04/17/2026
Summersville Regional Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Surgical Safety
WVU Medicine Summersville Regional Medical Center (SRMC) is celebrating a major national achievement in surgical safety, as its Operating Room (OR) team received the prestigious Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Go Clear™ “No Spark in the OR” Award in 2026.
Felicia Gump, OR nurse manager at SRMC, represented the organization on stage at the AORN Global Surgical Conference and Expo 2026, held in New Orleans, Louisiana. The conference brings together perioperative professionals from around the world to share best practices, research, and innovations in surgical care.
Joining Felicia at the conference were additional members of the SRMC Operating Room team, including Julie Jackson, Heidi Kiser, and Jeni Jo Hanshaw, whose participation reflects the organization’s investment in professional development and clinical excellence.
This marks the first time SRMC has earned the Go Clear award, a national recognition that highlights excellence in preventing surgical fires through safe electrosurgical practices, team communication, and adherence to evidence-based protocols.
"This achievement reflects the dedication and accountability of our entire Operating Room team,” Susan A. Rose, MHA, BSN, RN, vice president of nursing and chief nursing officer at SRMC and WVU Medicine Braxton County Memorial Hospital, said. “Patient safety is at the core of everything we do, and this recognition demonstrates the high standards our staff consistently uphold.”
The Go Clear program focuses on eliminating surgical fire risks by promoting education, vigilance, and standardized safety practices.
Hospital leaders expressed pride in the OR staff’s achievement, noting that the award reflects not only technical excellence but also a strong culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
"This recognition places Summersville Regional Medical Center among leading organizations across the country committed to the highest level of surgical safety,” nursing leadership added.
The photo below shows Felicia Gump, Julie Jackson, Heidi Kiser, and Jeni Jo Hanshaw at the AORN Global Surgical Conference and Expo.
