technology recently
appointed Rodica Sandor Scoma, clinical administrative director, Inova Mount
Vernon Hospital, to the 2008 Board of Examiners for the Malcolm Baldridge
National Quality Award.
The Board of Examiners, a group of 500 of the
nation’s leading experts, judge applications in the arenas of manufacturing,
small business, education, healthcare and non-profit.
“This is an honor to
review and evaluate organizations that have a commitment to quality care and
customer satisfaction,” said Scoma. “The Baldridge Quality Award is the highest
level of national recognition for performance excellence that any organization
in the U.S. can receive.”
Applicants are judged on their leadership,
strategic planning, and a variety of other fields. The recommendations of the
examiners are then submitted to the Secretary of Commerce for selection of a
final award recipient. The President of the United States presents the award
during a ceremony.
Congress established the Baldridge award in 1987 to
recognize U.S. organizations for their achievements and to raise awareness about
the importance of quality and excellence in a competitive market.
Inova Health System is a not-for-profit health care system based in Northern
Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including
emergency and urgent care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and
blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of
community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse
community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research.
Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff
and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.
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Che Parker
703-321-2559
Jeanne Mayer
703- 321-2918
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703-504-3438
