UNC Health Wayne Earns an unprecedented 6th consecutive ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

UNC Health Wayne has earned it’s 6^th consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.

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UNC Health Wayne has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval^® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Stroke Certification.

UNC Health Wayne has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval^® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Stroke Certification. UNC Health Wayne underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review where a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards including program management, supporting self-management, and delivering and facilitating clinical care.

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UNC Health Wayne Receives The North Carolina Maternity Center Breastfeeding-Friendly Designation From NC Division Of Public Health

UNC Health Wayne is proud to announce that it has received the North Carolina Maternity Center Breastfeeding-Friendly Designation from the North Carolina Division of Public Health. Additionally, this recognition has designated UNC Health Wayne with 3 stars for their efforts in implementing policies and practices that support a breastfeeding-friendly environment for patients.

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UNC Health Wayne Receives Four Stars From CMS, Leaping From a Two-Star To A Four-Star Hospital

UNC Health Wayne is delighted to announce its remarkable achievement in receiving a coveted four-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This prestigious recognition marks a significant leap for UNC Health Wayne, elevating its previous two-star status to a distinguished four-star rating.

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UNC Health Wayne Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care

UNC Health Wayne has received Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Award;Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll from the American Heart Association for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.

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UNC Health Wayne Awarded The 2023 Platinum Performance Achievement Award In Chest Pain MI From NCDR

The Platinum Performance Achievement Award is presented annually to hospitals that demonstrate sustained excellence in the treatment of patients with chest pain and acute myocardial infarction (MI). To be considered for this esteemed recognition, hospitals must meet rigorous performance criteria based on the adherence to clinical guidelines outlined by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association.

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2023 4th Consecutive Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A

The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety, awarded UNC Health Wayne with its 4th consecutive "A". This letter grade nationally recognizes UNC Health Wayne’s exceptional performance is the result of on numerous patient safety indicators, placing the hospital in the top tier of all hospitals nationwide in protecting patients from injuries, accidents, infections, and preventable medical errors.

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2022 Maternity Service Line named one of the Money-Leapfrog Best Maternity Care Hospitals

The Leapfrog group partnered with Money and recognized UNC Health Wayne as providing the best maternity care. The information collected is from voluntary surveys focusing on patient safety and quality and assists in determining a hospital's Leapfrog letter grade and other recognitions.

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2022 Platinum Performance Achievement Award from the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) for exceptional work in the Chest Pain-MI Registry

The Platinum Performance Achievement Award is a testament to UNC Health Wayne's dedication to providing the highest quality of care to patients experiencing chest pain or myocardial infarction (MI). This esteemed recognition is granted to healthcare institutions that demonstrate consistent adherence to evidence-based guidelines and meet strict performance metrics established by the NCDR.

2022 Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Silver Plus achievement award, Target: Stroke^SM Honor Roll, and Target: Type 2 Diabetes^SM Honor Roll

UNC Health Wayne has received the following awards from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association: Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Silver Plus achievement award, Target: Stroke^SM Honor Roll, and Target: Type 2 Diabetes^SM Honor Roll. These awards demonstrate the hospital’s commitment to following up-to-date research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.

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2022 Awarded 3rd Consecutive ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group

UNC Health Wayne received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for the 3^rdconsecutive reporting period. This national distinction celebrates UNC Health Wayne’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors.

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2020 Wayne UNC Designation of Chest Pain Center Accreditation

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Wayne UNC Health Care Heart and Vascular Care for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. The health system recently gained Chest Pain Center Accreditation, following a rigorous onsite evaluation of the team’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. Read More

2020 Get with The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and Target

Feel confident you’ll get excellent stroke care at Wayne UNC because we follow American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association guidelines. Wayne UNC Health Care received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines^®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. The quality award shows Wayne UNC’s commitment to safe and effective stroke treatment and proper use of medications to help you recover faster.

2018 Get with The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and Target

We received Get with The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and Target: Stroke Honor Roll from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. These awards recognize our commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally researched guidelines.

American Heart Association - Get With The Guidelines® Resuscitation Silver Plus Award

The American Heart Association honored Wayne UNC with Get With The Guidelines® Resuscitation Silver Plus Award for carrying out quality improvement processes for treating stroke patients.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Blue Distinction Center+

Our maternity care services received the Blue Distinction Center+ (BDC+) facility designation from Blue Cross and Blue Shield. The BDC+ program recognizes Wayne UNC for delivering exceptional, affordable healthcare.

American College of Radiology (ACR)

The American College of Radiology (ACR) accredits our computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), mammography, nuclear medicine, and ultrasound facilities and services. That means our imaging and radiology facilities meet or exceed requirements for equipment, image quality, staff, and safety.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recognized our state organ donor registries’ promotion efforts for a national campaign.

American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Our sleep lab received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, verifying our Sleep Lab meets the highest standards in treating patients suffering from sleep disorders.

2018 Guardian of Excellence Award

Press Ganey awarded our Behavioral Health team a 2018 Guardian of Excellence Award for their efforts to improve the quality and safety of patient care, provide a positive and collaborative environment for teammates and physicians and deliver an exceptional patient experience.