Orange City Area Health System has been recognized by the Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Hospitals.

86% of women would travel up to 50 miles for a hospital with a better patient experience

Obstetrics Award

Orange City Area Health System has been recognized by the Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Hospitals in two categories: Obstetrics and Patient Experience.

The Obstetrics award signifies that Orange City Area Health System (OCAHS) is in the top 13% of 4,675 U.S. hospitals offering obstetrics and birth care services. In fact, OCAHS ranked within the top 1% among these hospitals this year. The Women’s Choice Award educates all women on where to receive the best care and focuses its research on hospitals that provide the highest quality patient experience, especially important for potential labor complications.

“Having a baby is one of the most precious times in a woman’s life,” said Delia Passi founder and CEO of the Women’s Choice Award. “New moms have many choices to make when it comes to having their baby, and choosing where to deliver the baby is right up there with choosing the best doctor. We’ve made it easy for her to identify the best hospitals that are proven to deliver an outstanding birthing experience.”

Patient Experience Award

The Patient Experience award signifies that OCAHS has been ranked within the top 100 hospitals of similar size based on number of beds. In fact, OCAHS achieved a national rank of Number 4 of 957 hospitals in their category this year. This is the eleventh year in a row that Orange City Area Health System earned the Patient Experience award.

“Patients today are more involved in their care and demand a greater experience throughout their entire journey of care putting more pressure on healthcare providers to find ways to become more patient centered to meet these demands,” according to Women’s Choice. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, good patient experience positively correlates to disease management, adherence to treatment plans, and health outcomes.

“Both of these awards are a testament to the skill and compassion of our staff,” remarked Marty Guthmiller, CEO of Orange City Area Health System. “When combined with the healing environment and latest technology, outstanding care is the result – as confirmed by these recognitions.”

Additional information regarding each of these two awards:

The methodology for the Best Hospitals for Obstetrics is unique in that it combines national accreditations, Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey results and hospital outcome scores with primary research about women’s healthcare preferences. It is the only award recognizing excellence in obstetric services based on robust criteria that consider patient satisfaction and clinical excellence.

The methodology used to select Orange City Area Health System as one of the 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience is unique in that it evaluates specific Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey results along with primary research about women’s healthcare preferences. The Women’s Choice Award collects the data for the following HCAHPS survey measures and uses a weighted average to award the best hospitals for patient experience:

● Effective communication with nurses and doctors
● Responsiveness to requests for help
● Providing patient recovery information
● Explanation about medications before being administered
● Bathroom and room cleanliness
● Peacefulness of room at night
● Patient recommendation rating