Elmhurst Hospital earns top honor for excellence

ELMHURST - Elmhurst Hospital has been awarded Gold Certification for Excellence in Person-Centered Care by Planetree International. The certification recognizes Elmhurst Hospital's achievement and innovation in the delivery of person-centered care. Gold Certification represents Planetree's highest level of achievement in person-centered care, based on evidence and standards. Person-centered health care prioritizes the active participation of patients and their families throughout the health care process with an emphasis on partnership, compassion, transparency, inclusion and quality. Elmhurst Hospital was first recognized as a Planetree Designated Patient-Centered Hospital in 2012 and redesignated in 2015. Elmhurst Hospital is one of only 88 health care organizations worldwide, including 26 in the U.S., to receive Gold Certification.