Awards and Recognition for Inova Alexandria Hospital

Inova Alexandria has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval^® for accreditation for hip and knee replacement by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for healthcare quality and safety in hospitals. The accreditation award recognizes our dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission's state-of-the-art standards.

Inova Alexandria Hospital was the fourth hospital in the country to receive this new advanced stroke certification from the Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. As a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TCS), this designation certifies that Inova Alexandria Hospital meets the rigorous standards for performing endovascular thrombectomy (EVT).

Inova Alexandria Hospital has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for accreditation as a spine center of excellence by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for healthcare quality and safety in hospitals. This is a nationally recognized standard of care placing Inova among a select group of hospital nationwide to achieve excellence in spine care. The Inova Spine Program uses advanced and innovative pain management, rehabilitation, and surgical treatments to help get you to your best quality of life.

Inova Health System has been named one of 61 exceptional healthcare centers across the state to be featured in Virginia Living’s Top Hospitals & Medical Centers 2024. We are proud to be among Virginia's top healthcare facilities, celebrating their commitment to superior care, cutting-edge technology, and outstanding professionals.

American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)

The NAPBC improves all aspects of breast cancer and disease care, including screening, prevention, and early detection, as well as accurate diagnosis, and correct treatments for breast cancer. By setting the highest standards, the NAPBC ensures that breast centers provide the most comprehensive breast care based on scientific evidence about what works best for each and every patient.

Learn More

American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC)

The Commission on Cancer (CoC) is dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for patients with cancer. The CoC promotes cancer prevention, treatment, survival, education, and ensuring comprehensive, coordinated quality cancer care. The CoC also integrates the latest advances in research and technology.

Learn More

Inova Alexandria Hospital has accreditation from the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) and continues to be a certified Level 3 epilepsy center.

U.S. News & World Report (2024-2025)

Inova Alexandria Hospital has been recognized with high-performing ratings for Heart and Vascular Care in the specialties of heart attack and heart failure.

Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC)

Inova Alexandria Hospital has been recogized by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission in the areas of extracranial cerebrovascular testing and peripheral arterial testing.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet status

Inova Alexandria Hospital is designated as a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet status is considered the highest organizational honor awarded for nursing excellence.

In addition to receiving its Magnet designation, Inova Alexandria also achieved four "exemplars" for top performance in the prevention of central line bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, hospital-acquired pressure injuries and patient burns in the ambulatory setting. Examplars are nationally recognized best practice models.

Read more

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) PTAP Accreditation

The Inova Health System Nurse Residency Program is accredited as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs (PTAP). This accreditation sets the global standard for residency programs that transition registered nurses (RNs) into practice.

The current sites included in this accreditation designation are:

• Inova Alexandria Hospital
• Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
• Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
• Inova Loudoun Hospital
• Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
• Inova HealthPlex – Franconia-Springfield
• Inova Fairfax Hospital – Inpatient Rehabilitation
• Inova Emergency Room – Ashburn HealthPlex
• Inova Loudoun Hospital Cornwall Campus (ER and inpatient behavioral health unit LAMPS)
• Inova HealthPlex – Lorton

The current practice settings included in this accreditation designation are:

• Medical
• Surgical
• Medical-Surgical
• Oncology
• Step Down
• Critical Care
• Labor & Delivery
• Ante/Postpartum
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Pediatrics
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Operating Room
• Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit (PACU)
• Same Day/Ambulatory Procedure
• Psychiatric
• Rehabilitation
• Emergency Department

Learn more about our residency program 

Learn more about PTAP

Inova Alexandria Hospital Earns Silver Level Safe Sleep Certification 

Inova Alexandria Hospital was recently recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as Silver level for their commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep. The National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program was created by Cribs for Kids®, a national infant safe sleep organization. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, Cribs for Kids is dedicated to preventing infant sleep-related deaths due to SUID and accidental suffocation. As a Nationally Certified Safe Sleep Hospital, Inova Alexandria Hospital is recognized for following the safe sleep guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and providing training programs for healthcare team members, and family caregivers.

Learn more

Inova Alexandria Hospital Respiratory Care Services has earned a two-year accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP), a national accrediting organization that sets the standard for quality respiratory care. Read Inova Alexandria Hospital's press release about this accreditation.

Excellence in Stroke Care: Get With The Guidelines®

The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have recognized the Inova Stroke Program at Inova Alexandria Hospital with three Get With The Guidelines Gold Plus recognitions for excellence in stroke care and treatment:

• Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite
• Advanced Therapy
• Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll

These recognitions indicate that stroke assessment and services at Inova Alexandria Hospital provide patients with the best chance of survival. Learn more

Go Clear Award™ from the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses

Inova Alexandria Hospital received the Go Clear Award™ for its achievement in eliminating hazardous smoke from its surgical procedures.

The Go Clear Award is presented by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) to recognize healthcare facilities that have committed to providing increased surgical patient and health care worker safety by implementing practices that eliminate smoke caused by the use of lasers and electrosurgery devices during surgery. Inova Alexandria Hospital earned its award by undergoing comprehensive surgical smoke education and testing and for providing the medical devices and resources necessary to evacuate surgical smoke during all smoke-generating procedures.

Inova is Committed to the Highest-Quality Surgical Care

Inova was the first health system chosen in the U.S. to participate in the American College of Surgeons Quality Verification Program (ACS QVP).

ACS Quality Programs were built for patients to ensure surgeons and care teams provide the highest quality surgical care at hospitals across the country. These programs use the best data, expert input, and tested processes to help surgical care teams deliver the highest quality care. They provide hundreds of detailed standards that consider every aspect of surgical care and help involve patients in the decision-making process across the entire continuum of care.

ACS Quality Programs verify that hospitals are meeting clinical standards developed by the world’s leading experts. That means patients and their families know the care they are receiving at an ACS-verified or accredited hospital is the highest quality.

Inova is an ACS Surgical Quality Program Partner by participating in nine ACS Quality Programs.

Quality Verification Program (QVP)

The ACS QVP verification is the highest level of commitment a hospital can make to ensure that all patients receive optimal surgical care. It addresses all surgical specialties in the hospital and provides a proven strategy for achieving high quality surgical care and outcomes. QVP-verified hospitals undergo a rigorous evaluation process where providers across all departments and at every level demonstrate a coordinated effort to leverage data-driven care to attain high quality outcomes.

Offered at: All five Inova hospitals

Learn more

The Inova Cancer Center – Alexandria was the first in Northern Virginia accredited by the American College of Radiology, demonstrating the highest level of quality and patient safety.

The Inova Alexandria Hospital radiation oncology program is accredited as a center of excellence (APEx) by the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). APEx accreditation demonstrates commitment to high standards of safety and quality in the practice of radiation and oncology and that we practice patient-centered care by promoting effective communication, coordinating treatment, and engaging patients and their families as partners in care.

Inova is proud to be recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the 150 top places to work in healthcare for 2024.

This national list recognizes hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies that invest in their team member well-being, satisfaction and fulfillment, including benefits, professional development, inclusive work environments and work-life balance.

Learn More

Inova is proud to have been named to the Forbes list of Best Employers for Women 2024. To compile this prestigious roster, more than 150,000 women working for U.S. based companies employing at least 1,000 people across all industry sectors were surveyed. More than 4 million employer evaluations were considered. This recognition is a testament to our unwavering support of our female workforce and our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Through the work of the Inova Pride Team Member Resource Group, our hospitals have received rankings within the Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), which promotes equitable and inclusive care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer patients and their families.

Inova is proud to be a Virginia Values Veterans V3-certified employer, working with the Department of Veterans Services and other strategic partners to support Virginia’s Veterans in the workforce.

 Inova is proud to have been named to the Forbes list of Best Employers for Women 2024. To compile this prestigious roster, more than 150,000 women working for U.S. based companies employing at least 1,000 people across all industry sectors were surveyed. More than 4 million employer evaluations were considered. This recognition is a testament to our unwavering support of our female workforce and our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Through the work of the Inova Pride Team Member Resource Group, our hospitals have received rankings within the Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), which promotes equitable and inclusive care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer patients and their families.

Inova is proud to be a Virginia Values Veterans V3-certified employer, working with the Department of Veterans Services and other strategic partners to support Virginia’s Veterans in the workforce.

A DiversityJobs Employer Member, Inova is committed to building a culture of inclusion and workplace that that inspires a sense of belonging in every team member.

Inova has been recognized as a Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Community Foundation for Northern Virginia 2023 Champion for Accountability, demonstrating our organization’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by collecting, sharing, and acting on data about the demographic composition of our owners, senior staff, and board.

Inova Cares for Behavioral Health and Inova Pride Clinic are proud to have been awarded the Equality Allies recognition through Equality Loudoun, which demonstrates that they go beyond passive allyship to be an LGBTQ+ ally to our community, particularly when they are receiving healthcare at Inova.

Inova Fairfax Hospital is one of 53 hospitals nationwide to be named a U.S. News & World Report Best Regional Hospital for Equitable Access for providing outstanding care to underserved communities. This new U.S. News designation recognizes hospitals that both excel in quality and provide substantial access to care to socioeconomically disadvantaged patients. We are proud to be one of just a few dozen hospitals in the country to receive this honor and to continue leading the way in promoting health equity and reducing disparities.

All five of Inova hospitals have once again received the Environmental Excellence Award along with the System for Change Award for our commitment and progress toward environmental stewardship and sustainability. The awards are administered by Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in healthcare. These awards recognize health systems, hospital facilities, health sector suppliers and member organizations for their work on waste minimization, green buildings, alternative transportation, sustainable purchasing and more.