Awards & Recognition

Named one of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Truven Health Analytics. Also one of only 17 of the 100 Top Hospitals to receive the 2013 Everest Award – 02.25.2013
Recognized as one of America’s Top 100 “Best Value” Hospitals – Hospital Value Index™
The Inpatient Rehabilitation Center at Virginia Hospital Center has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International for both the Inpatient Rehab Hospital Program and the Rehab Stroke Specialty Program – 2013-2016
"Best Place to Have a Baby" by the readers of Arlington Magazine – 2013
In the 12.29.12 issue of Virginia Business Magazine, Virginia Hospital Center was recognized as the Top Hospital in the Commonwealth of Virginia for patient satisfaction as measured by the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey. Virginia Hospital Center was the Number 1 hospital in the state in both overall patient satisfaction and how likely patients were to definitely recommend the Hospital to others.
First Hospital in Virginia & DC (one of the first 23 nationwide) to receive NAPBC designation for Center for Reinsch Pierce Family Center for Breast Health – original designation received in 2009; recertified for an additional three years – 2012
The Inpatient Rehabilitation Center at Virginia Hospital Center has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities International, for both the Inpatient Rehab Hospital Program and the Rehab Stroke Specialty Program – 2012-2015
Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval™ for Advanced Paliative Care Program – 2012-2014
Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval™ for Primary Stroke Center – 2012-2014
Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval™ for Total Joint Replacement (Hip & Knee) – 2012-2014
American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer and Accreditation by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer (COC) and Recipient of the COC Outstanding Achievement Award – 2011-2014
Nationally recognized for Clinical Excellence, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery & Gastrointestinal Care - HealthGrades® in 2012
CareChex® Hospital Quality Ratings (2012): Overall rating – Highest in Northern Virginia – 2nd in Metro market; Overall surgery – Highest in Northern Virginia; Neurological care – Top 10% nationally and number 3 in the Metro market; Major Cardiac Surgery – Top 100 in the Nation, Top 10% nationally, number 1 in the State and number 1 in Metro market; General Surgery – Top 10% nationally; Heart Failure – Top 10% nationally, number 1 in the State & number 1 in the Metro Area; Hip Fracture – Top 100 in the Nation; Vascular Surgery – Top 10% in the Nation
CareChex® Hospital Quality Ratings (2011): Overall rating – Highest in Northern Virginia – 2nd in Metro market; Overall surgery – 2nd in Metro market; Neurosurgery – Top 10% nationally & Number 1 in Metro market; Cancer care – Top 10% nationally & Number 1 in Metro market; Major Cardiac Surgery – Highest in Northern Virginia and Number 1 in Metro market
CareChex® Hospital Quality Ratings (2010): Overall rating – Highest in Northern Virginia; Neurological/Stroke care – Top 10% nationally; Neurosurgery – Top 10% nationally; Orthopedics – Top 10% nationally; Cancer care – Top 10% nationally; Major Cardiac Surgery – Highest in Northern Virginia
Cardiac Specialty Designation: CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield’s Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care® and UnitedHealthcare Premium® Cardiac Specialty Center. The Premium designation reflects cardiac programs that offer “quality, cost-effective cardiac procedures and cardiac care services.”
U.S. News & World Report – 2010 Silver Achievement Award for Stroke
A designated Aetna Institute of Quality^® Cardiac Care – Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiac Medical Intervention and Cardiac Rhythm Disease Diagnosis & Treatment – 2013-2015
A designated Aetna “Tier 1” hospital – hospitals identified as “providing services at a more affordable cost” – 2011
A designated Aetna Institute of Quality^® Orthopedic Care Total Joint Replacement Center – 2010
A designated Aetna Institute of Quality^® Cardiac Care – Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiac Rhythm, Cardiac Medical Intervention and Disease Diagnosis & Treatment – 2010
American College of Radiology Center of Excellence for: Breast Imaging (Mammography, Stereotactic Breast Biopsy, Breast Ultrasound & Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy); CT & Ultrasound
Arlington Best Business (ABBIE) Award recipient – 2011
Virginia State Board of Education, Outstanding Program CAMP MED – 2010
Quality Respiratory Care Recognition Status, from the American Association for Respiratory Care – 2010 & 2011
A Five-Star, top-ranked “Community Value Provider” by Cleverley + Associates; Community Value Index® recognizes hospital performance based on financial strength, cost of care, pricing and quality – 2011 & 2012
Top 100 Hospitals for Patient Satisfaction by WomenCertified®. Selection based on a combination of HCAHPS results and a “higher level of analysis using weighting that reflects criteria most important to women for patient satisfaction” – 2012
Top 100 Hospitals for Patient Satisfaction by WomenCertified®. Selection based on a combination of HCAHPS results and a “higher level of analysis using weighting that reflects criteria most important to women for patient satisfaction” – 2011
The American College of Surgeons granted Virginia Hospital Center "Full Approval" and official recognition as an "American College of Surgeons Level 1 Accredited Bariatric Center."
Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) Clinical Hyperbaric Facility Accreditation
NICU achieved Level III B status
Arlington Pediatric Center received certification as a Level III Patient-Centered Medical Home by theNational Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA)
Recognized as an Emergency Center of Excellence, a national designation that has only been awarded to eight hospitals in the nation
Senior Health Department received the Philips Lifeline Certificate of Achievement award, as well as, the “Elderly Services Award” from the Board of Directors at Culpeper Gardens
Palliative Care Program has achieved Joint Commission certification for advanced Palliative Care. This 2-year certification is bestowed on organizations that have achieved a standard of care that reflects continuous safe, high-quality care, services and treatment.
Named by the Washington Business Journal/United Healthcare as one of Greater Washington's Healthiest Employers.
Respiratory Care awarded “Quality Respiratory Care Recognition Status” for meeting strict safety and quality standards.