Quality & Safety of Patient Care

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left-col"> <div class="font-larger article-text rich-text"> <p>At UCSF Health, our goal is to provide safe care of the highest quality to all our patients. To help ourselves meet this goal, we track objective measures of our performance, comparing them with those of other top medical centers nationwide as well as our own high standards. No matter how well we measure up, we continually seek ways to improve.</p> <p>We define high-quality care as:</p> <ul> <li><b>Effective.</b> Care is based on scientific evidence and provided to all who could benefit.</li> <li><b>Safe.</b> Avoids harm to patients.</li> <li><b>Timely.</b> Limits waiting and delays for both those who receive and those who give care.</li> <li><b>Equitable.</b> Care doesn't vary in quality due to the patient's personal characteristics, such as gender and ethnicity.</li> </ul> <p> </p> </div> </div> <div class="article-info right-col"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component content container"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="component research-initiatives cards-horizontal col-xs-12"> <div class="component-content"> <h2 class="heading1"> Awards & recognition </h2> <ul> <li> <img loading="lazy" src="/-/media/project/ucsf/ucsf-health/content/accolades/us-news-2024-2025/us-news-best-hospitals-honor-roll-24-25-200x200-2x.png?h=200&iar=0&w=200&rev=213821ff05484a9e9231d96999667454&hash=C6D4D063E5A888F2E9FE3F1F8FCF88F1" alt="U S News and World Report badge recognizing UCSF as part of its 2024-2025 Honor Roll" width="200" height="200" /> <div class="card-content"> <p class="font-larger"> Ranked among the best </p> <p> We're one of the nation's top hospitals for adult care, according to U.S. News & World Report – one of just 22 hospitals to earn this distinction. </p> <div class="read-more"> <a title="Learn more" href="/lp/us-news">U.S. News rankings</a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <img loading="lazy" src="/-/media/project/ucsf/ucsf-health/content/accolades/us-news-2024-2025/us-news-best-hospitals-13-specialties-24-25-200x200-2x.png?h=200&iar=0&w=200&rev=5c7448c9d4f94a87aa05a37ec1489f90&hash=1745397BA7ED28709DF3DB1F64391E3A" alt="U S News and World Report badge recognizing UCSF's ranking among the leading hospitals in 13 specialty areas for 2024 to 2025 " width="200" height="200" /> <div class="card-content"> <p class="font-larger"> Top specialty care </p> <p> We're ranked among the 10 best hospitals nationwide – as well as the best in Northern California – for seven medical specialties. </p> <div class="read-more"> <a title="Learn more" href="/lp/us-news">U.S. News rankings</a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <img loading="lazy" src="/-/media/project/ucsf/ucsf-health/research-initiatives/five-star-rating-320x320-2x.png?h=640&iar=0&w=640&rev=f45ce2601c8c4da1b66f10eb92a63e80&hash=00FDC69CC323DD69C23AF8AB81E3D0C7" alt="" width="640" height="640" /> <div class="card-content"> <p class="font-larger"> Five-star rating </p> <p> We received 5 out of 5 stars for quality, safety and patient experience from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. </p> <div class="read-more"> <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/topics/hospitals/overall-hospital-quality-star-rating" target="_blank">CMS rating</a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <img loading="lazy" src="/-/media/project/ucsf/ucsf-health/research-initiatives/joint-commision-gold-seal-320x320-2x.png?h=640&iar=0&w=640&rev=7d3d908b75df461b9d3db126bd81abd2&hash=6279B813B6C968E23D6D7FBF957D9AF4" alt="" width="640" height="640" /> <div class="card-content"> <p class="font-larger"> Gold seal of approval </p> <p> Our commitment to safe high-quality care has earned us the Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission, the nation's largest health care accrediting organization. </p> <div class="read-more"> <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.jointcommission.org/resources/for-consumers/" target="_blank">Joint Commission accreditation</a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <img loading="lazy" src="/-/media/project/ucsf/ucsf-health/content/research-initiatives/2024-vizient-birnbaum-top-performer-320x320-2x.png?h=640&iar=0&w=640&rev=90b6eef48c3b4752b850298a8ecef57a&hash=8C3D8138E35F3103FA96D0F806FB8056" alt="" width="640" height="640" /> <div class="card-content"> <p class="font-larger"> Top performer for quality </p> <p> We're named a top performer for health care safety, efficacy and equity by Vizient, another third-party organization that assesses hospital performance. </p> <div class="read-more"> <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2024/09/428436/vizient-recognizes-ucsf-health-top-quality-patient-care" target="_blank">Vizient rating</a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <img loading="lazy" src="/-/media/project/ucsf/ucsf-health/research-initiatives/leapfrog-a-safety-rating-320x320-2x.png?h=640&iar=0&w=640&rev=764b3f660d034509943ad78cfb3309fc&hash=3246C98BC2B601A38E92D78FE42772DC" alt="" width="640" height="640" /> <div class="card-content"> <p class="font-larger"> Top honors for quality and safety </p> <p> Our commitment to protecting patients earned UCSF Health an "A" in patient safety from the Leapfrog Group, along with a "top hospital" recognition for our Parnassus, Mission Bay and Mount Zion medical centers. </p> <div class="read-more"> <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2024/12/429151/ucsf-hospitals-receive-top-hospital-award-quality-safety" target="_blank">Leapfrog recognitions</a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <img loading="lazy" src="/-/media/project/ucsf/ucsf-health/research-initiatives/ucsf-magnet-recognition-320x320-2x.png?h=640&iar=0&w=640&rev=daf4db46c318492383675b5c4673450f&hash=22CF89683D3B0FE98AD472A8C248E71B" alt="" width="640" height="640" /> <div class="card-content"> <p class="font-larger"> Excellence in nursing </p> <p> Since 2012, we've achieved Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, which is awarded for nursing excellence, high-quality care and innovations in nursing practice. </p> <div class="read-more"> <a title="Learn more" href="/about/magnet-recognition">Magnet recognition</a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="component custom-media-component-wrapper col-xs-12"> <div class="component-content"> <h2 class="heading1 field-title">The patient experience</h2> <div class="component custom-media-component custom-media-component medium-right col-xs-12"> <div class="component-content"> <div><a data-vimeoid="" class="media-wrapper"> <div class="image-wrapper"> <img loading="lazy" src="/-/media/project/ucsf/ucsf-health/custom-media/patient-experience-cmm-2x.jpg?rev=f133340eba88469e910a2006208536b5" alt="" /> </div> <div class="icon"><span class=""></span></div> </a></div><div class="content-wrapper"><h2 class="title field-title">What our patients are saying</h2><p class="field-description">UCSF Health was among the first medical centers in the nation to conduct patient experience surveys. We use the results to evaluate how we're doing, track our progress in enhancing care and identify opportunities for improvement.</p><div class="link-wrapper"><a href="/about/patient-experience" data-variantitemid="{8BA04FA4-6B3C-4CC0-987F-684E4185D5BF}" data-variantfieldname="Link">Our survey results</a></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="component custom-media-component custom-media-component medium-left col-xs-12"> <div class="component-content"> <div><a data-vimeoid="" class="media-wrapper"> <div class="image-wrapper"> <img loading="lazy" src="/-/media/project/ucsf/ucsf-health/custom-media/patient-safety-cmm-2x.jpg?rev=4c8705cb1d794443a8aeda5202cb26db" alt="" /> </div> <div class="icon"><span class=""></span></div> </a></div><div class="content-wrapper"><h2 class="title field-title">Patient safety: How you can help</h2><p class="field-description">Your safety is our top priority, and we have many measures in place to protect you during a medical visit or hospital stay. However, no system is error-proof. With a few simple steps, you can help us prevent medical errors.</p><div class="link-wrapper"><a href="/your-hospital-stay/patient-safety" data-variantitemid="{E9D70872-0285-41F2-8AB0-5CC3E15DE6DF}" data-variantfieldname="Link">Patient safety tips</a></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component titled-rich-text rich-text col-xs-12"> <div class="component-content"> <h2 class="heading1 title-anchor field-title">Our performance by the numbers</h2><p>You have many choices of where to go for health care. We believe medical centers should be transparent about their performance so that patients and their families can make informed decisions.</p> </div> </div> <div class="component article-cards cards-component col-xs-12"> <div class="component-content"> <div> <h2 class="heading1 title-anchor"> </h2> <div class="view-all"> </div> </div> <div class="cards"> <div class="card"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="card-content"> <a href="/about/catheter-associated-urinary-tract-infections" class="phantom-link" title="Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections"></a> <img loading="lazy" src="/-/media/project/ucsf/ucsf-health/article/hero/catheter-associated-urinary-tract-infections-2x.jpg?h=376&w=974&rev=267f398514f64bb8887ddf3cc7f148a0&hash=B09A1CCD7B3465D5FDC79BB5CA976FC3" alt="" width="2880" height="1112" /> <p class="font-larger"> Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections </p> <p> One of the most common infections in the hospital is a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI). These infections can lead to serious complications. </p> <span class="field-read-more-link"> <span class="include-ucsf-arrow"></span> </span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="card-content"> <a href="/about/central-line-associated-bloodstream-infections" class="phantom-link" title="Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections"></a> <img loading="lazy" src="/-/media/project/ucsf/ucsf-health/article/hero/central-line-associated-bloodstream-infections-2x.jpg?h=376&w=974&rev=908efcb525814f1db18fa7145e2d6081&hash=537C4CA85057F20240EA5BD8C8C358DF" alt="" width="2880" height="1112" /> <p class="font-larger"> Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections </p> <p> Central lines, also called central venous catheters, are tubes placed into a patient's large vein, often in the neck, chest, arm or groin. Find more info here. </p> <span class="field-read-more-link"> <span class="include-ucsf-arrow"></span> </span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="card-content"> <a href="/about/fall-prevention" class="phantom-link" title="Fall Prevention"></a> <img loading="lazy" src="/-/media/project/ucsf/ucsf-health/article/hero/fall-prevention-2x.jpg?h=376&w=974&rev=78d0f91826d4443fa1898c18638881dc&hash=130F03171D593320F94261DC0A0C5B3A" alt="" width="2880" height="1112" /> <p class="font-larger"> Fall Prevention </p> <p> Patients who have undergone surgery or who are taking pain medications may find it difficult to stand, walk or maintain their balance. 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Find more info here. </p> <span class="field-read-more-link"> <span class="include-ucsf-arrow"></span> </span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="card-content"> <a href="/about/ventilator-associated-events" class="phantom-link" title="Ventilator-Associated Events"></a> <img loading="lazy" src="/-/media/project/ucsf/ucsf-health/article/hero/ventilator-associated-events-2x.jpg?h=376&w=974&rev=d289f78ce35942a99c1c6c3e5dd50e7e&hash=39BB855617279084992858B8CED0E2C1" alt="" width="2880" height="1112" /> <p class="font-larger"> Ventilator-Associated Events </p> <p> Ventilator-associated events (VAEs) are complications or infections, including ventilator-associated pneumonia, caused by the use of a mechanical ventilator. </p> <span class="field-read-more-link"> <span class="include-ucsf-arrow"></span> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component titled-rich-text rich-text col-xs-12"> <div class="component-content"> <h2 class="heading1 title-anchor field-title">Caring for the whole person</h2><p>Good care goes beyond diagnosis and treatment. Our patients have access to many services designed to support their overall well-being – in mind, body and spirit.</p> </div> </div> <div class="component article-cards cards-component col-xs-12"> <div class="component-content"> <div> <h2 class="heading1 title-anchor"> </h2> <div class="view-all"> </div> </div> <div class="cards"> <div class="card"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="card-content"> <a href="/services/case-management-and-social-work" class="phantom-link" title="Case Management & Social Work"></a> <img loading="lazy" src="/-/media/project/ucsf/ucsf-health/service/hero/case-management-and-social-work-2x.jpg?h=376&w=974&rev=69b056ca73c648d799f509256f5cc501&hash=4473A2825EFD0D260745E4A7A6AD5418" alt="""" width="2880" height="1112" /> <p class="font-larger"> Case Management & Social Work </p> <p> Connect with a team that can help you find resources, solve problems and advocate for you during treatment at UCSF. </p> <span class="field-read-more-link"> <span class="include-ucsf-arrow"></span> </span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="card-content"> <a href="/services/interpreters" class="phantom-link" title="Interpreting Services"></a> <img loading="lazy" src="/-/media/project/ucsf/ucsf-health/service/hero/interpreters-2x.jpg?h=376&w=974&rev=ebbe7399542d48babd6f300c62bc6ba3&hash=4AF76CD0A2B1C0D3A417E68EA7DBEA5C" alt="" width="2880" height="1112" /> <p class="font-larger"> Interpreting Services </p> <p> UCSF offers interpreters in various languages, including American Sign Language (ASL), as well as services for deaf, hard-of-hearing and visually impaired patients.<br/> </p> <span class="field-read-more-link"> <span class="include-ucsf-arrow"></span> </span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="component-content"> <div class="card-content"> <a href="/services/patient-relations" class="phantom-link" title="Patient Relations"></a> <img loading="lazy" src="/-/media/project/ucsf/ucsf-health/service/hero/patient-relations-2x.jpg?h=376&w=974&rev=96c9a6c3db374e6d9a96ae9bcc3c36c2&hash=6E8BD55256DD35DBCAC37BF9CE0D4171" alt="" width="2880" height="1112" /> <p class="font-larger"> Patient Relations </p> <p> We welcome feedback about your experience at UCSF Health. 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