Awards & Recognition
Joint Commission
UW Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center are both fully accredited by Joint Commission, an independent, nonprofit organization that sets nationally recognized standards for patient safety and quality of care in hospitals and health systems. Accreditation by Joint Commission shows that our hospitals meet rigorous standards for safe, effective and compassionate care.
Magnet Recognition for Nursing Excellence
Both UW Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center have received the Magnet Recognition for Nursing Excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Magnet status shows that our hospitals support strong nursing leadership, professional development and high quality patient care.
Nationally and Internationally Recognized Faculty
UW School of Medicine faculty are recognized among the world’s best for their discoveries and leadership in medicine and science. They include six past and present Nobel laureates, recipients of the Lasker and Gairdner Awards, and members of the National Academy of Medicine and the National Academy of Sciences. These honors reflect a deep commitment to advancing knowledge, improving patient care and training the next generation of medical leaders.
Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index
The Human Rights Campaign designates "LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders" through its annual Healthcare Equality Index. In the latest index, Harborview Medical Center and UW Medical Center achieved the top score of 100, marking them as leaders in LGBTQ+ patient-centered care, policies and staff training.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
The UW School of Medicine consistently ranks as a top recipient of NIH funding. This support allows our doctors and scientists to turn discoveries into better treatments, bring cutting edge clinical trials to patients and train the next generation of healthcare leaders.
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