Focus on Quality/Awards
AMH’s emphasis on quality and compassion has earned national and regional recognition.
Among many clinical honors, AMH has received designations by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Companies in recognition of quality and overall outcomes:
Blue Distinction Center® for Cardiac Care, 2010
Blue Distinction Center® for Knee and Hip Replacement, 2010
Blue Distinction Center® for Spine Surgery, 2010
Blue Distinction Center® for Rare and Complex Cancers, 2008
Blue Distinction Center ® for Bariatric Surgery, 2008
Abington Memorial Hospital was the first acute-care hospital in the region to be named a Magnet Hospital for Nursing Excellence (2003), and was re-designated in 2008 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The hospital also received the Magnet Prize in 2008 for its Daily Care Plan.
Our employees have created a culture of respect and professionalism, which was recognized by The Philadelphia Business Journal in 2008. AMH was named one of the “Best Places to Work” in the region, and The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Neighbors Choice Award honored AMH as “Best Hospital in Montgomery County.” Most recently, AMH received a “Healthy Workplace Award” from the Philadelphia Business Journal (2010).
Indeed, it is our people who make the difference – our physicians, employees, volunteers, and board members, along with many friends of the hospital. The following awards and distinctions reflect our continued focus on providing quality care to the community:
2009
Rosenfeld Cancer Center: Designation by The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, a Program administered by the American College of Surgeons
AMH Home Care Department: Best of Willow Grove/U.S. Local Business Association Home Health Service Category Award
2008
Institute for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: Named a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the Surgical Review Corporation, (recognized by The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery)
Gold Seal of Approval and Disease-Specific Care Certification: Joint Commission for Stroke Care (first Center in Pennsylvania to earn this designation/re-accreditation)
Gold Seal of Approval and Disease-Specific Care Certification: Joint Commission for Accreditation, AMH Joint Replacement Program (Hip and Knee)
2007
AMH ranked 19th among 50 large companies that received recognition as “Best Places to Work”:Team Pennsylvania Foundation, the State Department of Community and Economic Development, The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, and the Central Business Journal
Gold Seal of Approval and Disease-Specific Care Certification: Joint Commission for Accreditation, AMH Joint Replacement Program (Hip and Knee)
Medal of Honor for Organ Donation
Annual Get With the Guidelines Award – Coronary Artery Disease
American College of Surgeons National Quality Improvement Program
