Becker's Hospital Review released its 2015 list of “100 Great Community Hospitals” and Memorial Hospital was included.
“We are honored to be named to this prestigious list,” said Rick Napper, CHI Memorial interim CEO.
“CHI Memorial’s achievements are made possible through the partnership of our physicians, staff and volunteers who work in tandem to provide exceptional care while creating a nurturing environment that promotes healing.”
“CHI Memorial continually strives to provide high-quality clinical care,” said Kevin Lewis, M.D., CHI Memorial chief medical officer. “Our medical and clinical staff implement and evaluate quality initiatives to ensure that people in our community receive the best possible outcomes.”
For the purposes of this list, Becker's defines community hospital as a hospital with fewer than 550 beds and that have minimal teaching programs. Some are located in suburban areas near major cities, while others are found in rural towns that serve as the only hospitals in their communities. Whether independent or part of a larger health system, the hospitals on this list have continually worked to provide high-quality care. The Becker’s editorial team selected hospitals based on awards and rankings from a number of well-known industry ratings agencies.