Awards and Accreditations
MedStar St. Mary's is accredited by The Joint Commission. The Joint Commission accredits and certifies nearly 21,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards.
Other awards and designations for excellence in quality and patient care include:
Cardiac
American Heart Association Gold Plus Performance Award for Excellent Stroke Care, 2012-2015
The Joint Commission Top Performer in Heart Attack and Heart Failure, 2014
Safety
"A" in The Leapfrog Group's Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Guide
Surgery
The Joint Commission Top Performer in Surgical Care, 2014
Maternity Services
Baby-Friendly USA, Inc. Designation, 2017
March of Dimes 39 Weeks Banner, 2015
The Joint Commission Top Performer in Perinatal care, 2014
Pulmonary
Excellence & Improvement
Achieved "Meaningful Use" - Stage 1, Year 1 in FY12; Stage 1, Year 2 in FY14; Stage 2, Year 1 in FY15; Stage 2, Year 2 in FY16
VHQC Quality Innovation Award for reductions in HAIs, 2015
Maryland Performance Excellence Platinum Award, 2014
Delmarva Foundation for Medical Care, Inc. Excellence Award for Quality Improvement, 2004, 2008-2014
AWE Workplace Excellence Award, 2014-2015
Truven Health Analytics 100 Top Hospitals, 2013
Marketing
Aster Awards Excellence in Medical Marketing, 2014
Wellness
Healthiest Maryland Business, Wellness at Work - Gold, 2018
AWE Eco Leadership Award, 2014-2015
AWE Health and Wellness Trailblazer Award, 2014-2015
Practice Greenhealth Eco Leadership Award, 2011
Education
College of Southern Maryland Partner in Education Award, 2012