St. Jospeh Medical Center among top 10% In the nation for patient safety
Kansas City, MO – March 14, 2024 – St. Joseph Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, announced today that it has been recognized as a 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. This achievement along with St. Joe’s accomplishments as America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery , #3 out of 5 in State Rankings for Orthopedic Surgery reflects St. Joe’s commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care.
“St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph Medical Center for providing top-quality care while preventing serious injuries to patients during their hospital stay.”
This award is a testament to our entire care team who put the safety and outcomes of our patients first.
St. Joseph Medical Center has a long legacy of quality care, and this recognition is validation that safety is a hardwired core value in our organization. Jodi Fincher, CEO
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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St. Joseph Medical Center
St. Joseph Medical Center is a faith-based, 310-bed hospital providing a wide range of acute care and outpatient services. Key services include the Senior Care Services, St. Joseph Heart Institute, Breast Center and Orthopedic Services. St. Joseph is a member of Prime Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading hospital systems for clinical excellence. For more information, visit stjosephkc.com.
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