Quality and Safety - Columbia Gorge - Adventist Health
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Quality and Safety - Columbia Gorge - Adventist Health
About Us
Quality and Safety
Delivering the care you deserve
Explore our quality rankings
Transparency and clarity are important to us, as they allow you to have confidence in our care. Read more about Adventist Health’s latest performance in quality and patient safety measures.
Latest news
Our doctors, nurses, and other caregivers proudly put safety first on behalf of our patients and communities every day as part of our genuine commitment to quality that is shared across team members at every level of our organization. But our mission isn’t simply to offer you safe, quality care — we partner with you to provide the services you need to experience your best health.
Our commitment to zero preventable harm
From our executives to front-line staff, everyone at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge is united in the effort to eliminate preventable harm. By embedding patient safety into our plans and developing rigorous safety protocols into our care delivery processes, we make your experience while in our care a top priority. This commitment starts with creating a culture of safety and continuous learning.
Part of this focus on safety is a focus on you, which is why we actively involve patients and families in care decisions. By investing in transparent practices and evidence-based safety measures, we help ensure that your experience — from admission to recovery — is as secure and supportive as possible. Your trust matters, and we work every day to earn it through our unwavering dedication to your well-being.
Education and Support
Partnering for a safer hospital stay
We believe the best care happens when patients, families, and care teams work together. There are simple ways you and your loved ones can help ensure you have a safe, healing, and comfortable time while in the hospital.
Read the blog
Discover more
CMS Hospital Star Ratings
All Adventist Health hospitals submit data on mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care measures to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS issues star ratings to show how well each hospital performed on these measures compared to other hospitals.
Learn more
Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades
The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade promotes patient safety by highlighting hospitals’ efforts to prevent medical errors, infections, and injuries.
Learn more
The Joint Commission Accreditation
Earning accreditation from Joint Commission is a way many of our hospitals use to signify our dedication to patient safety and quality of care. Achieving the national quality standards set by Joint Commission helps us ensure we are using best practices for our patients, staff, and community.
Learn more
About Us
Quality and Safety
Delivering the care you deserve
Explore our quality rankings
Transparency and clarity are important to us, as they allow you to have confidence in our care. Read more about Adventist Health’s latest performance in quality and patient safety measures.
Latest news
Our doctors, nurses, and other caregivers proudly put safety first on behalf of our patients and communities every day as part of our genuine commitment to quality that is shared across team members at every level of our organization. But our mission isn’t simply to offer you safe, quality care — we partner with you to provide the services you need to experience your best health.
Our commitment to zero preventable harm
From our executives to front-line staff, everyone at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge is united in the effort to eliminate preventable harm. By embedding patient safety into our plans and developing rigorous safety protocols into our care delivery processes, we make your experience while in our care a top priority. This commitment starts with creating a culture of safety and continuous learning.
Part of this focus on safety is a focus on you, which is why we actively involve patients and families in care decisions. By investing in transparent practices and evidence-based safety measures, we help ensure that your experience — from admission to recovery — is as secure and supportive as possible. Your trust matters, and we work every day to earn it through our unwavering dedication to your well-being.
Education and Support
Partnering for a safer hospital stay
We believe the best care happens when patients, families, and care teams work together. There are simple ways you and your loved ones can help ensure you have a safe, healing, and comfortable time while in the hospital.
Read the blog
Discover more
CMS Hospital Star Ratings
All Adventist Health hospitals submit data on mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care measures to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS issues star ratings to show how well each hospital performed on these measures compared to other hospitals.
Learn more
Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades
The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade promotes patient safety by highlighting hospitals’ efforts to prevent medical errors, infections, and injuries.
Learn more
The Joint Commission Accreditation
Earning accreditation from Joint Commission is a way many of our hospitals use to signify our dedication to patient safety and quality of care. Achieving the national quality standards set by Joint Commission helps us ensure we are using best practices for our patients, staff, and community.
Learn more