[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 74 (Monday, May 19, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E994]
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                           COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 19, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to inform this body 
today of a truly exceptional hospital from my district. Community 
Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado has recently been recognized in 
the 100 Top Hospitals Study for its consistent quality of care and 
efficient operations. The study noted that if other hospitals gave the 
same quality care as Community Hospital and the others on this list, 
about 66,000 lives could be saved every year. At the same time, 
healthcare costs would decrease by about $8.9 billion.
   Community Hospital has also recently won four ``Patient First 
Awards'' for its leadership in the healthcare community. These areas--
inpatient services, ambulatory surgery, outpatient tests and treatment, 
and emergency services--are indicative of the overall high quality of 
care that patients receive at Community Hospital. Although this great 
facility won ``Patient First Awards'' for a hospital of its size, its 
inpatient services were ranked first overall for hospitals in the 
survey, regardless of size.
   Mr. Speaker, no matter how you measure it, Community Hospital sets a 
standard of excellence. The hospital is a vital part of the Grand 
Junction Community, and I am truly honored to recognize such an 
outstanding healthcare provider and its outstanding team of dedicated 
employees here today.

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