SR242: SR242 Stephens County Hospital; congratulate

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Stephens County Hospital for being ranked the top small hospital (100 beds or fewer) in Georgia by Georgia Trend magazine in 2024, based on measures like patient outcomes, safety, and cost efficiency under a federal Medicare and Medicaid quality program. The resolution lists the hospital's achievements, including high emergency room retention rates, growth in surgical volume, reduced patient hospital stays, low infection rates, and special certifications for hip and knee surgery and stroke care. The Senate formally congratulates the hospital and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the hospital as a keepsake.

• Formally congratulates Stephens County Hospital for being named Georgia's No. 1 small hospital by Georgia Trend magazine in 2024.
• Commends the hospital's performance on emergency care, surgical growth, patient safety, and infection control as described in the resolution.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the hospital.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement of recognition.

Stephens County Hospital and its staff and leadership are the direct subject of the recognition. The resolution has no binding effect on other hospitals, patients, or state agencies.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; it is a public, official acknowledgment from the Georgia Senate. Its main effect is symbolic, providing the hospital with formal recognition it can use for community relations or promotional purposes.

• The whereas clauses describe the basis for the recognition, including the Georgia Trend magazine ranking and specific performance data on emergency care, surgery, and infection rates.
• The resolved clause formally congratulates the hospital and commends its healthcare services.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Stephens County Hospital.

1. 2025-02-24Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-21Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)Primary sponsor
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)

• Stephens County Hospital
• healthcare recognition
• hospital quality rankings
• Georgia Senate resolution