Award Winning Care

We strive every day at Joint Township Hospital and the Grand Lake Health System to deliver the highest of quality care. Thanks to you, we are the recipient of many outstanding quality, customer satisfaction, and innovative technology awards. Below highlights many of those honors.

Heart Failure Advanced Certification (HFAC)

Grand Lake has received Heart Failure Advanced Certification (HFAC) from DNV. The certification affirms an organization’s excellence in heart failure diagnosis and treatment inclusive of initial diagnostic services, and therapies related to heart failure – as well as clear metrics to evaluate program outcomes. They are the first in Ohio to receive this certification and 1 of 8 in the nation.

Medicare 5 Star Rated Hospital

This award recognizes hospital that achieve 5 stars in quality for the care they provide. It recognizes those hospitals that achieve high measure in quality measures such as: mortality, safety of care, readmissions, patient experience, and timeliness and effectiveness of care. Grand lake strives to excellence in all of these measures. To view Medicare's Hospital Compare, click here.

national certified gold safe sleep champion

Joint Township District Memorial Hospital achieved the highest certification level of Gold Safe Champion through our commitment to community leadership for best practices and education on infant safe sleep through the development of a hospital policy, staff training, parent education, implementing a wearable blanket program, becoming a Cribs for Kids partner, and a pledge to participate in ongoing audits and community outreach programs.

For more information about safe sleep, go to https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/.

The Women’s Choice Award®

Grand Lake Health System has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care and Patient Safety by the Women’s Choice Award, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare. The award signifies that Grand Lake Health System is in the top 3% offering emergency care services and 9% for patient safety in safe surgery practices and lower rates for complications and infections out of 4,729 U.S. hospitals.

The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals™ is a trusted referral source and coveted credential that identifies the nation’s best hospitals based on robust criteria that includes relevant clinical performance, patient satisfaction and appropriate accreditations.

The Best Hospitals demonstrate exceptional ratings, providing the highest level of care and commitment to their patients’ health and well-being. The Women's Choice Award is the only designation that takes into consideration the preferences of women when selecting a hospital. Visit http://www.womenschoiceaward.com to learn more.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

ACR Accreditation is recognized as the gold standard in medical imaging. By being awarded the gold seals of ACR Accreditation, hospitals demonstrate to patients, payers and referring physicians that we are committed to providing the safest and best quality care possible.

The MRI Accreditation Program evaluates staff qualifications, quality control, MR safety policies and image quality. Accreditation is required for providers that bill for MRI under part B of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

Computerized Tomography (CT)

The CT Accreditation Program involves submission of clinical and phantom images, dose measurements and scanning protocols. Accreditation is required for providers that bill for CT under part B of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

2023 Healthy worksite award

Grand Lake Health System was recognized by The Healthy Business Council of Ohio (HBCO) as a Platinum level award winning for healthy worksite practices in February 2023. Grand Lake Health System is among 91 of Ohio employers that was acknowledged.

The Healthy Worksite Recognition recognizes Ohio employers who demonstrate a commitment to employee wellness through comprehensive worksite health promotion and wellness programs. Applicants are scored on the extent their wellness programs facilitate and encourage employee health, enhance productivity, and ensure a healthy work environment.

All applications are scored on the extent their wellness program facilitates and encourages employee health, enhanced productivity and ensures a healthy work environment. Four levels of high achievement were awarded in 2023 —Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum, in addition to an entry-level tier of “recognition”.

Medicare 5 Star Rated Hospital

2018 Medicare 5 Star Rated Hospital
2020 Medicare 5 Star Rated Hospital
2021 Medicare 5 Star Rated Hospital
2022 Medicare 5 Star Rated Hospital

Healthy Worksite

2019 Healthy Worksite Bronze Level Award
2020 Healthy Worksite Gold Level Award
2021 Healthy Worksite Gold Level Award
2022 Healthy Worksite Platinum Level Award

Community Outreach Awards

2016 American Heart Association – Fit Friendly Innovative Award, Gold Level
2011 Awarded Dannon Next Generation Nutrition Grant for 2011 Grand Health Family Challenge 2012
2010 Awarded Ohio Hospital Association Grant for Grand Health Family Challenge 2011

Home Health & Hospice Awards

2019 Home Care Elite, Decision Health & Ability
2017 CAHPS Hospice Survey, Scores Significantly Exceed National Average
2017 Certified Hospice and Pallative Nurse (CHPN) - Jane Steinemann
2015 Home Care Elite Award of Excellence
2014 Home Care Elite
2013 Home Care Elite
2013 Daily Point of Light Award for Hospice Volunteers
2013 Level One for “We Honor Veterans” program
2012 Community Service Award, Otterbein (Hospice)
2012 President’s Award for Customer Satisfaction
2012 Home Care Elite Award
2012 Home Care Elite Top 500 Agencies Nationwide
2011 Outstanding Home Health Aide Award, West Central Ohio Home Health Organization

Transitional Care Unit

CMS Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Rating of Nursing Homes (2020)
National Nursing Home Quality Care Collaborative Quality Improvement Champion (Mar 2019)
2018 Quality Improvement Champion Award from Health Service Advisory Group
2017 Certificate of Excellence from Health Service Advisory Group
2017 Recognition for Inpatient Services TCU Deficiency free survey
Ohio Nursing Home Quality Care Collaboration Recognition Program
- Certificate of Excellence Gold Criteria (May 2017)
- Certificate of Distinction Platinum Criteria (September 2017)
Performance Improvement at the Bronze and Silver Level (May 2017)
Health Services Advisory Group (HSAAG) Certificate of Achievement for Quality Assurance
Ohio Nursing Home Compare 4-Star Overall Rating and a 5-Star Rating for Quailty Measures

Wound Care Center

2018 Robert A Warriner III, MD Center of Excellence Award
2017 Robert A Warriner III, MD Center of Excellence Award
2016 Center of Distinction: Robert A Warriner III, MD Center of Excellence Award
2016 Healogics Center of Distinction Award
2015 Center of Distinction: Robert A Warriner III, MD Center of Excellence Award
2015 Healogics Center of Distinction Award
2014 Center of Distinction: Robert A Warriner III, MD Center of Excellence Award Healogics President’s Circle
2014 Healogics Center of Distinction Award
2013 Center of Distinction and Excellence from Healogics
2013 Healogics Center of Distinction Award
2012 Healogics Center of Distinction Award

Information Systems

Health Care’s Most Wired 2017
Health Care’s Most Wired 2016 – Small & Rural
Health Care’s Most Wired 2015 – Most Improved
Health Care’s Most Wired 2014 – Most Improved
Health Care’s Most Wired 2013 – Most Improved

New Vision Medical Laboratory

2018 - Recertification by HFAP
2014 – Recertification by HFAP

Patient Center Medical Home (PCMH) – Level 3 (2017 – 2020)

Miami & Erie Family Practice & Pediatrics
Grand Lake Primary Care at St. Marys
Grand Lake Primary Care at St. Marys - Wheatland
Grand Lake Family Practice & Pediatrics
Wapakoneta Primary Care

Diabetic Education

Outpatient Diabetes Self-Management Education Certificate of Recognition for meeting national standards, from American Diabetes Association – 2019-2023
CDC Full Recognition for Diabetes Prevention Program - 2019-2021

Emergency Department

2021 DNV Acute Stroke Ready Certification
2020 DNV Acute Stroke Ready Certification
2019 DNV Acute Stroke Ready Certification
2018 DNV Acute Stroke Ready Certification
2018 Women’s Choice Award for Emergency Department
2016 Women’s Choice Award for Emergency Department
2017 Women’s Choice Award for Emergency Department

Birthing Center

2019 Anthem Q-HIP Maternity Measures – 100% Achievement
2019 Ohio First Steps for Health Babies, Two-Star Award
2019 Gold Safe Sleep Champion Certification, National Safe Sleep Hospital
2018 Maternity Care Best Practice Award from ODH and OHA and the Ohio First Steps for Healthy Babies Program
2016 Ohio First Steps for Healthy Babies; Maternity Care Best Practice Award
2015 Ohio First Steps for Healthy Babies, One Star Award
2015 Anthem Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care

Medical Imaging

2019 American College of Radiology, Reaccreditation in CT
2019 American College of Radiology, Reaccreditation in MRI
2018 American College of Radiology, Reaccreditation in 3D Mammography

Surgery Center

2015 Completed 24 new ambulatory surgery rooms.
2015 Completed 2 new endoscopy rooms.
2016 Completed upgrade to the OR rooms and surrounding adjacent areas
2015 Anticoagulation Clinic started

Geriatric Psychiatric Center

2018 Horizon Health Patient Outcome Award
2017 Clear Passage Geriatric Pyschiatric Center Opened

Pharmacy

2019 Pharmacy of the Year Best Practice Award Winner
2019 Comprehensive Pharmacy Services Top 10%
2018 Comprehensive Pharmacy Services Top 10%
2018 Comprehensive Pharmacy Services Best Pratice Site
2015 Anticoagulation Clinic Started

Physician Practices

2019 Certificate of Recognition for exemplary practice from the Grand Lake Practice Transformation Network
2018 Letter of Commendation for high quality, high level care and improving the patient experience from The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Quality

2018 OHA HINN (Hospital Improvement and Innovation Network) awards for Effective Management/Goal Attainment and Mentorship
2018 Patient Safety Excellence Award
2017 Patient Safety Excellence Award
2016 OHA HEN (Hospital Engagement Network) 2.0 awards for Rapid Implementation, Effective Practice and Achievement

Volunteers

2017 Certified Administrator of Volunteer Services (CAVS)

Miami & Erie Medical Center construction completed.

We have invested significantly in the building during the past ten years including completing a new Women’s Center, Laboratory, Wound Care Center with two hyperbaric chambers, a Neurology Center, Sleep Center and the Miami & Erie medical Center in Minster.

Grand Lake Health System and Joint Township District Memorial Hospital are the preferred choice for healthcare in the Grand Lake region. For additional information, visit the Grand Lake Health System at www.grandlakehealth.org.