Higher level of expertise in assessing, diagnosing and caring for patients who may be experiencing a heart attack

The Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC) validates that Avista Adventist Hospital has demonstrated a higher level of expertise in assessing, diagnosing and caring for patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. The accreditation means Avista Hospital uses protocols developed by leading experts in cardiac care and has adopted the healthcare industry’s most successful practices. This advanced standard of care is aimed at reducing the time from onset of symptoms to diagnosis and treatment, and ensuring patients receive care during the critical window of time when the integrity of the heart muscle can be preserved.

Gold Seal of Approval as a Primary Stroke Center

Avista Adventist Hospital earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for certification as a Primary Stroke Center by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety. This advanced certification award recognizes Avista Adventist Hospital’s exceptional efforts to foster better outcomes for stroke care.

The Primary Stroke Center Certification is based on the recommendations for primary stroke centers published by the Brain Attack Coalition and the America Stroke Association’s statements and guidelines for stroke care.

2016 Women’s Choice Award for America’s Best Stroke Centers

Avista Adventist Hospital received the 2016 Women’s Choice Award for stroke care. The Women’s Choice Award seal is the only credential that integrates clinical excellence from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and consumer experience. In order to be eligible for this award, hospitals must be accredited by the Joint Commission as an Advanced Primary Care Stroke Center or an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center. 

Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program Certificate of Recognition

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) awarded Avista Lab the Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program Certificate of Recognition.

The recognition program is specifically dedicated to promoting quality in endoscopy in all settings in the United States. It honors endoscopy units that follow the ASGE guidelines on privileging, quality assurance, endoscope reprocessing and The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention infection control guidelines.

Gold Seal of Approval for Certification of our Spine Surgery Program

Avista Adventist Hospital was awarded The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for its Spine Surgery Program by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in disease-specific care. The certification award recognizes Avista Adventist Hospital’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards.

Gold Seal of Approval for Total Knee Replacements

Avista Adventist Hospital was awarded The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for its Total Knee Replacement Program by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in disease-specific care. The certification award recognizes Avista Adventist Hospital’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards.

Gold Seal of Approval for Hip Replacements

Avista Adventist Hospital was awarded The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for its Total Hip Replacement Program by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in disease-specific care. The certification award recognizes Avista Adventist Hospital’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards.

Aetna Institute of Quality®

Aetna Institute of Quality® recognizes Avista Adventist Hospital for consistently delivering evidence-based, quality care for Orthopedic IOQ - Spine.

Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology

Avista Adventist Hospital holds the prestigious designation as a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG) from the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) and Surgical Review Corporation. The COEMIG program is focused on improving the safety and quality of gynecologic patient  care. Achieving COEMIG, places Avista as an international leader in minimally invasive gynecologic procedures. Compared to traditional surgery, patients who undergo minimally invasive procedures experience less pain, reduced blood loss, fewer complications and shorter hospital stays.

2016 Women’s Choice Award for America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics

The America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics scoring process is unique in that it is the only national list that is evidence-based and focuses on female patient satisfaction. Avista Adventist Hospital ranked above the national average for patient recommendations, as indicated by the data reported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) surveys. Additional considerations included: having a NICU on-site, low rates of early elective deliveries (between 0-1%) as well as ranking above the national average for patient safety.

2016 Women’s Choice Award for America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Experience

Avista Adventist Hospital has received the 2015 Women’s Choice Award for being voted one of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Experience by women. This distinction is the only award that identifies the country’s best health care institutions based on robust criteria that consider female patient satisfaction and what women say they want from a hospital including quality physician communications, responsiveness of nurses and support staff, cleanliness and trusted referrals from other women.

Breastfeeding Award

Avista has received the IBCLC Care Award in recognition for staffing professionals who hold the prestigious International Board Certified Lactation Consultant® certification (IBCLC®) and providing a lactation program for breastfeeding families. In addition, the award recognizes the commitment of Avista Adventist Hospital’s New Life Center to activities that help protect, promote, and support breastfeeding.

Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission for Certification of our New Life Center

The Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission for the Avista Adventist Hospital New Life Center by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety in normal delivery care.

Blue Distinction Award for Maternity Services

Avista Adventist Hospital’s New Life Program has been recognized as a Blue Distinction Plus Center by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield for delivering maternity care safely, effectively and cost efficiently.

“A” for Patient Safety

Avista Adventist Hospital received an "A" for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. The Leapfrog Group's Hospital Survey is the gold standard for comparing hospital performance on national standards of safety, quality and efficiency that are most relevant to consumers.