Recognized for Excellence
Our Commitment to Quality Care
Rehabilitation Hospital of Wisconsin is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to our patients and their families. Our dedication to exceptional care is evident in the awards and accreditations we've earned. These recognitions come from respected organizations that evaluate hospitals based on factors like patient safety, quality of care, and overall performance.
Awards & Accreditations
The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval®
Our hospital has been accredited by The Joint Commission for Disease-Specific Care Certification in Amputation and Stroke Rehabilitation.
The Joint Commission is the nation’s leading and most widely recognized healthcare performance improvement organization. An organization that achieves accreditation shows its commitment to holding itself accountable to a high bar for quality and safety for those they serve.
In the accreditation process, compliance is measured with Joint Commission standards, as well as relevant standards from CMS and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Joint Commission standards are patient centric and focus on organizational systems and processes essential to the delivery of safe, high-quality care. Standards are informed by evidence associated with structures and processes predictive of better care. They include patient rights and education, infection control, medication management, and preventing medical errors.
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Our facility is CARF Accredited for Stroke Specialty Program as well as our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation and Amputation Specialty Programs.
The mission of CARF is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of rehabilitation services through an international accreditation process and continuous improvement services that center on enhancing the lives of patients served.
Achieving CARF accreditation means that our hospital meets CARF’s standards and has demonstrated a commitment to being among the best available to patients. Founded in 1966, CARF is an independent, international, non-profit organization.
Newsweek Recognition
We are proud to be recognized as one of America’s best physical rehabilitation facilities, honored by Newsweek.
Each year, Newsweek analyzes quality metrics from national and federal agencies to determine the country’s best physical rehabilitation facilities. The rankings are based on quality of care, quality of service, quality of follow-up care, accommodations and amenities.
What These Awards Mean for Patients
These awards and accreditations offer our patients peace of mind, knowing that they are choosing a hospital that is consistently recognized for its excellence. When you choose Rehabilitation Hospital of Wisconsin, you can be confident that you are receiving the highest quality care available.