About Baptist Health: Awards and Recognition 

About Baptist Health

 Awards and Recognition 

Revised: Dec. 5, 2011

  • 100 Best Companies to Work For – Fortune magazine. (2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003,1999, 1998)
  • World’s Most Ethical Companies – Ethisphere Institute (2012, 2011)
  • Environmental Excellence Award – Practice Greenhealth presented to Baptist Health hospitals (2011); Baptist Hospital and Doctors Hospital (2010)
  • VHA Leadership Award for Clinical Excellence to Baptist Hospital, Doctors Hospital and Mariners Hospital (2012); Doctors Hospital (2010); Mariners Hospital (2009)
  • 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers and Working Mother Hall of Fame – Working Mother magazine. (2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1989)
  • Great Workplace Award for having a productive and engaged workforce – The Gallup Organization. (2011, 2009)
  • World’s Most Ethical Companies – Ethisphere Institute (2011)
  • Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles – Platinum Award to Baptist Health from the National Business Group on Health. (2011,2010,2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005)
  • Sustainable Florida Best Practice Awards (Not-for-Profit category) – Collins Center for Public Policy (2011)
  • Most Wired Hospitals -- Hospital & Health Networks. (2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1999)
  • Most Wired Innovator Award – Hospital and Health Networks presented to Baptist Health South Florida for the PineApp smart phone app (2011)
  • Leapfrog Top Rural Hospital - Leapfrog Group presented to Mariners Hospital for high-quality care and patient safety (2011)
  • Top Performer on Key Quality Measures – The Joint Commission presented to South Miami, Doctors and Mariners hospitals (2011)
  • Highest Three-Star Rating for Clinical Quality in Heart Surgery – The Society for Thoracic Surgeons presented to Baptist Hospital and the Baptist Health Cardiac & Thoracic Surgical Group (2011)
  • Corporation of the Year – Legacy Magazine (formerly Success South Florida) (2011)
  • Best of the Best Places to Give Birth – South Florida Parenting magazine to Baptist Hospital and South Miami Hospital (2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007)
  • Magnet Hospital – American Nurses Association to Baptist Hospital for Excellence in Nursing through 2015. (2011, 2006, 2002, 1998) 
  • Magnet Hospital – American Nurses Association to South Miami Hospital for Excellence in Nursing through 2012. (2008, 2004)
  • Best Pediatric Hospital in Miami-Dade County – South Florida Parenting magazine to Baptist Children’s Hospital (2011)
  • Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence – American Association of Critical Care Nurses to Baptist Hospital (2011)
  • Press Ganey Summit Award for ranking in the 95th percentile or above for overall patient satisfaction – Presented to Baptist Medical Plazas at Miami Lakes, Tamiami Trail (2011, 2010), and Westchester (2010); Baptist Mammography Center at Macy’s, The Falls (2011, 2010, 2008, 2007); South Miami Hospital Outpatient (2011, 2010); Medical Arts Surgery Center at South Miami (2010)
  • Most Diverse of Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For. (2010)
  • 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare – Modern Healthcare magazine. (2010),(2009), (2008)
  • Most Diverse of Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For. (2010)
  • Corporate Health Achievement Award – American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.(2010)
  • Best Hospital/Medical Provider – International Travel Insurance Journal (ITIJ). (2010)
  • Excellence in Healthcare Award – South Florida Business Journal presented to Baptist Health South Florida; Employer category (2010); Hospital category (2009)
  • Environmental Excellence Award – Practice Greenhealth presented to Baptist Hospital. (2010)
  • Governor’s Sterling Award – Florida Sterling Council presented to South Miami Hospital for performance excellence. (2010)
  • Leapfrog Top Hospital Award – Leapfrog Group presented to Homestead Hospital for high scores in efficiency. (2010)
  • Press Ganey Summit Award for ranking in the 95th percentile or above for overall patient satisfaction – Presented to Baptist Medical Plazas at Miami Lakes, Tamiami Trail and Westchester (2010); Medical Arts Surgery Center at South Miami (2010); South Miami Hospital (2010); Baptist Mammography Center at Macy’s, The Falls. (2010, 2008, 2007)
  • Press Ganey Top Improver Award – Presented to Baptist Hospital Emergency Department. (2010) 
  • Top Five Non-profit Companies for Female Executives – National Association of Female Executives. (2009, 2008, 2007)
  • HomeCare Elite – OCS HomeCare presented to Baptist Health Home Care for scoring in the top 25 percent of nearly 9,000 home care agencies nationwide. (2009)
  • Pioneering Innovation Award to Baptist Health Wellness Advantage employee program for innovative obesity prevention and control initiatives - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2009)
  • Best Florida Hospital Workplace (Large Hospital) – Florida Hospital Association. (2009)
  • Sustainable South Florida Award - Inaugural award to Baptist Health for environmentally friendly practices from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. (2009)
  • Excellence in Healthcare Award – South Florida Business Journal presented to Baptist Health South Florida in the hospital category. (2009)
  • Gold Medal for an Organization, Miami Today Gold Medal Awards – Miami Today. (2009)
  • Best of the Best Places to Give Birth – South Florida Parenting magazine to Baptist Hospital and South Miami Hospital. (2009, 2008, 2007)
  • Studer Group’s “Firestarter” Award – the group’s highest honor for outstanding patient care, received by Mariners Hospital (2009), Baptist Hospital (2008), and Homestead Hospital. (2005)
  • Consumer Choice Award – National Research Corporation to Baptist Hospital as most preferred hospital in Miami. (2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 as co-winner, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996) 
  • Stand Up for Patient Safety Management Award - National Patient Safety Foundation, presented to Mariners Hospital. (2009)
  • Top 10 Companies for Working Mothers – Working Mother magazine. (2009, 2008, 2007). Also Top 10 Companies for Mature Workers and Part-time Workers. (2008)
  • Well Workplace Platinum Award – Wellness Councils of America. (2008); Gold Award (2007, 2006, 2005)
  • Gold Award for Best Practices in Workplace Learning – American Society of Training and Development for Baptist Health’s Versant RN Residency Program. (2008)
  • Commitment to Employment of People with Disabilities – Miami-Dade Business Leadership Network. (2008) 
  • Best Practice Award – American Society for Healthcare Human Resources. (2008) 
  • Employer Best Practices Award – Miami-Dade County Equal Opportunity Board and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (2008)
  • Press Ganey Summit Award – Presented to Baptist Mammography Center at Macy’s, The Falls, for ranking in the 95th percentile or above for overall patient satisfaction for three consecutive years. (2008, 2007)
  • Press Ganey Compass Award – Presented to Doctors Hospital. (2008)
  • Excellence Through Insight Award for overall physician satisfaction – Baptist Children’s, Doctors and Homestead Hospitals. (2008)
  • Fit-Friendly Company – Platinum Award, Workplace and Community Fitness Innovation Awards, national American Heart Association; first in Florida to achieve this status. (2008)
  • Healthcare Services Award – Beacon Council to Homestead Hospital for significant contribution to the diversification of Miami-Dade County’s economy. (2008)
  • START! Fit-Friendly Company – Gold Level, American Heart Association; first in Florida to achieve this status. (2007)
  • HomeCare Elite List – Baptist Health Home Care for scoring in the top 6 percent of nearly 8,000 home care agencies nationwide. (2007)
  • Diamond Award in the Go Green Category – Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. (2007)
  • Press Ganey Success Stories Award – Presented to Baptist Outpatient Services for best practices and increased patient satisfaction. (2006)
  • Best in Class for Comprehensive Health Improvement – President’s Award to Wellness Advantage foremployees from the National Business Group on Health. (2006)
  • Top 25 Health System Quality Award for outstanding quality measures, Total Benchmark Solution. (2006)
  • Excellence in Healthcare Award – South Florida Business Journal presented to Baptist Health’s digital mammography services, community-based program category. (2006)
  • Kids’ Crown Awards – South Florida Parenting magazine Bronze Crown Award to South Miami Hospital for best place to give birth in Miami-Dade County. (2006, 2005)
  • Hospital Performance Achievement Award – Received by Baptist and Homestead Hospitals from Florida Medical Quality Assurance, Inc., for improvement on national quality measures. (2005)
  • Kids’ Crown Awards – South Florida Parenting magazine Silver Crown Awards to Baptist Hospital for best place to give birth in Miami-Dade County and to Baptist Children’s Hospital for best hospital for pediatrics and best hospital for emergency pediatric care. (2005)
  • Health Care Hero – Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce awarded Baptist Health’s charity care program, institution/program category. (2005)
  • 5-Star Employer – The National Guard and Reserve honored Baptist Health for supporting human resources policies on military leave. (2005)
  • Homestead Hospital and South Miami Hospital were recognized by Data Management & Research, Inc., as the top performers in overall physician satisfaction among hospitals with comparable numbers of beds. (2005)
    • For a complete list of awards prior to 2005, contact Marketing and Public Relations at 786-596-6534.