HARRIS - Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Skilled Nursing Unit is one of the recipients of “IPRO’s 2008 Quality Awards.”   The Quality Awards, given annually by IPRO, New York State’s Medicare Quality Improvement Organization, recognize health care providers that demonstrate a commitment to improving health care services in the state.

The Skilled Nursing Unit at CRMC is a 64-bed live-in facility for long-term nursing home care and short-term rehabilitation.  Opened in 1980, SNU is dedicated to promoting the highest quality of life and best medical care in a homelike setting.

“Catskill Regional Medical Center has shown that a collaborative, focused effort can lead to tangible improvements in the quality of care delivered to New York’s Medicare beneficiaries,” said IPRO Dr. Clare Bradley, senior vice president and chief medical officer.  “Quality improvement is a complex and time-consuming process, and we thank Catskill Regional Medical Center for their commitment to the health of New Yorkers.”

“We are proud to be recognized for the quality healthcare that our experts provide for our residents.  The employees, the medical staff and the Board are working to provide superior medical care for Sullivan County for many years to come,” said Catskill Regional Medical Center CEO Steven Ruwoldt.