December 13, 2016 – Englewood Hospital and Medical Center has been nationally recognized as a leader in providing exceptional and safe patient care by Healthgrades and Carechex®—an information service of Quantros, Inc. According to an analysis by Quantros, the medical center is among the top 10 percent in the nation and in New Jersey for overall hospital care, top 10 percent in the nation and No. 1 in the state for overall surgical care, and is No. 1 in the state for excellence in major clinical areas.
At a recent award ceremony held at the medical center, representatives from Quantros and Healthgrades, another health rating agency, presented medical excellence and patient safety awards in the following clinical areas: cardiac surgery, cardiology, gastroenterology, general surgery, neurosurgery/orthopedic surgery, oncology, vascular surgery, and women’s health.
These awards follow on the heels of Englewood Hospital and Medical Center’s tenth consecutive Hospital Safety Grade “A” since 2012 from the Leapfrog Group. Only three hospitals in New Jersey and 72 in the nation have achieved this record of distinction. In addition, the 2016-17 issue of US News and World Report’s Best Hospitals named Englewood Hospital and Medical Center as a “Best Regional Hospital.”
This year the hospital also received national recognition for its nursing excellence, as well as its use of technology infrastructure to support high-quality patient care and services.
“We are incredibly proud to receive national recognition for our high-quality care,” said Warren Geller, president and CEO of Englewood Hospital and Medical Center. “These honors recognize all of our practitioners for their unwavering commitment to providing an extraordinary experience for each and every patient who comes through our doors.”
#1 in NJ and Top 10% in nation
CareChex Medical Excellence
- Coronary Bypass Surgery
- Major Bowel Procedures
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Women’s Health
#1 in NJ and Top 10% in nation
CareChex Patient Safety
- Spinal Fusion
- Overall Surgical Care
Top 10% in nation
CareChex Medical Excellence
- Cardiac Care
- Orthopedic Care
- Cancer Care
- Major Cardiac Surgery
Top 10% in nation
CareChex Patient Safety
- Major Cardiac Surgery
- Major Neuro Surgery
- Major Orthopedic Surgery
- Spinal Surgery
- Cancer Care
- Vascular Surgery
- Women’s Health
- Overall Hospital Care
- Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
- General Surgery
Top 5% in nation
Healthgrades Women’s Care Excellence Awards
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award
- Labor and Delivery Excellence Award
5-Star Recipient
Healthgrades
- Pacemaker procedure
- Defibrillator Procedure
- Gallbladder Removal Surgery
- Appendectomy
- Vaginal Delivery
- C-section Delivery
Hospital-wide awards
- Leapfrog Group:
Tenth consecutive Safety Grade of “A” – Fall 2016
1 of 3 hospitals in NJ and 1 of 72 hospitals nationwide to earn straight “A’s.” - Hospitals & Health Networks:
One of Healthcare’s “Most Wired” Hospitals – third consecutive time - U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals”:
#7 in NJ out of 95 hospitals evaluated
#16 in NY metro area out of 169 hospitals evaluated
High-performing in heart bypass surgery, heart failure, colon cancer surgery, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hip replacement, and knee replacement - American Nurses Credentialing Center:
Magnet Recognition Program® – 4 consecutive times since 2002
Currently, only 7 percent of U.S. health care organizations have achieved Magnet recognition