.nch-logo-st0{fill:#0079c1}.nch-logo-st1{fill:#0aa606} 847-618-1000 Make an Appointment Find a Location Find a Doctor Menu COVID-19 UPDATES About AWARDS RECOGNITIONS AND DESIGNATIONS We’re always working to provide you with the best possible patient care—and it shows. Here are some of the many awards and designations we’ve recently achieved. AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER (ANCC) Awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), this four-year designation is the highest level of recognition that nursing services can obtain. The ANCC awards Magnet® status to hospitals that exhibit exemplary patient outcomes and satisfaction, have impressive nurse-to-patient ratios, and attract and retain the best nursing staff. 2006–2010 | 2010–2014 2015–2021 | 2021–2025 Magnet® Recognition for Nursing Excellence U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT We have been ranked as one of the best hospitals in the regional area by U.S. News & World Report. This annual ranking of Best Hospitals recognizes hospitals that excel in treating the most challenging patients. 2020–2021 Best Regional Hospitals in Chicago, IL 2016–2021 High Performing in Colon Cancer Surgery 2016–2021 High Performing in Heart Failure 2020–2021 High Performing in Hip Replacement 2019–2021 High Performing in COPD EMERGENCY NURSES ASSOCIATION (ENA) The award recognizes emergency departments that exemplify exceptional practice and innovative performance in the core areas of leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research. 2017–2019 Lantern Award HEALTHGRADES® Healthgrades is a leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals, reporting on quality of care, patient safety and more. 2021 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ 2021 America’s 100 Best Hospitals™ 2018–2021 America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care™ 2020–2021 America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention™ 2019–2021 America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care™ 2020 America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care™ 2020 America’s 100 Best Hospitals for General Surgery™ 2019–2021 America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care™ 2017–2022 America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care™ 2017–2021 Cardiac Care Excellence Award™ 2019–2021 Critical Care Excellence Award™ 2019–2021 Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ 2020 Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ 2020 General Surgery Excellence Award™ 2017–2021 Neurosciences Excellence Award™ 2017–2021 Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ 2017–2021 Stroke Care Excellence Award™ 2021 Colorectal Surgeries Five-Star Recipient 2019–2021 Coronary Interventional Procedures Five-Star Recipient 2020–2021 Cranial Neurosurgery Five-Star Recipient 2016–2021 Esophageal/Stomach Surgeries Five-Star Recipient 2021 Small Intestine Surgeries Five-Star Recipient 2015–2021 Treatment of Bowel Obstruction Five-Star Recipient 2014–2021 Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Five-Star Recipient 2021 Diabetic Emergencies Five-Star Recipient 2019–2021 Treatment of GI Bleed Five-Star Recipient 2019–2021 Treatment of Heart Attack Five-Star Recipient 2016–2021 Treatment of Heart Failure Five-Star Recipient 2020 Hip Fracture Treatment Five-Star Recipient 2021 Treatment of Pancreatitis Five-Star Recipient 2017–2021 Treatment of Pneumonia Five-Star Recipient 2018–2020 Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism Five-Star Recipient 2019–2021 Treatment of Respiratory Failure Five-Star Recipient 2015–2021 Treatment of Sepsis Five-Star Recipient 2005–2021 Treatment of Stroke Five-Star Recipient AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS’ COMMISSION ON CANCER (COC) The CoC Accreditation Program encourages hospitals, treatment centers and other facilities to improve their quality of patient care. Recognizing that cancer is a complex group of diseases, the CoC Cancer Program Standards promote consultation among surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, diagnostic radiologists, pathologists and other cancer specialists. 2017 Commission on Cancer Outstanding Achievement Award 2017–2020 | 2014–2017 Commission on Cancer Cancer Program 3-Year Approval with Commendation AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS’ NATIONAL ACCREDITATION PROGRAM FOR BREAST CENTERS (NAPBC) The NAPBC is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to the improvement of the quality of care and monitoring of outcomes of patients with diseases of the breast. This mission is pursued through standard-setting, scientific validation, and patient and professional education. Accreditation by the NAPBC is only given to those centers that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of quality breast care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance. 2018–2021 Accredited Breast Center THE JOINT COMMISSION The Joint Commission is the nation’s preeminent standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare. 2017-2020 The Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation 2018-2020 Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stroke Center 2017-2020 The Gold Seal of Approval® for NCH Day Surgery Center Accreditation 2019-2021 Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care 2017-2020 The Gold Seal of Approval® for Home Care Accreditation AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY (ACR) / AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY (ASTRO) Awarded ACR and ASTRO, these accreditations represent the highest level of quality care and patient safety achievable in radiation oncology. 2018 | 2014–2017 Radiation Oncology Accredited Facility Additional accreditations include: Computed Tomography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET, Stereotactic Breast Biopsy and Ultrasound 2016–2018 Breast Imaging Center of Excellence BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ILLINOIS (BCBSIL) Healthcare organizations designated as Blue Distinction Centers have demonstrated their commitment to quality care, resulting in better overall outcomes for patients. 2021 Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care 2019 Blue Distinction Center+ for Cardiac Care AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION / AMERICAN STROKE ASSOCIATION Get With The Guidelines® Stroke puts the expertise of the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association to work for hospital teams, helping to ensure the care provided to stroke patients is aligned with the latest scientific guidelines. 2021 Get With The Guidelines® Heart Failure Award Silver Plus 2021 Get With The Guidelines® Heart Failure Award Bronze 2020 Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll View quality data 2020 Get With the Guidelines® AFIB Gold Quality Achievement Award 2019 Get With The Guidelines® Atrial Fibrillation Award – Silver 2018–2019 Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus 2017 Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite THE LEAPFROG GROUP NCH recently received its fourth “A” rating in a row for Patient Safety from The Leapfrog Group. The designation recognizes NCH’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and providing safer healthcare. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EPILEPSY CENTERS (NAEC) Our hospital is accredited by the NAEC as a level 3 epilepsy center. Level 3 epilepsy centers have the professional expertise and facilities to provide the highest-level medical evaluation and treatment for patients with complex epilepsy. LEARN MORE 2018–2019 Level 3 epilepsy center DAISY AND GEM AWARDS Know a nurse who’s gone above and beyond? Nominate him or her for a DAISY or GEM award in recognition of outstanding commitment. GET STARTED GET NCH UPDATES VIA EMAIL Email Address For Medical Professionals For Physicians For Nurses For Employees Physician/Employee Login Donate Volunteer Gift Shop Wellness Center Health Encyclopedia About Careers Privacy Policy For Vendors Price Transparency © 2021 Northwest Community Healthcare. All rights reserved.