WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County Medical Center has earned a four-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for a fourth straight year as it was recently announced that BCMC maintained its four-star overall rating along with securing four stars in the patient survey rating.
BCMC was one of only 18 hospitals in Arkansas to earn a four-star rating or above. Additionally, BCMC was only one of three hospitals within a 50-mile radius to earn four or more stars and BCMC was the only one within that radius to receive a four-star overall rating and a four-star patient survey rating.
“They say do something you love and you will never work a day in your life,” BCMC CEO Leslie Huitt said. “That is what BCMC has done for me. BCMC is the best because we have the best people! I appreciate each and every one of our employees beyond words!”
The Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating (Overall Star Rating) summarizes a variety of measures across 5 areas of quality into a single star rating for each hospital. Once reporting thresholds are met, a hospital’s Overall Star Rating is calculated using only those measures for which data are available.
“Four stars were not earned over night,” commented BCMC CNO Jamie Wolfe. “It is due to the years of dedication and compassion from everyone here at BCMC. COVID has been a mighty beast that tested everyone in healthcare. Nevertheless, our team gave superior care during very trying times and proved their passion for our community. I am proud of each and every member of our staff!”
This year, the hospital star ratings are based on 47 quality measures across five different categories which include mortality (22%), safety (22%), readmission (22%), patient experience (22%), and timely and effective care (12%). The amount of four-star hospitals in the nation decreased from 988 to 890 in 2022, which shows how difficult it can be to maintain a high rating.
“Through my many years of working at BCMC, I have learned many things within these walls but the greatest asset has been the relationships built with my co-workers,” Leeanna Williams, BCMC’s Compliance/Privacy/Risk Manager remarked. “Our BCMC family is caring, compassionate, and committed to meeting the healthcare needs of our community. I am very proud to be a part of BCMC and can’t wait to see what the future holds for us.” For the latest news and updates regarding BCMC please like the Bradley County Medical Center Facebook page or follow us on Instagram (BCMCWarren) or Twitter (@BCMC Warren). To keep up with the most recent news and updates for the BCMC Rural Health Clinic, please like the BCMC Rural Health Clinic page on Facebook.