Award Recognitions for July 2015

Three Lafayette General Health hospitals have been recognized for being at the forefront of information technology and named among the nation’s “Most Wired.” Lafayette General Medical Center (LGMC), Lafayette General Surgical Hospital (LGSH) and St. Martin Hospital (SMH) are named in the 2015 Healthcare’s Most Wired survey published in the July issue of Hospitals & Health Networks magazine. Most Wired hospitals are recognized for meeting a set of rigorous competency criteria and using health information technology (IT) to improve performance in a number of areas, including protecting patient data, optimizing patient flow and communications, and reducing the likelihood of medical errors.

Lafayette General Medical Center (LGMC) is a recipient of the Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Stroke Centers. The Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification recognizes centers that meet high standards for stroke care as determined by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. To receive advanced certification, Stroke Centers must meet disease-specific requirements, clinically specific requirements and expectations.