[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 167 (Thursday, December 16, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2160]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING GREENWOOD, SOUTH CAROLINA'S SELF REGIONAL HEALTHCARE

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                        HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 16, 2010

  Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate Greenwood, South Carolina's Self Regional Healthcare on 
receiving the South Carolina Governor's Quality Award. Presented by the 
South Carolina Quality Forum; an affiliate of the South Carolina 
Chamber of Commerce, the Governor's Quality Award recognizes 
organizations across the state that have mirrored the superior 
standards of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
  As my colleagues know, the Baldrige Program's mission is to improve 
the competitiveness and performance of U.S. organizations. It is the 
only formal recognition of performance excellence given by the 
President of the United States to companies and organizations in the 
business, healthcare, education, and nonprofit sectors.
  Five years in the making, Self Regional was recognized for improving 
the quality of patient care while simultaneously improving the outlook 
of its long-term financial performance. I give credit to the team of 
2,300 physicians, administrators and volunteers who worked tirelessly 
to put their patients first. To each and every one of them, I say, a 
job well done.
  I am pleased to see everyone involved at Self Regional being 
recognized for their hard work and dedication by the Governor's Quality 
Award. While congratulations are certainly in order, I concur with Mr. 
Jim Pfeffier, President and CEO of Self Regional, who said, ``It is 
important to note the real winners in this are our patients, for 
quality and safety are especially important when it comes to addressing 
the health needs of others.''
  Since making the commitment to improve its level of patient care, 
Self Regional has received the Quality Forum's Silver Award twice and 
the Explorer's Award once. With such a stellar track record, Self 
Regional is making a name for itself in not only South Carolina, but 
also, across the nation. I am pleased to add my name to the many that 
offer Self Regional their heartfelt congratulations on this award.

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