Recognition for Palmdale Regional Medical Center

Hospital Achievements

Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade logo"A" Grade in the Fall 2023 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

The Leapfrog Group has recognized Palmdale Regional Medical Center for our commitment to providing safer healthcare to our patients.

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The Joint Commission Accredited

Accredited by The Joint CommissionThe Joint Commission accredits healthcare organizations which meet its rigorous performance standards for delivering safe, high quality care.

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Cardiovascular Services Awards

High Performing Hospital in Heart Attack Care by U.S. News & World Report (2023-2024)

This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures and Conditions ratings, which are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures.

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Certified STEMI Receiving Center by the American Heart Association

This certification acknowledges Southwest Health Palmdale Regional Medical Center dedication to high quality STEMI receiving services.

Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery Awards

Blue Distinction® Center+ DesignationBlue California Blue Distinction Center + Knee and Hip Replacement for Quality and Cost-Efficiency in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries (2021)

BDC for Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries recognizes facilities that meet rigorous quality evaluations to measure structure, process, and patient outcomes.

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Blue Distinction® Center+ for Knee and Hip Anthem Blue Distinction Center + Knee and Hip ReplacementReplacement by Anthem Blue Cross (2020)

BDC for Knee and Hip Replacement recognizes facilities that meet rigorous quality evaluations to measure structure, process, and patient outcomes.

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Rehabilitation Services Awards 

Three-Year CARF AccreditationAspire to Excellence CARD Accredited

This accreditation represents the highest level that can be given to an organization and shows the organization’s substantial conformance to the CARF standards.

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Spine Surgery Awards

Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery by Blue California Blue Distinction Center Spine SurgeryBlue Shield of California and Anthem Blue Cross

BDC for Spine Surgery recognizes facilities that meet rigorous quality evaluations to measure structure, process, and patient outcomes.

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Stroke Services Awards

Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification The joint commissionfrom The Joint Commission

Southwest Health Palmdale Regional Medical Center has been certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. This distinction recognizes our exceptional efforts to foster better outcomes for stroke care.

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American Heart Association® AHA 2023 Get With The Guidelines Silver PlusGet With The Guidelines® Stroke Silver Plus Award (2023)

Southwest Health Palmdale Regional Medical Center treats patients to core standard levels of care as outlined by the American Heart Association and has been recognized for its continuous commitment to this level of care.

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American Heart Association® Mission: Lifeline American Heart Association 2022 Get with the Guidelines Gold Plus Strokeand Get with the Guidelines Gold Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll (2021)

Southwest Health Palmdale Regional Medical Center treats patients to core standard levels of care as outlined by the American Heart Association and has been recognized for its continuous commitment to this level of care.

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American Heart Association/American Stroke American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement AwardAssociation Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award (2020)

Southwest Health Palmdale Regional Medical Center treats patients to core standard levels of care as outlined by the American Heart Association and has been recognized for its continuous commitment to this level of care.

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The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval and American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check Mark for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centersof Approval® and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check Mark for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers

This award indicates a high level of excellence in care for stroke patients.

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Weight-Loss Surgery Awards

MBSAQIP logoMetabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program Accredited Center

Southwest Health Palmdale Regional Medical Center is accredited as a Center of Excellence by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program. The bariatric team at Palmdale Regional offers support through the entire weight-loss surgery process, from pre-op education to post-op support.

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ACS Surgical Quality Partner logoAmerican College of Surgeons Surgical Quality Partner

As an MBSAQIP-accredited hospital, Palmdale Regional Medical Center also becomes an ACS Surgical Quality Partner. Being a Surgical Quality Partner signifies a hospital’s dedication to consistently improving procedures and approaches, while maintaining a critical eye on process at every step.

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Aetna Institutes of Quality® for Bariatric Aetna Institutes of Quality LogoSurgery

This award signifies high standards of quality and cost-effective care. Factors including number of procedures, success rates, and complication rates were measured to determine this rating. 

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Anthem Blue Cross® Blue Distinction Anthem Blue Cross Blue Distinction CenterCenter for Bariatric Surgery

BDC for Bariatric Surgery recognizes facilities that meet rigorous quality evaluations to measure structure, process, and patient outcomes.

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Blue Shield® of California Blue Distinction Blue shield of california blue distinction center bariatric surgeryCenter for Bariatric Surgery

BDC for Bariatric Surgery recognizes facilities that meet rigorous quality evaluations to measure structure, process, and patient outcomes.

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One of America’s Best Hospitals for Bariatric women's choice award best hospital bariatric surgery 2021Surgery by the Women’s Choice Award®

Southwest Health Palmdale Regional Medical Center has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare.

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