Among a slew of accolades garnered this year by AHN's newest
full-service hospital, Wexford Hospital recently received a 5-star
rating from CMS – the highest possible rating for overall hospital
quality
WEXFORD,
Pa., Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegheny
Health Network's (AHN) Wexford Hospital has been awarded a 5-star
rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
This prestigious designation recognizes the hospital's commitment
to excellence and its dedication to providing safe, effective and
patient-centered care at the highest level. Wexford Hospital is the
only hospital in Western
Pennsylvania to receive a 5-star rating.
"For those who live in communities nearby
Wexford Hospital, we are proud that these accolades serve as
visible symbols and peace of mind that excellent care is available
close to home."
Launched by CMS in 2014, the Overall Hospital Quality Star
Rating summarizes into a single star rating a variety of measures
across five areas of quality, including mortality, safety of care,
readmission, patient experience and timely/effective care.
According to CMS, the rating system helps patients to better
interpret hospital quality data and more easily make decisions
regarding their health care needs. A hospital's rating is based on
its performance compared to all hospital across the U.S. The
national average star rating is 3 out of 5 stars.
In addition to this recognition from CMS, Healthgrades recently
announced Wexford Hospital as a recipient of its 2024 'Patient
Safety Excellence Award™' and 'Outstanding Patient Experience
Award™'. The Safety Excellence Award recognizes hospitals that
provide quality care while preventing serious safety events during
hospital stays, and the Outstanding Experience Award celebrates
hospitals delivering best-in-class patient experiences. Wexford
Hospital is one of less than 80 hospitals nationwide to receive
both awards.
Wexford Hospital's emergency department was also recently
selected by the Emergency Nurses Association as 2024 Lantern Award
recipient alongside AHN Jefferson Hospital. The award is given to
emergency departments which demonstrate a commitment to quality,
safety, a healthy work environment and innovation in nursing
practice and emergency care.
Earlier this year, Wexford Hospital was recognized by Press
Ganey with a 'Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award' in the
patient experience category. The hospital later announced that, in
its first year of eligibility to receive a grade from The Leapfrog
Group, it had earned an 'A' grade. The Leapfrog safety report
evaluates how hospitals and other health care organizations protect
their patients from medical errors, injuries, accidents and
infections.
"These achievements are testament to the commitment of our
entire team – from our leading clinicians to our dedicated support
staff – to providing patients safe, high-quality care that is
matched by an outstanding experience," said Allan Klapper, MD, president, Wexford Hospital.
"For those who live in communities nearby Wexford Hospital, we are
proud that these accolades serve as visible symbols and peace of
mind that excellent care is available close to home."
About Allegheny Health Network
Allegheny Health Network (AHN.org), a Highmark Health company,
is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving the greater
Western Pennsylvania region. The
Network is composed of 14 hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers,
Health + Wellness Pavilions, an employed physician organization,
home and community-based health services, a research institute and
a group purchasing organization. The Network provides patients with
access to a complete spectrum of advanced medical services,
including nationally recognized programs for primary and emergency
care, cardiovascular disease, cancer care, orthopedic surgery,
neurology and neurosurgery, women's health, diabetes and more. AHN
employs approximately 21,000 people, has more than 2,600 physicians
on its medical staff and serves as a clinical campus for
Drexel University College of Medicine
and the Lake Erie College of
Osteopathic Medicine.
Media Contact
Candace Herrington, Allegheny
Health Network, 412-951-8193,
candace.herrington@highmarkhealth.org, www.ahn.org
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