Carson Tahoe Health recognized by national organization with top awards for healthcare excellence
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/23/2022 - 11:34am
CARSON CITY — PRC, a leader in the healthcare intelligence space, has awarded Carson Tahoe Health as a 2022 PRC Excellence in Healthcare Award recipient in four categories. Carson Tahoe received 5-Star recognition, top honors from PRC, for facility services in Emergency Department Services, Inpatient ICU Services and Outpatient Surgery Services.
In addition, Kathy Goldsworthy, DNP, APRN was also recognized with an overall rating of provider care for Advanced Practice Provider Services. The organization annually recognizes the top 10 percent of healthcare providers in various categories.
“Those of us in healthcare don’t do it for the awards,” says Alan Garrett, President and Chief Executive Officer, Carson Tahoe Health. “But, it is certainly uplifting to know that our efforts are proving worthwhile. I’m especially pleased that these three clinical areas are being recognized. All three services have been extraordinarily challenged during the pandemic and our staff, physicians, and leaders have worked hard to provide great care. We are all proud of Kathy, literally one of the best in the county.
“I’m honored to be recognized by PRC,” says Goldsworthy of the recent news. “I am grateful to work with such amazing patients and hard-working, diligent staff who support me and all we do at Carson Tahoe.”
The Excellence in Healthcare Awards recognize organizations and individuals who achieve excellence throughout the year by improving patient experiences, healthcare employee engagement, and/or physician alignment and engagement based on surveys from discharged patients and visits. As a not-for-profit hospital, Carson Tahoe’s mission is to provide excellent care to its northern Nevada patients. The recognition from PRC adds to the awards and accreditations Carson Tahoe has received for its patient care and procedures, including a recent accreditation as a top Chest Pain Center in the country.
About Carson Tahoe Health
As a local, not-for-profit healthcare system, Carson Tahoe Health has been part of our community since 1949. We have 240 licensed acute care beds and serve a thriving community of over 250,000. Carson Tahoe Health, an Affiliate of University of Utah Health consists of two hospitals, two urgent cares, an emergent care center, outpatient services, and a provider network with locations across the region.
Our medical campus features our "flagship" Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, which was voted No. 1 hospital in Nevada by US World & Report. We were the first baby-friendly designated hospital in Nevada and have been certified as a primary stroke center. The freestanding Carson Tahoe Cancer Center, an affiliate of Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah is located on the medical campus and provides comprehensive cancer services from diagnosis and treatment to recovery and support. To learn more about Carson Tahoe Health, go to www.CarsonTahoe.com.
