Geisinger Medical Center nursing care cited among the best in the U.S.

Oct. 28, 2009, DANVILLE – U.S. News & World Report recently ranked Geisinger Medical Center among the top 10 percent of hospitals in the country for nursing care. The report was based on patient satisfaction surveys collected in 2008.

“Being recognized as one of the top nursing hospitals in the country is a tremendous honor and a tribute to our nurses’ dedication to providing high-quality patient care,” said Sue Hallick, R.N., BSN, MHA, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer for Geisinger Health System.

In the survey, 78 percent of Geisinger patients responded that nurses were “always” courteous, listened carefully and gave clear instructions. The average percentage of patients that chose this option for all other hospitals was 74 percent.

Last year, Geisinger Medical Center was designated a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a highly coveted distinction that recognizes hospitals with nurses that provide exceptional patient care.

“We hold ourselves to a very high standard and set ambitious goals to provide patients with outstanding care,” Hallick said. “To be recognized for our work and our commitment to patients is incredibly gratifying, and we will continue to work to provide patients with the best care we can offer.”

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