AMH named to Top 20 critical access hospital list
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April 10, 2024
LuAnn Schindler | SAM
Award winner • Antelope Memorial Hospital is recognized as a 2024 Top 20 critical-access hospital in America and a best practice hospital in patient satisfaction. Pictured are (front row, l-r): Angela Sucha PA-C, Dr. Troy Dawson, Dr. Roger Rudloff; (back Row, l-r): Nicole Miller, Kali Nedrow, Danielle Van Buren, Megan Funk, Katelyn Hurlbert, Madison Schaffer, Kristen Kester, Shelley Sands, Sarah Luebe, Kirstyn Evans and Trisha Murray.
Antelope Memorial Hospital is recognized as one of the Top 20 critical-access hospitals in America (out of 1,353). The award, presented by the National Rural Health Association, reflects AMH's dedication to exceptional patient care. The award's criteria are based on eight pillars of excellence: inpatient and outpatient share, quality, outcomes, patient perspective, cost, charge and finance.
LuAnn Schindler | SAM
Hospital award • Pictured Tuesday, for the Top 20 critical-access hospital award are (front row, l-r): Corrie Reynolds, Diane Brugger, Savannah Henn, Natalie Ward; (row 2, l-r): Diane Grosserode, Donna Vice, Adysen Boggs, Cassy Wright, Merry Sprout, Tawnya Jensen, Lesley Flenniken, Karol Michael, Kelly Couch, Sarah Dunn; (third row, l-r): Sarah Carlin, Erin Miller, Lauren Kinney, Amanda Wolff APRN, Anne Labenz, Vanessa Carpenter, Donna Keetle, Frances Barrington, Melodie Funk, Dennis Schwager, Michelle Stearns, Juliana Knutson, Cindy Rice, Deana Bly; (fourth row, l-r): Virginia Seier, Diann Arehart, Philip Hart, Marvi Pruden, Wendy Voborny, Jeanette Henn, Peggy Green, Martha Nelson, Heather Dawson, Karen Dietz, Molly Navratil, Megan Becklun, Kyle Mosel, Diane Carpenter, Jan Heithoff, Shane Livelsberger; (back row, l-r): Randee Wright, Jim Meuret (AMH board member), Ryan Gallagher and Charlotte Schaffer.
AMH also qualified in an additional category of excellence, best practices in patient satisfaction. AMH is the only hospital in the Top 20 critical-access hospitals to achieve a "double win" among the 2024 winners.
"We are truly honored to be recognized as one of the 2024 Top 20 critical-access hospitals in America, as well as a best-practice hospital in the patient satisfaction category," said Diane Brugger, chief executive officer of Antelope Memorial Hospital.
"It's an amazing accomplishment, reflecting our staff's commitment to patient care excellence. These prestigious awards truly honor our employees who go the extra mile to provide exceptional care for rural Nebraska."
Brugger added that in an atmosphere of "healing for the body, mind and spirit, our staff epitomizes compassion, empathy and professional expertise when caring for our patients. We recognize it's an honor and privilege to be chosen by our patients as a place to receive care. I commend our staff who have helped make these special awards possible."
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