Prime Healthcare’s hospitals have been recognized. For the Healthgrades 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award™, which identifies them among the best for patient safety in the United States. A total of 16 Prime Healthcare hospitals have received this prestigious award. Ten of them have made it to the top 5% for patient safety. What is particularly impressive is that La Palma Intercommunity Hospital. Sherman Oaks Hospital have won this prestigious award for the 13th consecutive year. Prime Healthcare also leads the state of California for the past two years in the number of patient safety awards.
“The data behind this year’s Healthgrades 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, these award-winning hospitals are achieving better clinical outcomes and cultivating cultures where patients come first.”
Strong Foundation in Patient Safety and Outcomes
Of these eight hospitals, there are eight hospitals that are part of the Prime Healthcare Foundation. Which is a nonprofit public charity. According to Dr. Kavitha Bhatia, President and Chair of the Foundation, “The Healthgrades evaluation of risk-adjusted complication. Mortality rates among approximately 4,500 U.S. hospitals found that patients were treated. Healthgrades Award-winning hospitals have significantly lower rates of falls, infections, and pressure injuries compared to non-award-winning hospitals.”
These awards are a testament to Prime Healthcare’s commitment to excellence in patient care.
“Patient safety is the foundation of clinical excellence and the promise we make to every patient who entrusts us with their care,” said Sunny Bhatia, MD, President and Chief Medical Officer, Prime Healthcare. “As a physician-led health system, safety is not just a measure of performance, it reflects who we are as an organization. These recognitions reflect a culture where safety is not a goal, but a standard that guides every decision, every day.”
“The fact that our hospitals have earned this honor every year since 2014 reflects a culture grounded in mission, accountability and deep care for the communities we serve,” said Dr. Kavitha Bhatia, President and Chair of the Prime Healthcare Foundation. “The breadth of these recognitions across our hospitals is inspiring, and we are deeply grateful to our physicians, nurses, and care teams whose commitment to safety and quality makes a difference in the lives of patients every day.”
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