November 21st, 2024 – As part of National Rural Health Day, Phillips County Hospital today announced it has earned a 2024 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards recognize top quartile performance (i.e., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in Quality, Outcomes and/or Patient Perspective.
"Through dedication, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence, our hospital staff has elevated patient care and earned us the prestigious Chartis Quality Award,” expressed Vickie Everett, Chief Nursing Officer, Quality Director & Risk Manager.
“This achievement is a testament to the hard work, passion, and expertise each staff member brings to the table daily. Their relentless pursuit of quality and compassion makes all the difference in the lives of our patients and our community."
The Performance Leadership Awards are based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®, a comprehensive and objective framework for assessing how rural hospitals are performing. INDEX benchmarks are relied upon by rural hospitals, health systems with rural footprints, hospital associations, and state offices of rural health to measure performance across multiple areas impacting hospital operations and finance.
“The Performance Leadership Awards capture the commitment, diligence, and innovation with which America’s rural hospitals approach the delivery of care within their communities,” said Troy Brown, Network Consultant, The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “It’s a tremendous honor to be able to recognize the efforts of this year’s award winners and celebrate their achievement as part of National Rural Health Day.”
Phillips County Health Systems is honored to earn this nationally recognized award for the last two consecutive years and the third time in four years. Together we reach the quality standards of today and proactively strive to stay on the forefront of community needs, organizational policies, and governing regulations to stand as a cornerstone of healthcare excellence that spans over 70 years. PCHS’s dedication to providing top-tier healthcare distinguishes it as a trusted and reliable healthcare provider. The hospital’s advanced medical clinic, devoted primary care providers, and comprehensive range of services, including Emergency Room care, specialized visiting specialist clinics, preventative healthcare, rehabilitation therapies, surgical procedures, women’s health, and telemedicine resources, exemplify its commitment to maintaining the highest standards.
In the season of thanks, we extend our appreciation to all those who contributed to this achievement and look forward to continuing our mission of providing exceptional care to patients, families, and the community.
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