West Anaheim Medical Center among top 5% in nation for patient safety
West Anaheim, CA – March 27, 2024 – West Anaheim Medical Center, a Prime Healthcare member hospital, announced today that it has been recognized as a 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient by Healthgrades. This achievement, along with West Anaheim’s accomplishments as a hip-fracture treatment, gallbladder removal surgery, and treatment of diabetic hospitalizations five-star ratings recipient, reflects West Anaheim’s commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care.
“West Anaheim Medical Center has cultivated an outstanding safety culture that prioritizes the well-being of both patients and staff, setting a high standard for patient safety nationwide,” said Brad Bowman, MD, chief medical officer, and head of data science at Healthgrades. “We’re proud to recognize West Anaheim for providing top-quality care while preventing serious injuries to patients during their hospital stay.”
Other clinical recognitions West Anaheim Medical Center has earned recently include recognitions by the Lown Institute for outstanding patient safety, along with year-over-year “A” grades from The Leapfrog Group for patient safety excellence.
“We are deeply honored to receive the Patient Safety Excellence Award for the eleventh consecutive year. This achievement is a testament to the commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of each patient that walks through our doors,” said Dr. Ayman Mousa, Chief Executive Officer at West Anaheim Medical Center. “We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our community and we will remain steadfast in our mission to provide the highest quality care.
Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted complication and mortality rates for approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to determine this year’s top-performing hospitals for patient safety. During the 2020-2022 study period, nearly 170,000 potentially preventable safety events occurred among Medicare patients in U.S. hospitals, with four patient safety indicators accounting for close to 75% of these incidents.* Healthgrades’ analysis revealed that patients treated in hospitals receiving the 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award have a significantly lower chance of experiencing one of the four leading safety indicators than patients treated at non-recipient hospitals:
- In-hospital fall resulting in fracture (approximately 52% less likely)
- Collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest (approximately 56% less likely)
- Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital (approximately 67% less likely)
- Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired in the hospital (approximately 71% less likely)
Where you’re treated matters, which is why Healthgrades is committed to providing the most scientifically accurate information about doctors and hospitals–with data insights not available anywhere else. To learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality, visit healthgrades.com.
*Statistics are calculated from Healthgrades Patient Safety Ratings and Excellence Award methodology which is based primarily on AHRQ technical specifications (Version 2023.0.1) to MedPAR data from approximately 4,500 hospitals for years 2020 through 2022 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only.
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About West Anaheim Medical Center
Founded in 1964, West Anaheim Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, is a 219-bed acute-care hospital dedicated to providing the community with high-quality, compassionate healthcare. Key services include general medical/surgical inpatient care and treatment, emergency services, surgical services, behavioral health, comprehensive heart center, and diagnostic imaging. For more information visit www.westanaheimmedctr.com.
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