Shasta Regional Medical Center among top 5% in nation for patient safety
Redding, CA – March 27, 2024 – Shasta Regional 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 Shasta’s accomplishments this year as a Healthgrades 5-star recipient for Pacemaker Procedures and Treatment of Respiratory Failure, reflect Shasta Regional Medical Center’s commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care.
“Shasta Regional 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 Shasta Regional Medical Center for providing top-quality care while preventing serious injuries to patients during their hospital stay.”
In addition to Healthgrades, Shasta Regional Medical Center was awarded the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline ® STEMI Receiving Center Bronze recognition for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people STEMI heart attacks, known to be more severe and dangerous than other types of heart attacks. The hospital was also recognized nationally by The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation for demonstrated expertise and commitment to treating chest pain patients. These awards recognize Shasta Regional’s commitment to ensuring patients receive the most appropriate treatment leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
“This national recognition reaffirms our dedication maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and underscores the collective effort of our staff in creating a culture of excellence at Shasta Regional,” said Casey Fatch, Chief Executive Officer at Shasta Regional Medical Center. “We are deeply grateful to every member of our healthcare family committed to ensuring the well-being of every patient who entrusts us with their care.”
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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About Shasta Regional Medical Center
Shasta Regional Medical Center is a 226-bed acute care facility serving Northern California. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services; emergency medicine, critical care, general and specialty surgery, cardiovascular services, neurosciences and orthopedic care. Shasta Regional Medical Center is one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals recognized by Watson Health and is a fully accredited chest pain center. The hospital is Joint Commission Certified for Stroke, They are a Five Star recipient for treatment of heart failure, respiratory failure and is named among the top 5% in the nation for patient safety. Shasta Regional Medical Center delivers patient-centered healthcare with compassion, dignity and respect for every patient and their family.
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