Program areas at SMHF
Grants to Sarasota county public hospital board, Sarasota Memorial hospital and other not-for-profit Healthcare organizations in Sarasota county for research, patient care and other needs with programs that will improve efficiency, effectiveness, patient safety, availability and advocacy of health care in an environment of well being for over 1.5m inpatient and outpatient/physician visits per year. The only hospital in Florida to receive the highest 5-star quality rating from the centers for medicare and medicaid in all reporting periods since the program began in 2016.
Grants to Sarasota county public hospital board, Sarasota Memorial hospital for professional and community education programs representing continuing medical and professional education, professional certification and ongoing educational programs for over 1,900 physicians and advanced practice providers, 2,700+ nurses, therapists and other employees as well as patients, their families and the public. Sarasota Memorial hospital is one of just 1% of u.s. Hospitals to earn magnet nursing recognition-the highest honor for nursing excellence-four times.
Grants to Sarasota county public hospital board, Sarasota Memorial hospital for facilities and equipment that will provide the most advanced, state of the art treatments and highest quality of care and comfort. Named one of the world's best hospitals 2019-2023 by newsweek magazine. Named among the nation's 100 top hospitals, 40 top teaching hospitals and 50 top cardiovascular hospitals for 2022 by fortune/meritive. Ranked among 50 best hospitals for specialized rehabilitation care and a top performer in 15 conditions/procedures by u.s. news 2022/2023.
Educational publication and symposia for the dissemination of health care news and information to medical professionals and the community.