Lourdes Health receives Rural Hospital Achievement of Quality Excellence from Washington State Hospital Association.

Lourdes Health has been named a recipient of the Rural Hospital Achievement of Quality Excellence from the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) for its quality work. The Association presented the award to Lourdes Health during its Rural Hospital Leadership Conference in Chelan June 28.

Lourdes Health earned the gold award distinction, which is the achievement’s highest designation. Quality measures considered this year include fall prevention, sepsis and opioid harm prevention.

At Lourdes Health, quality is central to every aspect of patient care. Our caregivers and staff work together to improve outcomes and enhance the patient experience through a continued focus on patient safety, evidence-based practices and compassionate care. This Gold Level recognition reflects our team’s dedication to ensuring patients and families receive exceptional care close to home.

“I am incredibly proud of our team and the exceptional care they provide every day,” said Brian Sims, CEO of Lourdes Health. “Earning the Gold Level recognition, the highest level of this award, is a testament to their compassion, professionalism and unwavering commitment to quality. This achievement belongs to every team member who works to ensure our patients and families feel cared for, supported and a little better when they leave than when they arrived.”

The Rural Hospital Achievement of Quality Excellence is awarded to hospitals that demonstrate remarkable dedication to health care quality. To obtain the recognition, hospitals must participate in data submission through the Washington State Healthcare Authority’s Medicaid Quality Incentive Program, which is managed by WSHA.

“We are incredibly proud of our Rural Hospital Achievement of Quality Excellence recipients,” WSHA Senior Vice President of Clinical Excellence Darcy Jaffe said. “The Association and our hospital members take great pride in providing patients with outstanding care, as quality is the cornerstone of all health care. Everyone, no matter where they live in the state, should be able to access quality health care, and our members help make that possible.”