Guadalupe Regional Medical Center | Health Currents | Fall 2020

The culture of quality and safety that guided our response to the summer surge in COVID-19 cases at GRMC has been carefully and purposefully built over several years, based on the simple principles of providing excellent patient care and providing a safe and welcoming work environment for our staff and physicians. The fact that GRMC continues to win multiple national awards for excellence proves that this culture is no accident, and that this culture is the foundation of our organization. Some of our most recent awards include: This distinction signifies that our facility has met the highest standards for patient safety in the U.S. The Women’s Choice Award specifically named GRMC as being in the top 4% of U.S. hospitals for patient safety for 2020. America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety , bestowed by the Women’s Choice Award. GRMC’s culture of excellence inspires each employee to share our goal of making a positive difference in each life we are privileged to touch. This distinction places GRMC among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for patient experience. During a time of much uncertainty and the need for additional safety precautions, this national safety rating for hospitals across the U.S. confirms our dedication in providing the best possible and safest care to each patient. Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A.” 2020 Best Places to Work in Healthcare , designated by Modern Healthcare for the second year in a row. This award program identifies and recognizes outstanding employers in the healthcare industry nationwide. During this challenging year of the pandemic, we are especially proud to be considered a high quality and safe work environment for our many talented staff members. OUR CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE IS A CONSTANT IN THE WAY WE CARE FOR YOU AND EACH OTHER. STAYING STRONG Outstanding Patient Experience Award, designated by Healthgrades for the third year in a row. 4  | GRMC Health Currents