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Holy Cross Hospital and Mercy Hospital announced that a new study ranks both hospitals’ clinical quality among the top five percent in the nation. The study by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization, analyzed patient outcomes at each of the nation’s 5,000 non-federal hospitals over the years 2006, 2007 and 2008 and named hospitals in the top five percent as HealthGrades Distinguished Hospitals for Clinical Excellence™.
“It is truly an honor for Mercy Hospital and Holy Cross Hospital to receive this award,” said John C. Johnson, President and CEO, Holy Cross and Mercy. “Being ranked Top Five Percent in the nation means both Holy Cross and Mercy are among the leaders in quality care. This recognition reconfirms our commitment to our patients by our physicians and staff.”
According to the eighth annual HealthGrades Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence study, Holy Cross Hospital and Mercy Hospital and the other hospitals in the top five percent demonstrated patient outcomes that far exceeded those of other hospitals. Patients admitted to these hospitals had risk-adjusted mortality rates that were, on average, 29 percent lower than all other hospitals. Risk-adjusted complication rates were, on average, 9 percent lower than all other hospitals.
Holy Cross Hospital and Mercy Hospital are 2 of only 269 hospitals nationally and the only Catholic hospitals in South Florida that received this distinction from HealthGrades. Both hospitals are also 2010 Orthopedic and Pulmonary Excellence Award™ recipients and 5-star rated for the treatment of heart failure, stroke, sepsis, maternity care and women’s health, according to HealthGrades.
“Our data show that only a select few hospitals achieve high-quality patient outcomes not just in a few categories of care, but across the board and over time,” said Rick May, MD, a vice president with HealthGrades and an author of the study. “Patients in communities with a Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence should feel proud of the hospital’s accomplishments, and confident that the level of care there is among the very best in the nation.”
The study states: “Patients who choose to receive their care at a Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence certainly will have a lower risk for an adverse clinical outcome relative to all other hospitals.”
As a group, Holy Cross Hospital, Mercy Hospital and those identified as being in the top five percent in the nation improved their mortality rates at a faster pace than all other hospitals. Over the years 2006, 2007 and 2008, the HealthGrades study found that Distinguished Hospitals for Clinical Excellence lowered their risk-adjusted mortality rates over the three years by an average of 14%, compared with a 10% average improvement of all other hospitals.
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About Holy Cross Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital, a recipient of the prestigious Magnet™ award for nursing excellence, HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™ (2003-2008) and HealthGrades Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2008 & 2009),was named One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals™ (2007 & 2008) by HealthGrades and One of America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopedics (2008 & 2009) by USNEWS & World Report. Broward County’s only Catholic Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Catholic Health East. A 571-bed acute care hospital staffed by over 600 physicians, Holy Cross offers progressive services and programs to meet the evolving healthcare needs of Broward County. Since 1955, Holy Cross has taken pride in the ability to combine quality medical care and advanced technology with sincere human compassion and understanding. The hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and its medical team has earned a reputation for excellence. To learn more about Holy Cross Hospital, 4725 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL, visit www.holy-cross.com.
About Mercy Hospital
Mercy Hospital, a recipient of the prestigious Magnet™ award for nursing excellence, HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award™ (2003-2004, 2006) and HealthGrades Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2007), is Miami-Dade County’s only Catholic Hospital. Established in 1950, it is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine, Florida and a member of Catholic Health East. A 473-bed acute care hospital, staffed by over 700 physicians representing 27 medical specialties, its Centers of Excellence include: The Heart Center at Mercy Hospital, the Miami Cancer Center at Mercy Hospital, the Orthopedic Institute at Mercy Hospital, and the Minimally Invasive Surgical Institute at Mercy Hospital. Mercy Hospital is located at 3663 S. Miami Avenue, Miami, FL. www.mercymiami.org.
