The Association of perioperative Nurses (AORN) has named WVU Medicine Potomac Valley Hospital a Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety. The three-year certification program recognizes Potomac Valley Hospital and its surgical staff for their commitment to reducing the rise of surgical errors, as well as their commitment to the highest levels of patient safety.PVH is among some of the first facilities to earn the designation as a Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Prevention of RSI, or unintentionally retained surgical items.