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AHC McKenzie Receives National Quality Award

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McKENZIE (June 18) — AHC McKenzie, a senior living and rehabilitation center in McKenzie, Tennessee, recently received a 2019 Bronze Commitment to Quality Award from the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living.
This national award is given to long-term care and skilled nursing facilities that demonstrate a commitment to providing quality care to their patients.
The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award program lays out a multi-year pathway to help participating long-term care and rehabilitation facilities improve performance and ensure patient satisfaction. Applicants undergo a rigorous process to earn bronze, silver or gold awards, and an organization only becomes eligible for silver and gold awards after earning a bronze.
“We are excited to be recognized for our high standards and commitment to quality,” said Shawn Wall, administrator at AHC McKenzie. “We believe every patient and resident deserves great healthcare. This award shows we are constantly working toward our goal to be one of Tennessee’s premier skilled-nursing communities.”
AHC McKenzie is one of three American Health Communities to be recognized by AHCA/NCAL in 2019. AHC Northside in Murfreesboro, Tenn., and AHC Union City in Union City, Tenn., also earned the Bronze Commitment to Quality Award. To qualify for the bronze award, applicants assess their organization’s mission, vision, and key factors for success. They then use that information to develop new methods for boosting performance and improving patient outcomes. The award guidelines are based on the prestigious Baldrige Health Care Criteria for Performance Excellence, according to the AHCA/NCAL.

“We are proud of our team at AHC McKenzie,” said Greg Haynes, vice president of operations for American Health Communities. “Their dedication to patients is inspiring and reflects the mission of our 29 skilled nursing facilities to provide care that enhances patients’ well-being and exceeds their expectations.” The 2019 AHCA/NCAL Quality Awards will be presented at the AHCA/NCAL 70th Convention and Expo in Orlando, Florida, on October 13–16, 2019.
About AHC McKenzie
AHC McKenzie is a 99-bed senior living, skilled nursing and rehabilitative care facility located in McKenzie, Tennessee. The center boasts an extensive offering of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, including vital stem speech therapy. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance. AHC McKenzie is one of 29 skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities operated by American Health Communities AHC, a division of American Health Partners, Inc., which is based in Franklin, Tenn. For more information, go to AHCseniorcare.com or call 731-352-3908.
About American Health Communities
AHC is a division of American Health Partners, Inc. and oversees all aspects of operations for 29 senior living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers in the
Southeast U.S. This division specializes in caring for seniors by offering the full range of short-term and long-term care in a home-like environment. AHC is a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners, Inc., a multi-faceted healthcare organization that also provides homes health and hospice services, inpatient psychiatric care and Medicare Advantage plans. For more information, go to AHCseniorcare.com.

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