A department at Pella Regional Health Center recently earned national recognition. The Respiratory Care team earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition from a national program aimed at helping patients and families make informed decisions about the quality of respiratory care services available in hospitals. Approximately 15 percent of hospitals in the U.S. have applied for and received this award. The QRCR program was started by the American Association for Respiratory Care to help consumers identify facilities using qualified respiratory therapists for care.