Awards
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HAS BEEN NAMED ONE OF THE COUNTRY'S TOP HOSPITALS FOR NURSE COMMUNICATION IN 2023
Fairfield Memorial Hospital has been named one of the country's top hospitals for nurse communications by Becker’s Hospital Review. Becker's has compiled a list of the best hospitals for nurse communication in each state using Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems data from CMS.
CMS shares 10 HCAHPS star ratings based on publicly reported HCAHPS measures. The nurse communication star rating combines data from three HCAHPS survey questions and summarizes how well patients feel that their nurses explained things clearly, listened carefully to the patient, and treated the patient with courtesy and respect.
Fairfield Memorial Hospital nurses are trained to be patient-centered and use various communication methods. This means that they focus on understanding the patients’ individual needs and preferences, and communicate in a way that is clear, concise, and respectful.
“We are proud to announce that Fairfield Memorial Hospital was named one of the Top Hospitals for Nurse Communication by Becker’s Hospital Review. Our nurses understand that effective communication has an extraordinary impact on the overall patient’s healthcare experience. Here at Fairfield Memorial, we are dedicated to communicating clearly and compassionately with our patients. We are a tight-knit community, and our patients are our neighbors, friends, and at times, our own family. We couldn’t be more proud of this recognition to our dedicated nursing staff.” said FMH CEO, Katherine Bunting-Williams.
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HAS BEEN NAMED ONE OF THE COUNTRY'S TOP HOSPITALS FOR PHYSICIAN COMMUNICATION IN 2023
Fairfield Memorial Hospital has been named one of the country's top hospitals for physician communications by Becker’s Hospital Review. Becker's has compiled a list of the best hospitals for physician communication in each state using Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems data from CMS.
CMS shares 10 HCAHPS star ratings based on publicly reported HCAHPS measures. The physician communication star rating combines data from three HCAHPS survey questions and summarizes how well patients feel that their physicians explained things clearly, listened carefully to them, and treated them with courtesy and respect.
Fairfield Memorial Hospital holds a high standard when it comes to patient safety and care. In healthcare, effective communication is a key component of patient safety. It is a physician's duty to encourage open communication to obtain more complete information and enhance the prospect of a more accurate diagnosis. This standard of care that Fairfield Memorial Hospital Physicians practice results in a better treatment plan that benefits long-term health.
“It is our mission at Fairfield Memorial Hospital and a personal mission to our Physicians to treat each patient with respect, compassion, and care. It is that personal level of care that makes a difference to our patients. Even through some of the toughest and most challenging times, our physicians continuously strive to deliver excellent health care to our community. Being recognized at this level is a testament to our dedicated medical staff and the incredible work they do every day. said FMH CEO, Katherine Bunting-Williams.
Illinois Governor’s Volunteer Service Award
Fairfield Memorial Hospital was awarded the Illinois Governor’s Volunteer Service Award for 2021. The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service presents the Governor's Volunteer Service Awards each year to recognize individual and organizational volunteers through a statewide award program to highlight the importance of volunteerism and community service in the State of Illinois.
This award gives the opportunity to thank and honor those people that have made a positive change in their communities.
Pictured from left to right: Robbie Hale MA, MT(AAB), Laboratory Director, FMH CEO, Katherine Bunting-Williams Ph.D., LNHA, Carol Dreith, FCC Project Director and FMH COO Dana Shantel Taylor MSW, LCSW, ACSW.
Alliant
Fairfield Memorial Hospital has been a member of the Alliant Management Services network for 22 years. The network includes hospitals and health systems throughout Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois and North Carolina. Fairfield Memorial Hospital has been a recipient of various award of excellence by Alliant Management Services.
2010 – Clinical Performance Award
This annual award was based on data from 2010. The following are the criteria for the awards received by Fairfield Memorial:
- Clinical Performance Award – Fairfield Memorial Hospital scored high marks in six clinical measures associated with high quality patient care, including Emergency Department turnaround time.
2006 – Best Overall Performance
These Alliant annual awards were based on data from 2006. The award for Best Overall Performance is based on criteria deemed to be critical for rural hospital success. These areas include:
- Clinical Benchmark Performance – Clinical standards measured include the number of inpatient falls, the inpatient mortality rate, average emergency room turnaround time and total staff replacement rate.
- Customer Satisfaction Performance – Customer service benchmarks considered satisfaction with nursing care, registration, cleanliness and emergency department physicians.
- Financial Performance – Strong financial performance takes into account total capital margin, debt to capital ratio, total cash on hand, net days in accounts receivable, full-time equivalents per adjusted patient day and salary and benefits as a percent of net revenue.
2004 – Clinical Outcomes Performance and Customer Satisfaction Performance
These annual awards were based on data from 2004. The following are the criteria for the awards received by Fairfield Memorial:
- Clinical Outcomes Performance –Clinical standards considered measures on average emergency room turnaround time, inpatient falls, and inpatient mortality rate.
- Customer Satisfaction Performance –Customer service benchmarks considered measures on nursing care, emergency room and hospital registration, cleanliness and emergency room satisfaction with patients.
2003 – Clinical High Performance & Customer High Performance
These annual awards were based on data from 2003. The following are the criteria for the awards received by Fairfield Memorial:
- Clinical High Performance – Clinical standards considered measures on inpatient falls, inpatient mortality rate and average emergency room turnaround time.
- Customer High Performance – Customer service benchmarks considered measures on nursing care, emergency room and hospital registration, cleanliness and emergency room satisfaction with patients.
2002 – Clinical Outcomes Performance and Customer Satisfaction Performance
These annual awards were based on data from 2002. The following are the criteria for the awards received by Fairfield Memorial:
- Clinical Outcomes Performance – Clinical standards considered measures on average emergency room turnaround time, inpatient falls, and inpatient mortality rate.
- Customer Satisfaction Performance – Customer service benchmarks considered measures on nursing care, emergency room and hospital registration, cleanliness and emergency room satisfaction with patients.
Aster
The Aster Awards, one of the largest national competitions of its kind, is hosted by Marketing Healthcare Today Magazine and Creative Images, Inc.
This elite program recognizes outstanding healthcare professionals for excellence in their advertising/marketing efforts for the calendar year 2009.
The 2010 Aster Awards received approximately 3,000 entries from across the United States as well as Canada and South America.
“Fairfield Memorial Hospital placed in the top 5% of the nation.” said Melinda R. Lucas, Aster Awards Program Coordinator.
Becker's Hospital Review
Top hospital & healthcare leaders to know
Members of the lists were selected for their accomplishments in leading healthcare and hospital organizations, including improvement of patient care, development of relationships between providers and facilitation of organizational growth. Each featured leader was lauded by colleagues for contributing significant value to the healthcare industry.
2010
Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Katherine Bunting, has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review a publication by ASC Communications. Becker’s Hospital Review named 50 women who demonstrate outstanding leadership within the hospital and healthcare industry along with 256 of the most influential leaders in the healthcare industry to know, and Katherine Bunting, PhD, RN, MSN, LNHA was named on both lists in 2010. ASC Communications is the leading source of cutting edge business and legal information for hospital and health system leaders. ASC Communications takes advantage of multiple channels through which to reach these decision-makers of the hospital and outpatient surgical community. Becker's Hospital Review, a Chicago-based publication, is a bimonthly publication offering up-to-date business and legal news and analysis relating to hospitals and health systems. The Healthcare magazine is geared-toward high-level hospital leaders, and provides valuable content, including hospital and health system news, best practices and legal guidance specifically for these decision makers. Each issue of Becker's Hospital Review reaches more than 15,000 people, primarily acute care hospital CEOs and CFOs.
2011
Becker's Hospital Review has named Katherine Bunting, PhD, RN, MSN, LNHA, FMH CEO, to its annual list, "291 Hospital and Health System Leaders to Know." According to the Becker’s Hospital Review, these men and women help lead prominent institutions and are actively involved in American healthcare beyond the walls of their hospitals. Katherine Bunting, PhD, exhibits her healthcare leadership within the state of Illinois as she has served and is serving in many healthcare leadership positions including: Illinois Hospital Association (IHA) Region 5 President (2008-2010), IHA Small and Rural Hospital Steering Committee (2001-Present), Illinois Rural Health Association (Past Executive Board Member), Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (Member). Statistically, the Fairfield community is beyond blessed to have a hospital whose CEO was named among the top 5% of healthcare leaders amongst approximately 5,815 registered hospitals with the American Hospital Association in the United States.
Dec. 2015
In December of 2015, she was named among 131 women hospital and health system leaders to know. The 131 women on this list are executives at hospitals and health systems across the nation, who have established themselves as successful leaders within the ever-changing healthcare industry. The leaders on the list were selected based on editorial judgment and discretion of members of the Becker's editorial team, who evaluated leaders for their management and leadership skills and career accomplishments and also read through and considered a record number of nominations.
Feb. 2016
Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Katherine Bunting-Williams, PhD, RN, MSN, LNHA has been recognized for the fifth time by Becker’s Hospital Review, a publication by ASC Communications. Becker's Hospital Review in December named Katherine Bunting-Williams, PhD, RN, MSN, LNHA to its annual list, "130 Women Hospital and Health System Leaders to Know." According to the Becker’s Hospital Review, these 130 women, who are executives at hospitals and health systems across the nation, have established themselves as successful leaders within the ever-changing healthcare industry. Then, in February, Dr. Bunting-Williams, was named among, “50 Rural Hospital CEOs to know | 2016.” The 50 presidents and CEOs who were named on this list, clearly demonstrate dedication to providing high-quality, accessible care to their communities. Becker’s Hospital Review also recognized that many of the executives named have either received rural healthcare accolades or led their organization to a status worthy of awards and recognition. This statement rings true of the leadership FMH CEO, Katherine Bunting-Williams, Ph.D., has provided Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Under her administration, Fairfield was recognized by the National Organization of State Office of Rural Health and iVantage Health Analytics for overall excellence in outcomes.
Dr. Bunting-William’s leadership and expertise in the healthcare industry rings strong, as Becker’s Hospital Review has slated her to be one of the “Great Health System Executives” to speak at the Becker’s Hospital Review 7th Annual Meeting to be held in Chicago, IL, in April. Some of the individual keynote speakers at Becker’s Hospital Review Annual Meeting will include George W. Bush, Howard Dean, and Quint Studer, just to name a few.
Fall 2016
Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Katherine Bunting-Williams, PhD, RN, MSN, LNHA has been recognized for the seventh time by Becker’s Hospital Review, a publication by ASC Communications. Becker's Hospital Review recently named Katherine Bunting-Williams, PhD, RN, MSN, LNHA to its annual list, "135 Nonprofit Hospital and Health System CEOs to Know” and “130 Women Hospital and Health System Leaders to Know” for 2016.
According to Becker’s Hospital Review, “The men and women on the list of Nonprofit Hospital and Health System CEOs list lead some of the largest, most successful and prominent nonprofit healthcare organizations in the country. They were selected for this list based on editorial judgment and discretion. Nominations were considered when making selections for this list.”
In addition, Becker’s Hospital Review stated the following about the 130 Women Hospital and Health System Leaders to Know, “These 130 women, who are executives at hospitals and health systems across the nation, have established themselves as successful leaders within the continuously evolving healthcare industry. The leaders on the list were selected based on editorial judgment and discretion of members of the Becker's editorial team, who evaluated leaders for their management and leadership skills and career accomplishments, and also read through and considered a number of nominations.”
May 2018
Katherine Bunting-Williams, Ph.D., Fairfield Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer, was recently recognized by Becker’s as one of the 60 Rural Hospital CEO’s to Know in 2019 for the 8th year in a row. CEO’s featured on this list have overcome significant challenges operating rural community and critical access hospitals to lead sustainable and thriving organizations. Many CEO’s have served their institutions for decades, recruiting physicians, expanding services and implementing technology platforms to ensure the best care possible for their communities. The CEO’s featured on the list lead hospitals to consistently be recognized by the National Rural Health Association, American Hospital Association and HIMSS as top institutions. Dr. Bunting-Williams has been FMH CEO for the past 21 years.
Additionally, Dr. Bunting-Williams, PhD was a speaker at the 10th Annual Becker’s Hospital Review meeting in Chicago, Illinois in April. There were more than 3,000 attendees from Hospitals and Health Systems across the Nation at the annual Becker’s meeting. Dr. Bunting-Williams was a presenter discussing the Top Challenges that Rural Facilities Face and What to Do About Them.
“I am proud to be a part of this organization. We have a progressive thinking Board of Directors, who help support our efforts to bring new services to our community and to make sure we continue to prosper. To be asked to speak about our successes at FMH at a national conference is quite an honor and it further validates the quality of care we provide. None of this would be possible without the support of our Medical Staff and the more than 330 employees that work at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. We are truly blessed here at FMH and cannot wait to see what the future holds for our great organization!” stated Katherine Bunting-Williams, Ph.D., FMH Chief Executive Officer.
Dr. PATRICK molt honored for years of service to state hospital network
Dr. Patrick Molt, FACS, Chief of Surgery, Fairfield Memorial Hospital, received the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network’s highest award for service during ICAHN’s 2020 Virtual Annual Conference, held November 17th via Zoom.
Dr. Molt has served on the ICAHN External Peer Review Network (EPRN) provider panel since 2008, and to date, has completed over 150 chart reviews for ICAHN member hospitals.
“Dr. Molt has been a valuable asset to our organization and our member hospitals for many years,” said Pat Schou, ICAHN Executive Director. “He has the clinical expertise necessary to perform a careful and confidential review of any surgeon in our hospital network. His work has helped numerous hospitals improve the quality of care provided by their medical staff, and for that, we are grateful.”
ICAHN’s EPRN assists member hospitals with improving quality of care by monitoring the performance of their medical staff and identifying areas that need performance improvement. Panel members, like Dr. Molt, are selected based on having active medical staff status at an ICAHN member hospital, at least one year of rural provider experience, a letter of nomination or recommendation from a hospital CEO, and a completed application verifying credentials.
“Fairfield Memorial Hospital is blessed to have someone of Dr. Molt’s experience, knowledge, and integrity taking care of our patients’ healthcare needs. He is always willing to give his time to help others to learn and grow. He is the epitome of Service Excellence and he truly has a caregiver’s heart.” stated Katherine Bunting-Williams, Ph.D., FMH Chief Executive Officer.
Dr. Molt received his undergraduate degree from Washington University and professional degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. He completed his surgical residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in 1983. He began practicing in 1985, after finishing a surgical oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York.
Dr. Molt has been practicing in his hometown of Fairfield since 1999. He serves as an adjunct professor for Rush University Medical Center – John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County Integrated General Surgery Program since 2017. Dr. Molt also serves as the Chief of Surgery and as President of the Fairfield Memorial Hospital Board of Directors.
IRHA Rural Physician of Excellence Award
Fairfield Memorial Hospital is proud to announce that on Tuesday, September 16, 2008, Patrick L. Molt, M.D., F.A.C.S. was awarded the Rural Physician of Excellence award at an Illinois Rural Health Association (IRHA) reception held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield, IL. The physicians who received the Rural Physician of Excellence award contribute to the better health and improved quality of life for their patients and their communities. Dr. Molt is devoted to his profession, to those in need, and his community. As the sole surgeon of Fairfield Memorial Hospital, he gives of his time by being on call for any surgical emergency 24/7.
“For me, it is very humbling to be included among the extraordinary group of individuals who have received this honor for their dedication to providing healthcare in rural Illinois,” said Dr. Molt.
Dr. Molt received his undergraduate degree from Washington University and professional degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. He completed his surgical residency at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in 1983. Dr. Molt then began practicing in 1985 after finishing a surgical oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York. He returned to his hometown of Fairfield in 1999. He currently serves as Chief of Surgery and Chief of Staff at Fairfield Memorial Hospital.
He is an active member of many medical societies including: American Medical Association, Illinois State Medical Society, Wayne County Medical Society (President), American College of Surgeons, Surgical Society of New York Medical College, American Society of Breast Surgeons, and Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons.
Jackson Healthcare Hospital Charitable Service Finalist Award
Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Senior Life Solution’s program was honored recently at the National Hospital Charitable Service Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Jackson Healthcare presented Fairfield Memorial Hospital an award for being among the top 38 hospital program finalists. At this conference, the top ten finalists were presented with $10,000 each and the 2011 Hospital Charitable Service Awards, a national program seeking best practices in reaching out to America's underserved in sustainable ways.
An independent advisory board chose the 38 finalists from a pool of 197 nominees. Each nominee had to demonstrate excellence in at least one of five criteria areas: community impact, innovation, collaboration, transferability and/or best practice. Finalists represent only those nominees that remain in consideration for the awards.
Jackson Healthcare of Atlanta, Georgia, established the Awards in 2010 to identify and cultivate a community of hospital programs around new standards for health and wellness in their communities. The organization also founded and hosts an annual national conference focused exclusively on hospital charitable services - the only one of its kind in the U.S.
The awards program strives to share the stories of hospitals that regularly and uniquely surpass the fundamental mission of providing healthcare services, and generously give back to their communities in unique ways.
Pinnacle Award
The Illinois Society for Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations (ISHMPR) honors marketing, public relations, and communications professionals from across the state at its 2010 Annual Meeting and Pinnacle Awards Luncheon.
ISHMPR membership is open to marketing, communications, and public relations professionals from hospitals statewide. The Annual Meeting offers the opportunity for professional networking, educational presentations by nationally-recognized healthcare marketing professionals and the opportunity to learn about national and state legislative issues of interest to healthcare professionals.
In conjunction with the Annual Meeting, ISHMPR sponsors the Pinnacle Awards to recognize excellence and achievement in healthcare marketing and public relations. This year’s program included more than 150 entries in 23 project categories submitted by nearly 50 different hospitals and healthcare systems from across the state. Entries are judged on their own merit in accordance with established criteria for project planning, implementation and overall results. During the 2010 Pinnacle Awards luncheon, Fairfield Memorial Hospital was recognized with the Award of Merit in the Annual Report category for their Community Benefits Report that was published to the community at the end of 2009.
In 2011, Fairfield Memorial Hospital was recognized with the award of merit in the Special Events category for their Medical Arts Complex Open House marketing materials produced in Spring of 2011.
Fairfield Memorial Hospital was again recognized with the Award of Merit in 2013 for their 2012 Community Benefits Report.
U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report displays data about nearly every nursing facility in the United States, updating the information every quarter and using it to rate and rank the homes.
2012 - Best Nursing Homes
Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Care Unit was the only nursing facility in Wayne County to be named on the 2012 Best Nursing Homes list with an overall 5 star rating.
“The honor of being named on the U.S. News & World Report list of Best Nursing Homes is a testament to the quality of care our team of professionals on the Skilled Care Unit provides residents. This rating placed us in the top 9% of nursing homes in Illinois,” stated Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Katherine Bunting, Ph.D., LNHA.
The U.S. News & World Report rankings are built on data from Nursing Home Compare, a consumer web site run by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS sets and enforces standards for all nursing homes enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid. (For government purposes, a nursing home is defined as a Medicare or Medicaid facility that provides 24-hour nursing care and other medical services.) The data for Nursing Home Compare come from regular health inspections carried out by state agencies and from the homes themselves. Based on that information, CMS assigns an overall rating of one to five stars to all nursing homes. Homes are also given one to five stars in how well they do in the health inspections, in providing enough nurses, and providing a high level of quality of care.
“Fairfield Memorial Hospital staff work effectively and efficiently for the benefit of the patients and residents we care for. Our Skilled Care Unit Director, Tonya Clymer, RN, leads a great team and behind every great leader is a solid group of professionals who not only care about their patients, but also have a passion for helping others,” stated Bunting.
Skilled Care Unit Director, Tonya Clymer, RN, reflects on receiving the honor, “Words cannot express the care and love that my team has for our residents. We all bond with residents like they are part of our family. We love what we do and the residents we care for and I truly believe that this passion raises the standard of care and that is why we have been recognized today. We are continually improving the unit thanks to the support and direction of our Administrative Team and Board of Directors.”
The Skilled Care Unit at Fairfield Memorial Hospital provides short-term skilled care nursing and services to those who require medical care, nursing care, and/or rehabilitation services. Under the direction of the patient’s physician, the FMH Skilled Care Unit can provide: physician services, 24 hour pharmacy services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, respiratory therapy, skilled nursing services, medication, blood transfusion, wound care, discharge planning, and daily activities. Skilled Care is available to all Medicare, private pay, and private insured, geriatric patients.
To learn more about the U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes visit http://health.usnews.com/senior-housing.
2013 - Best Nursing Homes
Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Care Unit was named on the 2013 Best Nursing Homes list with an overall 5 star rating.
“The honor of being named on the U.S. News & World Report list of Best Nursing Homes, again this year, is a testament to the continued quality of care our team of professionals on the Skilled Care Unit provides residents. This rating placed us in the top 9% of nursing homes in Illinois,” stated Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Katherine Bunting, Ph.D., LNHA.
2014 - Best Nursing Homes
The Illinois Health Care Association (IHCA) praised a select group of local, long term and post-acute care providers for being named among the country’s “Best Nursing Homes” by U.S. News & World Report. The annual announcement reflects a growth in “Best Nursing Homes,” from 159 to 167 in Illinois compared to 2013. Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Care Unit was named on the 2014 Best Nursing Homes list with an overall 5 star rating for the third year running.
2015 - Best Nursing Homes
Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Care Unit is again among a group of local, long term and post-acute care providers that has been named among the country’s “Best Nursing Homes” by U.S. News & World Report. Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Care Unit was named on the 2015 Best Nursing Homes list with an overall 5 star rating for the fourth year running.
The U.S. News & World Report rankings are built on data from Nursing Home Compare, a consumer website run by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS sets and enforces standards for all nursing homes enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid. (For government purposes, a nursing home is defined as a Medicare or Medicaid facility that provides 24-hour nursing care and other medical services.) The data for Nursing Home Compare come from regular health inspections carried out by state agencies and from the homes themselves. Based on that information, CMS assigns an overall rating of one to five stars to all nursing homes. Homes are also given one to five stars in how well they do in the health inspections, in providing enough nurses, and providing a high level of quality of care.
2020-2021 Fairfield Memorial Hospital Skilled Care Unit Named Among Top US Skilled Nursing Facilities by US News and World Report.
Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Care Unit has been named among the “America’s Best Nursing Homes” to the 2020-2021 US News and World Report Best Nursing Homes list for the tenth time with an overall 5 star rating for nearly a decade now.
Skilled Care Unit Director, Mariah Minor, RN, reflects on receiving the honor, “The concern and love that my team has for our residents is reflected in this honor. We all are extremely connected with our residents and their families and feel as if they are part of our family. The Skilled Care Unit is blessed with multitalented team members who deliver care in a friendly home atmosphere and who have critical nursing skills to ensure the most advanced care is delivered.”
2022-2023 Fairfield Memorial Hospital Skilled Care Unit Named Among Top US Skilled Nursing Facilities by US News and World Report.
Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Care Unit has been named among the “America’s Best Nursing Homes” to the 2022-2023 US News and World Report Best Nursing Homes list with an overall 5 star rating.
“Our consistently elite ratings for our Skilled Care Unit demonstrates our commitment to providing safe, compassionate and high quality care to all of our residents. This recognition reflects the dedication and care that our hardworking staff put forth daily. We want every resident and their family members to feel confident knowing that these rankings reflect that they are receiving exceptional care in our Skilled Care Unit.” stated Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Katherine Bunting-Williams, Ph.D., LNHA.
Skilled Care Unit Director, Mariah Minor RN, reflects on receiving the honor, “our Skilled Care Unit understands the meaning of teamwork. They go above and beyond to raise resident morale. Our employees work diligently to create a positive and uplifting environment for our residents. Receiving this honor validates the hard work and devotion our Skilled Care Unit employees strive for on a day to day basis. I’m proud and honored to share this high honor of recognition with my staff.”
