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Quality Reports

It is the goal of St. Joseph Medical Center to provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision about your health and where you choose to receive treatment. We believe it is in the best interests of our patients and the broader community to foster a transparent environment in health care. The quality measures displayed here are just one piece of the picture of quality at any hospital, but an important first step in sharing those things we do well and those areas where we are continuously trying to improve to meet your needs. I hope you will take the time to review them, ask questions of us, or discuss them with your personal physician. Your feedback is valued as we strive toward our mission of providing loving service and compassionate care to all our patients.

Performance Results by Category:
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), along with its collaborators in the Hospital Quality Alliance (HQA) and the nation's hospitals are working together to create and publicly report hospital quality information. This information measures how well hospitals care for their adult patients, regardless of whether the care was paid for by Medicare, Medicaid or a private health insurance plan. >More...