[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 44 (Thursday, March 12, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E651-E652]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL

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                          HON. ADAM H. PUTNAM

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 12, 2009

  Mr. PUTNAM. Madam Speaker, the state of health care in our country 
can be well measured by the quality of service provided by our

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nation's hospitals. I applaud Winter Haven Hospital as it celebrated 
its designation as a nursing Magnet hospital on Tuesday, February 24, 
2009.
  The Magnet distinction is a great accomplishment for Winter Haven 
Hospital, the first institution in Polk County to achieve this honor. 
The American Nurses Credentialing Center established the Magnet 
Recognition Program to recognize excellence in patient care and nursing 
practice in healthcare organizations across the country.
  Recognition as a Magnet organization requires that an institution 
meet a series of quality indicators and standards in nursing practice. 
Only about 5 percent of our nation's hospitals have attained this 
honor, which is a true testament to Winter Haven Hospital's commitment 
to quality healthcare.
  Since its establishment in 1928, Winter Haven Hospital has proven 
itself time and again as a strong local hospital with a reputation of 
quality specialty care and exceptional patient relations. In 2003, 
Winter Haven Hospital received the Best Places to Work Award by Polk 
Works Workforce 2020. The hospital has also received high marks for its 
Stroke Center, including the Gold Get-With-The-Goals Stroke Award 
received in 2008. Winter Haven Hospital has also earned The Joint 
Commission's Gold Seal of Approval, and consistently extends a great 
deal of resources to community support, including babysitting classes 
for young teenagers and cancer support groups.
  Under the leadership of President Lance Anastasio, I am confident 
that Winter Haven Hospital will continue to be a leader in providing 
high quality healthcare to the citizens of Central Florida and continue 
to grow as a center of medical excellence.

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