West Jefferson Medical Center has Been Recognized by the Following National
and State Organizations that Measure Quality and Excellence in Clinical Care:
2026 The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) 3-year
renewal for Quality and Safety
2026 Becker's 405 Hospitals with the lowest Central Line-Associated Bloodstream
Infection (CLABSI) rates
2026 Birthing-Friendly Hospital by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS)
2026 Newsweek's America’s Best Hospitals for Specialized Care
2026, 2025, 2024 Becker’s Great Community Hospital List
Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023
Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A”
2026 U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital in National
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy)
2025 LaPQC Birth Ready+ Designation
2025 LA Gift Designation (Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana
Perinatal Quality Collaborative)
2025 Four Diamond Facility – Blue Cross Blue Shield LA
2025 Energy Star for superior energy performance
2025 Joint Commission Accreditation
2025 Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification
2025 American Heart Association Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll
Elite, Advanced Therapy, Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
2025 Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certification (AACVPR) 3 year accreditation
