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Laredo Campus Presented with the “People Award”

The 2018 “People Award” is presented to Carmen MacDonald (COO, Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital) and Hanna Huang (COO, Laredo Specialty Hospital)

Laredo Specialty Hospital and Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital have been announced as the 2018 winners of the “People Award.” The award is presented annually to the hospital(s) with the highest employee retention rate in the Ernest Health system.

“We are honored to receive the People Award for having the lowest employee turnover rate in the company,” said Hanna Huang, Chief Operations Officer at Laredo Specialty Hospital. “This award truly represents the continued commitment of our employees to improve the quality of life of every individual who comes through our doors.”

“I would like to extend my sincerest appreciation and gratitude to each of our employees for their amazing work and unwavering dedication,” added Huang. “Your skills, talents and compassion bring hope to our patients and their families.”

Recognized Among Top 10% in the Nation

Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital has been named in the Top 10 percent of inpatient rehabilitation facilities in the United States for the 3rd year in a row. The hospital’s care was cited as being as being patient-centered, effective, efficient and timely.

“We strive to deliver this higher level of care as our standard,” says Carmen Macdonald, COO of Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital. “We have graciously been recognized as a top performing facility for many years now, but we never take it for granted. Our staff is exceptionally passionate about helping patients reach their full potential through the care we provide. We work daily to ensure patients are reaching their highest levels of ability and independence.”

Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital was ranked in the Top 10 percent from among 870 inpatient rehabilitation facilities nationwide by the Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation (UDSMR), a non-profit corporation that was developed with support from the U.S. Department of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research. The UDSMR maintains the world’s largest database of rehabilitation outcomes.

“If you take into account that a national study has previously shown that inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide better long-term results for patients, being ranked at the top of that group validates the quality of care we provide,” says Dr. Joseph Camero, Medical Director of Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital, referencing a study commissioned by the ARA Research Institute that showed patients treated in inpatient facilities experienced improved quality of life as compared to skilled nursing facilities.

“To provide the highest level of rehabilitative care available in the United States to our own community is truly rewarding,” Camero says. “This means our family, friends, and colleagues don’t need to leave the area to receive the best care available.”

Through the UDSMR, Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital also will collaborate with peers throughout the nation to share information and establish best practices for patients. “This helps elevate rehabilitative care for everyone across the United States,” Camero says.

Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital provides specialized rehabilitative services to patients who are recovering from or living with disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions. This includes, but is not limited to, strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, cerebral palsy, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease.

Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital Provides Nationally Recognized Care to Community for 2nd Year in Row

For the 2^nd year in a row, Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital has been acknowledged for providing nationally recognized rehabilitative care to its patients. The hospital was ranked in the Top 10% of inpatient rehabilitation facilities nationwide for providing care that is patient-centered, effective, efficient and timely.

“This means that in the Laredo area, we’re providing the highest level of rehabilitative care available anywhere in the United States right now,” says Carmen Macdonald of Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital. “Patients and their families don’t have to leave the area to receive the latest in technology and clinical protocols – we’re providing it here in our own backyard.”

The hospital was ranked from among 781 inpatient rehabilitation facilities nationwide by the Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation (UDSMR). The UDSMR is a non-profit corporation that was developed with support from the U.S. Department of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research. UDSMR maintains the world’s largest database for medical rehabilitation outcomes.

“This national ranking speaks highly of the commitment and dedication of our employees and medical staff,” Macdonald says. “Our staff is passionate about helping patients return home at their highest possible levels of productivity and independence. And for anyone who has ever as had a family member or friend needing healthcare, that matters. We consider it a privilege to be able to provide this higher standard of care to our community.”

Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital provides specialized rehabilitative services to patients who are recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions. This includes strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and amputations, along with illnesses such as cerebral palsy, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.