Safety at Inova

8110 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, VA 22042

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You’re Safe@Inova

At Inova, safety is more than a checklist—it’s part of our culture, the foundation of everything we do, every time, every touch.
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Your health comes first.

We get it—safety has taken on new meaning for all of us. To be safe today, we must see it, and most importantly, feel it.

We’re sharing everything we’re doing through our comprehensive care program, Safe@Inova. Safe@Inova gives you the details about our practices, the safety of our locations, our strict PPE requirements, and how we’re cleaning, so you feel confident it’s safe for you to receive the care you need.

With national recognition for safety excellence, we’re at the leading edge of the science of safety for you and our care teams. Whether you come to Inova for routine care, emergency care or COVID-19 care, you’re Safe@Inova.

 

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Safe@Inova Program

Each day we have a system safety call with leaders from all facilities and service lines. We assess our plans and protocols, analyze the need for updates or additions, continually learn and improve all areas of our program, together.

Safe locations. All facilities are secure, have safe social distancing protocols, clear signage, and we use specific isolation procedures for Covid-19 patients and those waiting for care.

Safe Locations

Safe practices. Safety requires vigilance and proactive routines. Everyone—including our physicians, nurses and our non-clinical staff—receives up-to-date training on the most current protocols to keep themselves, and you, safe.

Safe Practices

  • Comprehensive team member training
  • Specific team member self-care protocols
  • Face masks required

Safe supplies. Strict PPE safety requirements are in place for all people entering our facilities. Inova is fully prepared with the most effective PPE to protect our patients and our care teams.

Safe Supplies

  • Patients and visitors provided with PPE on arrival
  • All Inova team members and visitors are required to wear masks at all times while in our locations

Safe cleaning. All surfaces receive a thorough anti-viral cleaning between all patient visits throughout the day and a deep cleaning each evening.

Safe Cleaning

  • Routine daily cleaning and disinfection of frequently touched surfaces
  • High traffic areas cleaned multiple times a day
  • Special cleaning focused on outpatient areas such as Emergency Department, waiting areas and public restrooms

Safe vaccines. Continuing to administer thousands of vaccines and community outreach to underserved populations

Safe Vaccines

  • Continual monitoring of safety data
  • Continuing to administer thousands of vaccines
  • Community outreach to underserved populations

Safe care. Recognized by multiple outside organizations for excellence in patient safety and exceptional outcomes

Safe Care

  • Recognized by multiple outside organizations for excellence in patient safety and exceptional outcomes
  • Safety is our commitment to you – every time – every touch
  • Patient outreach and guidance