Patient Safety and Quality

Patient safety is embedded in the fabric of care at Star Valley Medical Center and Care Center. We use multiple reinforcing systems to prevent most common medical errors such as wrong-site surgery and medication mistakes. When we are measured against hospitals nationally and locally, our commitment to patient safety is evident. The results are visible in our low infection rates, high levels of patient satisfaction, and the recognition we have received for our ground-breaking patient safety efforts. All patients are treated as partners. When you decide to become a patient, we will give you tools that you can use to help us make your visit as safe and successful as possible. Browse this site to learn more about what we do and what you can do to ensure your safety and satisfaction.

What we do and what you can do to prevent:

Infections (including MRSA)
Medication errors 
Wrong-site surgeries   
Blood clots   
Falls 
Pressure ulcers 

Star Valley Medical Center and Care Center are annually surveyed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the State of Wyoming. We continue to excel with our annual quality surveys and have achieved a 5 star rating. Please see the links below for additional information on the accreditation process and agency information.

Amy Johnson,
Quality & Patient Safety Director