Thompson Again Named ‘High Performing Hospital’

QUALITY AND SAFETY

When U.S. News & World Report released its latest hospital ratings and rankings, F.F. Thompson Hospital again achieved the highest possible rating with regard to two health conditions – heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

According to its website, U.S. News evaluates data from nearly 5,000 medical centers nationwide. Survival rates, patient experience, specialized staff and advanced technologies are
among the factors weighed.

“To me, these designations demonstrate how patient-centered our associates are, and they also show our dedication to delivering excellence and being a high-reliability organization,” said Thompson Health Director of Quality and Safety Wendy Blakemore.

With regard to COPD, Thompson also holds advanced COPD certifications at four of its primary care locations and a standard certification at its hospital. These certifications are from The Joint Commission, the nation’s premier healthcare quality improvement and accrediting body.

For more information about High Performing Hospitals, visit https://health.usnews.com/.