Fallbrook Hospital Home Health ranked among top 25 percent of health providers in country

FALLBROOK — Fallbrook Hospital Home Health Agency has been named to the 2008 HomeCare Elite, a compilation of the most successful Medicare-certified home health care providers in the United States.

This annual review identifies the top 25 percent of agencies, ranked by an analysis of performance measures in quality outcomes, quality improvement and financial performance.

“The 2008 HomeCare Elite winners exemplify a commitment to providing their patients with optimum care while performing at the highest level,” said Nancy Buller, senior director of marketing communications at OCS, Inc. “We congratulate Fallbrook Hospital Home Health Agency on being one of the top home care agencies in the country.”

Pat Smorzewski, RN and administrator/director of Fallbrook Hospital Home Health Agency, credits an uncompromising commitment to patient care and a highly trained staff with the company’s ability to rank as one of the HomeCare Elite.

“Our staff is unique to the customers we serve and to each other,” she said. “Our employee turnover rate is extremely low, benefiting our patients in continuity of care and a high degree of expertise. Communicating well with physicians, patients, caregivers and clinicians is an enviable asset in promoting quality care.”

The 2008 HomeCare Elite is the only performance recognition of its kind in the home health industry. The entire list of the 2008 HomeCare Elite agencies can be viewed by visiting http://www.ocsys.com/HCE.