For the fourth straight year, Newman Regional Health is on the Becker’s Hospital Review list of Critical Access Hospitals to Know.
Hospital Chief Executive Officer Bob Wright says this is an independent look at hospital operations and represents a lot of work towards care quality and patient satisfaction.
Besides limiting the number of inpatient beds, the Critical Access program reimburses hospitals at cost for various services provided under Medicare. Critical Access hospitals have an average length of stay of 96 hours or less for acute care, offer 24-7 emergency care and are often located in rural areas. Newman Regional Health has been a Critical Access hospital since December 2013.
8:45 am Wednesday: Becker’s Hospital Review names NRH as ‘Critical Access Hospital to Know’
National accolades are coming to Newman Regional Health.
Emporia’s hospital was recently named as a Critical Access Hospital to Know by Becker’s Hospital Review. The hospital has 25 inpatient beds, the most available through Critical Access regulations. Becker’s also noted the nursing school at the facility, as well as the hospital’s emergency medical services and status as a Level 4 trauma center.
Besides limiting the number of inpatient beds, Critical Access hospitals have an average length of stay of 96 hours or less for acute care, offer round-the-clock emergency care and are often located in rural areas.
Becker’s Healthcare editors use other awards and rankings for their list, with ratings coming from iVantage Health Analytics, The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the National Rural Health Association, CareChex, Healthgrades and Medicare. Recognized hospitals also have been noted for clinical quality, excellence in care delivery, community impact and reputation for innovation.
Becker’s says the list is not an endorsement of the recognized facilities and organizations cannot pay to be included.
