Delivering the highest-quality care is at the core of everything we do. Saint Francis Healthcare System is taking that focus to the next level – with an array of initiatives and clinical partnerships geared toward improving the patient experience – to stay the premier healthcare provider in our five-state region.
Patient Safety and Quality Outcomes
Influenza Prevention
(Higher percentages are better, October 2020 through March 2021)
Saint Francis requires all colleagues to be vaccinated for the flu to prevent possible exposure to our patients. Colleagues with a medical or religious exemption are required to wear a mask at all times during cold and flu season.
Stroke
(Higher percentages are better, July through December 2020)
With a stroke, time lost is brain lost. Identifying the signs of a stroke and treating stroke efficiently and safely are critical.
Sepsis
(Higher percentages are better, July through December 2020)
Sepsis is a complication from a severe infection that can cause organ damage and even death if not identified and treated quickly. Our sepsis treatment is better than state and national averages.
Pregnancy and Delivery
(Lower percentages are better, July through December 2020
Our Family BirthPlace follows best practices and strategies that foster the best care for both the mom and baby. One of those best practices is to avoid elective deliveries, inducing labor before 39 weeks of gestation without medical necessity. Saint Francis outperforms Missouri and the U.S. when it comes to discouraging early elective deliveries.
Hospital Compare
Medicare’s Hospital Compare reports on timely and effective care in key areas of quality. Patients can learn how often Saint Francis Healthcare System and other hospitals perform recommended care for people with specific conditions. Quality data in this section can be found online at medicare.gov/hospitalcompare.
Hospital Compare Overall Ratings
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and key stakeholders developed a methodology that calculates a star rating in order to easily compare overall hospital quality. This rating takes into account both reimbursements received and quality of care provided. Saint Francis Healthcare System is proud to report an improvement in our rating from three to four stars from 2018 to 2019. Fewer than ten percent of hospitals in the nation receive a five-star rating.
Recognitions and Accreditations
Noted for high-quality healthcare services on regional, state and national levels, Saint Francis Healthcare System has received numerous recognitions, accreditations and certifications.
Saint Francis Medical Center
American College of Radiology
Three-year Accreditation (2021-2024) Breast Ultrasound and Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Four-Star Quality Rating (2020)
The Joint Commission
Full Accreditation
Standard & Poor’s
“A+” Revenue Bond Rating. Awarded for managing a major construction project while increasing market share, managing expenses and exhibiting a solid operating performance.
Fitch Ratings
“AA” Revenue Bond Rating. Awarded for growing role as a regional tertiary care provider, reflected in strong revenue and volume growth.
Missouri Hospital Association
Aim for Excellence Award for Outstanding Surgery Outcomes (2019). Awarded to hospitals providing improved health, patient experience and value of care.
Cancer Institute
American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
Three-year Reaccreditation (2020-2023)
Member of the Central Illinois Community Oncology Program
For Cancer Clinical Trials
Diabetes Education and Management Center
American Diabetes Association®
Recognizes the Saint Francis Diabetes Self-Management Training Program as Meeting National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education
Diagnostic Services
American College of Radiology
Accredited for Radiation Oncology (Cape Radiation Oncology), Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), PET/CT Services, Computed Tomography and Nuclear Medicine Services
Emergency and Trauma Center
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Designated as a Level III Trauma Center
Heart Hospital
American College of Cardiology
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Certified for the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
American Association for Respiratory Care
Quality Respiratory Care Recognition
American College of Radiology
Accredited in Vascular Peripheral, Vascular Cerebro, Vascular Abdominal and Vascular Deep Abdominal Ultrasound
American Heart Association®
Mission: Lifeline® Receiving Center-BRONZE Level Recognition Award
Intersocietal Accreditation Commission
Accredited Echocardiography Facility
Laboratory Services
College of American Pathologists and Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation (COLA)
Accredited
College of American Pathology
Accredited
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Certified
Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Vermont Oxford Network
One of More Than 900 Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) Participating in This International Network of NICUs
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Certified
Neurosciences Institute
American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
The Joint Commission & American Stroke Association
The Joint Commission
Three-time recipient of Certificate of Distinction in Disease-Specific Care for Primary Stroke Treatment
Laboratory Accreditation Board of the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET)
Neurophysiology EEG Laboratory Accreditation (2009-2014)
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Missouri
Blue Distinction Center for Spine SurgerySM
Orthopedic Institute
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Missouri
Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip ReplacementSM
Press Ganey
Guardian of Excellence Award® for Patient Experience (Inpatient Rehabilitation, 2020)
Pharmacy
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Accredited
Sleep Disorders Center
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Accredited
Saint Francis Breast Care Center
American College of Radiology
Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
American College of Radiology
Accredited for Mammography, Stereotactic Breast Biopsy and MRI Breast Imaging Services
International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD)
Staff Certified for Bone-Density Services
Teaching/Clinical Affiliations
- Arkansas State University
- Barnes Jewish Gofarb
- Bethel University
- Bradley University
- Brown Mackie College
- Cape Career & Technology
- Central Methodist University
- Illinois State University
- Independence University
- Indiana State University
- Jefferson County Community College
- John A. Logan College
- Kaplan University dba Iowa College Acquisition
- LINN State Technical College
- Maryville University
- Metro Business College
- Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia
- Missouri State University (Southwest)
- Murray State University
- Northwest Missouri State University
- Rockhurst University
- Saint Louis University
- Sanford Brown College
- Shawnee Community College
- Southeast Hospital College of Nursing
- Southeast Missouri State University
- Southern IL Collegiate Common Market
- Southern Illinois
- Southern University at Carbondale
- St Louis Community College
- St. Louis College of Health Careers
- Tennessee State University
- Three Rivers Community College
- Union University
- University of Arkansas
- University of Kentucky
- University of Louisiana Monroe
- University of Mississippi
- University of Missouri (Mizzou)
- University of Missouri-Sinclair
- University of Tennessee
- Vanderbilt University
- Washington University
- Western Kentucky Community
