Tiffin Hospital receives five stars

TIFFIN — Mercy Health– Tiffin Hospital has received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2024 Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital was one of only 381 hospitals nationwide to be recognized with a rating of five stars, putting it among the top facilities in the nation. This year's CMS list had 102 fewer hospitals receiving its five-star quality rating compared to 2023. "I am proud of the Tiffin Hospital team, which was one of only 20 hospitals in the state to receive this high distinction. This rating demonstrates that our providers, nurses, and all who support the health and wellbeing of our community continue to excel in patient safety and quality," said Andrew Morgan, president of Mercy Health – Tiffin. "Mercy Health is dedicated to providing the absolute best care to our patients, and a CMS 5 star is just another example of how we put the patient first in everything we do." The Overall Hospital Quality Star ratings, published by CMS, serve as a valuable tool for patients seeking the best healthcare options. These ratings evaluate safety, quality, and patient experience, providing a comprehensive hospital performance assessment. More than 4,500 hospitals were ranked nationwide. According to CMS, the Star Ratings were designed to drive systematic improvements in care and safety as hospitals strive to achieve and maintain high ratings. Hospitals are ranked annually using quality information on important topics, like readmissions and deaths after heart attacks or pneumonia. The overall rating summarizes various factors across five quality categories: mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care.