Baptist Carroll County recognized for patient outcomes, quality care
The following is a news release from Baptist Memorial Hospital:
HUNTINGDON, Tenn., Dec. 6, 2023 –Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County has received a 2023 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in outcomes and quality.
“To be named among the top rural hospitals in the nation for outcomes and quality is a tremendous honor for our staff,” said Susan Breeden, CEO and administrator of Baptist Carroll County. “I applaud our medical team for their dedication to our patients and the exceptional care they provide every day.”
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 affecting hospital operations and finance.
“Wherever we go in rural America, we witness firsthand the commitment, determination and compassion with which rural hospitals serve their communities,” said Michael Topchik, national leader, The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “Rural health care truly is mission-driven.”
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical care to West Tennessee in a variety of specialized areas, including cardiac care, pediatrics, general surgery, physical therapy and palliative care, among others. The 70-bed facility is located in Huntingdon, Tennessee, and offers advanced medical technology, such as 3D mammography and the Baptist TeleHealth Center, which uses TeleGuardian. Baptist Carroll County is the recipient of many awards and accolades, including the Tennessee Quality Award, Premier Inc.’s QUEST Award for High-Value Healthcare, the Quest Hero Award, Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval in 2015 and an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group in 2023.
For more information, visit baptistonline.org/carrollcounty.
