Terms in the Rankings
Trauma center
Indicates state certification as a Level 1 or 2 trauma center that can provide advanced care for severely injured patients. This capability has been shown to be related to a hospital's overall quality.
NCI cancer center
Indicates designation by the National Cancer Institute as of April 1, 2007, as a "clinical" or "comprehensive" cancer center, denoting high-quality research and clinical care.
FACT credit
Indicates whether as of April 1, 2007, the hospital met standards set by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy for transplanting cells to treat cancer. Half a point is given if accreditation is only for autologous transplants, in which a patient's own cells are removed and then returned following radiation therapy. A full point is given if accreditation is for allogeneic transplants, in which cells are donated by another person (allowing a greater number and more kinds of cell transplants) or for both autologous and allogeneic transplantation.
NIA Alzheimer's center
Indicates certification by the National Institute on Aging as of April 1, 2007, as an Alzheimer's Disease Center, denoting high-quality research and clinical care.
Epilepsy center
Indicates whether as of April 1, 2007, the hospital met voluntary Level 4 standards set by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers for staffing, technology, and training. Level 4 is the highest degree of recognition, signifying a regional or national referral facility.
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