Saint Luke’s South Hospital Earns ‘Top Performer’ Recognition from The Joint Commission

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — We are pleased to announce The Joint Commission has recognized Saint Luke’s South Hospital as a 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®. Saint Luke’s South has been recognized for its excellence in accountability measure performance shown to improve care for certain conditions.

Saint Luke’s South is one of only 1,224 hospitals in the United States to achieve the distinction as a 2013 Top Performer. The hospital was recognized for its achievement on the following accountability measure sets: Heart Attack, Pneumonia, and Surgical Care.

“Our doctors, nurses, and leadership have made quality and safety top priorities at Saint Luke’s South,” said President and CEO Jani Johnson, R.N., MSN. “We are proud to be named a Top Performer and thank our staff for their knowledge, teamwork and dedication to improving Saint Luke’s South’s performance.”

For more information about the Top Performer program, including eligibility criteria, visit jointcommission.org/accreditation/top_performers.aspx.