New York State Department of Health’s Helen Hayes Hospital Receives Human Experience NDNQI Award for Outstanding Nursing Quality
January 12, 2026Hospital is Recognized as Nation’s Top Physical Rehabilitation Provider for Excellence in Nursing
WEST HAVERSTRAW, NY (January 12, 2026) – The New York State Department of Health’s Helen Hayes Hospital proudly announces that it has been named the recipient of Press Ganey’s 2025 Human Experience National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI®) Award for Outstanding Nursing Quality® in the category of physical rehabilitation.
As a winner of the NDNQI® Award for Outstanding Nursing Quality®, Helen Hayes Hospital is one of eight healthcare organizations nationwide to be honored for providing outstanding nursing care. The hospital’s selection as the top provider in the category of physical rehabilitation reflects its exceptional performance across key nursing-sensitive indicators, including patient safety, clinical outcomes, and the overall experience of care.
This national recognition underscores Helen Hayes Hospital’s longstanding commitment to nursing excellence and the critical role nurses play in advancing high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation. Providing expert around-the-clock care, the hospital’s rehabilitation nurses are integral members of patients’ interdisciplinary care teams, collaborating closely with physicians, therapists, and support staff to help patients regain independence and achieve their highest level of recovery.
“I am very proud to congratulate the staff at Helen Hayes Hospital on this recognition showcasing their hard work and dedication to patient care and outcomes,” State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said.
“This recognition is a testament to the extraordinary skill, compassion, and dedication of our nursing staff,” said Scott Guevin, Chief Executive Officer of Helen Hayes Hospital. “Our nurses bring clinical excellence and a patient-centered approach to every interaction, and this award reflects their unwavering commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, and deeply compassionate care. We are incredibly proud of the work they do every day to support our patients and their families.”
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