[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17584]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               CONGRATULATING ABINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

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                        HON. ALLYSON Y. SCHWARTZ

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 15, 2010

  Ms. SCHWARTZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate 
Abington Memorial Hospital for winning the Keystone Alliance for 
Performance Excellence, KAPE, 2010 award. As the first recipient of 
this state-wide honor, Abington Memorial Hospital is being recognized 
for an ongoing commitment to quality and excellence that makes it a 
leader among the area's hospitals. I am honored to represent Abington 
Memorial Hospital in Congress.
  Abington Memorial Hospital has provided comprehensive, high-quality 
services to residents of Montgomery, Bucks, and Philadelphia Counties 
for more than 90 years. A not-for-profit hospital, Abington Memorial 
Hospital has a staff of more than 900 physicians including primary 
care, medical, and surgical specialties. Abington Memorial Hospital has 
the only Level-2 trauma center in Montgomery County and is a major 
regional referral center for cancer care, cardiac care, and surgery.
  Recognition for its outstanding workplace environment and high 
quality of care is not new to Abington Memorial Hospital. In 2008, 
Abington Memorial Hospital was awarded the Magnet Prize, one of the 
most prestigious awards in the nursing field, and has also been 
accredited, approved or licensed by more than 15 state and nationwide 
organizations.
  Applicants from both small and large organizations across 
Pennsylvania, from all sectors including education, health care, 
manufacturing, government and non-profit organizations were able to 
apply for the 2010 KAPE award. Applicants were evaluated by an 
independent board in the areas of leadership, strategic planning, 
customer focus, measurement, analysis and knowledge management, 
workforce focus, process management, and results. Abington Memorial 
Hospital's excellence in all of these categories made it a clear winner 
for the 2010 KAPE award.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me as I congratulate 
Abington Memorial Hospital for winning this prestigious award and 
applaud the hospital for more than 90 years of excellent care.

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