Sharon Hospital Awards and Accreditations

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Sharon Hospital takes pride in its numerous awards and accreditations, which reflect our unwavering commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care tailored to each patient’s needs. As a hospital located in northwestern Connecticut and a proud member of Nuvance Health®, we combine the personalized touch of a community hospital with the advanced resources of a comprehensive health system. Our dedication to excellence is evident in the range of services we provide, ensuring that our patients receive exceptional care close to home.

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

Recognized for high performance in maternity care
U.S. News Award: High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care

Five star rating for quality care in 2023
Centers for Medicine and Medicaid Services logo

Vizient award for outstanding clinical quality and performance. Read more.
Vizient Quality Award badge

Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus 
Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus

Get With The Guidelines® Silver Rural Hospital Stroke Care
Get With The Guidelines® Silver Rural Stroke
 

  • Overall Quality

    The Leapfrog Group

    • 'A' rating for quality and patient safety — Fall 2024, Spring 2024
    • 'B' rating for quality and patient safety — Fall 2023, Spring 2023

    U.S. News and World Report

    • High performing in maternity care — 2025

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

    • Five-star rating for quality of care — 2023

    Newsweek

    • Ranked #5 best in state CT hospitals — 2024

    Vizient

    • Vizient Bernard A. Birnbaum Quality and Accountability Award — 2024
  • Imaging and Radiology
    American College of Radiology
    • Mammographic imaging service accreditation through 2/2025
    •  MRI accreditation through 3/2025
    • CT scan accreditation through 3/2025
    • Nuclear medicine center accreditation through 6/2025
    • Breast imaging center of excellence through 11/2025 
    • Breast ultrasound accreditation through 11/2025
    • Radiology MQSA FDA annual inspection requirements met in 2023 and 2024
    • Ultrasound accreditation through 11/2027

  • Neuroscience and Stroke Care

    American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

    • Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus — 2024
    • Get With The Guidelines® Silver Rural Hospital Stroke Care — 2024

    Joint Commission

    • Stroke Certification — Two year certification received 1/2023

  • Pathology

      College of American Pathologists (CAP)

    • Certifies and ensures clinical labs meet strict quality control standards — Accreditation through 2025