Baylor Medical Center at Garland Awards and Accreditations
Awards
2007 VHA Leadership Award for Clinical ExcellenceDate Awarded: April 9, 2007
Baylor Medical Center at Garland received a 2007 VHA Leadership Award for Clinical Excellence in acute myocardial infarction treatment and surgical infection prevention. The award honors organizations that have differentiated themselves around national performance standards by achieving exceptionally high levels of performance.
Texas Ten Step HospitalDate Awarded: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
The Texas Department of Health and the Texas Hospital Association designated Texas Ten Step Hospital to the breastfeeding program at Baylor Medical Center at Garland. The Texas Ten Step Program encourages breastfeeding as the preferred method of feeding newborns and infants.
Top Hospital in Texas
Date Awarded: February 2007
Baylor Medical Center at Garland is recognized as a "Top Hospital in Texas" by the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce.
American Diabetes Association Recognition
Date Awarded: October 29, 2007
The Baylor Diabetes Education Center at Baylor Medical Center at Garland and Baylor Senior Health Center at Garland received American Diabetes Association (ADA) Recognition for another 3 years. Baylor is one of the largest multisite programs in the country. ADA Recognition is necessary for DSMT (diabetes self-management training) reimbursement from Medicare.
Texas Medical Foundation’s Health Quality Institute Recognition
Date Awarded: 2007
Baylor Garland received special recognition from the Texas Medical Foundation Quality Institute for participation in the surgical care improvement project collaborative.
Accreditations
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)Date Accredited: 2007 - 2010
American Diabetes Association Recognition
Date Accredited: 2004-2007
The diabetes self-management program at Baylor Medical Center at Garland is recognized by the American Diabetes Association in accordance with the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs.
Accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL)
Date Accredited: 2004-2007