MMC-BD NEWS

Beaver Dam Community Hospitals, Inc. (BDCH) has been named a 2017 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey. The Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing health care organizations that have consistently achieved the 95^th percentile or above of performance in Clinical Quality.

The Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award is a nationally-recognized symbol of achievement in health care. Presented annually, the award honors clients who consistently sustained performance in the top 5 percent of all Press Ganey clients for each reporting period during the course of one year.

“With support from our executive team and board of directors, our physicians, providers and staff work tirelessly to provide our patients with the safest, highest quality care possible, which is why earning this award is so gratifying,” said Kim Miller, FACHE, BDCH President and CEO. “Providing a quality patient experience to those who entrust us with their care, close to home, is the reason we are here.”

Percentile rankings are compiled using 26 active and representative clinical measures from the emergency department, outpatient services, pregnancy and related conditions, and more.

"We are proud to partner with Beaver Dam Community Hospitals, Inc.,” said Patrick T. Ryan, CEO of Press Ganey. “This award is a testament to the organization’s leadership in delivering patient-centered care. By achieving and sustaining this level of excellence, BDCH continues to demonstrate their commitment to reducing patient suffering and advancing the overall quality of health care.”

To learn more about the Guardian of Excellence Award, visit www.pressganey.com/about/client-awards-program.