Kirby Medical Center Awards & Recognition
Renowned Monticello Medical Center
Throughout our history, Kirby Medical Center has been recognized for excellence
in healthcare. We're proud of this tradition, leadership and achievements
of our employees in delivering compassionate, high-quality, affordable
health care to the people of the communities we serve. Their commitment
is reflected in the awards and recognition we receive.
Below are a few of the honors Kirby Medical Center has received for excellence
in the areas of patient satisfaction, quality clinical care, outcomes, and more
Awards
Press Ganey Summit Award - Emergency Department & Inpatient
The Summit Award is awarded by Press Ganey, a nationally recognized customer
satisfaction survey recognizing top-performing hospitals that sustain
the highest level of patient satisfaction (95% patient satisfaction or
above) for three or more consecutive years. It is one of the most coveted
symbols of patient satisfaction achievement in the healthcare industry.
Excellence in Patient Care Studer Group Award- Emergency Department
The Kirby Emergency Department in Monticello, Illinois has been recognized
for demonstrating outstanding performance in emergency department patient
care in 2016 & 2017. To be considered for an award in this category,
an organization must rank in the 75th percentile or higher for overall
emergency department satisfaction as measured by patient satisfaction surveys.
Excellence in Patient Care Awards are presented annually to a select group
of organizations from Studer Group’s partner base of hospitals,
health systems, and physician organizations. To be eligible for an award,
an organization must demonstrate outstanding performance and achievement
in patient care, employee engagement, or physician engagement.
Ambulatory Surgery Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award
Kirby Medical Center’s Surgery Department was the 2015 and 2016 Guardian
of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey Associates, Inc. The Guardian
of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing facilities that consistently
achieved the 95th percentile of patient satisfaction in each quarter of the year.
Press Ganey Associates, Inc.
Recognized as a leader in performance improvement for nearly 30 years,
Press Ganey partners with more than 10,000 health care organizations worldwide
to create and sustain high-performing organizations, and, ultimately,
improve the overall health care experience. The company offers a comprehensive
portfolio of solutions to help clients operate efficiently, improve quality,
increase market share and optimize reimbursement. Press Ganey works with
clients from across the continuum of care – hospitals, medical practices,
home care agencies and other providers – including 50 percent of
all U.S. hospitals. For more information, visit www.pressganey.com.
The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval
Kirby has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. This
comprehensive evaluation measures the quality and safety standards of
the hospital. The organization looks at the safety of patients, effectiveness
of the treatment provided, and the environment of care. The Joint Commission
is an independent, nonprofit organization, and is the nation’s predominant
standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare.
Top 52 Hospitals with Cleanest Patient Rooms – Becker’s Infection
Control & Clinical Quality
Kirby Medical Center was rated one of the top hospitals in the nation with
the cleanest rooms at 93 percent. The list of hospitals for which 89 percent
or more of patients reported that their room and bathroom were "always"
clean on their HCAHPS Survey. For reference, the national average rate
for patients reporting their room and bathroom were "always"
clean is 74 percent.
Press Ganey Compass Award - 2004 - Inpatient Services
Recognizing Outstanding Performance Improvement in Patient Satisfaction.
National Rural Health Association’s Top 20 Best Practices in Patient
Satisfaction Award for 2017 & 2018
Kirby Medical Center was ranked in the Top 20 for patient satisfaction
among all critical access hospitals in the U.S. This ranking is based
on data compiled by iVantage Health Analytics in its Hospital Index, specifically
the patient satisfaction domain.
Other Awards
We are also the proud recipients of the American Cancer Society Lakeshore
Division - Kirby Cancer Lifeguards - 2014 Relay for Life - Team Excellence
Award and the ABC - Excellence in Construction Award.
Patient Satisfaction
Our dedication to providing excellent health care never slows. As a result,
we’re constantly learning and applying that knowledge to improve
clinical care and the overall hospital experience.
We achieve accreditations, designations and certifications that clearly
assess and measure our readiness and capabilities as well as patient outcomes.
Our goal is to not just hold these critical measures, but to enhance and
improve them wherever possible to ensure we’re providing excellent
health care for all we serve.
According to Press Ganey, our patient satisfaction scores consistently
rank in the top 5% of the nation – a result of our highly focused
effort on delivering exceptional care to our patient and their families.
Continuing Our Commitment to Patient Satisfaction
Press Ganey systematically and scientifically measures patient satisfaction,
serving over a thousand healthcare clients for the past 30 years. Their
data gives us in-depth insight into our patients’ experience and
how we compare to hospitals across the country. Equipped with this information,
we hire only the best employees and routinely update our processes and
services to maintain our national lead in patient experience.