Healthgrades, a national consumer organization that provides patients with information on hospitals and physicians, has recognized Mayo Clinic for its commitment to exceptional patient care.

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Mayo Clinic was recently recognized by Healthgrades for its commitment to exceptional patient care. Healthgrades is an online resource for patients to find information about physicians and hospitals.

Healthgrades recognized over 830 national hospitals with its 2024 Outstanding Patient Experience Awards and Patient Safety Excellence Awards. Mayo Clinic in Florida, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, and Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Minnesota, were among 79 hospitals that received both awards.

The Outstanding Patient Experience Award recognizes healthcare facilities that excel in fostering clear and compassionate communication with patients and their families.

Hospitals receiving the Patient Safety Excellence Award ranked among the top 10% nationally for their commitment to patient safety.

Here are the Mayo Clinic award winners:

Outstanding Patient Experience Award

• Mayo Clinic in Arizona.
• Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
• Mayo Clinic in Florida.
• Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse.
• Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.
• Mayo Clinic in Mankato.

Patient Safety Excellence Award

• Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
• Mayo Clinic in Florida.
• Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin and Albert Lea.
• Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.

Focus on patient-centered care

The Outstanding Patient Experience Award recognition is based on patient survey data released in November 2023 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, covering patients discharged between Jan. 1, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2022.

This achievement is reflected in the quality of interactions between physicians, nurses and patients, as well as a commitment to understanding and fulfilling patient needs throughout their healthcare journey.

Commitment to safety

The Patient Safety Excellence Award recognition is based on an analysis of 13 patient safety indicators measured through MedPAR data between 2020 and 2022, including:

• In-hospital falls resulting in hip fractures.
• Collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest.
• Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital.
• Catheter-related bloodstream infections.

Many agencies rate quality in healthcare, and Mayo Clinic is the only healthcare organization that consistently ranks among the top healthcare organizations nationwide regardless of the quality measure used.

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