Recognition & Awards
While awards confirm our commitment to provide the highest quality care and patient experience, our motivation is to ensure the safest, most satisfying care at the best value.
These clinical achievement awards were accomplished by the work of our dedicated and talented physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers.
Healthgrades
Healthgrades, the nation's leading provider of independent hospital ratings, named EvergreenHealth one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for 2019...ranking it among the nation's Top 2% of hospitals for the third consecutive year (2017-2019).
EvergreenHealth was also recognized as one of America's 250 Best Hospitals the past six years ( 2014-2019).
In 2018, EvergreenHealth was recognized with the Outstanding Patient Experience Award, ranking among the top 15% of hospitals in the country for exemplary patient care and service.
Five EvergreenHealth specialty services are recognized with the "100 Best Hospitals" designation. See additional Healthgrades rankings for our specialty services.
The Leapfrog Group
The Leapfrog Group, a leading nonprofit watchdog organization on hospital quality and safety, has awarded EvergreenHealth an “A” rating for patient safety in its Fall 2019 review.
Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grades score hospitals across the country on how safe they keep their patients from medical errors, injuries, accidents and infections.
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 28 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to assign grades to more than 2,600 U.S. acute-care hospitals twice per year. Each hospital is assigned an A, B, C, D or F grade.
The Leapfrog Group also designated EvergreenHealth as a 2019 Top General Hospital.
This is the first time EvergreenHealth has won this award, which highlights the health system's achievements in meeting the highest standards for patient safety and quality. It is widely recognized as one of the most competitive honors an American hospital can receive.
About 2,100 hospitals were considered for the award. EvergreenHealth was one of 120 hospitals across the country to receive a Top Hospital distinction -- and the only Top General Hospital in Washington state. Overall, the award recognized:
- 37 Top General Hospitals
- 10 Top Children’s Hospitals
- 18 Top Rural Hospitals
- 55 Top Teaching Hospitals.
US News & World Report - Best Hospitals
The US News 2019-2020 Best Hospitals report recognized EvergreenHealth as the #3 hospital in the Seattle metro area, and #3 in the state. We were rated as "high performing" for pulmonary, nephrology, knee and hip replacement, colon cancer surgery, heart failure, urology and abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. See our Best Hospitals results
Becker's Hospital Review "100 Great Community Hospitals for 2019"
EvergreenHealth was recognized by Becker’s for its quality care, safety and service achievements over the last year, and for being a vital part of its community by offering quality care and exceptional services to its patient population. This is the fourth straight year for this award.
2019 Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award + Target Stroke Elite Honor Roll
EvergreenHealth Stroke Care has earned the American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for the fourth consecutive year.
The award recognizes EvergreenHealth for serving as an industry leader in utilizing the most up-to-date evidence-based treatment guidelines to improve care and outcomes for patients who suffer a stroke.
Washington Health Alliance 2018 Value Report
The 2018 Value Report offers a statewide perspective on hospital care at the intersection of three key elements of value: quality, patient experience and price. This combination of factors provides a snapshot of the value variation across 48 Washington hospitals and helps refute a common belief that higher prices always translate into better care and improved outcomes for patients.
#1 in Quality (two years in a row)
#6 in Patient Experience
#27 in Price (Gross Charge Index)
2018 Leaders in Health Care Awards
EvergreenHealth's 24/7 Nurse Navigator & Health was recognized by Seattle Business magazine for its achievements in delivering medical care to underserved individuals and communities. Read the news release
425 Magazine's 2019 "Best Hospital and Health System"
Sixth time in seven years; voted by the readers of 425 magazine. Read the news release
Kirkland Reporter "Best Hospital
Voted on by the readers of the Kirkland Reporter newspaper.
CMS Hospital Compare - 5 Star Rating
EvergreenHealth Medical Center earned a 5-star rating in the 2019 Hospital Compare overall quality systems rankings conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). EvergreenHealth was one of just 293 hospitals nationwide to receive the 5-star designation.
Truven Health Analytics
Truven Health Analytics named EvergreenHealth one of the 100 top "large community hospitals" in the U.S. based on overall organizational performance.
We were recognized for our low 30-day mortality and readmission rates, and for fewer complications and higher survival rates – while also having shorter lengths of stay and lower cost than comparable organizations.
2017 eHealth Leadership Award - Best Patient Access & Convenience
The award recognizes EvergreenHealth's website (www.evergreenhealth.com) for ease of patient navigation.
2016 eHealth Excellence Award - Mobile Engagement
The award recognizes EvergreenHealth's effective use of mobile website/responsive website design for a better consumer experience.
Washington State Hospital Association's "2015 Achieving Best Care"
Recognizing outstanding achievement in making health care safer. Read the news release
EvergreenHealth Programs and Services
Primary Care
- Your Voice Matters: Patient Experience with Primary Care Providers in Washington State (2015) - Washington Health Alliance
EvergreenHealth Primary Care ranked among the top 15 practices in the state for patient experience.
Cancer Care
- Comprehensive Community Cancer Center Accreditation - American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer
- American Cancer Society's 2013 National Volunteer Leadership Award - to Dr. Eric Taylor, radiation oncologist, for his nearly 30 years of leadership at all levels of the organization.
- Komen Puget Sound 2013 The Promise of One Award - to Dr. Michael Hunter, radiation oncologist, for his contributions as board member and advocate for breast cancer awareness, diagnosis and treatment
Heart Care
- Outstanding Heart Attack Survival Rates (2007) - Hospital Compare, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, US Department of Health and Human Services
EvergreenHealth is one of only 17 hospitals nationwide cited for outstanding heart attack survival rates. - Award of Excellence in Healthcare Quality - Heart Failure Clinic (2005) - Qualis Health.
Recognized EvergreenHealth for innovations that make measurable improvements in patient outcomes.
Stroke Services
- "100 Best Hospitals" for Stroke Care - Healthgrades Ranks EvergreenHealth among the Top 5% of hospitals in the nation.
- Primary Stroke Center Certification - Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
- Certificate of Distinction Advanced Primary Stroke Center - Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
- 2019 Get with the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award + Target Stroke Elite Honor Roll - American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Recognized EvergreenHealth for its commitment and success in providing excellent care to stroke patients - care that makes a difference in how patients recover.
Women & Children's Care
- Gold Award from Washington State for Breastfeeding Friendly Practices (2015)
Acknowledged for taking measures to educate and support mothers in breastfeeding their babies from birth through six to nine months.
- Best Place to Have a Baby (2009) - 425 Magazine
"EvergreenHealth offers compassionate health services for expecting mothers, to mother hoping to conceive. They also offer great classes that cover childbirth preparation to child-raising." - Baby-Friendly Hospital Designation (2017, 2011, 2006, 2001, 1996) - Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative, a collaboration of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Designation is renewed every five years.
Recognized EvergreenHealth as the first US hospital to receive this designation for its excellence in maternity care. - Top Ten Hospitals to Have Your Baby (1996) - SELF Magazine
Recognized EvergreenHealth as one of the ten top maternity centers from survey of experts.
Palliative Care
- Excellence in Collaboration (2009) - King County Healthcare Coalition
Recognized EvergreenHealth for development of plans to support unified interagency coordination during emergency situations or when traditional medical management is scarce or unavailable.
Bariatric Services
- Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence - American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
Sleep Services
- Sleep Disorders Center Accreditation - American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)
Diabetes Education & Nutrition Services
- EvergreenHealth Diabetes Program Recognition - American Diabetes Association (ADA)
Laboratory Services
- Accredited - College of American Pathologists (CAP)
- Licensed - Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA)
Pastoral Care
- Clinical Pastoral Education Program Accreditation - Association for Clinical Pastoral Education
EvergreenHealth Medical Staff
- Top Doctors - Seattle Magazine and Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
Workplace Recognition and Awards
Partner for Change Award (nine years in a row, 2010-2018) - Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Awards
Recognized for outstanding environmental achievements in the health care sector.
Best Workplaces for Recycling & Waste Reduction (six years in a row, 2010-2015) - King County's Solid Waste Division
Recognized for a strong internal recycling program and commitment to reducing waste.
Making Medicine Mercury-Free Award (2014) - Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Awards
Recognized for efforts to eliminate mercury from the products we use.
Diamond Award (2010) - King County Commuter Challenge
Recognized for the hospital's highly effective trip-reduction program.
Partner Recognition Award (2009) - Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Awards
Recognized for making measurable progress toward improving environmental performance.
Community Awards and Recognition
Business Excellence Award, Business of the Year (2002) - Greater Redmond Chamber of Commerce
Recognized EvergreenHealth for retaining and creating community jobs, crafting partnerships with other organizations to provide better service, and serving the public.
Peter Kirk Business Excellence Award (1999) - Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce
Recognized EvergreenHealth for willingness to meet ever-changing needs of the community.
National NOVA Award (1998) - American Hospital Association
Recognized EvergreenHealth for 25 years of membership and honors for leadership in advancing the health of its community.
National Premier Cares Award (1999) - Premier
Recognized EvergreenHealth for its contribution to the community's health as founding member of the Partners for a Healthier Community program.
Other Awards and Recognition
Engineering Excellence Award (2009) - American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Washington
Recognized for the design and construction of the new Emergency Department and patient tower.
Excellence in Innovation Project - EvergreenHealth Community Emergency Preparedness Fair (2009) - King County Healthcare Coalition
Patriot Award (2009) - US Department of Defense.
Recognized EvergreenHealth for its extraordinary support of employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.
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