Edgerton Hospital and Health Services has been designated as a 2024 Top 20 Best Practices in Patient Satisfaction care facility by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA), according to information released by the hospital.

As stated in the release, “Edgerton Hospital was ranked in the Top 20 for patient satisfaction among all critical access hospitals in the U.S. This ranking is determined by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, based on data compiled in the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™, specifically the patient satisfaction domain.”

The release stated that the National Rural Health Association considers Edgerton Hospital to be an exemplar of best practices in all of rural health care.

The hospital will be recognized by the National Rural Health Association, along with the other Top 20  facilities designated as best practices in the categories of quality and patient satisfaction, at the NRHA’s 2024 Critical Access Hospital Conference, in Kansas City, Mo, in September, the release noted.

The National Rural Health Association is a nonprofit organization with more than 20,000 members. The association’s mission is to provide leadership on rural health issues. NRHA membership consists of a diverse collection of individuals and organizations, all of whom share the common bond of an interest in rural health, the release read.

“We are honored to receive this award from the National Rural Health Association regarding our practices in patient care, quality, and satisfaction. I’m so proud of our staff. This award is a reflection of our team’s dedication to providing patient focused care each and every day,” Edgerton Hospital and Health Services CEO Marc Augsburger was quoted as saying in the release.

About Edgerton Hospital

According to the release, Edgerton Hospital is a critical access hospital, serving the communities of Edgerton, Milton, Whitewater, and surrounding communities.  Founded in 1923, the facility offers inpatient, outpatient, surgical, diagnostic, emergency, urgent care and rehabilitation services.  For additional information about Edgerton Hospital, visit its website:  www.edgertonhospital.com.