Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Franklin, a 40-bed inpatient physical rehabilitation hospital, was recently named within the top 10 percent of 868 inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) that qualified to be ranked in the IRF database of Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation (UDSMR) for cases discharged between January 2019 and September 2019.

"The UDSmr Top 10 percent is a measure of outstanding quality care in the inpatient rehabilitation setting," said Scott Peterson, Chief Executive Officer at Encompass Health Franklin. "This marks the second year in a row that our hospital has ranked in the top 10 percent in the country, which means our patients are receiving top quality care that focuses on the patient and their success."

The rankings were determined by using UDSMR's program evaluation model (PEM), a case mix-adjusted and severity-adjusted tool that provides facilities with a composite performance score and percentile ranking drawn from nearly three-quarters of all IRFs in the country. The goal of the PEM Report Card is to recognize high-performing facilities for their delivery of quality patient care that is effective, efficient, timely and patient-centered.

"I'm extremely proud of our team and their commitment to being the best hospital for rehabilitative care for patients who have suffered strokes, had surgeries or have become deconditioned following an illness or injury," said Peterson. "Our staff is the reason behind our patients' success. This recognition is only possible through the consistently exceptional work of the entire Encompass Health Franklin team."

"To recognize the efficient and effective care it provides to its patients, we are pleased to present this award to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Franklin," said Troy Hillman, Manager of the Analytical Services Group at UDSMR. "As the creator and caretaker of the nation's largest database of rehabilitation outcomes, and with over 30 years of experience and data, UDSMR continues working with the industry to establish best practices. The PEM Report Card has served as a tool for identifying and recognizing high-performing facilities, working with them to learn how they provide efficient and effective care, and sharing what we learn with others to elevate the performance of all. We look forward to working with Encompass Health Franklin and the other top-performing facilities across the country that rank in the top 10 percent to improve care in all inpatient rehabilitation facilities."