Desert Valley Hospital Recognized with Five-Star Achievements from Healthgrades
[Victorville, CA] – November 10, 2023 – Desert Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, announced today it has achieved numerous five-star ratings for specialty care, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor.
Desert Valley Hospital’s Five-Star ratings include: Defibrillator Procedures, Pacemaker Procedures, Hip Fracture Treatment, Treatment of Pneumonia, and Treatment of Diabetic Hospitalizations. These five-star ratings reflect Desert Valley Hospital’s commitment to consistently delivering the best care possible and places the organization in the upper echelon of hospitals for specialty care nationwide.
“Healthgrades congratulates Desert Valley Hospital for being a national leader and demonstrating a deep commitment to providing high quality care to all patients,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Data Science at Healthgrades. “As health systems nationwide endeavor to elevate their quality of care, these elite facilities provide a roadmap for success. We commend Desert Valley Hospital for their dedication to excellence in patient care.”
“This prestigious recognition from Healthgrades stands as a testament of the unyielding commitment to excellence and the tireless pursuit of quality and compassionate care our staff strive to provide,” said Dana Roesler, Chief Executive Officer/Chief Nursing Officer, Desert Valley Hospital. “I am profoundly grateful for the selfless devotion demonstrated by our staff and physicians.”
In addition, Desert Valley Hospital has been acknowledged as one of the nations “Top 100 Hospitals” by Merative since 2005. The numerous recognitions received by Desert Valley Hospital are a reflection of the dedication to providing exceptional healthcare services.
Healthgrades evaluates hospitals solely on clinical outcomes: risk-adjusted mortality and complications. By focusing on what matters most–patient outcomes–Healthgrades ratings provide critical feedback for both patients and hospitals. By offering easy access to objective performance measures, Healthgrades gives consumers the information they need to find a hospital that excels in providing the care they need. And, by shining a light on strengths and weaknesses, Healthgrades ratings help direct hospitals to opportunities for clinical improvement. The 2024 hospital assessment evaluated patient mortality and complication rates for 35 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to identify the top performers.
The 2024 Healthgrades analysis revealed that the variation in performance between five-star and one-star hospitals continues to widen, making it increasingly important to seek care at top-rated programs. From 2020 through 2022, if all hospitals as a group performed similarly to five-star hospitals, on average, 215,667 lives could potentially have been saved, and 149,521 patients could have avoided potential complications. *
Consumers can visit Healthgrades.com to learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality and access a patient-friendly overview of how we rate and why hospital quality matters here.
*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for 2020 through 2022 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2024 Specialty Excellence Awards and Ratings Methodology.
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About Desert Valley Hospital:
Desert Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, is an innovative 148-bed acute care hospital located in the High Desert of Southern California. Desert Valley Hospital is in the top 5% of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for clinical performance. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including 100 Top Hospital recognition, Patient Safety Excellence Award, Women’s Health Excellence Award and Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award. Desert Valley Hospital, along with Desert Valley Medical Group, offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, surgical services and more. For more information visit www.DesertValleyHospital.com