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Jan. 8, 2007
Charleston -- MUSC Children's Emergency Department has been ranked as the 9th best pediatric emergency care facility in America by Child Magazine. The results of the comprehensive nine-month investigation appear in the February 2007 issue, available on newsstands nationwide Tuesday, January 9th. The hospital received an overall ranking of 28.
The 247-question survey, guided by leading pediatric experts, examines vital medical information including survival rates, the number of complex procedures and intricate surgeries conducted, volume of research studies, efforts to reduce medical errors, and the quality and training of the doctors and nurses-as well as child-friendliness, support for families, and community involvement. The survey was sent to 116 full members of the National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions last August. 76 hospitals completed the survey. The responses were graded to determine the best hospitals overall and the leaders in six pediatric subspecialty areas.
"We are so excited to once again be recognized as one of the leading Children's Hospitals in the country," said John Sanders, MUSC Children's Hospital Administrator. "The high rankings are really reflective of the care that is provided by our dedicated staff and physicians. Our children's emergency department continues to grow and develop into a truly outstanding program. Since they started in their new facility just a little over two years ago, the number of patient visits has grown almost 35 percent. While the ranking is wonderful, it is the trust that our families have in our care that means so much."
About MUSC Children's Hospital
MUSC Children's Hospital is dedicated to enhancing the health of children throughout South Carolina and to providing an environment that supports excellence in pediatric patient care, teaching and research. Built in 1987, Children's Hospital is South Carolina's largest and most comprehensive pediatric healthcare center. MUSC Children's Hospital has earned top ranking from U.S. News & World Report, American Health Magazine and The Best Doctors in America. Child magazine continues to rank MUSC Children's Hospital as one of the top pediatric facilities in the country. About Child For over 20 years, Child has been the leading lifestyle magazine celebrating today's families. Inspiring 5 million smart, stylish and savvy readers monthly, Child delivers everything moms want, and more. From thought provoking editorial and cutting edge news to the latest trends in children's fashion, home and technology. With a circulation of 825,000, Child (www.child.com) is published ten times a year by the Meredith Corporation (www.meredith.com),
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