Sanford USD Medical Center recognized with 5-star rating
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D.— Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls has once again earned a 5-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This national distinction recognizes Sanford Health’s quality measures and its continued effort in providing safe, quality health care to its patients
This designation places Sanford USD Medical Center among a select group of hospitals nationwide meeting and exceeding high quality healthcare standards
“I am honored to have the opportunity to lead this extraordinary team of caregivers who continue to prioritize quality performance and a culture of safety in everything they do,” said Andy Munce, president and CEO of Sanford Health in Sioux Falls. “This designation reflects the trust patients place in us and the exceptional care our employees provide in every interaction.”
The CMS quality ratings condense a variety of measurables in key areas. The five measure groups that are scored for each participating hospital include:
- Mortality
- Safety of Care
- Readmission
- Patient Experience
- Timely & Effective Care
For more information about Sanford USD Medical Center, visit SanfordHealth.org keywords USD Medical Center
About Sanford HealthSanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 55,000 employees and serves more than 2 million patients and nearly 415,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 58 hospitals, 289 clinic locations, 145 senior care communities, 4,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and 1,100 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to nearly 80 specialties. More than 400 residents and fellows are trained each year through graduate medical education with Sanford Health fully funding and supporting 29 of the 40 available programs. Sanford Health also includes 92 retail pharmacies, including Sanford and Lewis Drug pharmacies with locations in 6 states, and more than 300 pharmacists. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.
