Accreditation, Licensure and Recognition

UHD is accredited by The Joint Commission. We have received The Gold Seal of Approval®, which is a distinction that ensures we meet or exceed rigorous national standards for healthcare quality and safety. Our QualityCheck report can be found here. Learn how to report a safety concern about UHD to our accrediting agency.

UHD has received the following recent awards and recognition:

Best Emergency Care 2019 – Women’s Choice Award

Home Care Elite Top Agency 2019 – Ability Network

Home Care Elite Top Agency 2018 – Ability Network

Patient Safety Excellence Award – HEN 2.0 Network – Minnesota Hospital Association

Patient Safety Excellence Award – Safe Account Campaign – Minnesota Hospital Association

Patient Safety Excellence Award – Safe Count Campaign – Minnesota Hospital Association

Patient Safety Excellence Award – Safe From Falls Campaign – Minnesota Hospital Association

Patient Safety Excellence Award – Safe Site Campaign – Minnesota Hospital Association

Patient Safety Excellence Award – Safe Skin Campaign – Minnesota Hospital Association

UHD holds current licenses from numerous organizations and governing bodies, including:

Acute Stroke Ready Hospital – Minnesota Department of Health

Computed Tomography Services – American College of Radiology

Level IV Trauma Center – Minnesota Department of Health

Mammography

• Certified Mammography Facility – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Mammographic Imaging Services – American College of Radiology