Awards & Accreditations at Saratoga Hospital
An Award-Winning Approach
Our commitment to quality is unwavering and is recognized both within and beyond our organization. Following are just some of the awards we've received in recent years.
Magnet Recognized
Saratoga Hospital has been Magnet Recognized since 2004, receiving redesignation in 2010, 2015, 2020, and 2025, demonstrating excellence in nursing practice, patient care, and overall work environment. This designation is awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and is considered the highest honor for nursing practice in the United States.
An 'A' in Patient Safety
Saratoga Hospital earned an "A" for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2025. This is their sixth straight 'A' grade from the Leapfrog Group for patient safety, representing the hospital's unwavering commitment to patient care.
Age-Friendly Health System
Saratoga Hospital has earned national recognition as an “Age-Friendly Health System – Committed to Care Excellence.” This designation affirms that geriatric patients can count on us for age-appropriate care that is built on evidence-based best practices, reduces harm, and emphasizes what matters most to patients and their families.
HANYS Pinnacle Award for Quality & Patient Safety
Saratoga Hospital won this prestigious award, from the Hospital Association of New York State (HANYS), for our innovative approach to diagnosing and treating Clostridioides difficile infection. Our novel strategy resulted in significant reductions in unnecessary treatment and related side effects and patient harm.
Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence
Saratoga Hospital was named a Center of Excellence for Antimicrobial Stewardship. This designation, from the Infectious Diseases Society of America, recognizes the quality of our infectious disease team and our commitment to best practices in prescribing medications and helping prevent drug resistance.
Center of Excellence - Robotic Surgery
Saratoga Hospital has received recognition from The SRC Center for Excellence in Robotic Surgery (COERS) program, which honors facilities and surgeons that uphold exceptional standards in robotic surgical procedures, thereby improving patient safety and the quality of care.
Center of Excellence - Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Saratoga Hospital has been recognized by the SRC Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology. This program highlights surgeons and facilities worldwide that carry out minimally invasive gynecological procedures while adhering to established standards for patient safety and quality of care.
Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation
Achieving accreditation for Saratoga Hospital's geriatric emergency department indicates that it adheres to established standards for providing care to older adults. This includes dedicated spaces, specific protocols, and staff trained in geriatric care. It reflects a dedication to quality service through interdisciplinary collaboration and adherence to guidelines, with the process involving a thorough evaluation by expert geriatric emergency physicians.
Blue Distinction Center
Saratoga Bariatric Surgery and Weight-Loss Program has been awarded the Blue Distinction Center designation for Bariatric Surgery as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program of BlueShield of Northeastern New York. The designation is reserved for nationally accredited bariatric programs that excel in delivering safe, effective treatment.
MBSAQIP Accredited Center
The Saratoga Bariatric Surgery and Weight-Loss Program has been accredited as a comprehensive bariatric facility by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). The "comprehensive" designation signifies that Saratoga Bariatric Surgery & Weight-Loss Center meets rigorous standards for bariatric care and provides the resources necessary to meet the needs of bariatric patients before and after surgery.
Aetna Institutes of Quality Award
Aetna has recognized the Saratoga Bariatric Surgery and Weight-Loss Program as an Aetna Institute of Quality Bariatric Surgery Facility for treating individuals with morbid, or extreme, obesity. The designation reflects our consistent performance in delivering safe, evidence-based care.
Commission on Cancer Accreditation
Our cancer services are accredited as a Community Hospital by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. The voluntary accreditation demonstrates that Saratoga Hospital meets the highest standards for quality of cancer care.
3-Star Quality Rating
Saratoga Hospital earned a three-star quality rating under the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hospital Compare initiative.
Lung Cancer Screening Center of Excellence
The Lung Cancer Screening Program is recognized by the Lung Cancer Alliance as a Screening Center of Excellence. This designation affirms our commitment to responsible, high-quality screening practices to ensure safe, efficient, and equitable screening for lung cancer.
Echocardiography Accredited Facility
Saratoga Hospital Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Services have been honored with the 20-Year Bronze Accreditation Milestone to celebrate 20 years of excellence in Echocardiography.
Ultrasound Practice Accreditation
The Ultrasound team of Saratoga Hospital Medical Group OB/GYN & Midwifery has achieved a reaccreditation from the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, meeting nationally recognized standards and guidelines.
ACRO Accreditation
Saratoga Hospital's Mollie Wilmot Radiation Oncology Center has been awarded full accreditation by the American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO). This voluntary accreditation, for practices that meet or exceed national standards for radiation therapy, is yet another example of our commitment to exceptional cancer care.
