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VHC Health™ Ranked Among Best Hospitals in America
Arlington, VA (July 14, 2022) – VHC Health, a community-based health system providing medical services to the Washington, DC metropolitan area was one of only 148 hospitals to be included on the inaugural Best Hospitals in America ranking by digital platform Money and healthcare nonprofit The Leapfrog Group. Money is a website aiming to educate its readers in personal finance and The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to healthcare quality and safety.
“VHC Health’s inclusion in the Best Hospitals in America ranking truly exemplifies the hard work and passion of our team,” said Chris Lane, President & CEO of VHC Health. “With more than 6,000 hospitals in the United States, I am honored to have joined a team at VHC Health that is continuously striving for excellence and ranked among the best as we provide safe, top quality medical care with a dedication and commitment to our patients.”
Money and The Leapfrog Group established the “Best Hospitals in America” ranking to help consumers make educated decisions on what healthcare institutions provide the best value for their money. Rankings were determined using The Leapfrog Group’s Hospitals Survey and public data sources. Eligibility was based on the 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade assessment, in which VHC Health was one of only 33 hospitals in the country to be awarded a 20th consecutive “A” grade.
The Best Hospitals in America ranking was determined by several factors including the achievement of Leapfrog’s standard for ICU Physician Staffing (IPS), standard for Patient Experience based on CAHPS Child Hospital Survey responses, and standard for Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE). Another determinant was the hospitals’ compliance with the nine basic acts of Leapfrog’s Never Events policy if a “Never Event” were to happen, referring to occurrences in the medical field that should “never happen.”
To see the ranking and more details on why VHC Health is one of the Best Hospitals in America, visit https://money.com/best-hospitals/ and follow The Leapfrog Group on Twitter and Facebook.
About VHC HealthTM:
VHC Health provides exceptional medical services as the region’s community health system. Virginia Hospital Center was recently designated a 2021 Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, selected for the Healthgrades 2021 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and has received 20 consecutive ‘A’ grades from The Leapfrog Group. Virginia Hospital Center is a 453-bed not-for-profit teaching facility and designated as a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. VHC Health is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network – a national network of independent healthcare organizations.
About The Leapfrog Group:
Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps forward for patient safety. The flagship Leapfrog Hospital Survey and new Leapfrog Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Survey collect and transparently report hospital and ASC performance, empowering purchasers to find the highest-value care and giving consumers the lifesaving information they need to make informed decisions. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Leapfrog's other main initiative, assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. For more, follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and sign up for our newsletter.
About Money:
Founded in 1972, Money went from a print magazine to an award-winning digital platform. With over 23,000 articles about finance for its over 300 million readers, Money provides up-to-date news, educational resources, and tools to aid its readers to create meaningful investments and lasting returns. Money is passionate about doing everything they can to set its readers up for financial success, whether they’re finally erasing student debt or joyously planning their retirement. Readers can experience Money through their in-depth articles, free weekly newsletters, and instructional videos that can be found across their site and social media. They aim to educate, inform, and empower their readers to own their personal finances.
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