Nationally recognized for achievements in quality, safety and patient satisfaction
Quality Oncology Practice Initiative
MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital achieved exceptional results during their Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) certification program site survey, receiving a perfect survey outcome with no deficiencies cited. This accomplishment reflects an extraordinary level of compliance with nationally recognized oncology quality standards and contributes to MaineHealth Cancer Care’s oncology accreditation and quality improvement across the system. Read the full press release.
Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC)
MaineHealth Surgical Care Rockport has earned dual reaccreditation from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in both vascular testing and vascular interventional services, reflecting their continued commitment to providing high-quality vascular care to patients throughout the midcoast region.
To earn accreditation, hospitals must undergo a rigorous application and review process and demonstrate compliance with published standards. The process includes a comprehensive self-assessment and review by a panel of medical experts. The IAC accreditation process also evaluates both the operational and clinical components of the facility, including representative case studies and corresponding final reports. Reaccreditation signifies compliance with nationally recognized standards for quality, safety and patient care. Read the full press release.
2025 Practice Greenhealth Partner for Change Awards
MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital has earned national recognition with the 2025 Practice Greenhealth Partner for Change Awards, highlighting their strong commitment to environmental sustainability in health care.
Presented by Practice Greenhealth (PGH), the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to sustainable health care, the award honors hospitals that have made significant progress in reducing their environmental impact through comprehensive sustainability programs. Read the full press release.
MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital recognized as Pediatric Innovator, 2024
In 2024, MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital was recognized by the Maine Always Ready for Children program as a Pediatric Innovator - the program's highest recognition level. MaineHealth Pen Hospital is part of the MaineHealth integrated health system.
A Hospital Safety Score 2026
MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital received an “A” grade in the spring 2026 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing our achievements protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents and infections. This rating demonstrates how focused our care team is on providing a safe place for patients to come to for their health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety. The Safety Grade is updated every six months. It is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospitals’ prevention of medical errors and other harms to patients in their care. The Hospital Safety Grade’s methodology is peer-reviewed and fully transparent, and the results are free to the public.
Leapfrog Top Hospital 2024
MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital was one of 23 rural hospitals given the prestigious Leapfrog Top Rural Hospital Award in 2024. Given annually by the Leapfrog Group, the award honors hospital performance under national standards of safety, quality and efficiency. The group represents many of the country’s largest corporations and public agencies that buy health benefits. The hospital’s performance was measured through standards for complex, high-risk procedures, staffing standards, implementation of procedures to prevent medication errors, mortality rates for certain common procedures, infection rates and value. Leapfrog ranked the hospitals on 20 separate categories for care and procedure.
Safe Sleep Certification
MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital was recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program at the silver level for their commitment to best practices in promoting infant safe sleep. The National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program was created by Cribs for Kids, the only national infant safe sleep organization. Based in Pittsburgh, Cribs for kids is dedicated to preventing infant sleep-related deaths due to accidental suffocation. As nationally certified Safe Sleep Hospitals, MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital is recognized for following the safe sleep guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and training care team members and family caregivers. Read the full press release
Stroke Honor Roll Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Target: Stroke Honor Roll Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital earned the award by meeting specific quality achievement measures for the diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients at a set level for a designated period. These measures include evaluation of the proper use of medications and other stroke treatments aligned with the most up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines with the goal of speeding recovery and reducing death and disability for stroke patients. Before discharge, patients should also receive education on managing their health, get a follow-up visit scheduled, as well as other care transition interventions. Read the full press release.
AFIB Gold Quality Achievement Award
MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-AFIB Gold Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association guidelines for the management of patients with atrial fibrillation. MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital earned the award for meeting specific quality achievement measures at a set level for a designated period. These measures include providing appropriate medications and aggressive risk reduction therapies to prevent stroke, stabilize the heart rate and rhythm and treat additional heart disease. Before discharge, patients should also receive education and counseling on managing their condition and plans on follow-up care. Read the full press release.
Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award – Stroke
MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital has received the American Stroke Association’s Get With the Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. This award honors the hospital for implementing best practices for stroke care and ensuring stroke patients receive the highest quality care according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations. Learn about our Primary Stroke Center.
Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval
The Joint Commission accreditation is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards. To earn and maintain The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™, an organization must undergo an on-site survey by a Joint Commission survey team at least every three years.
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR)
MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital pulmonary rehabilitation services received full recertification by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) in 2021. MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital was recognized for its commitment to providing and improving the quality of life by enhancing high quality standards of care. AACVPR Program Certification is valid for three years.