CHOC was named a 2024-2025 Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, ranked in eight specialties.
Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) has been named a Best Children’s Hospital for 2024-2025 by U.S. News & World Report. Pediatric health systems are ranked in eight specialties. Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. Diabetes and Endocrinology. Neonatology; Neurology and Neurosurgery. Pulmonology and Pulmonary Surgery. Urology; Behavioral Health is an emerging research specialty comprised of mental health, adolescent medicine, and neurodevelopmental services.
According to U.S. News, the rankings help parents and their doctors of children with rare or life-threatening illnesses choose the right hospital for their child.
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A data-driven guide to help parents and caregivers find the best pediatric care provider
We need to treat children in hospitals,” said Ben Harder, head of health analysis and editor-in-chief at U.S. News.
U.S. News partnered with North Carolina-based research and consulting firm RTI International to collect and analyze data from 108 children’s hospitals and survey thousands of pediatric professionals. Children’s hospitals were awarded the “Best” designation for excellence in factors such as clinical outcomes, the level and quality of hospital resources directly related to patient care, and the expert opinion of pediatric specialists.
“At CHOC, we are dedicated to providing safe, high-quality care to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients,” said Emma, CHOC Vice President and Chief Quality and Patient Safety Officer.・Sandhu says. “Teams across our health system take the trust that families place in us very seriously and are steadfast in our efforts to promote the health and well-being of children.”
In addition to the U.S. News honor, CHOC has received numerous accolades for its care. Most recently, CHOC was named to two of Newsweek’s Best Hospitals lists. One evaluates a hospital’s excellence in professional care, and the other evaluates a hospital’s efforts in implementing medical technology. CHOC also achieved Magnet certification for the fourth time. This is a testament to our continued commitment to nursing excellence and quality patient care. Last year, the hospital was named one of only eight children’s hospitals in the U.S. as a top pediatric hospital by Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog group known as the most stringent standard-setter for health care safety and quality. selected by the hospital. CHOC’s asthma program has once again been awarded the Gold Seal of Approval® for Pediatric Asthma Certification by The Joint Commission, in addition to other recognitions given to various specialties across the health system.
“It is inspiring to witness CHOC’s commitment to excellence in all aspects of care and in a variety of clinical settings. We work together with them to provide safe, high-quality care and optimal outcomes, giving children the best opportunity to enjoy happy, healthy lives,” said Sandip Godambe, MD. MBA, CHOC Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs.
