West Valley celebrates sixth consecutive total knee replacement five-star designation by Healthgrades
West Valley Medical Center is honored to be the recipient of its sixth consecutive Healthgrades five-star designation for total knee replacement procedures (2015 - 2020). Healthgrades, a leading online health care resource, announced its 2020 annual awards and ratings October 22, 2019.
West Valley's continued success in the area of orthopedics can be attributed in part to a simultaneous focus on both patient safety and individualized care. The hospital offers patients a Rapid Recovery procedure for knee replacements, which preserves more of the existing bone and results in less damage to the quadriceps muscle. This technique -- combined with West Valley's pre-surgery education classes, dedicated 11-bed orthopedic recovery unit, and ortho-spine service line coordinator -- allows patients a faster and less painful return to their active lifestyles.
"We are very proud to once again earn this designation from this nationally recognized group; it exemplifies our commitment and our passion for providing high-quality health care to our growing community," said Betsy Hunsicker, chief executive officer for West Valley Medical Center. "We thank our physicians and staff for fostering a safe and healing environment for our patients."
In addition to the five-star designation for total knee replacement procedures, West Valley is proud to announce the following ratings from Healthgrades:
- Five-Star designation for treatment of heart failure
- Five-Star designation for treatment of Pneumonia
- Third consecutive Five-Star designation for treatment of gastrointestinal bleed (2018-20)
- Third consecutive Five-Star designation for gallbladder removal surgery (2018-20)
This past spring, West Valley received the Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades for three years in a row (2017 - 2019), placing the hospital in the top 10 percent of health care facilities for safety nationwide.
Healthgrades is an online resource that helps consumers search, compare and connect with physicians and hospitals. For its annual "Report to the Nation," the organization evaluated about 4,500 hospitals nationwide for 34 of the most common inpatient procedures and conditions. Check out the complete Healthgrades 2018 Report to the Nation with detailed cohort-specific outcomes data, hospital-specific quality achievements and detailed study methodology.