Saint Joseph Hospital Receives
2010 Clinical Achievements
Saint Joseph Hospital ranked among the top 5 percent of U.S. hospitals for overall clinical quality, according to the 8th annual HealthGrades® Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study.
For the sixth time, the hospital received the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence™ Award, one of only 269 hospitals in the nation, 22 in Illinois, and 7 in Chicago to earn this distinction.
Why is the study important?
HealthGrades independently and objectively rated the quality of care for 26 procedures and diagnoses at nearly every hospital in the country - ranging from bypass surgery to knee replacement to heart attack treatment.
The hospitals in the top 5 percent demonstrated patient outcomes that far exceeded those of other hospitals. Patients admitted to these hospitals had risk-adjusted mortality rates that were, on average 29 percent lower than all other hospitals. Risk-adjusted complication rates were, on average 9 percent lower than all other hospitals.
What this means for our patients
At Saint Joseph Hospital, we offer the highest quality health care to our patients. Saint Joseph continues to be recognized as a top rated health care provider both nationally and locally. Patients and their families know they can expect to receive excellent, comprehensive care from a PROVEN team of experts.
2010 Distinguished Hospital Award
- News release
- List of clinical achievements
- Frequently Asked Questions
- HealthGrades Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study
2010 Pulmonary Care Excellence Award
Saint Joseph Hospital ranked among the top 10 percent of U.S. hospitals for pulmonary services, according to the 12th annual HealthGrades® Hospital Quality in America Study.
For the first time ever, the hospital received the 2010 Pulmonary Care Excellence Award, one of only 31 hospitals in Illinois and 10 in Chicago to earn this distinction.
For 2010, Saint Joseph Hospital also received five-star ratings, the highest level, in eight clinical areas - bowel obstruction, cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (lung disease), heart failure, hip fracture repair, pneumonia, sepsis and treatment of stroke.
Why is the study important?
HealthGrades independently and objectively rated the quality of care for 28 procedures and diagnoses at nearly every hospital in the country - ranging from bypass surgery to knee replacement to heart attack treatment.
The hospitals in the top 10 percent had lower morbidity and complication rates compared to poor-performing hospitals.
What this means for our patients
At Saint Joseph Hospital, we offer the highest quality health care to our patients. Saint Joseph continues to be recognized as a top rated health care provider both nationally and locally. Patients and their families know they can expect to receive excellent, comprehensive care from a PROVEN team of experts.
- News release
- List of 2010 rankings and awards
- Frequently Asked Questions
- HealthGrades Hospital Quality in America Study
- Hospital Report Card™ Mortality and Complication Based Outcomes Methodology 2010
Also this year, Saint Joseph was ranked among the top 5 percent of U.S. hospitals for quality patient outcomes in women's health care, according to the Sixth Annual HealthGrades Women's Health in American Hospitals study. Saint Joseph was one of 16 hospitals in Illinois to receive this distinction.
HealthGrades analyzed the patient outcomes for in-hospital treatment of 16 procedures/diagnoses in women's health care. Saint Joseph was in the top 5 percent of U.S. hospitals for providing care to women in three areas:
Why is the study important?
The hospitals in the top 5 percent had lower morbidity and complication rates compared to poor-performing hospitals.
What this means for our patients
At Saint Joseph Hospital, we understand there are differences in how women and men should be treated for specific medical conditions, such as heart care. Our patients can count on our physicians and entire health care team to deliver outstanding care.
2009/2010 Women's Health Excellence Award™
Saint Joseph has a proven record of clinical excellence.
In 2009, Saint Joseph Hospital also received the following HealthGrades Awards:
- Among the top 5 percent of U.S. hospitals for stroke care (second consecutive year)
- Five-star ratings, the highest level, in six clinical areas - cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (lung disease), heart failure, hip fracture repair, pneumonia and treatment of stroke.
- HealthGrades Stroke Care Excellence Award (sixth consecutive year)
HealthGrades 2009 Awards
- News release
- List of 2009 rankings and awards
- Frequently Asked Questions
- HealthGrades Hospital Quality in America Study
- HealthGrades 2009 Quality Ratings Information
Patient Safety Award
Distinguished Hospital Award
- News Release
- View the list of awards, rankings, and recognitions
- Frequently Asked Questions
- List of 2008 HealthGrades Awards
- HealthGrades Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study
- Proven* Again Advertisement - No other Chicago hospital received more quality awards in 2007 and 2008
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