Accreditations
St. Elizabeth's Hospital has been awarded the following accreditations:
UnitedHealth Premium Cardiac Specialty Center - St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is designated as a UnitedHealth Premium Cardiac Specialty Center
. – because it’s the sign of a leader and a dedicated staff. It’s also an acknowledgement
that we’re a hospital you can choose with confidence. Our staff, services and procedures are evaluated against a set of specific criteria and guidelines. As a result, St. Elizabeth’s experience and expertise has been recognized.
Joint Commission - St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission - the nation’s preeminent hospital accreditation body. This accreditation, which was renewed in October 2008, is granted following Joint Commission’s evaluation of the hospital’s performance in patient safety, quality of care and other key areas.
Chest Pain Center Accreditation - St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is accredited by the Society of Chest Pain Centers, a professional organization focused on improving care for patients with acute coronary syndromes and teaching the public to recognize and react to the early symptoms of a possible heart attack.
CARF - St. Elizabeth’s 40-bed in-patient rehabilitation unit is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), a nonprofit organization conducts thorough evaluations of rehabilitation centers to ensure they conform to nationally recognized service standards, meet rigorous guidelines for service and quality, and focus on delivering the most favorable results for their patients.
Sleep Center Accreditation - The Southern Illinois Sleep Disorders Center at St. Elizabeth's Hospital is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. It is the first accredited sleep center in Southern Illinois and one of only five accredited sleep centers in the St. Louis metro area.
Laboratory Accreditations - The hospital’s Pathology Lab is certified by the College of American Pathologists and licensed by CMS. The Blood Gases Lab is certified by COLA, a physician-directed organization that promotes excellence in laboratory medicine and patient care.
Vascular Lab - The Vascular Lab at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, which treats patients for vascular diseases, is accredited by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories.
Additional Accreditations
Outpatient Therapy
- IL Workman’s Comp
- MO Workman’s Comp
HSHS
