PVHMC Receives Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award for 2025

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (PVHMC) has been awarded the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award™ for 2025. Healthgrades is a leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. PVHMC has received the award for two consecutive years and ranks among the top 5% in the nation for patient safety.

“It is an honor to be recognized nationally as a leading hospital for patient safety, and it is due to the shared values of our dedicated physicians and Associates,” said Richard E. Yochum, FACHE, President/CEO of PVHMC. “Earning this award is a testament to our commitment to nurturing a culture of safety that emphasizes the health and wellbeing of our patients and Associates.”

Additionally, PVHMC earned Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement for superior outcomes in knee and hip replacement.

Healthgrades uses data from the MedPAR database and the Agency for Healthcare Researchand Quality to measure the rate at which serious, potentially preventable complications and adverse events occur. PVHMC’s rating was excellent.

Healthgrades evaluates hospitals solely on clinical outcomes, including risk-adjusted mortality and complications. By focusing on what matters most—patient outcomes—Healthgrades ratings provide critical feedback for both patients and hospitals. The 2025 hospital assessment evaluated patient mortality and complication rates for 35 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to identify the top performers.