Company Profile
Hospital for Special Surgery
Company Overview
Hospital for Special Surgery
HSS is nationally ranked #1 in orthopedics, #3 in rheumatology, and #10 in neurology by U.S.News & World Report (2012-2013). HSS has been top-ranked in the Northeast for both orthopedics and rheumatology for the 22nd consecutive year. In addition, Consumer Reports ranked Hospital for Special Surgery the best hospital in New York City according to their patient satisfaction study.
Because an infection can be a devastating outcome for an orthopedic patient, Hospital for Special Surgery takes infection control extremely seriously and is proud of the recognition received for our significantly low infection rates.
Nursing’s Highest Honor
Hospital for Special Surgery was the first hospital in New York City to receive the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence and the first Hospital in the State of New York to be re-designated with Nursing’s highest honor.
Company History
For more than a century, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has trained the minds, hearts, and hands of some of the finest orthopaedic surgeons in the nation. A steadfast commitment to excellence in education dates back to the Hospital's earliest traditions and continues to influence its present-day mission and vision.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
Nationally ranked #1 in Orthopedics, #3 in Rheumatology, and #10 in Neurology in U.S. News & World Report "America's Best Hospitals" 2012-13 issue. It has been among the top ranked institutions in Orthopedics and Rheumatology for 22 consecutive years.
HSS is the first hospital in New York State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center three consecutive times.