CLEARLAKE, Calif. – St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake is one of 12 hospitals out of 450 in the Premier Hospital Engagement Network to receive Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) recognition as top performer in six or more measures tracked in a pilot program, Partnership for Patients (PFP).

St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake has participated in this pilot program since January of 2012.

PFP is a nationwide public-private collaboration developed to improve the quality, safety and affordability of health care for all Americans.

This recognition indicates that St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake has demonstrated the ability to improve care for hospital acquired conditions such as injuries from falls, pressure ulcers and surgical site infections. In addition, preventable hospital readmissions have been reduced.

“Our physicians, nurses and staff are focused on providing quality care,” stated Jenny Senff, interim administrative director of patient care at St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake. “This recognition validates that our processes are working to improve the quality of care for our patients.”

When asked what this recognition means to patients, Tanya Drew said, “It means my family and I receive better care and feel more comfortable. It is comforting that St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake received this recognition for excellent patient care. It’s a great accomplishment.”

Of the 12 hospitals recognized, three were Adventist Health facilities. St. Helena Hospital Napa Valley and Feather River Hospital received the same top performer recognition.

St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake is part of Adventist Health, a faith-based, not-for-profit integrated health care delivery system serving communities in California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington.

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