ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (October 24, 2023) — HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital announced today that is has received Five-Star quality recognitions for specialty care in the Treatment of Heart Failure, Total Hip Replacement, Hip Fracture Treatment, Treatment of Sepsis and Treatment of Diabetic Hospitalizations. These distinctions reflect Pasadena Hospital’s outstanding clinical performance in research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a doctor or hospital.
“Our team continues to show up each day committed to providing our patients with high quality compassionate care,” said CEO Brent Burish. “This research supports our commitment to following the latest guidelines and investing in the latest technology and training to ensure optimal outcomes for the patients we serve.”
The Healthgrades report evaluates hospitals solely on clinical outcomes: risk-adjusted mortality and complications. By focusing on what matters most, patient outcomes, the Healthgrades ratings provide critical feedback for both patients and hospitals. The 2024 hospital assessment evaluated patient mortality and complication rates for 35 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide.
“Healthgrades congratulates HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital for being a national leader and demonstrating a deep commitment to providing high-quality care to all patients,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Data Science at Healthgrades. “As health systems nationwide endeavor to elevate the quality of care, these elite facilities provide a roadmap for success. We commend Pasadena Hospital for their dedication to excellence in patient care.”
The awards included:
Cardiac
Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure for 2 Years in a Row (2023-2024)
Orthopedics
Five-Star Recipient for Total Hip Replacement in 2024
Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture in 2024
Critical Care
Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Sepsis for 4 Years in Row (2021-2024)
Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Diabetic Hospitalizations for 2 Years in a Row (2023-2024)
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About HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital
Located in a Pinellas County beach community, HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital has been serving residents and visitors for more than 50 years. The 307-bed facility is Joint Commission accredited and committed to providing high quality personalized medical care in a friendly hospital environment. Pasadena Hospital is a Primary Stroke Center which offers a full range of services including 24/7 emergency care, cardiac services, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, orthopedics, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation services and wound care. The hospital is a 2024 Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure, Total Hip Replacement, Hip Fracture Treatment, Treatment of Sepsis and Treatment for Diabetic Hospitalization from Healthgrades. The hospital earned Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver Plus with Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll from the American Heart Association. As part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the hospital is connected to more than 650 sites of care, 11,000 experienced doctors and more than 79,000 colleagues statewide working together to deliver advanced collaborative care.