Awards & Recognition

In 2012, SVH has been recognized for the following:

• One of the top ten critical access hospitals in the United States for clinical excellence by the VHA
• Workplace Wellness Excellence - Platinum by Well Workplaces of America (WELCOA)
• All three SVH Family Care primary care practices received the highest level certification as a Patient Centered Medical Home from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)

• For the second year in a row, recognition as one of the best rural healthcare hospitals in the United States by The Leapfrog Group

Over the years, SVH has been recognized many times for excellence by AVATAR International, an industry leader in healthcare quality improvement services. Past AVATAR awards include:

• 2008: Overall Best Performer for 2008
• 2007: Five-Star Service Exceeding Patient Expectations
• 2006: Five-Star Service Exceeding Patient Expectations, Exemplary Services Overall
• 2005: Exceeding Patient Expectations
• 2004: Exceeding Patient Expectations
• 2003: Exceeding Patient Expectations
• 2002: Attaining and Exceeding Patient Expectations, Targets the Best Inpatient Meals

SVH received an award for Innovation for the SVH Courtesy Van in 2007.