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“CONGRATULATING DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL ON THE OCCASION OF BEING HONORED WITH THE BALRIDGE AWARD IN LEADERSHIP” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Commerce was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1720 on Nov. 20, 2013.
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CONGRATULATING DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL ON THE OCCASION OF BEING
HONORED WITH THE BALRIDGE AWARD IN LEADERSHIP
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HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD
of north carolina
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Duke University Hospital, located in Durham, North Carolina for being recognized by the U.S. Department of Commerce as a 2013 Balridge National Quality Award Honoree in Leadership.
Since 1988 the Department of Commerce has recognized numerous U.S. organizations from various industry sectors for their exemplary performances in innovative practices, dynamic management, financial management, employee and customer satisfaction, and commitment to excellence and proven results. This year, Duke University Hospital is being recognized, along with one other organization nationwide, for its best practices in leadership.
Duke University Hospital delivers exemplary and innovative care not just to the entire Durham community, but nationally and internationally, by providing a remarkable facility of 924 acute care beds and 18 psychiatry beds. The hospital has a long tradition of excellence and has been repeatedly recognized for outstanding care by publications including TIME and US. News & World Report. In 2012 Duke University Hospital became the first hospital to achieve the top recognition by the state of North Carolina's Awards for Excellence program for outstanding businesses practices. The hospital ranks among the best facilities in the country for quality of care, and is one of the preeminent teaching hospitals in the country through their partnership with Duke University School of Medicine.
Mr. Speaker, I commend the doctors, nurses, staff, and students of Duke University Hospital for their commitment to exceptional leadership and quality health care. Duke University Hospital continues to be a tremendous asset and partner with the Durham community. This reward is a testament to the innovation and leadership of Duke University Hospital and reinforces the ``City of Medicine'' moniker for the City of Durham. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring and celebrating Duke University Hospital's great achievement by being recognized as a 2013 Balridge National Quality Award Leadership Honoree.
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