Dinwiddie Health & Rehab Center Recognized for
Improving Quality of Long Term Care
Provider recognized for meeting national goals
Dinwiddie, VA – Today, Dinwiddie Health & Rehab Center in Dinwiddie, VA was recognized by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for its achievements in the quality of care they provide.
Dinwiddie Health & Rehab Center accomplished three of four national goals in areas including safely reduced long-stay and short-stay hospitalizations by at least 10%, reduced the off-label use of antipsychotics by at least 10%, and improved short-stay functional improvement or long-stay worsening mobility by 15%.
“The entire team at Dinwiddie Health & Rehab Center is honored to be recognized for this incredible achievement,” said Kenneth Byers, Administrator of Dinwiddie Health & Rehab Center. “We are proud to improve care for our patients and residents. Our commitment to quality will continue.”
AHCA/NCAL recognized long term care providers for their achievements through its Quality Initiative Recognition Program, which honors member facilities for their individual work in achieving AHCA/NCAL Quality Initiative goals.
“This achievement represents progress on important quality measures that will positively impact the lives of residents,” said Dr. David Gifford, Senior Vice President of Quality and Regulatory Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at AHCA/NCAL. “We applaud these organizations for their hard work and dedication to this significant quality improvement effort.”
Launched in 2012 by AHCA/NCAL, the Quality Initiative serves as a national effort to build upon the existing work of the long term and post-acute care profession. The Initiative aims to further improve quality of care in skilled nursing centers and assisted living communities by challenging member facilities to meet measurable goals in areas such as hospital readmissions, off-label use of antipsychotics, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about the AHCA/NCAL Quality Initiative Recognition Program on the webpages here and here. Dinwiddie Health & Rehab Center along with other achievers from across the country will be honored at AHCA/ NCAL’s upcoming Quality Summit in Grapevine, Texas, on March 10, 2020.
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ABOUT DINWIDDIE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER
Dinwiddie Health & Rehab Center is located in Dinwiddie, VA. Our facility provides a sanctuary of rehabilitation, long-term, and respite care to our neighbors in Dinwiddie and the surrounding communities. Our goal is simple: to provide the most effective treatment for you in a compassionate, comfortable environment.
When you visit Dinwiddie Health & Rehab Center, you will find technical innovation and caring, expert staff. Everyone here will work hard to create a welcoming, healing atmosphere. Whether you come for short-term rehab or long-term nursing, your care will be our primary concern.
To learn more about Dinwiddie Health & Rehab Center approach to individualized senior care, visit the Dinwiddie-rehab.com. For the latest information about Dinwiddie Health & Rehab Center, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
ABOUT AHCA/NCAL
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) represent nearly 14,000 non-profit and proprietary skilled nursing centers, assisted living communities, sub-acute centers, and homes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. By delivering solutions for quality care, AHCA/NCAL aims to improve the lives of the millions of frail, elderly and individuals with disabilities who receive long term or post-acute care in our member facilities each day. For more information, please visit www.ahca.org or www.ncal.org.
