Putnam County Hospital recently announced it has been recognized with a 2022 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Patient Perspective.
Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards honor top quartile performance (e.g., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in Quality, Outcomes and Patient Perspective.
“We are proud to be recognized by the Chartis Rural Hospital INDEX. That staff at Putnam County Hospital strive to be your first choice in healthcare and to exceed the expectations of every patient, every time. This award in the area of Patient Perspective score validates this patient service vision,” said Putnam County Hospital CEO, Dennis Weatherford.
The Performance Leadership Awards are based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™, the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. INDEX data is used across the country to measure and monitor performance across several areas impacting hospital operations and finance.
In 1908, 26 Putnam County female citizens started what would be the founding of a hospital to serve their family and friends.
Prior to the hospital opening, Putnam County residents depended on the house calls of local physicians to treat their ailments. Minor operations could be performed in the doctor’s office, but if major surgery was required, the patient had to be transported to Indianapolis.
The money needed to build the hospital was raised through community fundraising events. The week of October 1, 1908, a fair was held in downtown Greencastle to raise money. Hospital bonds were also sold for the facility and many monetary donations were made by local residents and organizations.
In 1924, the hospital opened its doors to begin offering services for the members of Putnam County. The Hospital expanded and was moved for the original location on Shadowlawn Avenue to the current site at 1542 South Bloomington Street, in 1979.
Putnam County Hospital offers a 24-hour Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, an Acute Care Medical/Surgical unit, and three surgical suites. Observation, inpatient care, and rehabilitation programs are offered within the units.
The hospital employs nearly 425 individuals, including physicians. Putnam County Hospital’s missions is to provide exceptional healthcare close to home.
