woman in a black and white dress and a man in a black suit holding a black plaque at the KAHCF awards

woman in a black and white jacket and white dress, a man in a black suit holding a black plaque at the KAHCFHazard Health and Rehabilitation Center staff were honored at the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities’ Quality Awards Banquet recently at the Galt House.

Those honored were as follows:

  • Carol Butler – Top 10 Caregiving
  • Angelia Henson – Top 10 Nursing

“It is a privilege to honor caregivers for the outstanding care and devotion they show every day to their residents. These honorees are an example of the many Kentucky providers and caregivers delivering quality care,” said KAHCF Board Chair Terry Skaggs. “This recognition is a testament to their dedication to their residents.”

“It is wonderful to see Carol and Angelia recognized for their dedication and commitment to quality care to their residents,” said Hazard administrator Charlotte Thornsberry.

More than 700 long-term care providers met during the meeting, energized by general sessions challenging them with strategies to cope with stress on the job, hiring and retaining quality staff, and breakout sessions on a variety of issues facing long-term care providers. On Nov. 15, KCAL held its first KCAL Day for Assisted Living Communities. Also, more than 100 vendors exhibited
during the Expo showcasing the latest innovations to providing quality care.

The week was capped off with the Quality Awards Banquet on November 15. The Association honored 33 facilities with the Best of Kentucky – Nursing and Rehabilitation Award.

The residents and staff of Hazard Health and Rehabilitation Center are very proud of Carol and Angelia for what they have accomplished for the facility.