[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 166 (Wednesday, November 20, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1720]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL ON THE OCCASION OF BEING 
             HONORED WITH THE BALRIDGE AWARD IN LEADERSHIP

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                         HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 20, 2013

  Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Duke University 
Hospital, located in Durham, North Carolina for being recognized by the 
U.S. Department of Commerce as a 2013 Balridge National Quality Award 
Honoree in Leadership.
  Since 1988 the Department of Commerce has recognized numerous U.S. 
organizations from various industry sectors for their exemplary 
performances in innovative practices, dynamic management, financial 
management, employee and customer satisfaction, and commitment to 
excellence and proven results. This year, Duke University Hospital is 
being recognized, along with one other organization nationwide, for its 
best practices in leadership.
  Duke University Hospital delivers exemplary and innovative care not 
just to the entire Durham community, but nationally and 
internationally, by providing a remarkable facility of 924 acute care 
beds and 18 psychiatry beds. The hospital has a long tradition of 
excellence and has been repeatedly recognized for outstanding care by 
publications including TIME and US. News & World Report. In 2012 Duke 
University Hospital became the first hospital to achieve the top 
recognition by the state of North Carolina's Awards for Excellence 
program for outstanding businesses practices. The hospital ranks among 
the best facilities in the country for quality of care, and is one of 
the preeminent teaching hospitals in the country through their 
partnership with Duke University School of Medicine.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend the doctors, nurses, staff, and students of 
Duke University Hospital for their commitment to exceptional leadership 
and quality health care. Duke University Hospital continues to be a 
tremendous asset and partner with the Durham community. This reward is 
a testament to the innovation and leadership of Duke University 
Hospital and reinforces the ``City of Medicine'' moniker for the City 
of Durham. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring and celebrating 
Duke University Hospital's great achievement by being recognized as a 
2013 Balridge National Quality Award Leadership Honoree.

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