Tampa, FL — HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, the only hospital in Tampa to earn the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 5-Star Overall Hospital Quality Rating, has also been recognized as the only Tampa hospital honored for excellence in the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) Quietness of Hospital Environment measure. The 5-Star quietness rating is based on the national standardized HCAHPS survey of hospital patients about their experience during a recent inpatient hospital stay and only five Florida hospitals earned the 5-Star quietness rating.
The recognition reflects the hospital's continued commitment to providing not only high-quality clinical care, but also an environment that supports healing, comfort and an exceptional patient experience.
"Our mission is to care for and improve human life, and that means caring for every aspect of the patient experience," said Shannon Vanek, chief nursing officer at HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital. "Healing extends beyond the clinical care we provide. Creating a calm, quiet environment where patients can rest, recover and feel supported is an important part of that healing journey. This recognition belongs to every colleague whose compassion, attentiveness and commitment help make our hospital a place where patients can focus on getting well."
Research has shown that reducing unnecessary noise in hospitals can improve patients' ability to rest, decrease stress and anxiety, and contribute to a more positive healthcare experience. At HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, physicians, nurses and colleagues across every department work together to create a healing environment through thoughtful, patient-centered practices that promote comfort and recovery.
As Tampa's only CMS 5-Star rated hospital, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital is recognized for excellence across multiple measures of quality and patient outcomes. Combined with the hospital's recognition for patient-reported quietness, these achievements reflect the organization's unwavering focus on delivering compassionate, high-quality care.
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