Awards & Accreditations
Leapfrog Grade 'A' Hospital Safety Grade
Southwestern Medical Center received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit group that sets standards for excellence in patient safety and care.
Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. Less than one-third of the approximately 3,000 hospitals reviewed nationwide earn Leapfrog’s “A” grade.
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections, and injuries.
Accreditation with The Joint Commission
By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission‘s national standards for healthcare quality and safety, Southwestern Medical Center has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval ™ .
Southwestern Medical Center is one of two hospitals nationwide recognized by The Joint Commission for Significant, Sustained Improvement. We are also proud to be the first Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center in Southwest Oklahoma. Southwestern Medical Center also holds separate Joint Commission accreditations in Ambulatory Health Care, Laboratory Services, and as an Advanced Stroke Center.
Newsweek’s listing of 'America’s Best-in-State' hospitals
Southwestern Medical Center was included in Newsweek’s 2024 listing of “America’s Best-in-State” hospitals, a compilation of 700 leading hospitals at the state level to help consumers find trusted medical facilities no matter where they live.
The Newsweek rankings were compiled using quality metrics from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the AHA Annual Survey of Hospitals Database, a nationwide online survey among medical professionals, results from HCAHPS patient experience surveys, and a voluntary PROMs (Patient-Reported Outcome Measures) implementation survey.
Healthgrades' 2024 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™
Healthgrades' top honor for patient experience is earned by only 15% of the approximately 4,500 hospitals across the country that are eligible. Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting patients and providers, evaluates Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) patient survey data against 10 patient experience benchmarks to identify institutions such as Southwestern that display an unwavering commitment to prioritizing positive patient experience during a short-term, acute care visit.
Southwestern Medical Becomes First Civilian Hospital in the Nation to be Named a ‘Purple Heart Hospital’
In 2023, Southwestern Medical Center became the first civilian hospital in the nation to be designated a Military Order of the Purple Heart Hospital. As a Purple Heart Hospital, Southwestern has demonstrated its commitment to remember and recognize the service and sacrifice of the men and women in our community who have, and are, selflessly serving their country and this community.
Accredited Chest Pain Center
The American College of Cardiology has recognized Southwestern Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. We were awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation based on rigorous onsite evaluation of our staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. Learn more about our accreditation here or visit acc.org for more information about the American College of Cardiology.
CARF Three-Year Accreditation for Medical Rehabilitation
Southwestern Medical Center is proud to have received the ninth consecutive three-year accreditation awarded to the hospital through CARF. Southwestern is also the first hospital in this area to receive a CARF accreditation. To learn more about the accreditation, visit the CARF website.