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The Christ Hospital Health Network Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Physical Rehab Centers 2021 List

The Christ Hospital Health Network is pleased to announce it has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Physical Rehab Centers 2021.

9/28/2021

CINCINNATI (September 23, 2021) – The Christ Hospital Health Network is pleased to announce it has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Physical Rehab Centers 2021. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on August 25th, 2021 and can currently be viewed on Newsweek’s website. “What an honor it is to be recognized in this way,” said Lois Deaton, MD, Medical Director of Rehabilitations Services at The Christ Hospital Health network. “It has been a privilege to work with such a talented and dedicated team of rehabilitation professionals to serve our community. We look forward to continuing our mission of providing excellent and compassionate rehabilitation care.” The America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2021 list highlights the nation’s top inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) based on quality of care, quality of service, quality of follow-up care and accommodation & amenities. Facilities in the 25 states with the highest number of inpatient rehabilitation facilities – according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) – were part of this study. The rankings feature the top 230 centers nationwide. The evaluation process was comprised of five steps: Recommendations from peers: Thousands of medical experts (physicians, therapists, medical doctors, administration & staff working in physical rehabilitation facilities) were invited to an online peer-to-peer survey. Quality Score: Participants were also asked to rank the quality of care, quality of service, quality of follow-up care and accommodations & amenities. KPI Data Scores: The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) publishes KPI data for physical rehabilitation centers. The KPI data includes 15 different measures. The Model Systems and CARF Accreditations: Facilities with these accreditations received a bonus to their overall score. “An amazing compliment for the nursing and therapy staff who are dedicated to improving the health of our community by providing exceptional medical care and rehabilitation services in order to maximize our patient’s health, function and quality of life,” said Michelle Stimec, RN, Clinical Manager of Inpatient Rehabilitation Services at The Christ Hospital Health Network. For more information, please visit TheChristHospital.com. About The Christ Hospital Health Network The Christ Hospital Health Network is an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn, with a remote hospital location in Liberty Township, five ambulatory outpatient centers, and dozens of offices conveniently located throughout the region. More than 1,300 talented physicians and more than 6,000 dedicated team members support the Network. Its mission is to improve the health of the community and to create patient value by providing exceptional outcomes and the finest experiences, all in an affordable way. The Network has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 hospital in the Cincinnati Region and awarded Healthgrades “America’s 50 Best Hospitals” for being in the top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year after year. It is also a Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award recipient, which recognizes top-performing healthcare organizations that achieve the 95th percentile or above of performance in patient experience. The Christ Hospital is among a select number of hospitals in the nation to be awarded Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. For more than 130 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves. ###