HealthGrades

Mercy Medical Center’s list of clinical achievements is significant in numerous areas of care for 2013.  HealthGrades awarded Mercy the following recognition:

America's Best 100 Hospitals
·One of HealthGrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care™ for 2 Years in a Row (2012-2013)
·One of HealthGrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention™ in 2013
·One of HealthGrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care™ in 2013

Cardiac
·Recipient of the HealthGrades Cardiac Care Excellence Award™ for 2 Years in a Row (2012-2013)
·Recipient of the HealthGrades Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ for 2 Years in a Row (2012-2013)
·Ranked Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Overall Cardiac Services in 2013
·Ranked Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Cardiology Services in 2013
·Ranked Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Coronary Interventional Procedures in 2013
·Ranked #1 in IA for Overall Cardiac Services for 2 Years in a Row (2012-2013)
·Ranked #4 in IA for Cardiac Surgery in 2013
·Ranked #1 in IA for Cardiology Services for 2 Years in a Row (2012-2013)
·Ranked #1 in IA for Coronary Interventional Procedures in 2013
·Ranked Among the Top 10 in IA for Overall Cardiac Services for 11 Years in a Row (2003-2013) (Ranked 1 in 2013)
·Ranked Among the Top 5 in IA for Cardiac Surgery in 2013 (Ranked 4 in 2013)
·Ranked Among the Top 10 in IA for Cardiology Services for 9 Years in a Row (2005-2013) (Ranked 1 in 2013)
·Ranked Among the Top 5 in IA for Coronary Interventional Procedures for 9 Years in a Row (2005-2013) (Ranked 1 in 2013)
·Five-Star Recipient for Overall Cardiac Services in 2013
·Five-Star Recipient for Cardiology Services for 2 Years in a Row (2012-2013)
·Five-Star Recipient for Valve Surgery in 2013
·Five-Star Recipient for Coronary Interventional Procedures for 9 Years in a Row (2005-2013)
·Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Attack for 2 Years in a Row (2012-2013)
·Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure for 3 Years in a Row (2011-2013)

Neurosciences
·Recipient of the HealthGrades Stroke Care Excellence Award™ for 3 Years in a Row (2011-2013)
·Ranked Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Treatment of Stroke in 2013
·Ranked #1 in IA for Neurosciences for 2 Years in a Row (2012-2013)
·Ranked #2 in IA for Treatment of Stroke in 2013
·Ranked Among the Top 5 in IA for Neurosciences for 2 Years in a Row (2012-2013) (Ranked 1 in 2013)
·Ranked Among the Top 10 in IA for Treatment of Stroke for 5 Years in a Row (2009-2013) (Ranked 2 in 2013)
·Five-Star Recipient for Neurosciences in 2013
·Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Stroke for 5 Years in a Row (2009-2013)

Gastrointestinal
·Ranked #10 in IA for General Surgery in 2013
·Ranked #9 in IA for GI Medical Treatment in 2013
·Ranked Among the Top 10 in IA for General Surgery in 2013 (Ranked 10 in 2013)
·Ranked Among the Top 10 in IA for GI Medical Treatment in 2013 (Ranked 9 in 2013)
·Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Bowel Obstruction in 2013

Critical Care
·Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Sepsis for 2 Years in a Row (2012-2013)

According to the HealthGrades study, the risk of death is 58% lower at hospitals receiving 5 stars versus all other hospitals. The 2013 performance outcomes are now available free to the public at www.healthgrades.com. 

These ratings are a result of a comprehensive study, in which more than 41 million Medicare hospitalization records are analyzed at the nation’s approximately 5,000 non-federal hospitals.

American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer

The cancer care program at Mercy was awarded a full three-year accreditation by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).  In order to meet the exacting standards necessary for approval, Mercy underwent a rigorous evaluation and performance review in 2010. For an oncology program to earn this distinction, they must provide state-of-the-art pretreatment, evaluation, staging, treatment and clinical follow-up for cancer patients.  Mercy is the only area hospital to have their cancer care program accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.

American Association of Blood Banks (AABB)

Mercy Sioux City is one of just 23 hospitals in the United States to have earned the prestigious accreditation of the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) for perioperative transfusion services.   Mercy is also the only medical facility in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, Missouri, Michigan and Illinois to hold the distinction.  In fact, the only other hospital to earn such designation in the Upper Midwest is Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.  The perioperative process allows blood lost by the patient during surgery to be processed, recycled and returned to the patient’s body.  The process minimizes the amount of donor blood that is utilized, which makes it safer for the patient and also preserves more of the blood supply for those who need it.

The Joint Commission

Mercy's comprehensive stroke Center has, once again, earned the Gold Seal of Approval for stroke care.  The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Mercy is the only hospital in the Siouxland region to have earned to Joint Commission's prominent certification as a stroke center.  Mercy first earned the “Gold Seal of Approval” for primary stroke care in January 2005.  According to the Joint Commission, Mercy Comprehensive Stroke Center has demonstrated that its stroke care program follows national standards and guidelines that can significantly improve outcomes for stroke patients.

Mercy also achieved accreditation from The Joint Commission for another three years.  The Joint Commission's decision is a result of Mercy's proven compliance with nationally recognized health care standards.  As part of the accreditation process, a team of health care professionals representing The Joint Commission conducted an on-site survey of Mercy Medical Center.  During this visit, the surveyors met with hospital staff, patients and community leaders to determine the organization's commitment to quality standards and health care delivery.

American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab (AACVPR)

Mercy was awarded program recertification for its Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). Mercy was recognized for its commitment to improving the quality of life by enhancing standards of care.  AACVPR certification recognizes outstanding programs that follow best practices in patient care and program management. 

American College of Radiology (ACR)

The Mercy Breast Care Center, 330 Dakota Dunes Blvd, North Sioux City, SD, has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR).  By Awarding facilities the status of a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, the ACR recognizes breast-imaging centers that have earned accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, and breast ultrasound (including ultrasound-guided breast biopsy).  The Mercy Breast Care Center is the only triple-accredited breast care treatment facility in the Siouxland area.

American College of Cardiology Foundation

Mercy Medical Center received the American College of Cardiology Foundation's NCDR ACTION Registry-GWTG Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2012.  The award recognizes Mercy's commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients, and signifies that Mercy has reached an aggressive goal of treating these patients to standard levels of care as outlined by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association clinical guidelines and recommendations.