Dignity Health - Community Hospital of SanBernardino (CHSB) and Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center (SBMC) announcedsignificant accolades for its commitment to patient safety and clinical distinction. CHSB has
once again been rated Grade A for hospital safety by The Leapfrog Group, and SBMC has been recognized by Healthgrades as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for prostate surgeries with five-star rankings in three specialties. These distinctions, based on rigorous, third-party evaluations of patient outcomes and safety data, provide the community with transparent insights into Dignity Health’s consistent delivery of high-quality hospital care.
"Community Hospital’s consistent achievement of an 'A' grade for patient safety, alongside St. Bernardine’s distinguished 100 Best Hospitals ranking, directly reflects Dignity Health’s pursuit of clinical excellence," stated June Collison, Hospital President and CEO at CHSB. "Dignity Health has been a cornerstone of care in the Inland Empire. These honors assure our residents that advanced, safe, and personalized care is available right here."
Dignity Health’s long-standing dedication to superior patient care is consistently validated through independent assessments. CHSB has maintained this 'A' Grade for hospital safety making it among the safest hospitals nationwide. This accomplishment also highlights Dignity Health's system-wide success, with its California hospitals collectively earning more 'A' ratings than any other health system in the state. Complementing this safety record, SBMC has achieved America’s 100 Best Hospitals in prostate surgery and five-star ratings for cardiac care, prostate surgery, and critical care.
"These distinctions are more than just awards; they are a transparent testament to Dignity Health’s unwavering commitment to our community's well-being," added Doug Kleam, Hospital President and CEO at SBMC. "They assure our patients that choosing Dignity Health means choosing a health system built on trust, dedicated to the highest standards of safety, clinical expertise, and compassionate care."
Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates across approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide. The Leapfrog hospital safety grade assesses how well hospitals protect patients from errors, accidents, injuries, and infections. To learn more about Dignity Health’s award-winning care in the Inland Empire, please visit dignityhealth.org/inlandempire.
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About Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino
Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino is a 347-bed, acute care, nonprofit, community hospital located in San Bernardino, California. Known for its programs in maternity care and pediatrics, behavioral health and long-term subacute care for adults and children, the hospital also includes inpatient and outpatient surgery. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the largest health care systems. CHSB has been recognized with the gold seal of approval by the Joint Commission, as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, awarded Healthgrades’ Five Stars for Gallbladder Removal Surgery and Treatment of Diabetic Emergencies, earned Blue Distinction for Maternity Care from Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and rated five stars for Children’s Subacute Center by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Visit dignityhealth.org/chsb for more information.
About Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center
Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1931 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Dignity Health – St. Bernardine Medical Center (SBMC) is a 342-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino, California. The hospital offers a full complement of services and it shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the largest health care systems. SBMC has been recognized by American Stroke Association - “Get With the Guidelines” Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award, one of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery and for Spine Surgery, named a Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation, and earned Blue Distinction for Surgery, Cardiac Care, and Maternity Care from Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Visit dignityhealth.org/stbernardine for more information.
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