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3-peat! Riveredge is named Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for 2014
Riveredge Hospital Earns THIRD Consecutive 'Top Performer' Recognition from The Joint Commission
We are pleased to announce The Joint Commission has recognized Riveredge Hospital as a 2014 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®. Riveredge Hospital has been recognized for its excellence in accountability measure performance shown to improve care for certain conditions and is one of only 1,043 hospitals in the United States to achieve the distinction as a 2014 Top Performer.
Riveredge Hospital has been recognized as one of only seven hospitals in the entire state of Illinois for its achievement in meeting the requirements for Hospital-Based Inpatient Psychiatric Services.
“At Riveredge Hospital, we have made it a top priority to address patient safety and quality health care by improving upon our evidence-based care processes,” said Carey Carlock, CEO, Riveredge Hospital. “We are extremely proud to be named a Top Performer and thank our entire hospital staff for their knowledge, teamwork and dedication to improve Riveredge Hospital’s performance.”
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For more information about the Top Performer program, including eligibility criteria, visit http://www.jointcommission.org/accreditation/top_performers.aspx.
About Riveredge Hospital
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Riveredge Hospital is a free-standing behavioral health hospital. Located just outside of Chicago, Riveredge provides treatment to persons throughout the state of Illinois. Riveredge Hospital serves children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric persons. Specialty programs include adults with a co-occurring Disorder (Mental Illness/ Substance Abuse) and adults with an Intellectual Disability. Services are provided by an interdisciplinary team, which may include therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, expressive therapists, mental health associates and certified alcohol and drug counselors. These services are provided by qualified and committed professionals dedicated to providing care with compassion and integrity. Working with the patient is just one component of treatment process. Behavioral and mental health issues impact the entire family, thus we make it our responsibility to engage the family in the treatment of every patient whether inpatient, outpatient or partial. Visit www.riveredgehospital.com for more information.
