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Nursing Quality

Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicators Nursing-sensitive indicators are patient care and patient outcomes that are directly affected by nursing practice.

Hospice nurse earns DAISY Award

April Grattan, RN, Blessing Hospice, became the 60th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on May 25, 2021.

Nurse reflects on “hugs and thank-you’s” as long career ends

The lesson Angie Hancox takes from Blessing Hospital is timeless when she retires on September 11 after a 41-year nursing career. “Treat others as you would want to be treated."

Blessing Hospital earns national four-star rating

The care and service provided by Blessing Hospital earned an annual overall rating of four out of five stars among the 4,000 Medicare-certified hospitals in the country. The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the rating through its “Hospital Compare” program.

Blessing nurse earns DAISY Award

Molly Waterkotte, RN, BSN, Blessing Hospital, became the 26th Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.

Blessing behavioral medicine nurse earns DAISY Award

Amber Curry, RN, BSN, Behavioral Medicine, Blessing Hospital, became the 31st Blessing nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.

Robotic Surgical Systems

Experience the Blessing Difference: Robotic Surgery OptionsIf you need surgery, you want a skilled team using the latest surgical and imaging technologies. At Blessing, our robotics-aided surgical systems make surgery more precise, safer and…

150 Years - Historical Articles About Blessing Hospital

The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County crafted several articles about Blessing Hospital's history for the Quincy Herald-Whig. Click on any of the links or images below to view those stories.September 16, 2016 - "Daughter followed mom as…

Finding The Best In These Times

Each of us is doing what we can to deal with the worst aspects of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. I wish to focus on “the best” in this time - the courage and the empathy of those who chose healthcare as their life’s work; either as a direct care provider or a support services provider.