LOUISVILLE, KY – Landmark of Laurel Creek was honored at the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities’ Quality Awards Banquet recently at the Galt House with including the Best of Kentucky – Nursing and Rehabilitation recognition.
Landmark of Laurel Creek – Best of Kentucky Nursing and Rehabilitation • Gloria Smith – Volunteer of the Year
Those honored were: • Landmark of Laurel Creek – Best of Kentucky Nursing and Rehabilitation • Gloria Smith – Volunteer of the Year
“It is a privilege to honor caregivers for the outstanding care and devotion they show every day to their residents. These honorees are an example of the many Kentucky providers and caregivers delivering quality care,” said KAHCF Board Chair Terry Skaggs. “This recognition is a testament to their dedication to their residents.”
The Best of Kentucky – Nursing and Rehabilitation honorees were selected based on CMS star ratings of four or higher to apply, and then satisfaction surveys of residents and families.
“I am excited to see all of our caregivers and a special volunteer in Gloria honored for their work,” said Landmark of Laurel Creek administrator Susan Bush. “It is wonderful to see them recognized for their dedication and commitment to quality care to their residents.”
More than 700 long-term care providers met during the meeting, energized by general sessions challenging them with strategies to cope with stress on the job, hiring and retaining quality staff, and breakout sessions on a variety of issues facing long-term care providers. On Nov. 15, KCAL held its first KCAL Day for Assisted Living Communities. Also, more than 100 vendors exhibited during the Expo showcasing the latest innovations to providing quality care.
The week was capped off with the Quality Awards Banquet on November 15. The Association honored 33 facilities with the Best of Kentucky - Nursing and Rehabilitation Award. The Top 10 Caregivers, Nurses and Supportive Care staff were also named with other Overall Winners as follows Caregiving: Theresa Kyle, Harlan Health and Rehabilitation; and Supportive Care: Kristy Swafford, Barbourville Health and Rehab.
KAHCF will hold its 2019 Annual Meeting Nov. 19-21 at the Galt House.
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About The Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities/Kentucky Center for Assisted Living Established in 1954, the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities (KAHCF) is the trade association that represents the proprietary and nonproprietary nursing facilities and personal care homes across the Commonwealth. Kentucky Center for Assisted Living (KCAL) was established in 2018. One of the state affiliates of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, KAHCF/KCAL provides a wide variety of services to member facilities including legislative and regulatory activities, professional development, statewide recognition programs, publications, media relations, research, and advocacy relations.
