Awards & Recognition
Many organizations recognize excellence in health care to help patients and families identify quality care. Recognition can come in the form of awards, accreditation, certification or designations of excellence. The following highlight a few of Stanford Hospital & Clinic’s many achievements.
U.S. News Best Hospitals 2011-2012
Stanford Hospital & Clinics has once again been named one of the Best Hospitals in the country in the 2011-2012 U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings . For more information, visit the Stanford Hospital & Clinics profile at the U.S. News & World Report’s website here.
U.S. News Best Regional Hospital
Stanford Hospital & Clinics has been ranked #1 in San Jose, CA, in U.S. News & World Report's first-ever Best Hospitals metro area rankings. This new ranking is the largest expansion of Best Hospitals to date, offering patients and their families' information regarding top performing hospitals within their metro area. Stanford Hospital & Clinics was ranked nationally in 14 of the 16 specialties, including Cancer, Heart & Heart Surgery and Orthopedics. Read more.
The Leapfrog Group
Stanford was one of 65 hospitals nationwide to receive this recognition out of nearly 1,200 reviewed. Through its annual Leapfrog Hospital Survey, hospitals across the country are rated on a range of quality and safety practices that all hospitals should follow. Read the press release.
National Cancer Institute (NCI) Designated Cancer Center
NCI-designated Cancer Centers are characterized by scientific excellence and the capability to integrate a diversity of research approaches to focus on the problem of cancer.
The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval indicates that Stanford Hospital & Clinics meets high performance standards.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Stanford Hospital & Clinics is a Magnet designated hospital, recognizing the hospital for quality patient care, nursing excellence, and innovations in professional nursing practice.