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CCU recognized as“ Zero Hero” for Excellence in Patient Safety

COURTESY OF BAPTIST HEALTH CORBIN
CORBIN, KY( February 9, 2026)— Baptist Health Corbin is proud to recognize its Critical Care Unit( CCU) for achieving zero hospitalacquired infections( HAIs) during the past calendar year, earning the unit the organization’ s coveted Zero Hero distinction.
Each January, Baptist Health Corbin reviews the previous year’ s HAI data for all acute care units, including medical surgical, telemetry, step down
intensive care, and critical care. HAIs tracked include CAUTI, CLABSI, MRSA, and C. difficile. Units that record zero occurrences across all categories are honored with a Zero Hero plaque. This marks the second year the recognition program has been awarded.
In addition, Women’ s Health and Surgery units are recognized annually when they achieve zero surgical site infections( SSIs) related to hysterectomy and colon procedures.
This year, CCU stood alone in achieving
zero HAIs across all measured categories, highlighting the team’ s exceptional commitment to patient safety, infection prevention, and highquality care.
“ This achievement reflects the dedication, vigilance, and teamwork of our CCU staff,” said Eric Willis, RN, Patient Care Manager, CCU.“ Their focus on evidence-based practices and patientcentered care makes a meaningful difference for every patient they serve.” Baptist Health Corbin congratulates the CCU team on this outstanding accomplishment and thanks all clinical teams for their continued efforts to provide safe, high-quality care to the community.
About Baptist Health Corbin’ s history
In late July 1986, Baptist Regional Medical Center, which operated out of the old Corbin Municipal Hospital on Bishop Street, moved to a new facility on Cumberland Falls Highway. Three sites had been considered for the relocation and, after much debate, Whitley County was chosen.

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