Published: August 2, 2023
CARSON CITY, MI – Nurses at Sparrow Carson Hospital have received a five-star rating for the incredible way they communicate with patients and listen to their needs.
Becker's Hospital Review, a medical industry trade magazine that reports on, as well as conducts, its own research on healthcare, gave Sparrow Carson, along with Sparrow Eaton and Ionia hospitals, five stars for nurse communication. Nurses from University of Michigan Health also received five stars. Sparrow is part of U-M Health.
The five-star ranking was based on data compiled from three survey questions that summarize how well patients feel their nurses clearly explained things, listened carefully to the patient, and treated the patient with courtesy and respect.
“The nursing team at Sparrow Carson have always been advocates for providing first-rate, exceptional care to the community. We are blessed to have such a wonderful team of nursing professionals in our rural community who ensure each patient is treated like family. We are proud of the nurses and the entire team of professionals who support their ability to achieve this much deserved recognition,” said Monte Malek, Sparrow Carson Hospital Chief Nursing Officer.
To build its assessment, Becker’s used Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) data from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS shares 10 HCAHPS star ratings based on publicly reported measures. The star rating is based on survey data collected from hospital patients from July 2021 through June 2022.
Sparrow Carson Hospital has been the community’s choice for healthcare for nearly 90 years. Learn more at Sparrow.org/Carson.
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Sparrow is Mid-Michigan’s premier healthcare organization and includes hospitals in Lansing, Carson City, Charlotte, Ionia and St. John, as well as Sparrow Specialty Hospital, Sparrow Care Network, Sparrow Medical Group, the Michigan Athletic Club, and AL!VE. Sparrow is part of University of Michigan Health. Through the dedication of our 10,000 caregivers, Sparrow pursues a vision to be nationally recognized as a leader in quality and patient experience. For more information, Sparrow.org.