Eaton Rapids Medical Center has received MPRO’s, Governor’s Award for Improving Patient Safety and Quality of Care.

Eaton Rapids Medical Center was also given the prestigious 2006 Governor’s Recognition of Excellence award.  The Recognition of Excellence is the highest honor awarded to hospitals as part of the annual Governor’s award recognition program. This was the first time that the Governor recognized the very top performing Michigan Hospitals. Eaton Rapids Medical Center was among 18 hospitals throughout the state selected as a top performer on clinical performance indicators related to heart failure and pneumonia.

“Award recipients are committed to providing Michigan citizens with high quality health care,” said Governor Jennifer M. Granholm. Award criteria aligns with improving care in a number of clinical areas. Eaton Rapids Medical Center chose from pre-selected clinical areas which  are designated as national health care priorities by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Eaton Rapids Medical Center established a multidisciplinary team to spearhead improvement measures using proven, evidence-based practices. “Together, our staff is demonstrating that we are providing the very best in medical treatment and care — the right care, each and every time” said Vanessa Mulnix, R.N., Director of Quality Improvement and Risk Management. 

The Governor and MPRO have partnered to honor hospitals since 2003. This marks the fourth year Eaton Rapids Medical Center has received the award.  Eaton Rapids Medical Center was honored on September 10, 2007 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo, Michigan. 

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