Our values of Dignity, Service, Excellence and Justice come to life in the caring hands of our dedicated clinicians. That’s why for the past three years U.S.News & World Report has named St. Joseph Hospital one of “America’s Best Hospitals” for Orthopedic Care. As Orange County’s only hospital to receive this outstanding honor, we applaud the clinical excellence of our physicians, nurses and entire patient care team. Out of 4,861 hospitals surveyed throughout the United States, U.S.News & World Report ranked St. Joseph Hospital among the top 50 in the nation.
We’re committed to providing the very best medicine has to offer in a healing environment focused on treating the whole person: body, mind and spirit. We’re proud to announce that this unwavering dedication has earned St. Joseph Hospital these distinctions:
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America’s Best Hospital for Orthopedic Care as named by U.S. News & World Report for 2007, 2008 and again in 2009. (more) |
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Achieved Magnet designation for nursing excellence, the highest recognition in the nursing profession. (more) |
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Selected by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to participate in its Community Cancer Centers Pilot Program (NCCCP). St. Joseph Hospital is the only hospital on the West Coast named to participate in this prestigious program. (more) |
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Achieved “Superior” rating in overall patient experience again in 2008 by CalHospitalCompare.org, which offers comparisons of hospitals to help consumers choose a hospital based on its performance in key areas. |
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Achieved “Top Ten Healing Hospital in America for 2006, 2007 and 2008” designation by the Baptist Healing Trust. (more)
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Awarded 2007, 2008 and 2009 Gallup “Great Workplace” Award for employee engagement – only 20 companies worldwide selected. |
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More than 60 physicians on the St. Joseph Hospital Medical Staff were named by the Orange County Medical Association and recognized in Orange Coast magazine as 2009 Physicians of Excellence for their achievements. (more) |
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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons recently developed a comprehensive rating system that allows for comparisons regarding the quality of cardiac surgery among hospitals across the country. In the analysis of data periods covering July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2008, St. Joseph Hospital’s Cardiac Surgery program has maintained the highest 3-star rating – an achievement reached by only 12% of the nation’s hospitals with open heart surgery programs. |
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In 2008 St. Joseph Hospital was awarded a three-year Accreditation with Commendation from The American College of Surgeon’s Commission on Cancer, the nation’s accrediting body for cancer programs. St. Joseph Hospital achieved commendation status in all nine categories of the survey evaluation with no deficiencies cited.
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WhyNotTheBest.org is a new website of the non-profit Commonwealth Fund that compares care at 4,500 U.S. hospitals using key measures on healthcare quality from federal government data. St. Joseph Hospital scored in the top 10 percent of hospitals in the country. |
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In 2009, Professional Research Consultants (PRC), an independent, national research organization, has named St. Joseph Hospital as a "5-Star Award Winner" reflecting the highest possible rating by St. Joseph Hospital's Medical Staff in 10 areas: Radiology Services, Nursing Care, Laboratory Services, As a Place to Practice Medicine, Overall Quality of Care, Medical Records, Pathology Services, Anesthesia Services, Emergency Services and Surgical Services. |
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In 2009 St. Joseph Hospital underwent a rigorous survey to become Orange County's first hospital and one of just 80 nationwide designated "Baby Friendly." According to research, hospitals that implement Baby-Friendly policies achieve higher breastfeeding rates - a practice proven to protect babies from illness and provide optimal nourishment. St. Joseph Hospital has ranked number one among Orange County hospitals for two consecutive years for the highest breastfeeding rates. The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative is a global effort undertaken by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). (more)
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In 2009 St. Joseph Heritage Healthcare received the American Diabetic Association's Education Recognition Certificate. This assures that the diabetes self-management education programs meet or exceed national standards. (more) |
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Also in 2009, St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group was named a Top Performer by Integrated Healthcare Association based on clinical quality, patient experience, information technology-enabled systems and coordinated diabetes care. (more)
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In 2009 St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group received a "Five Star Service Loyalty and Endorsment 2008" award from Avatar International, an independent research firm with a national database that evaluates patient satisfaction. |
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