In Good Company - A publication of Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Centers
Issue link: https://blog.providence.org/i/1374862
18 strengthen the Core Addressing Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion Diversity and inclusion are an important focus for the Providence St. Joseph's Health System. The Southern California Region has developed a SoCal Black Caregiver Resource Group and a Diversity and Inclusion Council, both of which kicked off in July 2020. The focus of the council is to identify and eliminate discrimination in our ministries, ensure equal pay and advancement for our minority caregivers and leaders. Both committees include front-line caregivers. We will continue to provide updates on the committee's work and through the Chief Executive Town Halls. Much of our community outreach at Providence Little Company of Mar y Medical Centers San Pedro and Torrance has focused on these minority populations and at-risk groups. We will continue to work with our community leaders to ensure we are supporting this important ongoing work. Awards Newsweek Providence Little Company of Mar y Medical Center Torrance has been recognized for two years in a row as one of the World 's Best Hospitals. The criteria include patient experience, quality, and input from physicians and other health care professionals which means each physician and caregiver shares this wonderful recognition. Newsweek compiled the World 's Best Hospitals list to help people make sense of the sweeping changes in health care, and notes that the "hospitals on this list are at the forefront of adapting to these new challenges while providing top-notch patient care." Leapfrog Group Providence Little Company of Mar y Medical Centers San Pedro and Torrance were proudly ranked among the nation's safest hospitals by The Leapfrog Group after receiving an "A" grade - the gold standard measure of patient safety - for the third year in a row. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at Providence Little Company of Mar y Medical Center Torrance was recognized by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses with the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence. We applaud the commitment of these dedicated caregivers for working together to meet and exceed the high standards set forth. Caregivers show their support at BLM events across both South Bay ministries.