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Patient Safety

St. John’s adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals updated annually by The Joint Commission. The Joint Commission’s goals are established to encourage health care organizations across the country to take precautions that ensure patients have a healthy and safe experience.

Quality Indicators & Best Practices

Cardiac & Pneumonia Care

Breast Care

Stroke Care

Infection Control

Surgery

Advanced Technology

Patient Satisfaction

Patient Safety

Quality Recognition

Ensuring the health and safety of patients is our top priority. Our goal is to reduce preventable medical mistakes and improve the quality of care our patients receive.

St. John's 2007 Patient Safety Goals

Medication Safety

St. John's Health System continues to embrace a leadership role in promoting medication safety. Our ongoing efforts to ensure medication safety are evident throughout our integrated health system.

Read more about St. John's medication safety efforts

Reducing Infection Rates

IHI's "100,000 Lives" Campaign

Please click here for information about reporting safety or quality-of-care concerns at any St. John's hospital.

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