QUALITY AWARDS
JOINT COMMISSION CERTIFICATIONS
JOINT COMMISSION CERTIFICATIONS
The Joint Commission is a non-profit organization that accredits and certifies healthcare organizations and programs in the United States. Its certifications are crucial as they represent a commitment to maintaining specific performance and quality standards, which enhances patient safety and care quality. CentraState has received the following certifications:
- Heart Failure Certification
- Palliative Care Certification
- Stroke Certification
- Total Joint Certification
- Wound Care Certification
LANTERN AWARD
CentraState is one of only six emergency departments in New Jersey and one of only 53 nationally to earn the coveted Lantern Award from the Emergency Nurses Association. The Lantern Award showcases CentraState emergency department’s accomplishments in incorporating evidence-based practice and innovation into emergency care, in addition to demonstrating exceptional and innovative leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research performance.
MAGNET NURSING
Less than 10 percent of U.S hospitals have achieved the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet designation for nursing excellence. CentraState Medical Center holds the elite accomplishment of achieving Magnet® designation five times in a row, which places them in an elite group of 1% of hospitals in the nation to have earned the recognition five consecutive times.
Research shows that Magnet-recognized organizations consistently outperform organizations that have not achieved Magnet status. They have better patient care outcomes and higher patient satisfaction. Magnet-designated organizations are known for quality patient care, nursing excellence, and innovations in professional nursing practice.
GREAT PLACE TO WORK-CERTIFIED™
CentraState Healthcare System announced that it was named a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue and increased innovation. Certification is a significant achievement based on validated employee feedback gathered with Great Place to Work’s rigorous, data-driven For All™ methodology.
FORTUNE BEST PLACE TO WORK IN HEALTHCARE
Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have selected CentraState Healthcare System for the 2023 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care™ List. This year marks CentraState’s first time to be named to this prestigious list, ranking #39 among a coveted list of only 40 Large companies (1,000+ employees) selected nationally. Earning a spot means that CentraState is one of the best companies to work for in the country.
CANCER CARE
The Commission on Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons, recognizes cancer care programs for their commitment to providing comprehensive, high-quality, and multidisciplinary patient-centered care. The Statesir Cancer Center at CentraState was awarded three-year reaccreditation with commendation, a distinction given only to facilities that exceed standard requirements. The Star and Barry Tobias Women’s Health Center was also granted three-year full accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, exemplifying a firm commitment to offering patients every significant advantage in the battle against breast cancer. Both accreditations were awarded after a voluntary, rigorous evaluation process.
STROKE TOP HONOR
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award recognizes excellent evidence-based care for stroke patients. CentraState has earned this designation for the past seven years, and is also among an elite group of hospitals earning the association’s Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll for improving stroke care.
MOST WIRED
For the eleventh time, CentraState Healthcare System has been recognized as one of the nation’s Most Wired health care organizations, according to The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). The CHIME Digital Health Most Wired program conducts an annual survey to assess how effectively healthcare organizations apply core and advanced technologies into their clinical and business programs to improve health and care in their communities.
BEST NURSING HOME
U.S. News & World Report evaluates nearly 16,000 nursing home facilities across the country to help families find the best match for a loved one. The Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center at CentraState was recognized two years in a row as one of the Best Nursing Homes. It also has earned a five-star quality rating from CMS. The Manor provides short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing services to help residents achieve their maximum potential for independence and quality of life.
ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION AWARENESS
In recognition of efforts to raise organ and tissue donation awareness, CentraState was honored with the 2023 DoNation Campaign Platinum Award from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Platinum Award is the highest accolade granted by HRSA to hospitals that promote organ and tissue donation.
ACCREDITATIONS
See all of our accreditations that allow us to enhance the health and well being of our communities through the compassionate delivery of quality healthcare.
Joint Commission
Heart Failure Certification
Palliative Care Certification
Stroke Certification
Total Joint Certification (Hip and Knee)
Wound Care Certification
American Academy of Sleep Medicine Sleep Center Accreditation
Sleep Center Accreditation
American Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certification
American College of Cardiology
Chest Pain Center Accreditation
American College of Radiology
Radiation Oncology Accreditation
Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence
CT Accreditation
Low-Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening Center of Excellence
Lung Cancer Screening Center Designation
Ultrasound Accreditation
Nuclear Medicine Accreditation
Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center
Mammography Accreditation
Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Accreditation
American College of Surgeons
Commission on Cancer – National Accreditation, Oncology Service Line, CentraState Healthcare System
National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers – The Star and Barry Tobias Women’s Health Center
American Diabetes Association
Certification for Meeting National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education
American Heart Association
Heart Failure Gold Plus Honor Roll
Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite
Diabetes Quality Achievement Award
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Magnet Status (four-time designation)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Preliminary Recognition for Diabetes Prevention Program (online)
CEO Roundtable on Cancer
CEO Cancer Gold StandardTM
Surgical Review Corporation
Bariatric Center of Excellence