Today we recognize ALL employees and physicians across BBC for commitment to evidence-driven improvement and patient-centered care.

Today we recognize ALL employees and physicians across BBC for commitment to evidence-driven improvement and patient-centered care.

Recently, it was my privilege to see a presentation on our latest Healthgrades ratings.  These ratings include virtually all of the nation’s 5-thousand acute care hospitals – and provide a multi-year, risk-adjusted comparison that helps us understand how we can improve our patient care.  Ratings are ONE-Star (outcomes worse than expected) . . . THREE-Star (outcomes as expected) . . . and FIVE-Star (better than expected).   It has taken several years of diligence and focus, but BBC is now THREE-Stars or better in ALL 37 of our rating measures.  Few hospitals can make that claim.  This is a remarkable achievement and speaks to the dedication of our team to assure exceptional care experiences.

Congratulations to the entire BBC team.  National Patient Safety Excellence Award winners and now THREE-Stars or better in every service.  We have great positive momentum in quality, service and cost.  Terrific work!