For our dedication to improving health care quality and safety. Hospital accreditation provides the gold seal of approval on how well our staff:
- provides a safe environment for patient care
- educates patients about the risks and options for your diagnosis and treatment
- protects patients’ rights as a patient, including privacy rights
- evaluates patients’ conditions, before, during and after diagnosis and treatment
- protects patients against infection
- plans for emergency situations
The hospital also earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Stroke Care with no recommendation for improvement. MedStar Harbor Hospital has consistently earned this certification for more than five years in a row—all with no recommendations for improvement.
MedStar Harbor Hospital received its first designation for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program. The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes health care organizations that demonstrate excellence in nursing practice and adherence to national standards for the organization and delivery of nursing services.
American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Silver Plus (2024);
Target: StrokeSM Elite Plus Honor Roll; and
Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll awards
American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get with the Guidelines®-Stroke Silver Plus quality achievement award is a national recognition endorsing the hospital’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for stroke patients.
Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) Senior Friendly (2024)
MedStar Harbor Hospital maintains "Nurses Improving Care for HealthSystem Elders (NICHE) Senior-Friendly" status due to our exemplary care for older adults through on-going educational courses, conferences, and evidence-based protocols.
MedStar Harbor Hospital holds the second highest recognition of the NICHE designation from New York.
Baby-Friendly Designation (2019 – 2024: Five-year designation)
Achieved the prestigious five-year Baby-Friendly designation from Baby-Friendly USA. We implemented all Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding and is compliant with the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes; so that evidenced-based care is provided, education is free from commercial interests, all infant feeding options are possible, and individual preferences are respected.
The Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree Campus Healthcare program aims to transform community health and wellness and ultimately save lives through the health benefits provided by trees, as well as recognize healthcare institutions that make an impact on wellness through tree planting, education and community engagement.
To receive Tree Campus Healthcare recognition, MedStar Harbor Hospital successfully met the program’s standards and has received this award for three consecutive years.
2023 Healthiest Maryland Business Standout Level
MedStar Harbor Hospital received the Healthiest Maryland Business award at the Standout level.
This award recognizes the hospital for successfully implementing workplace wellness strategies such as offering wellness opportunities, education, and activities to enhance the wellbeing of associates.
Baltimore Magazine's "Top Doctors" (2024)
MedStar Harbor Hospital is grateful for the many MedStar Health doctors who are recognized by Baltimore magazine’s much anticipated and highly coveted “2024 Top Doctors.” We are proud that we have doctors who are recognized throughout the years.
Baltimore Magazine’s Excellence in Nursing (2024)
Baltimore magazine has recognized 28 MedStar Health nurses, six from MedStar Harbor Hospital, with the 2024 Excellence in Nursing award, distinguishing them as among the region’s very best. For 10 years, Baltimore magazine has conducted a survey seeking the best nurses in the region to be featured in a special issue dedicated to top nurses.
The Women's Choice Award: The Voice of Women (2022)
The Women’s Choice Award identifies hospitals across the country that provide the highest level of quality care to their patients in various specialties based on the female experience. The goal is help women make informed healthcare choices.
EMS Base Station (2022 – 2027)
A five-year certification as an EMS Base Station by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems.