News Summary
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center has been recognized as South Carolina’s fourth-best hospital by U.S. News & World Report, marking it as the top facility in the Pee Dee region. The rankings evaluate hospitals based on performance in 22 common procedures. Despite achieving high scores in various specialties, the center’s patient experience rating was lower than many regional hospitals, highlighting areas for improvement.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center has been recognized as the fourth-best hospital in South Carolina according to recent rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. It stands out as the only facility in the Pee Dee region to earn the title of “best regional hospital.”
The rankings assess hospitals based on their performance across 22 common procedures and conditions. To achieve the designation of a “best regional hospital,” a facility must score at least eight high-performing ratings in these areas, along with five additional high-performance ratings beyond what is considered average.
Key Performance Metrics
The evaluation conducted by U.S. News incorporates several factors, including patient experience surveys, socioeconomic data, and performance in up to 15 specialty care areas. In certain specialties, ratings were not assigned. For instance, there were no ratings for ophthalmology among hospitals in the Pee Dee region.
When examining specific areas of care, Grand Strand Regional Medical Center achieved notable scores. In cardiology and heart vascular surgery, it received a score of 35.1, while its score for diabetes and endocrinology was 45.6. Additionally, it earned scores of 37 in geriatrics, 43.5 in orthopedics, and 54.3 in pulmonology and lung surgery. The center scored 42.3 in rehabilitation.
Comparatively, MUSC Health Florence Medical Center was rated in cancer care with a score of 31.6 out of 100. McLeod Regional Medical Center received a score of 40.9 for gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery, while Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital scored 43 in neurology and neurosurgery. Conway Medical Center was rated in obstetrics and gynecology with a score of 17.2, the only rated facility in the area for this specialty.
Patient Experience Ratings
Despite high scores in certain medical specialties, Grand Strand Regional Medical Center’s patient experience score was lower than those of many other regional hospitals, achieving a rating of 4 out of 5. Areas where it performed below average included Pacemaker Implantation and Back Surgery (Spinal Fusion). For comparison, Conway Medical Center received a patient experience rating of 3 out of 5, marking below-average results in various cancer surgeries and diabetes treatments.
The patient experience ratings of other local hospitals varied, with some ranging from 2 out of 5 to unavailable ratings. The scorecards used in U.S. News’ evaluations take into account survival rates, complication rates, the quality of patient experience, and nursing care levels.
Background Information
The recognition of Grand Strand Regional Medical Center highlights its focus on quality healthcare delivery within a competitive landscape. Its performance underlies the importance of consistent evaluation and improvement in hospital services. This ranking serves as an essential metric for potential patients as they consider their choices in healthcare facilities within the state of South Carolina.
The U.S. News & World Report rankings are highly regarded in the healthcare industry for providing information to consumers about the quality of hospitals across various states and regions. Utilizing a detailed methodology, their assessments serve to encourage medical institutions to strive for excellence, ultimately benefiting patients and communities.
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Additional Resources
- Myrtle Beach Online
- WBTW News
- Post and Courier
- Wikipedia: Hospitals in South Carolina
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Hospital
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