Quality Care

Putnam County Hospital Emergency Department has received the Innovation in Quality Improvement Award from the Indiana State Office of Rural Health. Angela Powell (left) receives the award from Indiana Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recognized 10 states for outstanding quality performance of their Critical Access Hospitals in achieving the highest reporting rates and levels of improvement over the past year, based on Medicare Quality Improvement Project (MBQIP) performance measures. Indiana ranked ninth among Top Performing Rural Critical Access Hospitals. The Indiana State Office of Rural Health aspires to honor the Indiana Critical Access Hospitals for their performance. In that regard, the CAH Award program was developed to stimulate quality improvement efforts and acknowledge distinguished members in the Indiana CAH community. Putnam County Hospital, whose mission is to provide exceptional healthcare close to home, is extremely proud of this achievement, officials said, will continue to strive to be the best healthcare option for the community.