All four Broward Health hospitals recently were named Top Performer on Key Quality Measures� by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. Broward Health was recognized by The Joint Commission for exemplary performance in using evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions. The clinical processes focus on care for heart attack, pneumonia, surgery, children's asthma, stroke and venous thromboembolism, as well as inpatient psychiatric services. New this year is a category for immunization for pneumonia and influenza.

Broward Health is one of 1,099 hospitals in the U.S. earning the distinction of Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance. The ratings are based on an aggregation of accountability measure data reported to The Joint Commission during the 2012 calendar year. The list of Top Performer organizations increased by 77 percent from last year and it represents 33 percent of all Joint Commission-accredited hospitals reporting accountability measure performance data for 2012.

"Broward Health is committed to positive patient outcomes through evidence-based care. This recognition is a testament to the hard work of our clinical and medical staff," said Frank Nask, President/CEO of Broward Health. "It's an honor to receive the distinction of being a Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures."

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