Providence Holy Cross Medical Center was honored with the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades, the nation’s leading consumer health resource for information about doctors and hospitals. The distinction places Providence Holy Cross in Mission Hills among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for patient safety.
The award marks the sixth consecutive year Providence Holy Cross has earned this national recognition, reflecting the hospital’s sustained commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
“This recognition reflects Holy Cross’ enduring commitment to patient safety, grounded in a culture of high reliability and accountability,” said Bernard Klein, M.D., chief executive of Providence Holy Cross Medical Center. “From executive leadership to the physicians, nurses and staff who keep our hospital clean and safe, our caregivers share a passion for teamwork and excellence in every patient interaction.”
Holy Cross’ achievement is based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. To identify the nation’s leaders in patient safety, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted complication and mortality rates from approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide across 13 patient safety indicators. The annual analysis revealed meaningful performance gaps between the nation’s highest- and lowest-achieving hospitals, making it increasingly important for consumers to seek care at a hospital with top safety ratings.
During the 2022–2024 study period, 167,228 preventable safety events occurred among Medicare patients at U.S. hospitals, with four patient safety indicators accounting for nearly 78% of all incidents. Patients treated in hospitals that received the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award have a significantly lower chance of experiencing one of the four leading safety indicators than patients treated at non‑recipient hospitals:
- In-hospital falls resulting in fracture (52.4% less likely)
- Collapsed lung due to a procedure in or around the chest (57.5% less likely)
- Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired in the hospital (67.8% less likely)
- Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital (71.9% less likely)
"The data behind this year’s Patient Safety Excellence Award highlights how measurable improvements in safety can prevent thousands of complications,” said Dr. Alana Biggers, MPH, medical advisor at Healthgrades. “By prioritizing evidence-based safety practices, Holy Cross is achieving better clinical outcomes and cultivating a culture where patients come first.”
Where patients receive care matters, which is why Healthgrades is committed to providing the most scientifically accurate information about doctors and hospitals — with data insights not available anywhere else. Consumers can visit healthgrades.com for guidance on how to find safe, high-quality care in 2026.
*Statistics are calculated from Healthgrades’ Patient Safety Excellence Award Methodology, which is based primarily on AHRQ technical specifications (Version 2025.0.1) to MedPAR data from approximately 4,500 hospitals for years 2022 through 2024 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only.
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About Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills, California, is a 378-bed, not-for-profit Catholic hospital founded in 1961. Nationally recognized for clinical performance and nursing excellence, Providence Holy Cross is one of only two trauma centers in the San Fernando Valley and ranks among the nation’s best hospitals for providing high-quality patient care. Award-winning specialties include care in cancer, stroke, maternity, digestive health, cardiovascular health and orthopedics. Providence Holy Cross is part of Providence, a 52-hospital health system with a comprehensive range of services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. For more information visit: providence.org/holycross.
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