WVU Medicine Camden Clark has been recognized for outstanding quality and patient care in the inaugural Castle Connolly Top Hospitals award program. The hospital earned high honors in six key areas, solidifying its reputation for excellence in medical procedures.
Castle Connolly Top Hospitals is a prestigious recognition given to hospitals that set the benchmark for outstanding clinical performance in specific medical procedures. This ranking system employs a data-driven approach, analyzing comprehensive claims data to assess patient care quality, safety, and outcomes. By taking into account the entire patient journey, Castle Connolly ensures an objective evaluation that highlights the hospitals making a real difference in healthcare.
Recognizing Excellence in Patient Care
Castle Connolly’s rankings are based on factors such as clinical excellence, patient safety, physician expertise, and overall patient outcomes. Two types of awards are presented: national and state/metro, with two levels of distinction—Gold Standard, the highest honor, and Top Hospital status.
Among the five WVU Medicine hospitals receiving recognition, Camden Clark stood out for excellence in the following procedures:
- Carotid Artery Surgery: National Top Hospital and State Gold Standard
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: National Top Hospital and State Gold Standard
- C-Section Surgery: State Gold Standard
- Hysterectomy: National Top Hospital and State Gold Standard
- Knee Replacement Surgery: National and State Gold Standard
- Mastectomy: State Gold Standard
A Commitment to High-Quality Healthcare
Albert L. Wright Jr., president and CEO of the West Virginia University Health System, emphasized the importance of these recognitions, particularly in addressing key health concerns for West Virginians.
“As the academic medical center of the state’s land-grant institution, one of our responsibilities is to provide care in the areas that most impact our residents,” Wright stated. “Five of our nine recognitions are for procedures related to cardiovascular disease and cancer, conditions that disproportionately affect West Virginians compared to the rest of the country. We are honored that Castle Connolly has acknowledged us as a leader in these services and deeply grateful to the patients who place their trust in us.”
Meeting High Standards for Recognition
Hospitals included in the Castle Connolly Top Hospitals program must meet strict eligibility criteria. This includes a minimum number of admissions for each recognized procedure, encompassing both inpatient and outpatient admissions. For most procedures, at least 50 of these must be inpatient, with exceptions for gastroenterology and bariatrics.
Camden Clark’s success in achieving these high-quality benchmarks reflects its dedication to providing world-class healthcare to the residents of Parkersburg and beyond. By consistently delivering exceptional patient outcomes and ensuring the highest standards in surgical excellence, Camden Clark continues to uphold its commitment to healthcare leadership.
A Bright Future for Camden Clark
Receiving these honors reaffirms Camden Clark’s position as a top-performing hospital, both nationally and within West Virginia. With ongoing advancements in patient care, state-of-the-art medical procedures, and a commitment to community health, Camden Clark remains at the forefront of quality healthcare in the region.
For patients seeking top-tier medical care, Camden Clark’s recognition as a Castle Connolly Top Hospital serves as a testament to its unwavering dedication to excellence.
