03/10/2026
We made National News here at Wewoka!!
So proud of the efforts being put forward!!
One important indicator of a strong safety culture is the proportion of reported “good catches,” which are near misses identified before harm occurs, compared to total reported events. During Patient Safety Awareness Week, the IHS is recognizing the facilities with the highest total number of good catch submissions in January and February. These teams demonstrated exceptional commitment to identifying and reporting potential risks before harm occurred, strengthening our culture of safety across the system.
🥇 1st Place: Yakama Indian Health Service (Portland Area)
🥈 2nd Place: Wewoka Indian Health Service (Oklahoma City Area)
🥉 3rd Place: Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center Indian Health Service (Great Plains Area)
Their vigilance, teamwork, and dedication to speaking up for safety are making a meaningful difference for the patients and communities we serve. Thank you for leading the way and showing that every good catch counts.