Philip Mehl Receives ACHCA Facility Leadership Award
Kingston, NY – Jul. 2, 2010 – The American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) honored Philip Mehl, Administrator of Mountainside Residential Care Center in Margaretville, N.Y. with the 2010 American College of Health Care Administrator’s Facility Leadership Award. The award was presented on Monday, May 17, 2010, during the awards banquet at ACHCA’s 44th Annual Convocation and Exposition in Philadelphia, PA. He was joined by his colleague Christina Jones, RN, Director of Nursing.
Mr. Mehl was one of 31 recipients nationwide who received the Facility Leadership Award in 2010. This annual award recognizes administrators of nursing homes that have meet superior health care standards. Selection of those receiving the award was based on reported skilled nursing facility resident data from the MDS that reflects the care and services provided. In addition to meeting stringent patient care standards, the same administrator must have filled the role throughout the award year.
“It is honor to lead a team of professionals like the ones at Mountainside. Their dedication in providing the most expert and individualized care to each resident and their willingness to try a new approach is inspiring,” said Philip Mehl, Administrator, Mountainside Residential Care Center.
“We are all very proud of Philip’s success. He possesses a fine combination of compassion and leadership which greatly benefits our residents and staff,” said Edmond Morache, Executive Director, Margaretville Hospital and Mountainside Residential Care Center.
About American College of Health Care Administrators
Founded in 1962, the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) is the only professional association devoted solely to meeting the professional needs of today’s long-term care administrator and executive. The College’s mission focuses on advancing leadership excellence in long term care through the provision of leadership education, promotion of professional advancement programs such as Fellowship and Professional Certification, and facilitation of leadership development. The College’s diverse membership includes administrators across the continuum of long-term care and senior housing. For more information about ACHCA, call the National Office at (202) 536-5120 or visit www.achca.org
About HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley®
HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley is the alignment of Kingston Hospital, Benedictine Hospital, Margaretville Hospital, Mountainside Residential Care Center and Woodland Pond. The goal of HealthAlliance is to strengthen the quality of care, bring forward enhanced technology and provide compassionate care to serve the present and future healthcare needs in the Hudson Valley. To learn more about HealthAlliance visit www.hahv.org.
