For the second consecutive year, White Plains Hospital has earned a five-star hospital rating from the Centers for Medi- care and Medicaid Services (CMS) ”” the highest distinction offered by the federal agency.
White Plains Hospital is the only hospital in Westchester and Fairfield counties and the Hudson Valley, to earn five stars. It is also one of just 11 hospitals in New York state to receive this honor.
The CMS ratings are based on more than 40 quality measurements that fall into five categories: mortality, safety of care, readmissions after treatment of common conditions, patient experience and timely and effective care.
“…To be among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation who received five stars demonstrates our culture of excellence and the quality of care that our incredible team of physicians, providers, nurses and staff provide to our community,” said Susan Fox, president and CEO.
The CMS recognition comes on the heels of receiving several other ”” accolades, including earning an “A” Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group for the 9th consecutive time; being named one of the world”™s best hospitals by “Newsweek” for the second year in a row; securing the Outstanding Patient Experience AwardTM from Health- grades for the eighth time; and being the only hospital in New York to be named to “Fortune” media and Great Place To Work® list of Best Workplaces in New York.
