2 Utah hospitals take home patient safety awards
Two hospitals in Utah are among the facilities that received a 2016 Women’s Choice Award for patient safety. Jordan Valley Medical Center in West Jordan and Jordan Valley Medical Center-West Valley Campus announced earning the awards earlier today.
“We honor Jordan Valley Medical Center and Jordan Valley Medical Center-West Valley Campus for being named and recognized as hospitals of choice among women, for it represents the strongest and most important consumer message in today’s healthcare marketplace when considering that women account for 90 percent of all healthcare decisions,” Delia Passi, founder and CEO of the Women’s Choice Award, said in a prepared statement.
Hospitals are chosen for these awards based on several measures, including the number of serious complications and how many accidental cuts and tears from medical treatment are reported to CMS.
“This is another proud moment for our excellent staff at both hospitals,” Steven Anderson, CEO of Jordan Valley Medical Center and Jordan Valley Medical Center-West Valley Campus, said in the same statement. “Every day, I witness, firsthand, the amount of dedication, compassion, and thoughtfulness our teams provide to each patient in our care. Patient safety and trust are fundamental qualities to strive for in a healthcare setting, and recognition like this only pushes our efforts forward.”
“Receiving this award is such an honor,” Mark May, MD, medical staff president of Jordan Valley Medical Center and Jordan Valley Medical Center West Valley Campus, said in the statement. “In my position, I have the privilege to personally witness the interactions between my staff and their patients. Our patients rely on us to provide the best care and support possible, so this award serves as motivation to continue our work every day.”
More information on the Women’s Choice Award, including other winners, can be found here.
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