Awards & Recognition
The dedication of our staff and community physicians has helped Sentara in earning a national reputation for exceptional patient outcomes and innovative care. Sentara is continually recognized as one of the most progressive and integrated healthcare organizations in the nation. We have earned a multitude of awards and accolades for our orthopedic care.
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield,
Blue Distinction Center+ Award
Hip and Knee Replacement Recognition was awarded to eight Sentara hospitals across the system:
- Sentara CarePlex Hospital
- Sentara Leigh Hospital
- Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
- Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
- Sentara Obici Hospital
- Sentara RMH Medical Center
- Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
- Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
To learn more, visit bcbs.com/blue-distinction-center/facility.
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Distinction Center Designation
Spine Surgery recognition was awarded to five Sentara hospitals:
- Sentara CarePlex Hospital+
- Sentara Leigh Hospital Sentara
- Norfolk General Hospital+
- Sentara Princess Anne Hospital+
- Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital+
+ indicates Blue Distinction Center.
Two Sentara Hospitals on IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals List
Both Sentara Leigh Hospital and Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center were recognized among the IBM Watson 100 top hospitals by IBM Watson Health (formerly known as Truven Health Analytics). Sentara Leigh Hospital was also included on the 2017 list and in 2018, also received an additional 100 Top Hospitals Everest Award that is given to hospitals for rate improvement over five years. Sentara Leigh Hospital was one of only 13 Everest Award winners.
Healthgrades Names Top Hospitals for Patient Safety and Patient Experience
Healthgrades also publishes a Patient Experience Award list that it also says represents the top 15 percent of facilities when it comes to patient experience based on the facility’s Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems surveys to gauge how highly patients rank them. According to Healthgrades, the awarded hospitals represent the top
15 percent in the nation.
The full list of winners can be found at healthcareitnews.com/node/537874.
Patient Safety:
- Sentara CarePlex Hospital
- Sentara RMH Medical Center
- Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
Patient Experience:
- Sentara CarePlex Hospital
- Sentara Leigh Hospital
- Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
- Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
- Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
Sentara Recognized as One of America’s Best Employers
Sentara Healthcare has been recognized as one of the best employers in the nation – not just in health care but across all industries. The recognition by Forbes is a testament to the work and commitment of everyone within the Sentara community and a direct reflection of how we value our members of the team. We are proud to be among some of the nation’s most respected organizations and grateful to our talented team as they live our mission to improve health every day.
Hospital Compare
In 2017 Hospital Compare recognized Sentara Leigh Hospital as “Better than the National Average” for both hip and knee post-surgical complications. Hospital Compare has information on the quality of care at more than 4,000 Medicare-certified hospitals. This can be used to compare the quality of healthcare across the country at medicare.gov.
Nursing Magnet® Accreditation is Held by Eight Sentara Hospitals
- Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital (2006, 2011, 2016)
- Sentara Norfolk General Hospital (2008, 2014)
- Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center (2014)
- Sentara RMH Medical Center (2014)
- Sentara Leigh Hospital (2015)
- Sentara Princess Anne Hospital (2016)
- Sentara CarePlex Hospital (2017)
- Sentara Obici Hospital (2018)
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is actively on its journey to Magnet® designation.
As of July 2018, there are 477 Magnet® organizations worldwide with 22 in Virginia. All of these hospitals have earned this recognition for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practice.
Report 2018
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, ranks #1 in Hampton Roads, and #3 in Virginia with several High Performing programs that include Orthopedics.
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital ranks #2 in Hampton Roads, and #9 in Virginia.
Sentara Leigh Hospital ranks #3 in Hampton Roads, and #13 in Virginia, recognized with High Performing progams in Orthopedics, Knees and Hips (home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara Leigh).
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is tied for #4 in Hampton Roads, and ranks #14 in Virginia.
Sentara CarePlex Hospital ranked #6 in Hampton Roads, and ranks #20 in Virginia. This is its first time to achieve a state and regional ranking. Recognized for High Performance programs in Hips and Knees and home to the Orthopaedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex.