CalvertHealth Medical Center (CHMC)
has achieved a 4-star overall hospital
quality rating from the Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid (CMS), placing
it among the top 12 hospitals in the
state. The CMS ratings are widely
considered a key indicator of quality.
The CMS Care Compare
(formerly Hospital Compare)
website ranks quality of care at
Medicare-certified hospitals across
the country, only 455 of which received
5-star ratings. The website rates
hospitals against 48 measures of
quality including mortality, safety of
care, readmission, patient experience
and timely and effective care.
This national recognition comes
at a time when many smaller hospital
systems have been challenged by the
pandemic, making this top ranking
especially rewarding.
“At CalvertHealth, our team
of physicians, nurses and other
healthcare workers are dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate
care to our patients and their
families,” said Dean Teague,
president and chief executive officer
of CalvertHealth. “We are proud to
receive this 4-star recognition and
think it reflects the excellence we
deliver in health care every day.”
Residents Urged Not
to Delay Care
Teague says hospital administration
is worried that many people with
serious health conditions or symptoms
may have been delaying or avoiding
care, which can lead to serious
complications and long-term health
problems. “Now more than ever, we
want to encourage our community
to make sure they are taking care of
themselves and getting those annual
screenings or making an appointment
for any check-ups they may have
missed or put off due to the COVID-19
pandemic,” said Teague.
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ted
Tsangaris concurred saying, “Patients
are waiting too long to seek the care
they need. Our practices follow strict
safety protocols, and our top priority is
the health and safety of our patients at
all times.” He went on to add, “I want
residents to feel comfortable seeking
the medical treatment they need. At the
same time, I want to remind people that
timeliness is important. Small issues
can quickly become more serious if
they are not addressed effectively.”
Precautions Reinforce
Priority on Safety
CalvertHealth has taken every possible
precaution to protect the community
and the healthcare workers throughout
our physician practices, outpatient
clinics, services and surgery center.
In addition to following all Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
guidance and using state-of-the-art UV
disinfecting technology, the practices
are also practicing social distancing
by scheduling appointments to limit
the number of patients and employees
in an area and using telemedicine
and other advances to provide access
to care from the convenience of your
home or office for those who are not yet
vaccinated or still feel uncomfortable
seeking care in person.
If you do not have a primary care
provider, please call 410.535.8457
to get established with a provider at
one of CalvertHealth Primary Care’s
three Calvert County locations or visit
CalvertHealthMedicalGroup.org
for more information.