The Women’s Choice Award has named UConn John Dempsey Hospital (JDH) as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety, Cancer Care, Stroke Care, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Comprehensive Breast Care, Mammogram Imaging, and Women’s Services because of the excellent care provided by our team and the satisfied patients in our community.
The Best Hospitals Award is the only evidence-based designation that identifies the country’s best healthcare institutions based on robust criteria that consider patient satisfaction, patient recommendation rating, and what women say they want from a hospital.
“We are proud to receive these Women’s Choice Awards, which are a testament to our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality clinical care in a patient-centered environment,” says Dr. Bruce Liang, Interim CEO, UConn Health, Dean UConn School of Medicine. “I’d like to thank all our employees for your dedication to our patients and their families.”
Best Hospitals for Patient Safety
JDH is in the top 8% of 4,729 U.S. hospitals for patient safety in safe surgery practices and lower rates for complications and infections.
The methodology used to select JDH as one of the Best Hospitals for Patient Safety is unique in that it evaluates 12 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) measures of infections and complications, Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey results along with primary research about women’s healthcare preferences. It is the only award recognizing excellence in patient safety based on robust criteria that consider patient satisfaction and clinical excellence.
The recipients of the America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety award have led the country by implementing safe practices that have ultimately saved lives. This recognition is critical for women as they make over 80% of healthcare decisions and need to know they are putting themselves and their family members in the safest hands.
JDH is one of 487 award recipients representing the hospitals that have met the highest standards for patient safety in the U.S. by the Women’s Choice Award.
Best Hospitals for Cancer Care
The award signifies that JDH is in the top 5% of 4,729 U.S. hospitals offering cancer care services.
“The very first step on a cancer journey is knowing where to go for the best care,” said Delia Passi, founder and CEO of the Women’s Choice Award and a breast cancer survivor. “We’re empowering women to make confident decisions about the best hospital for cancer care for themselves and their loved ones. We help them make smart, informed choices during a stressful time.”
Accreditation required for the award ensures that a hospital or facility offers a full range of diagnostic and treatment services or provides integrated cancer care and comprehensive services. Low infection rates compared to the national average are another important measure. Oncology patients are more susceptible than other patients to hospital-acquired infections because of their compromised immune systems.
JDH is one of 459 award recipients representing the hospitals that have met the highest standards for cancer care in the U.S. by the Women’s Choice Award.
Best Hospitals for Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery has become the standard of care for many surgical procedures as a safer, less invasive and more effective option to open surgery. Minimally Invasive surgeries minimize risks to the patient by significantly reducing the size of the incisions which has clear benefits including shorter hospital stays, if any, fewer complications, faster recovery, and reduced pain, scarring and costs.
JDH achieved the Best Hospitals for Minimally Invasive Surgery distinction by meeting criteria that included being listed by the American Hospital Directory (AHD.com) as providing Robotic Surgery. Alternatively, a hospital can qualify if they have accreditation from the American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery (AIMIS), or designation by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery or Minimally Invasive Gynecology.
Hospitals must also have a patient recommendation rating of 70% or more (i.e. higher than the national average) from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) survey (HCAHPS).
JDH is one of 388 award recipients representing the hospitals that have met the highest standards for minimally invasive surgery across the U.S.
Best Hospitals for Comprehensive Breast Care
This award signifies that JDH is in the top 3% of 4,729 U.S. hospitals offering breast care services.
The methodology used to select JDH as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Comprehensive Breast Care is unique in that it evaluates Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey results along with primary research about women’s healthcare preferences.
The list of 399 award winners, including JDH represents breast centers that have met the highest standards of breast care in the nation as set by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) or the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers (NQMBC) and carry the Breast Imaging Center of Excellence (BICOE) seal from the American College of Radiology.
Best Hospitals for Mammogram Imaging
The list of 541 award winners, JDH represents imaging centers that carry the Breast Imaging Center of Excellence (BICOE) seal from the American College of Radiology and are accredited for Mammograms (MAP). Hospitals must also have a patient recommendation rating of 70% or more (i.e. higher than the national average) from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) survey (HCAHPS).
Best Hospitals for Women’s Services
The award signifies that JDH is in the top 3% of 4,729 U.S. hospitals reviewed.
Women experience unique health care challenges and are more likely to be diagnosed with certain diseases than men. It is important for her to know about future health risks and use every opportunity to prevent chronic illness and disability to keep herself healthy through all phases of her life. JDH achieved the Best Hospitals for Women’s Services distinction by meeting the following criteria:
- Hospitals must provide comprehensive obstetrics services
- Hospitals must have a Patient Recommendation Rating above the national average, and
hospitals must meet at least three of the following criteria:
- Hospitals must have a dedicated center for breast care
- Hospitals must be designated as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence (BICOE)
- Hospitals have a Level III or Level IV (the highest) neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
- Hospitals must provide a full range of cardiovascular services
- Hospitals must be a designated Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology
JDH is one of 292 award recipients representing the hospitals that have met the highest standards for women’s services across the U.S.
Best Hospitals for Stroke Care
The award signifies that JDH is in the top 5% of 4,729 U.S. hospitals offering stroke care services.
The Best Hospitals for Stroke Care are hospitals that hold a Stroke Center Certification, recognizing centers that meet high standards for stroke care as determined by the Joint Commission (JC) and/or Det Norske Veritas (DNV). Credit is given for certifications on a scale based on the degree of care available to the stroke patient.
It is the only award recognizing excellence in stroke care based on robust criteria that consider patient satisfaction and clinical excellence. The methodology used to select JDH as one of the Best Hospitals for Stroke Care is unique in that it evaluates Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) patient survey results along with primary research about women’s healthcare preferences.
Hospitals that meet the stroke center certification requirement, must then meet or exceed the following performance measures from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS): Hospitals must also score in the top 80% of all hospitals in the percentage of patients receiving Head CT scan results within 45 minutes, and cannot have received a rating of Worse than the National Rate for the Deaths from Serious Treatable Complications measures.
JDH is one of 360 award recipients representing the hospitals that have met the highest standards for stroke care in the U.S. by the Women’s Choice Award.
By carrying the Women’s Choice Awards in these seven areas, we’re part of an elite network of healthcare facilities across America who are all committed to empowering women to make smart healthcare choices. To learn more visit www.WomensChoiceAward.com
