[Victorville, CA] – March 16, 2026 – Desert Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, announced today that it has achieved the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use to find a doctor or hospital. This award reflects Desert Valley Hospital’s commitment to safe, patient-centered care and puts the organization in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for patient safety for 4 years in a row.
“Receiving the Healthgrades 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award for the fourth consecutive year is a profound honor that speaks volumes about our team’s unwavering commitment to patient centered care,” said Dr. Imran Siddiqui, FACP, MBA, Chief Medical Officer at Desert Valley Hospital. “Our continuous investment in advanced technology and rigorous safety protocols ensures that every patient who walks through our doors receives the safest and highest- quality care possible.”
Desert Valley Hospital’s achievement is based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. To determine the national leaders in patient safety, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted complication and mortality rates from approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide across 13 patient safety indicators (PSIs), with each PSI representing a serious, preventable complication.
Healthgrades’ annual analysis revealed significant performance gaps between the nation’s highest-and lowest-achieving facilities, making it increasingly important for consumers to seek care at a hospital with top safety ratings. During the 2022-2024 study period, 167,228 preventable safety events occurred among Medicare patients at U.S. hospitals, with four PSIs accounting for nearly 78% of all incidents. Patients treated at Desert Valley Hospital and other award-winning facilities had a profoundly lower risk of experiencing these leading complications:
- In-hospital fall resulting in fracture (52.4% less likely)
- Collapsed lung due to a procedure in or around the chest (57.5% less likely)
- Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired in the hospital (67.8% less likely)
- Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital (71.9% less likely)
“The data behind this year’s Patient Safety Excellence Award highlights how measurable improvements in safety can prevent thousands of complications,” said Dr. Alana Biggers, MPH, medical advisor at Healthgrades. “By prioritizing evidence-based safety practices, Desert Valley Hospital is achieving better clinical outcomes and cultivating a culture where patients come first.”
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. For additional guidance on finding safe, high-quality care in 2026, visit healthgrades.com.
*Statistics are calculated from Healthgrades’ Patient Safety Excellence Award Methodology, which is based primarily on AHRQ technical specifications (Version 2025.0.1) to MedPAR data from approximately 4,500 hospitals for years 2022 through 2024 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only.
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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 in 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 by Merative, named “Top Community Hospital” by Becker’s Healthcare, Patient Safety Excellence Award, Women’s Health Excellence Award, “A”-ranked by the Lown Institute Hospital Index and received 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.DVMC.com.
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