U.S. News & World Report Names Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Among Best Hospitals 2023-2024 as High Performing
October 6, 2023
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital (LCRH), a Lifepoint facility, has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2023-2024 Best Hospitals as a high-performing hospital for Stroke. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.
The annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures.
“Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is dedicated to providing high-quality care for our patients,” said Robert Parker, LCRH Chief Executive Officer. “Recognition on a national level is exciting news for our doctors and staff – but exceeding the expectations of the patients we are privileged to serve is a goal we focus on every day. These ratings directly reflect our team’s commitment to great patient outcomes and our mission of making communities healthier.”
U.S. News evaluated over 4,500 hospitals across 15 specialties and 21 procedures and conditions. Hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, level of nursing care, and patient experience.
“For 34 years, U.S. News has provided data-informed rankings to help patients and their doctors find the best hospital to treat their illness or condition,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “Fewer than half of evaluated hospitals earned any High Performing rating. Hospitals that are high-performing have excelled in providing high-quality care in specific procedures and/or conditions.”
Jessica Douglas, BSN, RN, CCRN, SCRN, CPPS, Senior Nursing Director, Critical Care Services, stated, “Our Stroke and Neuro Unit is a shining example of dedication and compassion. Our exceptional team consistently goes above and beyond to provide the highest level of care for our patients, and their commitment is truly commendable. We are very honored to receive this prestigious award.”
Douglas further shared, “Our stroke team is dedicated to advancing healthcare, and one of our key strategies involves harnessing the potential of technology. LCRH uses Viz LVO, an innovative software intelligence platform that improves clinical outcomes by streamlining acute care, leading to shorter time to treatments and increased access to care. This platform facilitates immediate collaboration with partnering physicians at the University of Kentucky and expedites transfer to a higher level of care if needed. We are enthusiastic about the positive results demonstrated by this collaboration thus far."
For more information on the U.S. News Best Hospitals, explore Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using #BestHospitals. To learn more about Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital’s stroke services, visit LakeCumberlandHospital.com/neurosurgery/stroke-care.
