Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, an 829-bed regional medical center, is among the largest public health systems in Florida. With about 5,000 staff, over 900 physicians and 600 volunteers, it is o...
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, an 829-bed regional medical center, is among the largest public health systems in Florida. With about 5,000 staff, over 900 physicians and 600 volunteers, it is one of Sarasota County's largest employers. A community hospital founded in 1925, Sarasota Memorial is governed by the nine-member, elected Sarasota County Public Hospital Board. It is a full-service health system, with specialized expertise in heart, vascular, cancer and neuroscience services, as well as a network of outpatient centers, long-term care and rehabilitation among its many programs. Sarasota Memorial is the only hospital in Sarasota County providing obstetrical services, pediatrics, Level III neonatal intensive care, and a Level II Trauma Center. Here are a few of the many accomplishments that recognize our focus on your care: ◾ Highest 5-Star rating from Medicare for quality: currently the only hospital in Florida to earn the highest five-star rating for overall quality and safety from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid. ◾ Ranked among the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals for superior heart care by Truven Health Analytics. ◾ Earned the highest ratings from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for patient care and clinical outcomes in aortic valve replacement (AVR), coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and combination AVR/CABG surgery. ◾ Magnet Recognition® from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the most prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and high-quality patient care. ◾ One of only 10 Nurse Residency Programs across the nation to be accredited with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). ◾ One of Becker's Healthcare Review's 'America's 100 Top Hospitals' in 2017 and '150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare' in 2016. Visit our website at www.smh.com for more details and many more awards.