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St. Anthony Regional Hospital has been named in two awards as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Experience and Emergency Care by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare. The award signifies that St. Anthony is in the top Patient Experience national rank as 34 out of 1,005 hospitals, (St. Anthony is classified as a medium hospital). St. Anthony is also in the top 4% for Emergency Care.
“These awards reflect the high standards and dedication our providers and employees demonstrate every day to meet the needs of our patients,” said Sara Gonnerman, Vice President of Patient Services at St. Anthony. “We are extremely proud to once again be recognized for these achievements. Being ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for timely emergency care and providing an outstanding patient experience is a testament to our commitment to excellence.”
“The Women’s Choice Award is so much more than an award. As one of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Experience and Emergency Care your entire hospital and all of your service lines are lifted up for the exceptional experience you provide – not only for women but for all patients,” said Delia Passi, founder and CEO of the Women’s Choice Award.
The methodology for America’s Best Hospitals for these awards is unique in that it combines national accreditations, Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey results and hospital outcome scores with primary research about women’s healthcare preferences.
Patient Experience:
- The Women’s Choice Award collects the data for the following HCAHPS survey measures and uses a weighted average to award the best hospitals for patient experience:
- Effective communication with nurses and doctors
- Responsiveness to requests for help
- Providing patient recovery information
- Explanation about medications before being administered
- Bathroom and room cleanliness
- Peacefulness of room at night
- Patient recommendation rating
Emergency Care
The methodology for America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care award is unique in that it combines Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey results with primary research about women’s healthcare preferences. The award recognizes excellence in emergency care based on several processes of care measures focused on time patients spend in the emergency department, including:
- Total Time Spent in the Emergency Department
- Percent of Emergency Patients Who Left Without Being Seen
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ABOUT THE WOMEN’S CHOICE AWARD®
The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals™ is a trusted referral source and coveted credential that identifies the nation’s best hospitals based on robust criteria that includes relevant clinical performance, patient satisfaction and appropriate accreditations. The Best Hospitals demonstrate exceptional ratings, providing the highest level of care and commitment to their patients’ health and well-being. The Women's Choice Award is the only designation that takes into consideration the preferences of women when selecting a hospital. Visit http://www.womenschoiceaward.com/ to learn more.
The information contained in this release is not permitted to be used in a non-press related context without the express prior written consent of the Women’s Choice Award.
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