Chief Healthcare Executive March 14, 2023
The organization examined thousands of hospitals but only a select group took prizes in patient safety and the patient experience. Four problems make up the bulk of safety events, the study found.
Healthgrades has announced the recipients of two awards for hospital quality, and only a select group of hospitals managed to claim both honors.
The organization, which evaluates hospitals in a variety of areas, released the winners of two awards on Tuesday: The 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award and the Outstanding Patient Experience Award.
Healthgrades examined thousands of hospitals and 445 were recognized with the patient safety award, which honors hospitals that protected patients and prevented serious safety events. In addition, 419 hospitals earned the patient experience...