Six healthcare services receive 5-star ratings

Paradise Valley Hospital has received 5 stars for the quality of its cardiac, critical care, gastrointestinal and orthopedic care from Healthgrades. Every year, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance at nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide for 33 of the most common inpatient procedures and conditions. The findings are released in a report Healthgrades 2016 Report to the Nation, available at Healthgrades.com

The six areas of 5-star treatment in 2016 are:
• Pacemaker Procedures (2015-2016)
• Treatment of Heart Attack (2014-2016)
• Treatment of Heart Failure (2014-2016)
• Critical Care Treatment of Sepsis (2014-2016)
• Treatment of GI Bleeds (2015-2016)
• Treatment of Hip Fracture (2014-2016)

“This unbiased data highlights Paradise Valley Hospital’s expertise and superior performance,” said Neerav Jadeja, hospital administrator. “Year after year, our excellent care and patient safety record are recognized on a national level, which lets our South Bay community know they have access to nationally recognized care close to home.”
A 5-star rating indicates that Paradise Valley Hospital’s clinical outcomes are statistically significantly better than expected when treating the condition or performing the procedure being evaluated.

For its analysis, Healthgrades evaluated approximately 40 million Medicare inpatient records for nearly 4,500 short-term acute care hospitals nationwide, and assessed hospital performance relative to each of 33 common conditions and procedures.