ST. PETER, MN— The Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) on May 31 honored innovative programs and outstanding leaders in health care at its 35th annual awards ceremony.

River’s Edge Hospital  was awarded the Quality and Patient Safety Award in the small hospital category for implementing best practices to reduce the number of patient falls at the facility.  River’s Edge Hospital also received this award in 2016.

“The safe patient handling committee works extremely hard on promoting patient safety,” said Janelle Rauchman, RN, Chief Quality Officer at River’s Edge Hospital.  “I am proud of this team and the staff at River’s Edge and their dedication to quality.”

Awards were given for extraordinary achievement in categories ranging from advocacy on behalf of hospitals and volunteerism to innovation and improvement in patient care and patient safety.

“Each day, all across the state, Minnesota’s hospitals and health systems are working to strengthen the health of our communities,” said MHA President and CEO Lawrence Massa. “Our exceptional care teams set the bar high for patient care and for meeting the needs of their communities.  Thanks to their expertise, diligence and commitment to excellence, Minnesota’s hospitals continue to be among the best in the nation.”

(Caption:  River’s Edge Hospital was awarded the Quality and Patient Safety Award at the 2019 Minnesota Hospital Association Awards banquet held May 31.  Pictured representing River’s Edge Hospital is (l. to. r.) – Lori Zook, Chief Financial Officer, MaryAnn Harty, Hospital Commissioner, Nicole Boelter, Exercise Physiologist, Jackie Kimmet, Chief Human Resource Officer, Brittney Sharping, RN, Janelle Rauchman, RN, Chief Quality Officer, Paula Meskan, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, Stephanie Holden, Chief Marketing & Development Officer, and Linda Prahl, RN, Med/Surg Manager.

River’s Edge Hospital & Clinic provides a wide range of healthcare services, combining state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care, collaboration, integrity and stewardship. 

 River’s Edge Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

Find more information at www.REHC.org