Sentara Princess Anne Hospital's distinctions and accreditations include:
- Magnet Recognition® designation from American Nurses Credentialing Center. ANCC's Magnet Recognition Program® identifies superior quality in nursing care and is the highest national honor for nursing excellence (First Designation 2016, Second Designation 2021)
- America's 100 Best Hospitals for 2022 & 2023 by Health Grades (ranked in top 2%)
- Patient Safety Excellence Award by Health Grades in 2022, 2023 & 2024 (Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications)
- Pulmonary Care Excellence Award in 2024 and America's 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award in 2023 from Health Grades (Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia)
- Grade 'A' in Hospital Safety Scores from the Leapfrog Group - 2024
- Ranked High Performing in 1 Adult Specialty and 5 Procedures: Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Stroke, COPD, Pneumonia in the U.S. News & World Report in 2024
- Ranked in the top 15 Hospitals in Virginia by Newsweek in 2024
- DNV NIAHO Hospital Accreditation
- DNV Primary Stroke Center
- Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Achievement Program: Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award/ Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll/Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. Recognizing demonstration of at least 85 percent compliance in each of the seven Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Achievement Measures. The Gold Plus award is the highest honor signifying the hospital's consistent performance for >24 months to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized guidelines
- Sentara Princess Anne Hospital's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has consistently earned the prestigious Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), again receiving the Gold Beacon Award® in 2024. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) was also awarded the Silver Beacon Award® in 2024. The Beacon Award honors nursing units that stand out for their commitment to delivering patient care that goes above and beyond.
- In 2021, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital's emergency department proudly received the Lantern Award from the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA). This award recognizes emergency departments that exhibit exceptional and innovative performance in leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research.
- 2023 Chest Pain MI Registry Silver Performance Award through NCDR and the American College of Cardiology. This award recognizes hospitals participating in the registry who have demonstrated sustained, top level performance in quality of care and adherence to guideline recommendations
- Accredited echocardiography laboratory, Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories
- Certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) for Cardiac Rehab
- Accredited Ultrasound lab, American College of Radiology
- Accredited MRI lab, American College of Radiology
- Sentara Princess Anne Comprehensive Breast Center, National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers
- Accredited as Virginia's first Integrated Network Cancer Program by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer
- Accredited Peripheral Vascular Lab (PVL), Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular: Extracranial Cerebrovascular Testing, Peripheral Arterial Testing, Peripheral Venous Testing, Visceral Vascular Testing
- Accredited by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) for Diabetes Education Accreditation Program
- Sentara Health was recognized as the only healthcare system in Virginia to receive the 2022 Forbes “Best Employers for New Graduates" list
- Sentara Health named one of the top 5 U.S. large health systems
Nursing at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
Discover Sentara Princess Anne Hospital: Serving Southern Virginia Beach and Chesapeake
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital proudly serves the vibrant communities of southern Virginia Beach and neighboring Chesapeake. Our commitment to healing extends to our youngest patients via our state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). At Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, we've earned repeated recognitions for excellence in a variety of medical specialties, including gynecological care, comprehensive breast care, orthopedics, cardiac care, and advanced imaging services.
The Heart of Our Hospital: Our Dedicated Nurses
Our nurses are the heart of Sentara Princess Anne Hospital and embody the essence of our work. We foster a culture of inquiry and innovation, ensuring that we deliver the highest quality of care. Guided by our Sentara Commitments, we prioritize patient safety, courtesy and respect in all interactions, effective communication, attentive listening, and seamless teamwork.
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DAISY Recognition Program: Celebrating Compassionate Care
The nationally acclaimed DAISY Award shines a spotlight on nurses who provide compassionate care. Nurses eligible for this recognition can be nominated by anyone within the organization, including patients, family members, fellow nurses, physicians, clinicians, and staff.
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Magnet Recognition: Elevating Nursing Excellence
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital achieved a remarkable second Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in July 2021. ANCC's Magnet Recognition Program® is the pinnacle of nursing excellence, identifying superior quality in nursing care. Sentara Princess Anne Hospital has maintained its Magnet designation continuously since 2016.
Beacon Award for Excellence: Recognizing Exceptional Patient Care
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has consistently earned the prestigious Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), again receiving the Gold Beacon Award® in 2024. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) was also awarded the Silver Beacon Award® in 2024. The Beacon Award honors nursing units that stand out for their commitment to delivering patient care that goes above and beyond.
Lantern Award: Leading in Emergency Department Excellence
In 2021, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital's emergency department proudly received the Lantern Award from the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA). This award recognizes emergency departments that exhibit exceptional and innovative performance in leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research.