About Medcenter One:
 Awards and designations
Medcenter One is a non-profit, integrated health system headquartered in Bismarck with clinic locations in Bismarck, Dickinson, Jamestown, Mandan and Minot. Medcenter One consists of a 228-bed hospital, four multi-specialty clinics, a college of nursing, seven primary care clinics, three kidney dialysis centers, three occupational health clinics, four walk-in clinics, four long-term care facilities and a comprehensive group of health services in western and central North Dakota. Key accreditations and quality awards include: Joint Commission, American College of Surgeons Level II Emergency and Trauma Center, and Magnet Recognition Program®.
2011 awards, designations and accreditations
Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, and Spine Surgery by Blue Cross Blue Shield
The Blue Distinction designation was created to recognize healthcare organizations that meet stringent quality criteria, as established by expert physician panels and national organizations. By meeting these requirements, the recognized centers demonstrate better outcomes and consistency of care and provide greater value for patients.
Medcenter One receives a Joint Commission accreditation renewal.
Medcenter One’s perioperative staff receives the Surgical Information Systems Patient Impact Award. The award recognizes Medcenter One for success in increasing surgical care measurements that have a positive effect on patient safety.
Medcenter One earns Interdisciplinary Group Recognition Award from the National Academies of Practice.
Medcenter One Laboratory and the Medcenter One Histocompatibility Laboratory receive accreditation designations by the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP).
Maggie, Medcenter One Dakota Children’s Advocacy Center’s (DCAC) registered therapy dog, is named Pet of the Year in the professional category by the North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association.
A study released in the September edition of Consumer Reports gives Drs. Timothy Pansegrau and Sean Russell, Medcenter One cardiovascular surgeons, a ranking of three stars, which is the highest ranking possible. They are the only ones in the region to gain this distinction.
The Medcenter One Mandan Living Center is awarded a National Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living.
The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons has awarded Medcenter One Cancer Care Center accreditation with commendation.
The Medcenter One Diabetes Care Center recently received recognition from the American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Program.
2010 awards, designations and accreditations
Medcenter One awarded rehabilitation accreditation
Reverified as Level II Trauma Center
The American College of Surgeons has reverified Medcenter One as a Level II Trauma Center. This achievement recognizes the trauma center’s dedication to providing high quality care for injured patients.
Level II is the highest possible verification Medcenter One is able to achieve. Medcenter One was initially designated as Level II in 1995.
Digital mammography accreditation
Medcenter One Mandan Family Clinic North becomes accredited in digital mammography as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
The American College of Radiology (ACR) awards Medcenter One a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent review. The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety.
2009 awards, designations and accreditations
100 Top Hospitals® for cardiovascular care by Thomson Reuters
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The annual Thomson Reuters award for cardiovascular services independently measures performance on eight key criteria related to cardiovascular care at the nation’s top performing acute care hospitals. |
Level II Trauma Center
Medcenter One is designated by the state of North Dakota and verified by the American College of Surgeons as a Level II Trauma center. The hospital and medical staff are committed to excellence in trauma care.
Medcenter One’s cardiac rehab awarded recertification
Medcenter One’s cardiac rehabilitation program was recently awarded national recertification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACPR).
Medcenter One’s cardiac rehab is a medically supervised program designed to help heart patients recover more quickly and to improve their overall physical, mental and social functioning. Cardiac rehab also helps patients decrease their risk for another cardiac event. National research shows that cardiac death is 26 percent lower in patients who participated in a certified rehabilitation program, compared with those who did not.
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Medcenter One Cancer Care Center awarded accreditation with commendation
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The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons has awarded Medcenter One Cancer Care Center accreditation with commendation. The commission provides accreditation to cancer programs that voluntarily choose to apply and prove to have a commitment to provide the full scope of services required to diagnose, treat, rehabilitate and support those with cancer and their families. The center is accredited through 2011. |
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2008 awards
Magnet®
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The Magnet Recognition Program® recognizes healthcare organizations that demonstrate excellence in nursing practice and adherence to national standards for the organization and delivery of nursing services. |
Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery
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The American Society for Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence designation recognizes surgical programs with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery. |
100 Top Hospitals® Performance Improvement Leaders
This award is designed to shine a spotlight on hospitals that are ahead of the pack, based on a variety of measures that reflect improvement of clinical outcomes, patient safety, efficiency, financial stability and growth. The award also identifies hospital leaders that have instilled a culture of performance improvement across their organization over five consecutive years.
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VHA Leadership Award Clinical Excellence in supply chain management improvement
This award honors organizations exhibiting leadership and innovation in supply chain management.
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2007 awards
Thomson Healthcare Insight Award
Medcenter One was one of 11 hospitals recognized nationwide for excellence in one of four performance improvement categories: clinical, operational, planning and marketing and overall performance. Medcenter One’s clinical performance improvement award was based on the care of patients with congestive heart failure.
Level II Emergency and Trauma Center by the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons
The achievement recognizes the trauma center's dedication to providing optimal care for injured patients.
100 Top Hospitals® Performance Improvement Leaders
This award is designed to shine a spotlight on hospitals that are ahead of the pack, based on a variety of measures that reflect improvement of clinical outcomes, patient safety, efficiency, financial stability and growth. The award also identifies hospital leaders that have instilled a culture of performance improvement across their organization over five consecutive years.
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Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery
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The American Society for Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence designation recognizes surgical programs with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery. |
VHA Leadership Award Clinical Excellence in supply chain management improvement
This award honors organizations exhibiting leadership and innovation in supply chain management.
Excellence in Action Award from My InnerView
Medcenter One Prairieview Nursing Home and Medcenter One Golden Manor were recognized for the nursing home’s commitment to continuous quality improvement.
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2006 awards
Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery
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The American Society for Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence designation recognizes surgical programs with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery. |
100 Top Hospitals® for cardiovascular care by Solucient®
The annual Solucient® award for cardiovascular services independently measures performance on eight key criteria related to cardiovascular care at the nation's top performing acute-care hospitals.
VHA Leadership Award for Clinical Excellence in critical care
This award recognizes Medcenter One’s commitment to excellence in caring for critical care patients.
VHA Leadership Award Clinical Excellence in supply chain management improvement
This award honors organizations exhibiting leadership and innovation in supply chain management.
Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac CareSM by Blue Cross Blue Shield
The designation was created to recognize healthcare organizations that meet stringent quality criteria, as established by expert physician panels and national organizations. By meeting these requirements, the recognized centers demonstrate better outcomes and consistency of care and provide greater value for patients.
Above and Beyond Award from the North Dakota Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
The award recognizes employers who have gone above and beyond the legal requirements for granting leave and providing support for their Guard and Reserve employees.
Distinguished Achievement Award by the Catalyst Institute for Innovation and Excellence
This award is presented to Medcenter One’s Grandparenting Circle program for exemplifying the highest level of professionalism and creative program development.
National Group Volunteer of the Year Award by the American Health Care Association
Medcenter One’s Golden Manor Auxiliary has been volunteering for 34 years at the nursing home in Steele.
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2005 awards
VHA Leadership Award—Clinical Excellence in Critical Care
The award recognizes Medcenter One’s excellent care provided to patients in its intensive care unit (ICU) based on nationally accepted patient care standards.
North Dakota Health Care Review Excellence in Patient Care in the Treatment of Acute Myocardial Infarction award
This award recognizes the long-term commitment Medcenter One has to caring for patients experiencing a heart attack.
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Accreditations
CARF-accredited
The Joint Commission
Contact the Joint Commission
If you have a concern about patient care and safety at Medcenter One and have been unable to resolve it with Medcenter One staff or administration, you may contact the Joint Commission at:
E-mail
complaint@jointcommission.org
Fax
Office of Quality Monitoring
630.792.5636
Mail
Office of Quality Monitoring
The Joint Commission
One Renaissance Boulevard
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
If you have questions about how to file a complaint, call toll-free 800.994.6610.
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