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Recognition for RWJ Hamilton
The Joint Commission - Hospital Accreditation
Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting performance standards. An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission accredits and certifies more than 16,000 U.S. health care organizations. In its most recent survey, completed in November 2008, the Joint Commission once again found RWJ Hamilton in compliance with all standards and awarded the hospital full accreditation.
The Joint Commission - Certification for Stroke Program
First hospital primary stroke center in Mercer County to achieve national certification for stroke care. 2007- present
The Joint Commission - Certification for Outpatient Diabetes Program
Second hospital in the state to achieve national certification for outpatient diabetes self-managment program. 2009 - present
United States Department of Commerce - Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
The first of two New Jersey hospitals to receive this award -- America's highest honor for quality and performance excellence -- presented by the President of the United States. 2004
National Research Corporation - Consumer Choice Award
Chosen as the area's most-preferred hospital for quality care and public image. 2004 - present
Press Ganey - Summit Award for Patient Satisfaction
The most prestigious symbol of achievement in the industry, this recognition of high achievement in patient satisfaction places the Cancer Institute of New Jersey Hamilton within the top five percent of all healthcare organizations in the nation for three consecutive years. 2006 and 2007
American Heart Association - Stroke Silver Performance Achievement Award
Achieving an 85 percent requirement in each of the seven achievement measures for AHA's "Get with the Guidelines" stroke initiative.
State of New Jersey - Primary Stroke Center Designation
First hospital in Mercer County to achieve national certification and state designation for stroke care. 2007 - present
New Jersey Business & Industry Association - Public Service Award,
The best community service program statewide for the Shapedown program, responding to the childhood obesity epidemic. 2008
Quality New Jersey - Governor's Award for Performance Excellence, Gold Rating
Recogized for excellence in quality as well as a systematic approach to overall management. 2004
American Heart Association - Start! Fit-Friendly Gold award
Recognizes our efforts to promote a wellness culture for our employees, support physical activity and offer healthy eating options at work. 2007 and 2008
American Heart Association - Community Fitness Innovation Award
Recognizes our efforts to combat childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes through the Shapedown Program. 2007
Human Resources Management Association - Excellence in Diversity Award, ,
Recognized for our commitment to diversity as presented by the local chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management. 2005
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| A REMARKABLE FIRST
The first of two
New Jersey hospitals
to receive the nation's
highest award for quality:
the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
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