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WellSpan
hospitals earn top ratings for quality
YORK, PA (August 2, 2022) – All WellSpan hospitals
recently earned top scores from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS) in its overall hospital quality star ratings.
WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital,
WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital, WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital, and
WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital all received five stars, the top rating provided
by CMS. That’s a score earned by less than 14% of the 3,093 hospitals
to receive a star rating from CMS. WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital and WellSpan York Hospital
both achieved a four-star rating.
“Quality, patient safety and
outcomes are top priorities for us at WellSpan. The CMS star
rating reflects the commitment and hard work of our medical staff and the
entire team,” said Dr. Michael Seim, WellSpan senior vice president and chief
quality officer. “We have been focused on infection control, patient safety,
daily safety huddles, and addressing any downward trends proactively. Having
all WellSpan facilities receive a four-star rating or better recognizes the
commitment from our teams to the communities we serve.”
CMS assigns its Overall
Hospital Quality Star Ratings to hospitals across the country based on their
performance across five quality categories – mortality, safety of care,
readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care.
The Overall Star Rating is
meant to capture a hospital’s performance as a snapshot in
time. Additionally, the Overall
Star Rating is based on a hospital's performance compared
across all hospitals in the
nation.
Learn how WellSpan Health is
committed to quality and safety.
ABOUT WELLSPAN HEALTH
WellSpan Health’s vision is
to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable
health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an
integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we
encompass nearly 1,900 employed providers, 220 locations, eight award-winning
hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving South
Central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. With a team 20,000 strong,
WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer
services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral
conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 2,600 aligned physicians and
advanced practice providers are dedicated to providing the highest quality
and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.
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