Our Safety Grant & Awards Programs
Funds for Safety Grant
The Funds for Safety Grant provides up to $300,000 in annual funding for new patient safety and quality improvement initiatives. Members are encouraged to apply for support of projects that reduce harm, enhance outcomes, and advance best practices in clinical and operational safety.
Learn MoreSafety Star Award
The Safety Star Award recognizes outstanding healthcare facilities that have successfully implemented innovative ideas or processes that improve patient safety and quality of care. Winners are publicly acknowledged for their commitment to excellence and best-in-class safety outcomes.
Learn MoreWorkplace Safety Funds Grant
The Workplace Safety Funds Grant focuses on supporting initiatives designed to improve employee safety and minimize workplace hazards. This grant helps organizations develop proactive safety programs that enhance staff protection and reduce injury risk.
Learn MoreLouisiana's Favorite Doctor
Each year, in observance of National Doctors’ Day, LHA Trust Funds is honored to present Louisiana’s Favorite Doctor, an annual statewide contest honoring physicians who go above and beyond for their patients and communities.
Learn MoreMeet a Safety Star
Thibodaux Regional boosted hand hygiene compliance to 95%+ by overhauling observation practices, introducing real-time feedback, and standardizing accountability. Their initiative not only exceeded Leapfrog standards but also significantly reduced the risk of hospital-acquired infections—proving their commitment to patient safety and excellence in care.
"Receiving the LHA Safety Star Award validates the continuous efforts of our staff to achieve excellence and provide the highest quality, safest care for our patients." -Greg Stock, CEO of Thibodaux Regional
Funding What Matters
LHA Trust Funds’ grants and awards programs are here to empower healthcare organizations like yours when it comes to implementing evidence-based improvements, strengthening safety cultures and sharing successful practices across the state.
Whether you’re enhancing patient safety through technology or reducing employee injuries with targeted interventions, your initiatives help support continuous improvement and greater resilience in Louisiana healthcare, and we’re with you every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any member of LHA Trust Funds is eligible to apply for our grants and awards programs that correspond with the safety initiatives being implemented in their facility.
Initiatives that improve patient safety, quality of care, workplace safety, and operational effectiveness are prioritized for funding within our programs.
Review cycles and award announcements vary by program. Please refer to the timeline above for each program or contact LHA Trust Funds directly for details.