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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) has been named the top hospital in Ontario for pediatric inpatient satisfaction.

According to the National Research Corporation Canada/Ontario Hospital Association’s report, Patient Ratings of Overall Care and Likelihood to Recommend Ontario Hospitals, CHEO received the highest ranking from pediatric patients and their parents.

“This is just the beginning. CHEOnext, our strategic plan, focuses on providing an exceptional experience for every patient and family,” says Alex Munter, President and CEO of CHEO. “CHEO’s aim is to go from really good to really great by engaging patients and parents in every facet of care, listening to their feedback and using it to continuously improve.”

Survey respondents were provided with a list of 27 hospitals and asked to indicate their overall satisfaction with inpatient care. The report surveyed patients who had an inpatient stay or made an emergency department visit between April 1, 2011 and March 31, 2012.

Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children also ranked high for pediatric inpatient care. It was named the hospital patients would most likely recommend to others.