Staff from the Diagnostic Imaging Department at Rutland Regional donating gifts
Vermont Business Magazine Rutland Regional Medical Center has two long-standing holiday traditions that benefit local community members: theSilver StockingProgram andAdopt-A-Family.Through the Silver Stocking Program, individual employees or departments, as well as local businesses and community organizations can “adopt” a person who is low income, has special needs, is at risk of becoming homeless or resides in a long-term care facility, with minimal or no family support.
Adopt-A-Familyenables RRMC to make a difference in the lives of underserved families within the Rutland region. RRMC internal staff, local businesses, and community organizations can choose to “adopt” a family. On December 17, all of the donated wrapped gifts are then dropped off at the CVPS/Leahy Community Education Center at RRMC and redistributed to these individuals and families. The generosity and participation among staff and the community is unparalleled. When you see all of the presents gathered in one place, it really feels like Santa’s Workshop.
About Rutland Regional Medical Center
Rutland Regional Medical Center founded in 1896, is the largest community hospital and the second largest health care facility in Vermont with a medical staff of 256 physicians trained in 37 specialty areas. With a strong patient focus, consistent quality performance, nursing excellence, and award winning care, Rutland Regional remains dedicated to improving the health of families and individuals throughout Rutland County and beyond. Beyond the recognitions mentioned above, Rutland Regional was honored for the second year in a row as the “Best Regional Hospital” byU.S. News and World Reportfor 2018-2019, and was the first hospital in Vermont to receive both the Governor’s Award for Performance Excellence and Magnet Recognition® for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovation.
Rutland Regional Medical Center has been distinguished as among the top 10 percent in the nation, and the only hospital in Vermont, forJoint Replacement, according to a national study byHealthgrades,the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals.Rutland Regional once again received a 5-Star rating for Total Knee Replacement making it 9 years in a row (2011-2019) and is the only hospital in Vermont to receive this rating.
Rutland Regional was also one of only two hospitals in Vermont to receive a 5-Star for Total Hip Replacement (2019), and one of only three hospitals in Vermont to receive a 5 Star in the Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), making this the second year in a row for this recognition (2018-2019).In 2016 and 2017, Rutland Regional Medical Center was the recipient of Healthcare’s Most Wired® award for the exceptional way the hospital uses technology to build patient engagement, specifically in how the patient is afforded electronic access to their care team. In 2017, Rutland Regional achieved the Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission for meeting rigorous performance standards in delivering quality, safe care. Rutland Regional also received the 2018 Workplace of Year Award by the Advisory Board Company.
Source: Rutland, Vermont:RRMC