Community Health Center of Branch County Earns ‘Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®’ Recognition from Joint Commission

COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Community Health Center of Branch County has been recognized as a 2014 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures^® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United States. CHC is one of only 1,043 out of more than 3,300 eligible hospitals in the U.S. to achieve the distinction. The hospital in Coldwater was recognized for attaining and sustaining excellence in its services for heart failure and pneumonia, along with surgical care and immunizations. The Health Center was also honored for improving on interventions that increase the chances of healthy outcomes for patients with certain conditions. Randy DeGroot, President and CEO at CHC said they understand what matters most to patients, that being the quality and safety of the care they receive. According to DeGroot, that’s why they make it a top priority to improve positive patient outcomes through evidence-based care processes and the award recognizes the knowledge, teamwork and dedication of the entire hospital staff. For more information about the Top Performer program, visit www.jointcommission.org/accreditation/top_performers.aspx