Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System is committed to continually improving patient safety and the quality of our services. We participate in several state and national quality reporting programs to help us know our strengths and weaknesses. The information received enables SVMHS to make improvements that benefit our patients and the community .
We encourage our patients to be informed and involved in their healthcare decisions.
Hospital Compare
Hospital Compare was created through the efforts of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Department of Health and Human Services, and other members of the Hospital Quality Alliance (HQA). The information on this website has been provided primarily by hospitals that have agreed to submit quality information for Hospital Compare to make public. This tool provides you with information on how well the hospitals care for all their adult patients with certain medical conditions or surgical procedures. This information will help you compare the quality of care hospitals provide.
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Surgical Care Improvement Project Process of Care Measures: Hospitals can reduce the risk of wound infection after surgery by making sure patients get the right medicines at the right time on the day of their surgery. These measures show some of the standards of care. Surgical Care Scores
Heart Attack Process of Care Measures: A heart attack (also called AMI or acute myocardial infarction) happens when the arteries leading to the heart become blocked and the blood supply is slowed or stopped. These measures show some of the standards of care provided, if appropriate for most adults who have had a heart attack. Heart Attack Scores
Pneumonia Process of Care Measures: Pneumonia is a serious lung infection that causes difficulty breathing, fever, cough and fatigue. These measures show some of the recommended treatments for pneumonia. Pneumonia Scores
Heart Failure Process of Care Measures: Heart Failure is a weakening of the heart's pumping power. With heart failure, your body doesn't get enough oxygen and nutrients to meet its needs. These measures show some of the standards of care provided for most adults with heart failure. Heart Failure Scores
Survey of Patients' Hospital Experiences: HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) is a national survey that asks patients about their experiences during a recent hospital stay. Use the results shown here to compare hospitals based on ten important hospital quality topics. Patients Hospital Experience
The Joint Commission
An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission (TJC) accredits and certifies more than 15,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's commitment to meeting certain performance standards.
Quality Check is one tool consumers can use to help make health care decisions. The Quality report shows accreditation status, services offered, special quality awards, and National Patient Safety Goals compliance.
See Our Scores: Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System's Quality Report
Cal Hospital Compare
The Cal Hospital Compare Web site is the result of a partnership between three independent organizations dedicated to improving health care quality: The California HealthCare Foundation, the University of California at San Francisco Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies, and the California Hospitals Assessment and Reporting Taskforce (CHART), a not-for-profit public benefit corporation. This site includes ratings for clinical care, patient safety, and patient experience for the more than 240 hospitals, representing over 86% of acute care hospital admissions in the state, that have chosen to participate in this important voluntary effort. At present, SVMHS is the only Monterey County hospital for which there are data.
Some hospitals provide better care than others. This site rates quality of care, patient experience, and safety measures for hospitals in your area.
See Our Scores: Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System's Cal Hospital Compare Report
Included in these scores are: Heart Attack, Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, Maternity, Pneumonia, Other Conditions and Other Surgery.