Safety Dashboard - Days Since Last
East Tennessee Children's Hospital makes every possibile effort to create a safe and healthy environment for its patients, family and staff. This dashboard designates the number of days since a particular Hospital Acquired Condition (HAC).
Achievements
Updated February 2025
2025 Achievements
February 2025 Hospital of the Month
Children's Hospital was awarded hospital of the month by Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS).
Children’s Hospital has earned the Center of Excellence in Pediatric Sedation by the Society for Pediatric Sedation.
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2023 Achievements
May 2023 Hospital of the Month
Children's Hospital was awarded hospital of the month by Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS).
2022 Achievements
ChildKind certified facility.
2021 Achievements
Children's Hospital was awarded hospital of the month by Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS).
2019 Achievements
Children's Hospital was awarded hospital of the month by Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS).
SPS also named Children's Hospital in the top 10 percent of participating hospitals in outcomes on CAUTI, CLABSI, ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and falls for October 2014 through 2015.
Excellence in Action
DESTINATION EXCELLENCE Award
Tyler Mcghee, Certified Surgical Tech at East Tennessee Children's Hospital.
Congratulations to our April 2025 Destination Excellence Award winner, Tyler Mcghee.
Tyler is a Certified Surgical Tech at East Tennessee Children's Hospital.
The Destination Excellence Award is given to employees who exemplifies Children's Hospital's CORE Values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect and Excellence, and helps cultivate a culture of excellence and teamwork
DAISY Award
The January 2026 DAISY Award Winner is Alexa Moss, RN-Oncology
Congratulations to the January 2026 DAISY Award Winner - Alexa Moss, RN!
Alexa is an RN in Oncology at East Tennessee Children's Hospital.
The DAISY Award is an international recognition program that honors extraordinary nurses (RN/LPN) who provide compassionate and skillful care every day.
Nominate a deserving staff member for a DAISY AWARD.
SUNFLOWER Award
December 2025 Sunflower Award Winner, Chelsea Smith.
(Child Life Specialist)
Congratulations to the December 2025 Sunflower Award Winner, Chelsea Smith.
Chelsea is a Child Life Specialist at East Tennessee Children's Hospital.
The SUNFLOWER Award recognizes a deserving Patient Care or Medical Assistant (PCA/MA), Technician, EMT or Paramedic who demonstrates compassion and respect in their clinical skills, caring for patients and families at an ETCH hospital or ambulatory facility.
Nominate a deserving staff member for a SUNFLOWER AWARD..
GOOD CATCH Award
Congratulations to the December 2025 Good Catch Award Winner Jenna Kohnen, Emergency Department RN
Congratulations to the December 2025 Good Catch Award Winner, Jenna Kohnen.
Jenna is an RN in the Emergency Department at East Tennessee Children's Hospital.
The Good Catch Award is given to an employee whose good catch has helped improve overall safety and quality of care for patients and families at East Tennessee Children's Hospital.
Congratulations to the October 2025 Good Catch Award Winner Mackenzie Gillenwater, 3rd Floor RN
Congratulations to the October 2025 Good Catch Award Winner, Mackenzie Gillenwater
Mackenzie is a 3rd Floor RN at East Tennessee Children's Hospital.
The Good Catch Award is given to an employee whose good catch has helped improve overall safety and quality of care for patients and families at East Tennessee Children's Hospital.
Congratulations to the October 2025 Good Catch Award Winner Danielle Cate, Nursing Medical Services Unit Tech
Congratulations to the October 2025 Good Catch Award Winner, Danielle Cate.
Danielle is a Nursing Medical Services Unit Tech at East Tennessee Children's Hospital.
The Good Catch Award is given to an employee whose good catch has helped improve overall safety and quality of care for patients and families at East Tennessee Children's Hospital.
Cityview Magazine Top Docs
In 2024, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital had over 40 physicians recognized by Cityview Magazine for their “Top Docs” issue.
The physicians, ranging in specialties from pediatric ENT to neurosurgery, were nominated by peers, patients and the general public for the magazine’s annual issue.
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Joint Commission
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission, an independent, national accrediting body that oversees the safety and quality of health care delivery and related services.
