2015/16
National Center for Quality Assurance
Patient-Centered Medical Home Level 3 (highest level possible) for all eligible sites, 2016
Integration of Medical and Dental Services
In 2016, Zufall was recognized by the DentaQuest Institute with an award for Integration of Medical and Dental Services, and for outstanding achievements in the Dental Caries Management Collaborative
Excellent clinical outcomes
In 2016, Zufall Health received recognition from HRSA for its excellent clinical outcomes, as a National Leader, surpassing national benchmarks and goals on at least one important measure during 2015
Million Hearts® 2015 Hypertension Control Champion
Recognized by the CDC as a Million Hearts® 2015 Hypertension Control Champion for having 72% of Zufall’s hypertensive patients under control clinically
Gold II recognition for advancement and commitment
In 2015, Zufall received Gold II recognition for advancement and commitment to a comprehensive medication management delivery system from the national Alliance for Integrated Medication Management (AIMM)
Dr. Sam Wakim “Real Doc Hollywood”
In 2015, Dr. Sam Wakim, Chief Dental Officer at Zufall Health, was recognized as a “Real Doc Hollywood” by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, and several members of Zufall’s dental staff have been named among the “Best Dentists in NJ by New Jersey Magazine
Dr. Amy Kotler “NJ’s Favorite Kids Docs”
Zufall pediatrician Dr. Amy Kotler was named one of “NJ’s Favorite Kids Docs” by New Jersey Family Magazine, 2015
National Rural Health Day
Zufall hosted the NJ DOH state-wide celebration of National Rural Health Day at the new Hackettstown office, 2015
2013/14
BD Award for Innovation in Diabetes Care
($100,000 prize)
American Pharmacists Association
340B Peer-to-Peer Leading Practice Site, 2011-2013
Patient Safety and Clinical Pharmacy Services Alliance, US Dept. of Health and Human Services, 2013
- Outcomes Improvement Award
- Performance Improvement Award
- Life Saving Patient Safety Award
- Integrated Medication Management Award
- Change Package Implementation Award
- 5.0 Certified Gold Team Recognition for Clinical Pharmacy Best Practices Integration
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) HQSI
Certificate of Achievement for Outstanding Delivery of Clinical Pharmacy Services and Dedication to Patient-Centered Care and Quality Improvement
National Initiative for Children’s Healthcare Quality
Phase 2 Healthy Weight Collaborative Recognition
APhA Foundation: Project Impact Diabetes Award
Health Care Foundation of New Jersey
Lester Z. Lieberman Humanism in Healthcare Award (Claribel Aviles)
New Jersey Primary Care Association
Community Health Center Champion Award
Contribution to Women’s Health Care Award (Dr. Rina Ramirez)
Contribution to Women’s Health Care Award (Dr. Rina Ramirez)
NJ Monthly Magazine, NJ Top Dentists
Dr. Sam Wakim
Dr. Kathleen Nordman
NJ Family Magazine
NJ Top Pediatric Dentists
Dr. Davia Strachan
Excellence Award
Morris County Chamber of Commerce 2013 Non Profit Excellence Award
Arts Council of the Morris Area
2014 Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Arts
2011/12
Give Kids A Smile Pioneer Award 2012
Patient Safety and Clinical Pharmacy Services Alliance, US Dept. of Health and Human Services
2012 PSPC Outstanding Performance Award
2012 and 2011 Patient Safety Life Saving Award
2012 Innovator Award
2012 Quality Leadership Award – Mayra Soto
2012 Integrated Medication Management Award – Teresita Lawson
2012 Outstanding Executive Leadership Award – Dr. Rina Ramirez, CMO
2012 and 2011 Patient Safety Life Saving Award
2012 Innovator Award
2012 Quality Leadership Award – Mayra Soto
2012 Integrated Medication Management Award – Teresita Lawson
2012 Outstanding Executive Leadership Award – Dr. Rina Ramirez, CMO
National Center for Health in Public Housing
H. Jack Geiger Award for Program Management, 2011
New Jersey Department of Health
The New Jersey Vaccines for Children Program Barbara Giudici Excellence Award, 2011