Our frequent high rankings and accreditations represent a commitment to patient safety and quality healthcare outcomes that not only meet our own high standards, but national benchmarks as well.
Hunterdon Medical Center received a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The overall star rating is based on how well a hospital performs across different areas of quality, such as treating heart attacks and pneumonia, readmission rates, and safety of care.
Magnet Designated for Nursing Excellence
In July 2023, Hunterdon Health achieved its fourth Magnet™ designation, reinforcing a continued dedication to high-quality nursing excellence and adherence to national standards and delivery of nursing services by the American Nurses Credential Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®. ANCC is the largest and most prestigious nursing credentialing organization in the United States. Magnet™ designation is the highest honor given to hospital nursing. Only a select group of hospitals in the country achieve this honor. In fact, only 8% of all healthcare organizations in the United States have achieved Magnet status, but less than one percent have their fourth designation.
Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Hunterdon Medical Center has been honored with an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, seven consecutive times, by The Leapfrog Group, a Washington D.C.-based organization aiming to improve health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers. This national distinction recognizes Hunterdon Health’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital. Most recently, Spring of 2023, Hunterdon Medical Center achieved Best Hospital Scores in the five overall areas including Infections, Problems After Surgery, Practices to Prevent Errors, Safety Problems, and Doctors, Nurses & Hospital Staff.
Commission on Cancer
The Commission on Cancer (CoC) awarded Hunterdon Medical Center’s Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center the CoC’s Outstanding Achievement Award (OAA). Attaining the OAA demonstrates that our cancer program has met the requirements for all seven commendation-eligible CoC standards.
Primary Stroke Center Certification
Hunterdon Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Stroke Center Certification. Hunterdon Medical Center meets and exceeds better outcomes for patients experiencing a stroke and provides the critical elements to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes.
National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers
Hunterdon Health’s Breast Care Program has been granted Three-Year Accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). As an NAPBC-accredited center, patients have access to high-quality care including information on clinical trials and new treatments, genetic counseling, and patient-centered services that provide psycho-social support and a survivorship care plan. Hunterdon Health offers excellence in the delivery of comprehensive, patient-centered, multidisciplinary care for patients with breast disease.
Hunterdon Health Receives Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award™
Hunterdon Health was a 2022 Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Awards™ recipient. Hunterdon Health was one of only 12 hospitals in New Jersey (448 hospitals nationwide) to receive this honor that was given to hospitals excelling in top-quality care for patients.
The Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Awards™ recognizes hospitals that have the lowest occurrences of 14 patient safety indicators, including injuries, infections, and other serious conditions. The awarded hospitals are in the top 10 percent in the nation for patient safety.
Nurses Improving Care to Healthsystem Elders
Nurses Improving Care to Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) has recognized Hunterdon Medical Center’s commitment to elder care excellence. Hunterdon Medical Center is one of only 519 hospitals in North America to be designated a NICHE hospital. And, Hunterdon Medical Center is one of only 49 hospitals in NJ to have earned both Magnet™ and NICHE status.
Accredited by The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission (TJC) for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations sets the standards by which healthcare quality is measured in America and around the world. It is an independent, not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies over 22,000 healthcare organizations and programs. To maintain and earn accreditation, organizations must have an extensive on-site review by a team of TJC healthcare professionals, at least once every three years.
Hunterdon Medical Center Awarded Second 2022 Antimicrobial Stewardship Award
We are proud to announce that the New Jersey Board of Health recognized both Hunterdon Medical Center (HMC) and the Hunterdon Medical Group Practices of Hunterdon Health for their Antimicrobial Stewardship Practices! HMC was recognized with the 2022 Gold Steward Award for the 2nd year in a row for their ongoing antimicrobial stewardship efforts. Hunterdon Health also received the 2022 Bronze Steward Award for their stewardship initiatives in the Outpatient Setting. We were one of only two outpatient facilities in the state that were recognized by New Jersey Department of Health. There was a rigorous application process reviewing the capacity in which applicants were able to meet the CDC core elements for stewardship and were awarded based on the level of difficulty of interventions.
Great Place to Work®
Hunterdon Health is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®. This significant recognition is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working for Hunterdon Health. This year, 81% of employees said it’s a great place to work. To learn more, click here.
LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader
Hunterdon Health has received the “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). In its 15th year, the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) is the national LGBTQ+ benchmarking tool that evaluates healthcare facilities’ policies and practices related to the equity and inclusion of their LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. The HEI 2022 evaluates more than 2,200 healthcare facilities nationwide. A record 906 healthcare facilities actively participated in the HEI 2022 survey. In the HEI 2022, 496 healthcare facilities achieved the coveted top score of 100 and earned the coveted “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” designation. Hunterdon Health has an LGBTQIA Nurse Navigator to provide services for the community and has always been dedicated to supporting inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.
Women’s Choice Award - Best Hospital for Comprehensive Breast Center
In 2022 and 2023, Hunterdon Medical Center was awarded the Women’s Choice Award for America’s Best Hospital in the categories of Comprehensive Breast Center. The ‘America’s Best’ hospitals demonstrate exceptional ratings, providing the highest level of care and commitment to their patients’ health and well-being. This Award is the only designation that takes into consideration the preferences of women when selecting a hospital.
Women’s Choice Award - Best Hospital for Cancer Care
In 2022, Hunterdon Medical Center was awarded the Women’s Choice Award for America’s Best Hospital in the categories of Cancer Care. The ‘America’s Best’ hospitals demonstrate exceptional ratings, providing the highest level of care and commitment to their patients’ health and well-being. This Award is the only designation that takes into consideration the preferences of women when selecting a hospital.
Women’s Choice Award - Best Hospital for Heart Care
In 2022, Hunterdon Medical Center was awarded the Women’s Choice Award for America’s Best Hospital in the categories of Heart Care. The ‘America’s Best’ hospitals demonstrate exceptional ratings, providing the highest level of care and commitment to their patients’ health and well-being. This Award is the only designation that takes into consideration the preferences of women when selecting a hospital.
Women’s Choice Award - Best Hospital for Mammogram Center
In 2022, Hunterdon Medical Center was awarded the Women’s Choice Award for America’s Best Hospital in the categories of Mammogram Center. The ‘America’s Best’ hospitals demonstrate exceptional ratings, providing the highest level of care and commitment to their patients’ health and well-being. This Award is the only designation that takes into consideration the preferences of women when selecting a hospital.
Women’s Choice Award - Best Hospital for Patient Safety
In 2022, Hunterdon Medical Center was awarded the Women’s Choice Award for America’s Best Hospital in the categories of Patient Safety. The ‘America’s Best’ hospitals demonstrate exceptional ratings, providing the highest level of care and commitment to their patients’ health and well-being. This Award is the only designation that takes into consideration the preferences of women when selecting a hospital.
Women’s Choice Award - Best Hospital for Women's Services
In 2022, Hunterdon Medical Center was awarded the Women’s Choice Award for America’s Best Hospital in the categories of Women's Services. The ‘America’s Best’ hospitals demonstrate exceptional ratings, providing the highest level of care and commitment to their patients’ health and well-being. This Award is the only designation that takes into consideration the preferences of women when selecting a hospital.
Hunterdon Medical Center has been recognized by the Lown Institute for outstanding social responsibility, receiving an “A” grade on the 2023-2024 Lown Institute Hospitals Index. Hunterdon Medical Center achieved this honor through strong performance across metrics of health equity, patient outcomes, and value of care, out of more than 3,600 hospitals nationwide. Hunterdon Medical Center ranked #1 out of 60 hospitals in New Jersey and #65 nationally on the Social Responsibility metric.
Hunterdon Medical Center received an “A” from the Lown Institute for
- Avoiding Overuse
- Clinical Outcomes
- Community Benefit
- Cost Efficiency
- Patient Outcomes
- Patient Safety
- Social Responsibility
Hunterdon Medical Center has been recognized by the Lown Institute ranking #1 in New Jersey for Value of Care, Cost Efficiency and Social Responsibility and in the top five in New Jersey for Patient Outcomes, Clinical Outcomes, and Patient Satisfaction. These are independent rankings and hospitals do not apply or pay to be listed.
Hunterdon Medical Center’s Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attack, ultimately saving lives. Hunterdon Medical Center’s MICU was also recognized with the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline System of Care Target: Heart Attack award, focused on the system of care for patients. This award highlights the collaboration and contributions of both pre-hospital and hospital providers. This time-critical award level is limited to those agencies that provide patient transport to STEMI-receiving and STEMI-referring centers.
Hunterdon Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Level quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
Hunterdon Happening List
The Hunterdon Happening List winners and finalists from 2023 that are part of our healthcare family are:
Hunterdon Health winner for “Best Hospital”.
Dr. Jody L. Kroon winner for “Best in Pediatrics”, and Hunterdon Pediatric Associates and Dr. Mitchell Clarin finalists for “Best in Pediatrics”.
Dr. Yaser Elnahar, MD, Hunterdon Cardiovascular Associates finalist for “Best Cardiologist”.
Hunterdon Sports & Physical Therapy winner for “Best Sports Medicine” and Hunterdon Family & Sports Medicine at Hopewell Valley finalists for “Best Sports Medicine”.
Hunterdon Center for Dermatology finalist for “Best in Dermatology”.
Hunterdon Family Medicine at Riverfield winner for “Best Family Medicine” and Dr. Mitra Abessi, Hunterdon Medical Associates at Whitehouse Station finalist for “Best Family Medicine”.
Michelle Wright, RDN, Center for Nutrition & Diabetes Management winner for “Best Registered Dietician”.
Hunterdon Health & Wellness Center in Clinton finalist for "Best Gym".
Congratulations to our Team!