Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Achieves UDS-PRO® QI Credentialing

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital (LCRH) is proud to announce a significant milestone in its commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services to the community. The hospital’s rehabilitation unit has successfully completed the requirements for UDS-PRO® QI (Uniform Data System for Program Reporting - Quality Improvement) credentialing, positioning itself as a leading healthcare facility dedicated to continuous improvement and enhanced patient care.

UDS-PRO® QI credentialing is a prestigious designation that signifies Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital's dedication to the highest standards of quality and patient-centered care. This achievement reflects LCRH's unwavering commitment to improving healthcare outcomes and access to vital services for the region's residents.

To obtain UDS-PRO® QI credentialing, LCRH’s rehabilitation unit underwent a comprehensive evaluation of its quality improvement practices, patient care procedures, and adherence to industry best practices. This certification reaffirms the staff’s ability to collect and analyze data, allowing for the identification of areas for improvement and ultimately ensuring the highest quality of care for its patients.

This accomplishment is a testament to LCRH's exceptional team of healthcare professionals, including doctors, therapists, nurses, support staff, and administrators, who work diligently to uphold the hospital's commitment to excellence.

Robert Parker, CEO of Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, stated, "The UDS-PRO® QI credentialing reflects our unwavering dedication to our patients and the community we serve. It's an acknowledgment of the hard work and dedication of our Rehab team members, who possess exceptional dedication, extensive experience, and commitment to providing the best possible care to our patients. We will continue to focus on quality improvement and innovation to ensure we remain at the forefront of healthcare excellence."

"This validation of staff competencies supports our processes of ensuring accurate, valid and reliable information of the assessments and functional outcomes of patients.  We are striving to further improve our quality outcomes, which are benchmarked to other facilities in the nation." stated Kimberly Butler, PT, MBA, Executive Director of Rehab and Therapy Services.  "I am so proud of this team for their hard work and dedication to assist the patients in achieving the patients' goals for a more successful transition back home."

Zach Coffey, MSN, RN, RHIA, CPPs, Director, Inpatient Rehab & Special Care Unit stated, “This achievement speaks to the individual dedication of each individual staff member to provide the best care for our patients. The UDS-PRO QI credential reflects the knowledge, skill, and hard work that our nurses and therapists possess. Our team strives to restore function and independence, and this accomplishment demonstrates our continued commitment to achieve that goal. “

As a UDS-PRO® QI credentialed facility, Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital will continue to prioritize the highest standards of patient care and data-driven quality improvement initiatives. This competency validation reaffirms LCRH's position as a regional leader in healthcare and is a testament to its ongoing commitment to serving the community with excellence.

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital's Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit is designed to provide comprehensive rehabilitation services to patients who require intensive care and support on their journey to recovery. Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit is committed to helping individuals regain their independence and improve their quality of life with a dedicated team of skilled healthcare professionals, state-of-the-art equipment, and a patient-centered approach. Whether it's recovering from surgery, a stroke, or managing a complex medical condition, our unit offers a warm and supportive environment where patients receive personalized care and rehabilitation therapies tailored to their unique needs.

For more information about the Acute Rehabilitation unit, please visit https://www.lakecumberlandhospital.com/rehabilitation