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Maine Coast Memorial Hospital
Receives Top Award for Excellence in
Treating Heart Attack Patients |
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April 6, 2008 |
ELLSWORTH, ME
(April 4, 2008) - Maine Coast Memorial Hospital has been
chosen to receive one of sixteen 2008 Leadership Awards
for Clinical Excellence in treating heart attack
patients by VHA Inc., a national health care alliance
serving more than 1,400 not-for-profit hospitals
nationwide. MCMH will be presented with the top award at
VHA’s Leadership Conference in Philadelphia on
May 4.
“Maine Coast
Memorial Hospital had performance ratings of
100% in 6 out of 7 measures, exceeding state and
national averages,” said Beth Bunker-Anderson,
Care Management Quality Leader for the hospital. |
“This award honors organizations that have
differentiated themselves around national performance
standards by achieving exceptionally high levels of
performance,” said VHA’s President and CEO Curt
Nonomaque.
To be considered, a healthcare organization had to place
among the top 10% of hospitals, measured by nationally
accepted indicators of quality for the last 2 quarters
of 2006 and all of 2007. “Maine Coast Memorial Hospital
had performance ratings of 100% in 6 out of 7 measures,
exceeding state and national averages,” said Beth
Bunker-Anderson, Care Management Quality Leader for the
hospital.
“This award represents the conscientious teamwork of
many, starting with the EMTs on the ambulances, the
emergency room staff, doctors and nurses, and
cardio-pulmonary therapists, who are dedicated to
treating heart attack patients promptly and effectively,
using best practice standards.” Ms. Bunker-Anderson, RN,
CPHQ, has headed the hospital’s quality program for 10
years.
"Timely and effective care for heart attack patients
saves lives and health care dollars,” said Trent
Haywood, M.D., J.D., chief medical officer at VHA.
"Maine Coast Memorial Hospital is a shining example of
what can be achieved when a hospital's actions are
guided by the pursuit of clinical excellence."
VHA, Inc is a national alliance providing management
services and supports the formation of regional and
national networks to help members improve their clinical
and economic performance. Its members include more than
1,400 not-for-profit hospitals and more than 21,000
non-acute care organizations nationwide.
Maine Coast Memorial Hospital is the primary healthcare
provider for Hancock and western Washington counties.
The hospital system includes primary, diagnostic, and
rehabilitative services facilities in Gouldsboro,
Southwest Harbor, Somesville, and Ellsworth. |
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