AWARDS & HONORS
2015-2016 Consumer Choice Award
For the 20th consecutive year, Aultman Hospital has earned the “Consumer Choice Award” and has been named Canton’s “Most Preferred Hospital for Overall Quality and Image” by National Research Corporation. This is the 20th consecutive year Aultman has received the award, making it one of only 34 hospitals nationwide to have earned the honor every single year the award has been handed out.
50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals
Aultman Hospital was named one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics™. This is the fourth time Aultman achieved this honor for superior clinical outcomes.
U.S. News and World Report - Best Hospitals
Aultman Hospital has been ranked as one of the best hospitals for 2016-17 in Ohio by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to being ranked 15th in the state, Aultman Hospital has also been rated as "High Performing" in the following procedures/conditions: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Colon Cancer Surgery, Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement.
"A" Hospital Safety Score
Aultman was honored with an “A” Hospital Safety ScoreSM by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. The Hospital Safety Score uses 28 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to produce a single score representing a hospital’s overall capacity to keep patients safe from preventable harm. U.S. hospitals were assigned an A, B, C, D or F for their safety. To see Aultman’s scores as they compare nationally and locally, visit www.hospitalsafetyscore.org.
Joint Commission
Aultman is proud to be accredited by The Joint Commission, which is the national accrediting body for hospitals and other health care delivery organizations. The Joint Commission mission is to continuously improve the safety and quality of care provided to the public through the provision of health care accreditation and related services that support performance improvement in health care organizations.
Magnet Designation
Aultman Hospital received recognition for the third time from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® for nursing excellence. Magnet recognition is an achievement shared by only 7 percent of hospitals in the nation. Aultman first achieved Magnet status in 2006 and remains the only Magnet-designated organization in Stark County.
NICHE
Aultman Hospital has been redesignated as a Nurses Improving Care for Healthsytem Elders (NICHE) facility, illustrating commitment to excellence in geriatric care. Aultman earned initial NICHE designation in 2013 and has been redesignated each year since. Through participation in the NICHE program — a leading elder care nursing program — Aultman is able to offer evidence-based, interdisciplinary approaches that promote better outcomes, positive experiences, and improved care for older adults.
2015-2016 Consumer Choice Award
For the 20th consecutive year, Aultman Hospital has earned the “Consumer Choice Award” and has been named Canton’s “Most Preferred Hospital for Overall Quality and Image” by National Research Corporation. This is the 20th consecutive year Aultman has received the award, making it one of only 34 hospitals nationwide to have earned the honor every single year the award has been handed out.
50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals
Aultman Hospital was named one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics™. This is the fourth time Aultman achieved this honor for superior clinical outcomes.
U.S. News and World Report - Best Hospitals
Aultman Hospital has been ranked as one of the best hospitals for 2016-17 in Ohio by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to being ranked 15th in the state, Aultman Hospital has also been rated as "High Performing" in the following procedures/conditions: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Colon Cancer Surgery, Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement.
"A" Hospital Safety Score
Aultman was honored with an “A” Hospital Safety ScoreSM by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. The Hospital Safety Score uses 28 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to produce a single score representing a hospital’s overall capacity to keep patients safe from preventable harm. U.S. hospitals were assigned an A, B, C, D or F for their safety. To see Aultman’s scores as they compare nationally and locally, visit www.hospitalsafetyscore.org.
Joint Commission
Aultman is proud to be accredited by The Joint Commission, which is the national accrediting body for hospitals and other health care delivery organizations. The Joint Commission mission is to continuously improve the safety and quality of care provided to the public through the provision of health care accreditation and related services that support performance improvement in health care organizations.
Magnet Designation
Aultman Hospital received recognition for the third time from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® for nursing excellence. Magnet recognition is an achievement shared by only 7 percent of hospitals in the nation. Aultman first achieved Magnet status in 2006 and remains the only Magnet-designated organization in Stark County.
NICHE
Aultman Hospital has been redesignated as a Nurses Improving Care for Healthsytem Elders (NICHE) facility, illustrating commitment to excellence in geriatric care. Aultman earned initial NICHE designation in 2013 and has been redesignated each year since. Through participation in the NICHE program — a leading elder care nursing program — Aultman is able to offer evidence-based, interdisciplinary approaches that promote better outcomes, positive experiences, and improved care for older adults.
