Weatherford Regional Medical Center Receives Press Ganey Top Performer Award
Recognized for sustained high levels of clinical measures performance
Weatherford Regional Medical Center has been named a 2012 Summit Award® winner by Press Ganey Associates, Inc. for the second year in a row. The Summit Award recognizes top-performing facilities that sustain the highest levels of core measures performance for three consecutive years. Weatherford Regional Medical Center (WMRC) is one of 114 organizations to receive this prestigious honor in 2012, and one of only 13 to receive it for achieving and sustaining excellence in core measures performance. Press Ganey partners with more than 10,000 health care facilities, including more than half of all U.S. hospitals, to measure and improve the patient experience.
"We are proud to partner with Weatherford Regional Medical Center,” said Patrick T. Ryan, CEO of Press Ganey. “Achieving this level of excellence in core measures performance reflects the organization’s commitment to delivering outstanding service and quality. Weatherford Regional’s efforts benefit patients in Parker County and will lead to improved patient experience."
According to Cory Countryman, chief executive officer of Weatherford Regional Medical Center, the award represents an important recognition of Weatherford Regional’s efforts by an industry leader. “We understand that what matters most to our patients is safe, effective care. That’s why Weatherford Regional Medical Center has made a commitment to accreditation and to evidence-based care processes. We have earned this recognition through the dedication and skill of our medical staff, nurses and other clinicians who care for our patients each day,” said Countryman.
About Weatherford Regional Medical Center
Weatherford Regional Medical Center is a 99-all private bed hospital and a network of medical clinics serving Parker County. A dedicated and experienced medical staff offers over 31 medical specialties and the hospital offers services ranging from comprehensive imaging services, a 24-hour emergency department, an expanded ICU, labor and delivery suites and much more.
The hospital has received numerous awards and recognition, including Press Ganey Summit Award and The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. For more information, call 817-341-CARE (2273) or visit www.pressganey.com