Recognition & Accolades
Baptist Health South Florida is recognized as the area’s largest private employer. We are also known as an award-winning organization with a Gold Standard of performance that continuously sets the bar.
Workplace Awards
- 100 Best Companies to Work For – Fortune magazine. (2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003,1999, 1998)
- 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers and Working Mother Hall of Fame – Working Mother magazine. (2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1989)
- Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles – Platinum award to Baptist Health from the National Business Group on Health. (2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005)
- Great Workplace Award for having a productive and engaged workforce – Gallup. (2011, 2009)
- 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare – Ranked 9th in Modern Healthcare magazine’s debut list of top employers. (2010, 2009, 2008)
- World’s Most Ethical Companies – Ethisphere Institute (2011)
- Well Workplace Platinum Award – Wellness Councils of America. (2008); Gold Award (2007, 2006, 2005)
- Gold Award for Best Practices in Workplace Learning – American Society of Training and Development for Baptist Health’s Versant RN Residency Program. (2008)
- Commitment to Employment of People with Disabilities – Miami-Dade Business Leadership Network. (2008)
- Best Practice Award – American Society for Healthcare Human Resources. (2008)
- Employer Best Practices Award – Miami-Dade County Equal Opportunity Board and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (2008)
- Fit-Friendly Company – Platinum Award, Workplace and Community Fitness Innovation Awards, national American Heart Association; first in Florida to achieve this status. (2008)
Quality & Performance Awards
- Most Wired Hospitals – Hospital & Health Networks. (2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1999)
- Magnet Hospital – American Nurses Association to South Miami Hospital for Excellence in Nursing through 2012. (2008, 2004)
- Magnet Hospital – American Nurses Association to Baptist Hospital for Excellence in Nursing through 2010. (2006, 2002, 1998)
- Press Ganey Summit Award – Presented to Baptist Medical Plazas at Miami Lakes, Tamiami Trail and Westchester (2010); Medical Arts Surgery Center at South Miami (2010); South Miami Hospital (2010); Baptist Mammography Center at Macy’s, The Falls (2010, 2008, 2007), for ranking in the 95th percentile or above for overall patient satisfaction.
- Press Ganey Compass Award – Presented to Doctors Hospital. (2008)
- Excellence Through Insight Award for overall physician satisfaction – Baptist Children’s, Doctors and Homestead Hospitals. (2008)
- Best of the Best Places to Give Birth – South Florida Parenting magazine to Baptist Hospital and South Miami Hospital (2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007)
- Studer Group’s “Firestarter” Award – the group’s highest honor for outstanding patient care, received by Mariners Hospital (2009), Baptist Hospital (2008), and Homestead Hospital. (2005)
- Healthcare Services Award – Beacon Council to Homestead Hospital for significant contribution to the diversification of Miami-Dade County’s economy. (2008)
- HomeCare Elite List – Baptist Health Home Care for scoring in the top 6 percent of nearly 8,000 home care agencies nationwide. (2007)
- Diamond Award in the Go Green Category – Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. (2007)
- Consumer Choice Award – National Research Corporation to Baptist Hospital as most preferred hospital in Miami. (2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 as co-winner, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996)
- Press Ganey Success Stories Award – Presented to Baptist Outpatient Services for best practices and increased patient satisfaction. (2006)
- Best in Class for Comprehensive Health Improvement – President’s Award to Wellness Advantage for employees from the National Business Group on Health. (2006)
- Top 25 Health System Quality Award for outstanding quality measures, Total Benchmark Solution. (2006)
- Excellence in Healthcare Award – South Florida Business Journal presented to Baptist Health’s digital mammography services, community-based program category. (2006)