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Awards and Certifications
?Featured Awards» | Quality Awards» | Service Awards» | Environmental Awards» | Clinical Achievements»
Featured Awards
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2012 Delmarva Foundation Award for Quality ExcellenceThis Delmarva Foundation Award for Quality Excellence measures our processes for patient safety and quality care. It also demonstrates the teamwork we have in place to provide safe, quality care to every patient, every time. MedStar Franklin Square was also a recipient of this award in 2009 and 2011. Learn more |
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Bariatric Surgery Center of ExcellenceThe MedStar Franklin Square Bariatric Program has been designated as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). The ASMBS Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence program recognizes surgeons and facilities that demonstrate an unparalleled commitment and ability to consistently deliver safe, effective, evidence-based care. |
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U.S.News and World Report Best Regional HospitalMedStar Franklin Square was ranked #8 Best Hospital in Maryland and listed as high performing in 10 specialties by U.S.News and World Report for 2012. We were also ranked in 2011 and 2010 and 2009. Learn more. |
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ANCC Magnet RecognitionMedStar Franklin Square received designation for excellence in nursing services from the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® in November 2008. Learn more |
Quality
- The Joint Commission Hospital Accreditation
- Maryland Patient Safety Center (MPSC) Minogue Award
- American Heart/American Stroke Association's Gold Award
- Target Stroke Honor Roll
- Designated Aetna Institute of Quality for Orthopedic Care – Spine Surgery
- Stroke State Certification & Accreditation and The Joint Commission Disease Specific Care certification
- Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
Institutional Accreditation, 5 years Continued Accreditation
Service
Environment
- 2012 Partner for Change Award
- 2009 Practice Greenhealth Partner Recognition Award
- 2010 EPA Trailblazer Award
The following departments have earned certifications:
| Department | Certification |
| Cardiology Rehabilitation | American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation |
| Diabetes Education | The American Diabetes Association |
| Emergency Department | Certified EMS BaseStation by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) |
| Endocrinology | 2007 US News & World Report Top 50 Program |
| Family Health Center | Level 3 Recognition Status from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) |
| Family Medicine Residency Program | Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education 5 Years Continued Accreditation |
| Family Practice | Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services |
| Gastroenterology |
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| Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Cancer Institute |
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| Imaging Services | American College of Radiology |
| Internal Medicine Residency Program |
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education |
| Neonatology | Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services |
| Nuclear Medicine | Outstanding Clinical Affiliate Award from Johns Hopkins Hospital, Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Nuclear Medicine Laboratories |
| Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program |
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education |
| Outpatient Psychiatric Services |
Office of Health Care, Community Mental Health Unit |
| Pathology |
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services/FDA, AABB/Transfusion Activities, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene/Medical Laboratory, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene/Tissue Bank and College of American Pathologists |
| Pediatric Services | Health Care Delivery Award – Academic Pediatric Association |
| Pharmacy Services | MD Board of Pharmacy, State of Maryland, Drug Enforcement Administration |
| Primary Stroke Center | The Joint Commission and MIEMSS |
| Pulmonary Rehabilitation | American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation |
| Respiratory Care Services | College of American Pathologists |
| Sleep Center | The American Academy of Sleep Medicine |
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Maternal Fetal Medicine |
Accredited by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine |
