DEL NORTE – Rio Grande Hospital recently announced the facility has been recognized by the Colorado Rural Health Center as a Top 5 Rural Hospital for Overall Performance. Presented during the Colorado Rural Healthcare Conference, this new award honors performance excellence among the state’s Critical Access Hospitals.  

Arlene Harms noted that she is proud of this award from Colorado Rural Health Center, and “it speaks to the strong leadership and the hard work of the employees at Ro Grande Hospital.  It is a celebration for our team. I believe it is a testament that service excellence and quality care has become a part of our culture in order to best serve our community.” 

The Colorado Rural Health Center’s Top 5 Rural Hospital Award is based upon the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX. Now in its 15th year, the INDEX offers a comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. INDEX data is used nationwide by rural hospitals, health systems with rural affiliates, hospital associations, and state offices of rural health to measure and monitor performance across a variety of areas impacting hospital operations and finance. 

“Across Colorado’s rural communities, our Critical Access Hospitals proudly serve their communities with compassion, innovation and a commitment to delivering the highest quality care possible,” said Michelle Mills, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Rural Health Center. “We’re thrilled to introduce this new awards program and recognize the outstanding overall performance of the state’s top Critical Access Hospitals.”