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Tahoe Forest Hospital has been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare. The award signifies that Tahoe Forest Hospital has been ranked within the top 100 hospitals of similar size based on number of beds, of which there were four categories. Tahoe Forest Hospital was ranked #32 out of 1057 hospitals in the small size category.
“Our great medical and hospital staff at Tahoe Forest Hospital continually strives to provide a great experience for our patients, and their families, throughout their entire journey of care with us,” said Harry Weis, President & CEO, Tahoe Forest Health System. “This award is a testament to our staff’s excellence and dedication to a patient-centered care, and we thank our community for continuing to entrust their health care in the hands of our great team.”
Tahoe Forest Hospital is one of a total of 400 award recipients representing the hospitals that have met the highest standards for patient experience in the U.S. by the Women’s Choice Award.
The methodology used to select Tahoe Forest Hospital as one of America’s 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 HCAHPS survey measures, including effective communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness to request for help and patient recommendation, and uses a weighted average to award the best hospitals for patient experience.
For more information on America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience, please visit: https://womenschoiceaward.com/best-patient-experience