Awards & Recognition
National Recognition
The Joint Commission - Hospital Accreditation
Joint Commission accreditation is recognized nationwide as a symbol of
quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting performance
standards, accrediting more than 16,000 U.S. health care organizations.
In its most recent survey, the Joint Commission once again found RWJ Hamilton
in compliance with all standards and awarded the hospital full accreditation
for the maximum three years.
The Joint Commission - Certification for Stroke
Designated Primary Stroke Center, 2007- present
The Joint Commission - Certification for Hip and Knee Surgery
Only hospital in Mercer County certified in hip and knee replacement orthopedic
surgery. 2011 - present
The Joint Commission - Certification for Spine Surgery
Only hospital in the capital region certified in spine surgery. 2013 - present
American Heart Association - Stroke, Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award
Recognizes the Hospital's achievements across core measures for AHA's "Get
with the Guidelines" stroke initiative.
American Heart Association - Heart Failure, Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award
Recognizes the Hospital's achievement across core measures for AHA's heart
failure standards.
United States Department of Commerce - Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
The first of two New Jersey hospitals to receive this award -- America's
highest honor for quality and performance excellence -- presented by the
President of the United States. 2004
National Research Corporation -
Consumer Choice Award
Chosen as the area's most-preferred hospital for quality care and public
image. 2004 - present
Surgical Review Corporation - Certification as a Bariatric Center of Excellence
Designated as a Bariatric Center of Excellence. 2014 - present
State Recognition
State of New Jersey - Primary Stroke Center Designation, 2007 - present
New Jersey Business & Industry Association - Outstanding Employer Award, 2014
New Jersey Business & Industry Association - Public Service Award, 2008
The best community service program statewide for the Shapedown program,
responding to the childhood obesity epidemic.
Local Recognition
American Heart Association - Fit-Friendly Gold Award
Recognizes our efforts to promote a wellness culture for our employees,
support physical activity and offer healthy eating options at work. 2007
to present
American Heart Association - Lifestyle Award
Recognizes our efforts to combat childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes
through the Shapedown Program. A Shapedown student has won the award for
five consecutive years, 2011-2015.