Goshen Hospital received two new da Vinci® surgical systems to increase their capacity to perform robotic-assisted surgeries. In addition, the hospital surgical suites were upgraded with a new endoscopic video platform for minimally invasive procedures. The new video platform provides 4K resolution, advanced surgical imaging functions and device controls along with communication integrations for efficient workflow.
One of Goshen Health’s certified nursing assistants has received a $5,000 scholarship to help her achieve her goal of becoming a nurse. This month Ngoc Barton was awarded the Farber Scholarship, which was established by Ned and Agda Farber, lifetime residents of Goshen.
Goshen Center for Cancer Care has earned reaccreditation from the Commission on Cancer (CoC), a national quality program of the American College of Surgeons. Accreditation evaluates continuous quality improvement of cancer services through an onsite visit and data reporting to the National Cancer Database, a joint initiative of the CoC and the American Cancer Society.
Goshen Center for Cancer Care is the second in the state and the only facility in Northern Indiana to be accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC). A quality program of the American College of Surgeons, NAPRC accreditation can be achieved only by meeting rigorous standards for patient care. Nationwide, 85 facilities have achieved this distinction.
Goshen Retreat Women’s Health Center was recently reaccredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program administered by the American College of Surgeons. To achieve this accreditation, the center met standards for leadership, clinical services, research, community outreach, professional education and quality improvement for patients.
Goshen Heart & Vascular Center’s cardiovascular rehabilitation program was recently recertified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The association seeks to reduce morbidity, mortality and disability from cardiovascular disease through education, prevention, rehabilitation, research and disease management – improving the quality of life for patients and their families.
Since 2012, Goshen Hospital’s Echocardiography Department has been accredited by Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) Echocardiography. While accreditations are renewed every three years, IAC Echocardiography is now recognizing hospitals reaching 10 years of continuous accreditation for their commitment to improving patient outcomes and safety in echocardiography.
Goshen Wound & Hyperbaric Center received the Center of Distinction Award from Healogics, certified provider of advanced wound care services by The Joint Commission. When wounds don’t heal on their own, it may be necessary to see a wound care specialist to prevent scarring, infection, gangrene or, in extreme cases, even loss of limb.
Goshen Hospital recently achieved a 4-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare program. The national average is a 3-star rating for hospitals participating in the program.
Goshen Hospital’s inpatients consistently rated the hospital higher than the ratings received by other peer hospitals, when compared to a database of over 2,300 hospitals across the nation. Patients were asked questions about the hospital environment, communication with nurses and doctors, response of hospital staff, communication about medications and discharge information.
The American College of Cardiology has again recognized Goshen Hospital as a leader in heart attack care for the twelfth year in a row. The hospital is one of 262 hospitals nationwide to receive the Platinum Performance Achievement Award for excellence in heart attack care.
Goshen Sleep Disorders Center has earned its fourth consecutive reaccreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).