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, 2018, 2019
- #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
- Outstanding Patient Experience Award - Healthgrades, 2019
- Hospital of the Year - Louisiana Nurses Association, 2017
- HealthCare’s Most Wired® - Hospitals & Health Networks, 2017, 2019
- 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
- Only Louisiana Lymphedema Treament Center - National Lymphedma Network, 2019
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, 2019
- 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
- Best Nursing Home - U.S. News & World Report, 2019
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
WELLNESS
- Diabetes Education and Nutrition Program Accreditation – American
Association of Diabetes Educators, 2018
BURN
- Only verified Burn Center in the Southeast Region – American Burn
Association and American College of Surgeons