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Ridgewood NJ, The Valley Hospital has been named one of the world’s best hospitals by Newsweek in its inaugural World’s Best Hospitals 2019 list.
The World’s Best Hospitals 2019 ranking lists the 1,000 best hospitals in 11 countries: USA, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Switzerland, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Australia and Israel.
Valley is one of only five N.J. hospitals and 250 U.S. hospitals featured on the list, and is ranked as the 104th best hospital in the U.S.
“We are honored to be considered among the best hospitals in the world,” said Audrey Meyers, President and CEO of The Valley Hospital and Valley Health System. “Valley is committed to providing high-quality care and service to our patients and their families through our specialized programs and distinctive technologies, as well as through our partnerships with Cleveland Clinic’s Heart & Vascular Institute and Mount Sinai Health System. This recognition is a testament to the innovative work of our doctors, nurses and staff in delivering an exceptional patient experience.”
The World’s Best Hospitals 2019 list, created by Newsweek Media Group and Statista Inc., selected the 11 countries to survey for this list based on standard of living/life expectancy, population size, number of hospitals and data availability. The 1,000 hospitals recognized were selected based on recommendations from medical professionals, patient survey results and medical performance indicators. The complete rankings and methodology can be found here: https://www.newsweek.com/best-hospitals-2019/united-states.
According to Statista Inc., earning the World’s Best Hospitals distinction reinforces Valley as a hospital both respected among its peers and valued by its patients.
Too bad they’re largely leaving Ridgewood thanks to the gross incompetence of Knudsen & friends.
It has nothing to do with Knudsen and friends. It has to do with the surrounding community not wanting a monstrosity ,10 plus years of construction, increased traffic right next to two schools. Get your story straight.
The Newsweek “Best Hospitals” is a SUBJECTIVE OPINION poll
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It is basically a popularity contest and is useless as an indicator of the quality of a hospital.
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From Newsweek’s own website regarding the methodology used:
(they even call the list a “survey” – not an analysis)
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Hospital Evaluation Based on three data sources:
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SOURCE 1 (WEIGHT 55%) Hospital Recommendations from Peers
(1) Original question:
If the hospital you work for cannot accept a patient for medical treatment (e. g. due to capacity limits, geographical distance, insurance reasons), would
there be one or more other hospitals in your country that you would recommend for the patient based exclusively on quality and service?
(2) Original question:
Based on quality and service, are there one or more international hospitals (in another country) that you would recommend?
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SOURCE 2 (WEIGHT 15%) Patient Experience
(1) For most of the countries data from existing patient surveys was collected.
(2) Patient surveys are typically conducted by insurance companies among patients after hospitalization
(3) Examples of survey topics:
– General satisfaction with hospital
– Recommendation of hospital
– Satisfaction with medical care
– Satisfaction with service and organization
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SOURCE 3 (WEIGHT 30%) Medical KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
Key performance indicators on hospitals from a variety of public sources were collected for most of the countries
• The KPIs differ between the countries. Examples of included data:
-Data on quality of care for specific treatments
-Data on hygiene measures and patient safety
-Data on number of patients per doctors / nurse
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