2023 Frequently Asked Questions
1. What’s new in 2023?
All clinical award categories will remain the same for 2023. The only change this year for clinical awards is the number of central line days for any NHSN-designated unit must be 50 or more in order to qualify for a CLABSI award.
The biggest change will be the addition of two new award categories focusing on SCHA’s top priorities. These “SCHA Priority Awards” will include the Drive to Zero Suicide award as well as the new Drive to Zero Disparities and Drive to Zero Workplace Violence awards. Hospitals can apply for one of more of these priority awards in addition to the Clinical and Leadership awards. For a full description of all Zero Harm award categories and requirements, visit www.zeroharmsc.org/awards.
2. Can we apply for the Drive to Zero Harm Leadership and/or SCHA Priority Awards if my facility does not qualify for any clinical awards?
Yes, your facility can still apply for the Leadership Award and/or SCHA Priority Awards (Drive to Zero Suicide, Drive to Zero Disparities and/or Drive to Zero Workplace Violence) if you do not qualify for clinical awards.
3. What is the timeframe data will be reviewed for the 2023 clinical awards?
DHEC will validate NHSN data from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, to confirm qualification for the Zero Harm clinical awards.
4. What is the timeframe data will be reviewed for the SCHA Priority Awards?
Data for the Drive to Zero Suicide award will be validate from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, and data for the Drive to Zero Workplace Violence and Drive to Zero Disparities awards will be validated from January 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023, to confirm eligibility. For additional information about the SCHA priority awards and required metrics, please visit www.zeroharmsc.org/priorityawards.
5. Can I apply for CLABSI in multiple units in my facility?
Yes, you can apply for up to 12 units (Hospital Wide, ICU, CICU, or other NHSN-defined units) for the CLABSI category. In the portal when you select CLABSI, there will be a drop-down box for you to list each unit you would like to be validated. **Please note: This year, a minimum of 50 central line days for each unit during 2022 is required to qualify**
6. When will the portal open and for how long?
The portal will open on July 17, 2023, and remain open until August 25, 2023. Members of the Zero Harm network email listserv will receive a series of communications with portal information prior to the portal opening and a direct link to the portal will be provided at www.zeroharmsc.org and www.scha.org
7. How are we going to celebrate our successes this year?
We are excited to announce that all Zero Harm awards will be distributed as part of the “Better State of Health” Summit on December 5-6, 2023. Award point of contacts will be notified with details about providing a representative to receive their award(s) at this meeting. Stay tuned for more details.
8. Will my CEO get a chance to learn about which awards our facility wins?
At the end of the application process, you will have the opportunity to enter the email of your
CEO to be copied. Additionally, the official award notification email will be sent to the facility point-of-contact that submitted the application and the CEO.
9. If we received the Drive to Zero Suicide award in 2021 and/or 2021 can we qualify again in 2022 for this award?
Yes, to qualify for the award, a facility must complete the metrics in all five categories to qualify for the award this year. Previous winners should demonstrate improved or enhanced progression of completed metrics and/or incorporation of new metrics to qualify in 2023.
10. Will the Zero Harm Excellence award be awarded this year?
No. As we have added new categories and shifted our priorities, the Excellence award will be sunsetting this year. We plan to provide a final recognition this year for those hospitals that have had a continuation in clinical areas since its inception. For a complete list of awards being given this year, visit the Zero Harm webpage at www.zeroharmsc.org.
11. Who should I contact with questions?
Contact Nan Carter (ncarter@scha.org) for information related to Zero Harm, including assistance with Zero Harm award applications.
12. Are there other opportunities to learn more about SCHA's Zero Harm work?
Yes! Please sign up to receive our quarterly Zero Harm Newsletter by contacting Nan Carter (ncarter@scha.org) and visit SCHA’s Zero Harm webpage at www.zeroharmsc.org for the most up-to-date information.