Desert Valley Hospital recognized by Healthgrades for specialty care
Desert Valley Hospital in Victorville, a member of Prime Healthcare,announced that it has achieved numerous five-star ratings for specialty care.
The ratings came from new research released by Healthgrades, a resource used to find a hospital or doctor, according to hospital officials on Friday.
“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 Desert Valley Chief Nursing Officer Dana Roesler said. “I am profoundly grateful for the selfless devotion demonstrated by our staff and physicians.”
Desert Valley’s five-star ratings include:
Defibrillator procedures
Pacemaker procedures
Hip fracture treatment
Treatment of pneumonia
Treatment of diabetic hospitalizations
These five-star ratings reflect the hospital’s commitment to consistently delivering the best care possible and places the organization in the upper echelon of hospitals for specialty care nationwide, hospital officials stated.
“As health systems nationwide endeavor to elevate their quality of care, these elite facilities provide a roadmap for success," said Dr. Brad Bowman, Healthgrades' chief medical officer. "We commend Desert Valley Hospital for their dedication to excellence in patient care.”
Desert Valley Hospital has also been recognized as one of the nation's “Top 100 Hospitals” by Merative since 2005.
Healthgrades evaluates hospitals solely on clinical outcomes: risk-adjusted mortality and complications, according to the organization.
Consumers can visit Healthgrades.com to learn more about how they measure hospital quality.
Desert Valley Hospital is an innovative 148-bed acute care hospital located in Victorville. For more information visit www.DesertValleyHospital.com
This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Desert Valley Hospital recognized by Healthgrades for specialty care
