Aultman Orrville Hospital (AOH) has been recognized and placed on Newsweek’s list of Best Maternity Hospitals 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on May 11, 2022, and can currently be viewed on Newsweek’s website.
“Welcoming a new family member is such a special experience for the growing families we serve, and we work hard to give them the best possible patient experience every time,” said Jennifer Kessel, CEO, AOH. “This award is evidence that Aultman Orrville provides exceptional care during these emotional, life-changing moments, and it’s a badge of honor for our hospital, physicians, providers and our experienced labor and delivery team.”
Newsweek and Statista developed a complex methodology to ensure the quality and validity of the ranking. Three data sources were used for the evaluation:
• Nationwide online survey: Hospital managers and healthcare professionals with knowledge about maternity processes such as midwives, neonatal and OB/GYNs were asked to recommend leading maternity hospitals in the U.S.
• Medical key performance indicators on hospitals with a focus on indicators relevant to maternity care.
• Results from patient surveys.
Newsweek and Statista invited more than 10,000 medical professionals to participate in the survey. Only 350 winners were recognized on the Best Maternity Hospitals 2022 list.