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Local children’s hospital ranked ninth in nation
By Daily Journal Staff
Charleston Regional Business Journal
January 9, 2007
Medical University of South Carolina’s Children’s Emergency Department has been ranked as the ninth best pediatric emergency care facility in America by Child magazine. The results of a comprehensive nine-month survey appear in the February 2007 issue. The children’s hospital received an overall ranking of 28.
A 247-question survey, guided by leading pediatric experts, examined vital medical information, including survival rates, the number of complex procedures and intricate surgeries performed. Also surveyed was the volume of research studies, efforts to reduce medical errors, the quality and training of the doctors and nurses, as well as child-friendliness, support for families and community involvement.
The 2006 survey was sent to 116 full members of the National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions. Seventy-six hospitals completed the survey. The responses were graded to determine the best hospitals overall and the leaders in six pediatric subspecialty areas.
“We are so excited to once again be recognized as one of the leading children's hospitals in the country,” said John Sanders, MUSC Children's Hospital administrator. “The high rankings are really reflective of the care that is provided by our dedicated staff and physicians. Our children's emergency department continues to grow and develop into a truly outstanding program.”
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