Mercy ranks among top rural hospitals
The Leapfrog Group has named Mercy Regional Medical Center to its annual list of Top Rural Hospitals in the nation.
This recognition showcases Mercy’s commitment to Leapfrog’s vision of providing the safest, highest quality health care for consumers.
Mercy was one of only three hospitals in Colorado to be recognized.
The selection is based on the results of The Leapfrog Group’s annual hospital survey, which measures hospitals’ performance on patient safety and quality, focusing on three critical areas of hospital care: how patients fare, resource use and management structures established to prevent errors. Performance across many areas of hospital care is considered in establishing the qualifications for the award, including survival rates for high-risk procedures and a hospital’s ability to prevent medication errors.
To see the list of institutions honored by Leapfrog, visit www.leapfroggroup.org/tophospitals.
Health department extends hours for health insurance sign-up
San Juan Basin Health Department reminds the community that it will offer extended hours for people needing to renew or begin their health insurance coverage through Connect for Health Colorado. Assistance will be available on Saturday for people not able to meet during regular business hours. To schedule an appointment, call 335-2021.
In addition, San Juan Basin Health is co-sponsoring a walk-in enrollment and information event from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 19 at La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. Assistance and information will be available from employees of San Juan Basin Health, the La Plata Family Centers Coalition and local insurance brokers. On that date anyone wishing to enroll or get more information about Connect for Health Colorado or Medicaid can stop by without an appointment.
Herald Staff
