JACKSON, TN. – Multiple units at West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson-Madison County General Hospital have been recognized for their commitment to patient safety, earning Zero Harm Awards for preventing healthcare-associated infections throughout 2025.
Clinical units within the hospital achieved Zero Harm in:
- Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI)
- Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI)
The recognition reflects the work of physicians, nurses and clinical teams across JMCGH to prevent infections and provide safe, high-quality care to patients.
“Patient safety is a responsibility shared by every member of our team,” said Dr. Bethany Lawrence, Vice President and CMO of Jackson Madison County General Hospital. “These recognitions reflect the dedication of our clinical teams and the work they do every day to provide the highest level of care for our patients.”
Zero Harm means exactly what it sounds like: recognized units went the award period without a healthcare-associated infection in the respective categories. Achieving that requires consistent attention to infection prevention, patient monitoring, communication and teamwork.
The Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) presents Zero Harm Awards annually to hospitals and clinical departments that go extended periods without specific healthcare-associated infections. In 2026, 100 Tennessee hospitals received Zero Harm recognition based on their 2025 patient safety results.
For Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, the recognition reflects an ongoing commitment to providing safe, high-quality care for patients throughout West Tennessee and the surrounding region.
About West Tennessee Healthcare
West Tennessee Healthcare is a public, not-for-profit healthcare system with locations serving 19 counties in West Tennessee and Southeast Missouri. The mission of West Tennessee Healthcare is to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve while providing exceptional and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wth.org.
(Photo, L to R: Dr. Bethany Lawrence, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, JMCGH, and Dr. Jackie Taylor, Chief Physician Executive)
