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Certifications and Awards

The data behind third party recognition offers our team in-depth information, which we can use to strengthen our programs, services and internal operations.

Recognition by third party organizations is an important factor in our efforts to measure ourselves against national benchmarks. They show us that we are on the right track as we compare ourselves to best practices and the best health systems across the nation.

System-wide Achievements

Top 100 Integrated Health Systems

Top 100 Integrated Health Systems - Catholic Health (2008 - 2012)

This award encompasses the entire Catholic Health system and indicates that we are one of the 100 most integrated networks nationwide. Catholic Health ranked 42nd in the 2012 survey; no other healthcare system in Western New York ranked in the top 50.

Cleverley + Associates Community Value Index

Cleverley + Associates Community Value Index

In 2010, for the second consecutive year, all three Catholic Health hospitals – Sisters of Charity, Kenmore Mercy and Mercy Hospital of Buffalo – were named “Five-Star Hospitals” in Cleverley + Associates’ 2010 Community Value Index® (CVI).

Joint Commission Accreditation

Joint Commission Accreditation (2009)

Joint Commission accreditation is a voluntary process consisting of rigorous, unannounced site surveys by a team of physicians, nurses and other health executives. Commission accredited or certified organizations have demonstrated that they meet the highest standards in their field.

All Catholic Health hospitals have earned accreditation by The Joint Commission.