National Research Corporation (NRC) has selected WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital (WSRH) as a recipient of its 2014 Path to Excellence award.
WSRH is one of two hospitals with fewer than 100 beds selected as top performing facilities based the highest percentage of patients rating them a 9 or 10. Nebraska Orthopedic Hospital in Omaha is the other.
The two hospitals exhibited performance at or above an 80 percent positive score.
The winners were selected from the extensive database of National Research hospital clients for their performance over the past four quarters.
"Our team at the WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital is honored and proud to have been selected as a recipient of this national award that recognizes our focus on delivering an exceptional patient experience," said Barbara Yarrish, president of WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital.
"Since our opening in 2012, we have worked to create a culture that is centered around the needs of the patients. Knowing the patients are rating the hospital positively is rewarding and inspiring."
"National Research Corporation congratulates WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital for its outstanding achievements," said Helen Hrdy, senior vice president of client service.
"Implementing improvement processes require an immense amount of time and resources. Winning this award demonstrates that WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital understands what it truly means to define patient-centered care."
As a 2014 award recipient, WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital is among a select group of health care innovators leading the way on the path to patient-centered care.