About Hospital

• Benjamin Franklin Hospital Berlin is a 5-story, 300-bed hospital located in the city's Mitte district. It was founded in 1924 and is part of the Berlin Charité medical system.
• The hospital provides comprehensive care for patients from all over Berlin and the surrounding region.
• The hospital's multidisciplinary staff provides treatments for a broad range of illnesses, including cancer, heart disease, stroke, and Alzheimer's disease.
• The hospital also has a comprehensive emergency department and an outpatient clinic.
• The hospital's features include an advanced imaging center, state-of-the-art laboratories, and a pharmacy.
• The hospital also has an extensive research program that focuses on new methods of treating diseases. In addition to its main location in Berlin, the hospital has satellite facilities in Potsdam and Chemnitz.
• In addition to its extensive services, Benjamin Franklin Hospital Berlin is also known for its innovative approach to health care. For example, it was one of the first hospitals in Germany to implement electronic medical records (EMRs).

Clinics and departments

• Benjamin Franklin Hospital (BFH) has departments for cardiology, oncology, neurology, psychiatry and more.
• The hospital has a range of specialities including cardiology, oncology, neurology and paediatrics, medical and surgical care, intensive care, obstetrics and gynecology.
• It offers a wide range of services, including cardiovascular, cancer, diabetes and endocrinology, gastrointestinal, orthopedic and neurosurgery, pulmonology and rheumatology. The hospital has a highly specialized division for children with special needs. 
• BFH also offers maternity care and a wide variety of outpatient treatments.

Awards and Recognition

• Benjamin Franklin Hospital Berlin was honored with the prestigious "Award for Excellence in Healthcare" from the German Society of Hospital Administrators (GSH).
• The GSH awards honor hospitals that meet or exceed high standards in patient care, efficiency, and financial management. BFHB was one of only nine German hospitals to be nominated for the accolade.
• The hospital's excellence has been recognized by numerous other organizations as well. In 2016, BFH was named a "Best Hospital in Germany" by the readers of the magazine "Die Woche.
• Benjamin Franklin Hospital Berlin was recently awarded the prestigious St. John’s Prize for excellence in healthcare. The hospital has consistently ranked as one of the best hospitals in Germany and has been praised for its innovative approach to care.
• The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to providing high-quality care for its patients, as well as its dedication to research and development.
• The hospital is also home to numerous award-winning facilities and departments, including the Center for Advanced Cardiovascular Medicine and the Department of Pediatric Cardiology & Neurology.
• It is the recipient of an award from the American Heart Association. The hospital was recognized for its outstanding cardiovascular care and for reducing heart disease mortality rates in its patients.

Accreditation and Certification

• The hospital has been accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), an organization that seeks to ensure quality in health care. 
• The hospital also received favorable ratings for its leadership and governance structures as well as its financial stability.
• In addition to being accredited by JCI, it also holds certification from The German Accreditation Agency for Health Care Providers (DGKV) and the National Quality Forum Germany (NQF). These certifications confirm that BFHB upholds rigorous quality assurance measures.