Putnam Hospital Awards and Accreditations

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Putnam Hospital takes pride in its numerous awards and accreditations, which reflect the dedication of our team to delivering exceptional healthcare. We combine innovative technologies—such as robot-assisted surgery—with compassionate, patient-centered care. From advanced surgical specialties like orthopedics and bariatric surgery to comprehensive stroke, cardiac, behavioral health and maternity care, our hospital offers a wide range of high-quality services. These recognitions underscore our commitment to safety, excellence and meeting the unique healthcare needs of our community.

'A' rating
Recognition for high standards in patient safety and a testament to top-rated clinical care. Read more.
Leapfrog 2024

Excellence in stroke care
Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. Read More.
Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes

Designated by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Robotic Center of Excellence
SRC center of excellence logo

Recognized by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program
MBSQIP Accreditation

Five-star recipient for treatment of pulmonary embolism in 2024
Healthgrades recognition for five-star treatment of pulmonary embolism

Recipient of Healthgrades® 'Patient Safety Excellence' Award™ in 2023
Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award, 2022

Five-star recipient for treatment of respiratory failure in 2023
Healthgrades recognition of five-star treatment of respiratory failure, 2023

Five-star recipient for treatment of heart attack in 2022
Healthgrades recognition for five-star treatment of heart attack, 2022
 
  • Overall Quality

    The Leapfrog Group

    • 'A' rating for quality and patient safety — Fall 2024, Spring 2022, Spring/Fall 2021, 2020

    Healthgrades

    • Five-star recipient for treatment of  pulmonary embolism — 2024
    • Patient Center of Excellence Award™ — 2023, 2022
    • Five-star recipient for treatment of respiratory failure — 2023 
    • Five-star recipient for treatment of heart attack —  2022

    U.S. News and World Report

    • High performing in knee replacement — 2023–2024
    • High performing in COPD — 2022
    • High performing in kidney failure — 2022

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

    • Three-star rating for quality of care — Spring 2024

    New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)

    • Clinical lab accreditation through 6/30/2025
    • Limited services lab accreditation (POCT) through 10/30/2025

  • Cancer  Care

    American College of Radiology

    • Accredited for radiation oncology

    National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)

    • Three year Accreditation: 2024–2027

    The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC)

    • Cancer program accreditation – Integrated network cancer program for Nuvance Health (in conjunction with Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Norwalk  Hospital and Danbury Hospital) – Three year accreditation: 2023–2026
  • Imaging and Radiology  

    The American College of Radiology

    • ACR nuclear medicine accreditation through 10/10/2025           
    • ACR mammography accredited facility through 6/12/2027                          
    • ACR MRI accreditation through 7/11/2027 
    • ACR certification of accreditation for ultrasound: General, gynecological, obstetrical and vascular through 8/2025
    • ACR stereotactic breast biopsy accredited facility through 11/18/2027 
    • Breast Health Program accreditation through 2025                                          
  • Neuroscience and Stroke Care

    American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

    • Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Award with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll — 2024
    • Get with the Guidelines® Stroke Silver Plus Award — 2023
    • Get with the Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Award — 2021, 2020

    Joint Commission

    • Primary stroke center certification — 2023 

  • Pathology

    College of American Pathologists (CAP)

    • Certifies and ensures clinical labs meet strict quality control standards — Accreditation through 9/2026                                        

    New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)

    • Accredited through 6/2025
  • Sleep Medicine
    American Academy of Sleep Medicine accredited through 7/13/2027
  • Surgical Services

    Bariatric Surgery

    American College of Surgeons & American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery

    • Metabolic and bariatric surgery accreditation — 2017-present

     General Surgery

     Surgical Review Corporation (SRC)

    • Robotic Center of Excellence

  • Wound Care

    Undersea Hyperbaric and Medical Society (UHMS)

    • Hyperbaric unit for wound care re-accreditation achieved on 5/22/2023, next re-accreditation by 6/13/2026

    Putnam Hospital Wound Care has been recognized as a center of excellence by Restorix Health Corporate for three quarters in a row during Fiscal 2024