HEALTHSOUTH TUSTIN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
RECEIVES NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE AWARD

TUSTIN, CA. – HealthSouth Tustin Rehabilitation Hospital recently received the National President’s Circle Award during HealthSouth’s Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet held September 30, 2011, in Washington, D.C.

HealthSouth Tustin Rehabilitation Hospital is one of only thirteen hospitals in HealthSouth’s nationwide network of ninety-seven hospitals to receive the prestigious award. This distinction recognizes the hospital’s outstanding performance in development of clinical programs, quality of patient care services, employee retention and overall operational excellence.

“Being honored with the President’s Circle Award recognizes our commitment to high-quality and cost-effective healthcare,” said Sandra Yule, CEO at HealthSouth Tustin Rehabilitation Hospital. “Our success depends on the quality of care provided to each and every patient and I applaud our staff’s efforts to provide an exceptional patient experience. I take great pride in accepting this award on behalf of our entire team.”

About HealthSouth Tustin Rehabilitation Hospital
A 48-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital, HealthSouth Tustin offers comprehensive inpatient services. It services patients throughout the greater Orange County area and is located at 14851 Yorba Street. Its website address is www.tustinrehab.com.

About HealthSouth Corporation
It is the nation’s largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. It operates in twenty-six states across the country and in Puerto Rico. HealthSouth serves patients through its network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation satellite clinics and home health agencies. HealthSouth’s hospitals provide a higher level of rehabilitative care to patients recovering from conditions such as: stroke; neurological disorders; orthopedic; cardiac; pulmonary conditions; brain and spinal cord injuries; critical illness and amputations. HealthSouth Corporation’s website address is www.healthsouth.com.

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For more information, please contact Lee Fallon at 714-573-5347.

HEALTHSOUTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF TUSTIN IN ORANGE COUNTY EARNS STROKE REHABILITATION CERTIFICATION FROM THE JOINT COMMISSION

TUSTIN, Calif. – HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Tustin is currently the only rehabilitation hospital in Orange County to have earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval.™ It did so by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in disease-specific care.

To earn the certification, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Tustin underwent a rigorous on-site survey on June 26, 2011.  A Joint Commission surveyor with expertise in the care of patients with neurological conditions evaluated the hospital’s Stroke Rehabilitation Program for compliance with standards of care specific to the needs of patients and families, including the provision and quality of care, medical staff, leadership and medication management.

"In achieving Joint Commission certification, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Tustin has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its patients suffering from stroke," said Jean Range, M.S., R.N., C.P.H.Q., executive director, Disease-Specific Care Certification, The Joint Commission. “Certification is a voluntary process and I commend them for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it serves.”

“We voluntarily pursued The Joint Commission to evaluate our stroke rehabilitation program because we wanted to ensure our quality of care,” said Rodric Bell, medical director of HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Tustin. Achieving this certification shows patients and referring physicians that we are the best when it comes to providing rehabilitative services for stroke patients.

The Joint Commission’s Disease-Specific Care Certification Program, launched in 2002, is designed to evaluate clinical programs across the continuum of care. Certification requirements address three core areas: compliance with consensus-based national standards; effective use of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines to manage and optimize care; and an organized approach to performance measurement and improvement activities.
Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission seeks to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value. The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits more than 18,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. The Joint Commission also provides certification of more than 1,700 disease-specific care programs, primary stroke centers, and health care staffing services. An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Learn more about The Joint Commission at www.jointcommission.org.

For more information, please contact Lee Fallon at 714.573.5347