Notable Awards & Recognition

At Baton Rouge General, we are driven by a culture of performance excellence at every level. Our reputation as a national and local quality leader is a reflection of the dedication of each and every member of our team to the highest standards of quality and safety for our patients. Importantly, recognitions and achievements demonstrate our unwavering commitment to delivering the highest quality care for our community.

PATIENT SAFETY AND QUALITY

• ‘A’-rating for patient safety – Leapfrog Group, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
• #1 in Greater Baton Rouge for Overall Medical Care - CareChex, 2015, 2016, 2017
• Top 2% of hospitals nationwide for Overall Medical Care - CareChex, 2017
• Patient Safety Excellence Award™ - Healthgrades, 2016, 2018
• Hospital of the Year - Louisiana Nurses Association, 2017
• HealthCare’s Most Wired® - Hospitals & Health Networks, 2017
• Consumer Loyalty Award - National Research Corporation, 2018

CANCER CARE

• #1 in Greater Baton Rouge for Cancer Care - CareChex, 2015, 2016
• Innovator Award - Association of Community Cancer Centers, 2016
• Outstanding Achievement Award (OAA) - American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, 2016

HEART AND VASCULAR CARE

• #1 in the State for Heart Failure Treatment - CareChex, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
• #1 in the State for Heart Attack Treatment - CareChex, 2015, 2016
• 5-star rated for Treatment of Heart Failure - Healthgrades, 2015, 2016
• #1 in Greater Baton Rouge for Stroke Care – CareChex, 2016
• Advanced Certification Primary Stroke Center - The Joint Commission/American Heart Association, 2016, 2018
• Certified Chest Pain Center - The Joint Commission, 2017
• Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program Certification – American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, 2016, 2017, 2018

LABOR & DELIVERY

• Baby-Friendly Designation – UNICEF/World Health Organization, 2018
• GIFT (Guided Infant Feeding Techniques) Designated Facility - Louisiana Department of Public Health
• GIFT (Guided Infant Feeding Techniques) Above and Beyond Award Recipient – Louisiana Department of Public Health, 2017
• Blue Distinction Center for quality and efficiency for Maternity Care – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, 2016

WOMEN'S HEALTH

• Breast Imaging Center of Excellence - American College of Radiology, 2017, 2018
• Louisiana’s first National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) Comprehensive Breast Center – American College of Surgeons, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

SENIOR CARE

• Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) Hospital, 2018
• “Senior-Friendly” Recognition - NICHE

NEUROLOGICAL CARE

• #1 in the State for Neurological Care – CareChex, 2018

BARIATRIC CARE

• Bariatric Center of Excellence - Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, 2017