Providence Medical Center today announced that it has achieved the Healthgrades
2019 America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award™. The distinction
places Providence in the top 5 percent of more than 4,500 hospitals assessed
nationwide for its superior clinical performance as measured by
Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about phys
icians and hospitals.
Karen Orr, RN, MSN, MBA, CMSRN, CEO Providence Medical Center, said, “We
are very proud to achieve this recognition, that reflects the strong dedication
of our staff and physicians to provide our patients high quality care
each and every day.” She added, “With a team approach, our
goal is to provide excellent care and great compassion and we are honored
to receive this award.”
“Consumers have several hospitals to choose from, so it’s important
they understand which hospitals achieve the best clinical outcomes,”
said Brad Bowman, Chief Medical Officer at Healthgrades.
“Recipients of the Healthgrades America’s 250 Best Hospitals
Award are setting the bar in patient care.”
From 2015 through 2017, patients treated in hospitals achieving the award
had, on average, a 27.1 percent lower risk of dying than if they were
treated in hospitals that did not receive the award, as measured across
19 rated conditions and procedures for which mortality is the outcome.*
And during that same period, if all hospitals performed similarly to those
achieving the Healthgrades America's 250 Best Hospitals Award, 168,165
lives could potentially have been saved. For example, patients treated
for Sepsis in hospitals achieving the award have, on average, a 26.1 percent
lower risk of dying than if they were treated in hospitals that did not
receive the award.*
Recipients of the Healthgrades America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award
stand out among the rest for overall clinical excellence across a broad
spectrum of care. During the 2019 study period (2015 through 2017), these
hospitals showed superior performance in clinical outcomes for patients
in the Medicare population across at least 21 of 32 most common inpatient
conditions and procedures — as measured by objective performance
data (risk-adjusted mortality and in-hospital complications).
Other Healthgrades recognitions for the Medical Center announced in October,
included: Excellence Awards for Critical Care, Gastrointestinal Care,
Orthopedic Surgery; Pulmonary Care and Patient Safety.
In addition, Providence was recognized by Healthgrades for top 5% in the
nation for Critical Care (2019); Overall GI Services (2 years in a row);
Overall Orthopedic Services (2019); Overall Pulmonary Services (2 years
in a row); and Patient Safety (2017-2018). Providence also received Five-Star
recognition in Spinal Fusion (13 years in a row), Hip Fracture Treatment
(3 years in a row); Treatment of Pneumonia (3 years in a row); Treatment
of Heart Failure (2 years in a row); Pacemaker Procedures (2 years in
a row); Treatment of GI Bleed(2 years in a row); Treatment of Bowel Obstruction
(2 years in a row); Treatment of Pancreatitis (3 Years in a row); Gallbladder
Removal Surgery (4 years in a row); Treatment of Sepsis (4 years in a
row); Treatment of Diabetic Emergencies (2 years in a row); Esophageal/Stomach
Surgeries; Colorectal Surgeries; Carotid Surgery; and Treatment for Respiratory Failure.
To learn more about how Healthgrades determines award recipients, and for
more information on Healthgrades Quality Solutions, please visit
www.healthgrades.com/quality.