As part of National Rural Health Day, Mercy Health –Allen Hospital today announced it has been recognized with a 2023 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality. Compiled by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards honor top quartile performance (i.e., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in Quality, Outcomes and/or Patient Perspective.
“Mercy Health – Allen Hospital is proud to be recognized by the Chartis Center for Rural Health for our commitment to quality. Providing high-quality, compassionate care to our patients is our top priority. This award is a testament to our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, associates, and others who work together every day to ensure quality is at the forefront of the care we deliver,” said Carrie Jankowski, president of Mercy Health – Allen Hospital.
The Performance Leadership Awards are based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®, the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. INDEX data is relied upon by rural hospitals, health systems with rural footprints, hospital associations and state offices of rural health around the country to measure and monitor performance across several areas impacting hospital operations and finance.
“Wherever we go in rural America, we witness first-hand the commitment, determination, and compassion with which rural hospitals serve their communities. Rural health care truly is mission-driven,” said Michael Topchik, National Leader, The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “This National Rural Health Day, let us recognize the efforts of this year’s Performance Leadership Award winners and all those driven to deliver high quality care throughout rural communities.”
“Mercy Health – Allen Hospital is proud to be recognized by the Chartis Center for Rural Health for our commitment to quality. Providing high-quality, compassionate care to our patients is our top priority. This award is a testament to our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, associates, and others who work together every day to ensure quality is at the forefront of the care we deliver,” said Carrie Jankowski, president of Mercy Health – Allen Hospital.
The Performance Leadership Awards are based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®, the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. INDEX data is relied upon by rural hospitals, health systems with rural footprints, hospital associations and state offices of rural health around the country to measure and monitor performance across several areas impacting hospital operations and finance.
“Wherever we go in rural America, we witness first-hand the commitment, determination, and compassion with which rural hospitals serve their communities. Rural health care truly is mission-driven,” said Michael Topchik, National Leader, The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “This National Rural Health Day, let us recognize the efforts of this year’s Performance Leadership Award winners and all those driven to deliver high quality care throughout rural communities.”