Baptist North Mississippi Ranked No. 1 for Quality, Accountability
Top Spot among Complex Care Medical Centers
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi has achieved a momentous milestone, ranking No. 1 among 168 major specialized complex care medical centers for its top-notch quality and accountability. This remarkable achievement was recognized in the most recent quarterly report by Vizient, America’s preeminent healthcare performance enhancement company.
About the Vizient Ranking
The Vizient rankings are anchored in a comprehensive quality and accountability scorecard that delves into measuring performance in diverse aspects of patient care. These include six major domains – mortality, efficiency, safety, patient centeredness, and equity.
The ranking doesn’t just mark a stamp of approval. It helps member hospitals and health systems to better understand their own performance relative to their peers. Moreover, it identifies structures and processes linked to high performance in quality and safety across a wide spectrum of patient healthcare activities.
Acknowledgment of Exceptional Service
Dr. Paul Levy, Chief Medical Officer at Baptist North Mississippi, views this ranking as a testament to the exceptional skill of the medical staff, the high-quality care offered by team members, and the hospital’s efforts in ensuring the best outcomes and care for the patients.
Chief Executive Officer and Administrator, Brian Welton, also expressed his joy at Baptist North Mississippi’s new recognition, which places the hospital in the esteemed company of iconic institutions, including the Mayo Clinic, NYU, and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Such a distinction underlines their unwavering commitment to continuous improvement and the delivery of quality care.
Baptist North Mississippi: An Overview
Located in Oxford, Baptist North Mississippi is a 217-bed hospital, offering a wide range of services. It provides cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, home care and hospice, and operates a 24-hour emergency room.
In 2017, the hospital relocated to a new five-story, 600,000-square-foot facility, enhancing its service boundaries. The new section features a larger emergency department, advanced technology, and spacious rooms for patients and their families.
Since aligning with the Baptist system in 1989, Baptist has poured nearly $700 million into the community. Its ongoing services and investments continue to complement their mission of providing exceptional care.
Looking Ahead
Baptist North Mississippi’s recent recognition is not just a celebration of their present accomplishments, but also a motivation for their future endeavors. For more information about Baptist North Mississippi and its services, call 662-636-1000 or visit northmiss.baptistonline.org.
