Saint Francis Hospital Receives Human Experience NDNQI Award for Outstanding Nursing Quality®

HARTFORD, Conn. -- Saint Francis Hospital today announced that it has been named a 2023 Human Experience (HX) National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) Award for Outstanding Nursing Quality® winner by Press Ganey, the global leader in healthcare experience solutions and services. This award is part of Press Ganey’s annual ranking of the top hospitals and health systems in the country, according to performance in nursing quality in the category of academic medical center.

As a winner of the Press Ganey HX NDNQI Award for Outstanding Nursing Quality®, Saint Francis is one of seven health care organizations nationally to be honored for providing outstanding nursing quality. Press Ganey works with more than 41,000 healthcare facilities in its mission to reduce patient suffering and enhance caregiver resilience to improve the overall safety, quality, and experience of care.

“By recognizing Saint Francis Hospital, we celebrate their exemplary commitment to nursing quality and set a standard for excellence that resonates across our health care landscape,” said Patrick T. Ryan, Chairman and CEO of Press Ganey. “As one of seven organizations distinguished for nursing excellence, Saint Francis becomes a beacon, encouraging the adoption of best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in nursing quality.”

“We are proud to be honored by Press Ganey, an achievement that only a few hospitals across the country earn, and see our nursing staff recognized for the compassionate, skilled, and dedicated care they provide to our patients and their families every day,” said Dan Moen, Acting President, Saint Francis Hospital. “This award is a testament to the incredible commitment by our nurses, despite today’s overwhelming healthcare challenges, to provide Mission-based, whole-person care to all of our patients.”