Bowdle, SD, November 16th, 2023 – As part of National Rural Health Day, Bowdle Hospital today announced it has been recognized with two 2023 Performance Leadership Awards for excellence in Quality and Patient Perspective. Compiled by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards honor top quartile performance (i.e., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in Quality, Outcomes and/or Patient Perspective.
”It is truly an honor for our facility to receive these rewards. It demonstrates the commitment of our entire staff to provide quality care and provide an exceptional patient experience,” said Kirby Kleffman, Chief Executive Office.
The Performance Leadership Awards are based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®, the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. INDEX data is relied upon by rural hospitals, health systems with rural footprints, hospital associations and state offices of rural health around the country to measure and monitor performance across several areas impacting hospital operations and finance.
“Wherever we go in rural America, we witness first-hand the commitment, determination, and compassion with which rural hospitals serve their communities. Rural healthcare truly is mission-driven,” said Michael Topchik, National Leader, The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “This National Rural Health Day, let us recognize the efforts of this year’s Performance Leadership Award winners and all those driven to deliver high quality care throughout rural communities.”
Bowdle Hospital, independently owned and operated by the City of Bowdle, is a 12-bed Critical Access Hospital. The hospital provides a variety of services to meet the healthcare needs of the communities served.
Media Inquiries:
Fern Hoffman
Director of HR/HIM
Bowdle Hospital
605-285-8308
For more details about the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX, contact Billy Balfour at wbalfour@chartis.com.