Main Line Health, Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital recognized for innovation in patient care
Bryn Mawr, PA — Initiatives at Main Line Health and Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital were two of 13 recognized by The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) with 2024 Achievement Awards.
The program, started in 1978, recognizes hospitals and health systems that are taking innovative approaches to strengthening the safety and quality of care, enhancing operations and patient experience, and partnering with their communities to address public health needs.
“I am so proud of our people for working collaboratively on ways to improve care for patients in the communities we serve,” said Jack Lynch, FACHE, President and CEO of Main Line Health. “These awards show that we have staff who are dedicated to not only finding solutions but working to ensure meaningful, sustainable implementation. I believe our efforts are an excellent model for other healthcare institutions.”
Main Line Health and Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital competed against organizations of a similar size for the Optimal Operations Award.
Main Line Health, which has four acute care hospitals — Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital and Riddle Hospital — was honored for successfully developing and deploying a rapid improvement strategy to address emergency department crowding and resulting delays in care caused by local hospital closures and other factors.
At Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, educating staff on proper application of federal quality indicators resulted in facility performance exceeding regional and national benchmarks, with sharp increases in percentages of patients meeting self-care and mobility goals at discharge.
Entries were scored on specific criteria including results, adaptability and how the goal of advancing health equity was embedded in the initiative. In total, there were 93 entries for this year’s Achievement Awards.
HAP President and CEO Nicole Stallings said, “We are proud to announce the winners of HAP’s 2024 Achievement Awards, showcasing innovative, patient-centered projects that are making a difference in Pennsylvania. Strong health systems make strong communities and hospitals are central to our shared mission for a healthy Pennsylvania.”
Additional information about the awards program and detailed descriptions of the winning projects are available on HAP’s website.
About Main Line Health
Main Line Health® is a not-for-profit health system serving the greater Philadelphia region. The System comprises five hospitals, seven health centers, more than 160 outpatient and physician practice locations, over 14,500 employees and more than 2,200 employed and independent physicians and advanced practice providers.
Founded in 1985, Main Line Health includes four of the region’s most respected acute care hospitals — Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital and Riddle Hospital — as well as Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, one of the nation’s premier facilities for rehabilitative medicine. The System also includes Mirmont Treatment Center, which provides treatment and support for substance use disorders; Main Line Health HomeCare & Hospice; Main Line HealthCare, its employed multispecialty physician network; Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, a leading biomedical research organization; and Main Line Health Centers offering primary and specialty care, lab, radiology and other outpatient services in Broomall, Collegeville, Concordville, Devon, Exton, King of Prussia and Newtown Square.
Main Line Health brings together physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, researchers and other healthcare professionals across a broad network of inpatient, outpatient, home-based and community-based services. Through this integrated approach, the System delivers high-quality, comprehensive care across the continuum — from primary care and preventive services to complex specialty, surgical, trauma, emergency, rehabilitative, behavioral health, home care and hospice services — with a focus on making care accessible in the communities where people live and work.
Main Line Health also collaborates with leading clinical partners to expand access to specialized care. Through its affiliation with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, pediatric care is provided at select Main Line Health locations, including neonatal intensive care units at its acute care hospitals and Bryn Mawr Hospital’s Inpatient Pediatric Unit and Emergency Department. Jefferson Health neurosurgeons and neurointerventionalists also provide 24/7 specialized care, including neurointervention and lifesaving stroke care.
About Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital
Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital is a leader in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation, offering advanced inpatient and outpatient services and outstanding care. For more than 50 years, Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital has excelled in the treatment of patients with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, orthopedic trauma and stroke, with one of the most comprehensive rehabilitation programs in the region.
Bryn Mawr Rehab provides a full range of outpatient care in nine locations across the region treating patients with various diagnoses including cancer rehab, pelvic floor rehab, comprehensive concussion rehab, driver rehab, assistive technology and vestibular (balance) rehab.