MCH was awarded this honor based on the high 2012 patient satisfaction scores garnered by its outpatient care units. Contributing to the recognition, the MCH Heart Station, The Division of Neuroscience and Diagnostic Radiology at MCH each ranked within the top five nationwide of hospital outpatient programs assessed by HealthStream.
To qualify for an award, a hospital must have been a patient satisfaction-tracking client of HealthStream in 2012, and have scored in the 75th percentile or higher, with a minimum of 100 patients surveyed. MCH was chosen for receiving the highest ratings in outpatient- pediatric unit patient satisfaction from among HealthStream’s clients, as well as exceeding industry standards.
HealthStream CEO Robert A. Frist, Jr. said, “We applaud MCH’s high-level commitment to excellence in healthcare—and we are pleased to recognize their achievement with our Excellence through Insight award.”“We are honored to hear that we are being recognized for excellence in patient satisfaction for outpatient services,” said Al Rego, Vice President of Clinical Operations at MCH. “This award is a testament to our commitment to world-class pediatric care while providing an excellent overall experience.”
About Miami Children’s Hospital
Founded in 1950 by Variety Clubs International, Miami Children's Hospital® is South Florida’s only licensed specialty hospital exclusively for children, with more than 650 attending physicians and over 130 pediatric sub-specialists. The 289-bed hospital is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine. In fact, it is the only hospital in Florida to be ranked in all 10 pediatric specialties assessed by U.S. News & World Report in its annual Best Children's Hospitals rankings for three consecutive years, 2011, 2012 and 2013-14. The hospital is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern United States and has been designated an American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet facility, the nursing profession’s most prestigious institutional honor.
Abouth HealthStream
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