Kankakee Times

Provena St. Mary's Hospital issued the following announcement on Dec. 7

Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center Chicago today was named a Top Teaching Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group for 2021.

According to The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers recognized as the toughest standard-setters for health care safety and quality, the Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive awards American hospitals can receive. AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center is one of only two teaching hospitals in Illinois to have received the honor this year.

"We're thrilled to be included in such elite company, recognized for the quality and safety of the care we provide to our community," said Dr. David Bordo, chief medical officer for AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center. "Even given the ongoing pandemic, our staff, physicians, residents and students rose to meet and exceed challenge of safely caring for our patients and community. We take very seriously our responsibility in teaching the next generation of physicians to meet this high standard of care."

More than 2,200 hospitals were considered for the award and a total of 149 top hospitals nationwide were selected as Top Hospitals:

• 8 Top Children's
• 46 Top General
• 23 Top Rural
• 72 Top Teaching

The quality of patient care across many areas of hospital performance is considered in establishing the qualifications for the award, including infection rates, surgery, maternity care, and the hospital's capacity to prevent medication and other errors. The rigorous standards are defined in each year's Top Hospital Methodology.

"We are pleased to recognize AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center Chicago as a Top Hospital this year," said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. "Even with the continued strain of the COVID-19 pandemic, AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center has demonstrated an extraordinary dedication to excellent health care in the Chicago community. We congratulate the board, leadership, staff and clinicians who put their patients first."

To qualify for the Top Hospitals distinction, hospitals must rank top among peers on the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, which assesses hospital performance on the highest standards for quality and patient safety. To see the full list of institutions honored as 2021 Top Hospitals, visit www.leapfroggroup.org/tophospitals.

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