KPC Health Global Medical Centers Win National Awards for Quality of Care, Patient Safety

CORONA, Calif., Feb. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — KPC Health’s Global Medical Centers have been selected as recipients for numerous local and national awards related to quality of care, patient safety, and pandemic response. The complete list of awards and facilities are listed below.

“These awards are a testament to the hard work, professionalism, and talent of the healthcare workers at each of our hospitals,” said Dr. Kali P. Chaudhuri, Founder and Chairman of KPC Health. “Given all that they have sacrificed and gone through this year, it is particularly meaningful to see them receive this well-deserved recognition.”

“I am extremely proud of our doctors, nurses, and staff for being able to maintain excellence in patient care and safety, while simultaneously responding to a once in a lifetime global pandemic,” said Peter Baronoff, Chief Executive Officer of KPC Health. “They are truly the heroes of the day.”

Orange County Global Medical Center

  • Major Cardiac Surgery, Top 10% Hospital in the State (CareChex Medical Excellence Award)
  • Cardiac Care, Top 10% Hospital in the West (CareChex Patient Safety Award)
  • Neurological Care, Top 10% Hospital in the Nation (CareChex Patient Safety Award)
  • Trauma Care, Top 10% Hospital in the Nation (CareChex Patient Safety Award)
  • Sepsis Care, Top 10% Hospital in the Nation (CareChex Patient Safety Award)
  • Stroke Honor Roll Elite, Gold Plus (American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines)
  • Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, Gold Plus (American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines)

Hemet Global Medical Center

  • Women’s Health, Top 10% Hospital in the Nation (CareChex Medical Excellence Award)
  • Pulmonary Care, Top 10% Hospital in the Nation (CareChex Medical Excellence Award)
  • Pneumonia Care, Top 10% Hospital in the Nation (CareChex Medical Excellence Award)
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Top 10% Hospital in the West (CareChex Patient Safety Award)
  • Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, Silver Plus (American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines)

Victor Valley Global Medical Center

  • Women’s Health, Top 100 Hospital in the Nation (CareChex Medical Excellence Award)
  • Pneumonia Care, Top 10% Hospital in the Nation (CareChex Medical Excellence Award)
  • Cardiac Care, Top 10% Hospital in the West (CareChex Patient Safety Award)

Anaheim Global Medical Center

Chapman Global Medical Center

  • General Surgery, Top 10% Hospital in the Nation (CareChex Medical Excellence Award)

South Coast Global Medical Center

  • Outstanding Efforts in Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic (Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce)

Menifee Global Medical Center

  • Recognized by the Regional Cancer Treatment Taskforce and City of Menifee

KPC Health owns and operates a group of integrated healthcare delivery systems consisting of acute care hospitals, Independent Physician Associations, medical groups, and various fully integrated multi-specialty medical facilities. KPC Health’s current system of hospitals includes seven full-service acute care hospitals located throughout southern California, including Orange County Global Medical Center, Chapman Global Medical Center, Anaheim Global Medical Center, South Coast Global Medical Center, Hemet Global Medical Center, Menifee Global Medical Center, and Victor Valley Global Medical Center.

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KPC Health appoints Mike Sarian as president, announces additional leadership appointments

KPC Health appoints Mike Sarian as president, announces additional leadership appointments

KPC Health appointed Mike Sarian to serve as president of its Southern California health system, which includes seven acute care facilities located throughout Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. In addition, KPC Health announced the appointments of Jamie Yoo as CEO of Anaheim Global Medical Center, Matt Whaley as CEO of South Coast and Chapman Global Medical Centers and Derek Drake as chief operating officer of Orange County Global Medical Center.

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KPC Health names new president, hospital executives

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Santa Ana, Calif.-based KPC Health, which owns and operates 17 hospitals in the U.S., has named Mike Sarian president of its Southern California health system. KPC Health also named Jamie Yoo CEO of Anaheim (Calif.) Global Medical Center and Matt Whaley CEO of South Coast Global Medical Center in Santa Ana and Chapman Global Medical Center in Orange, Calif. Derek Drake, DNP, was tapped to serve as COO of Orange County Global Medical Center in Santa Ana. Mr. Sarian previously served as president of hospital operations for Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare Services, a for-profit hospital operator. In his new role, he will lead seven full-service acute care hospitals in Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, KPC Health said. Mr. Yoo previously was COO of Anaheim Global Medical Center, and Mr. Whaley was administrator of Southern California Hospital at Hollywood in Los Angeles. Dr. Drake was chief nursing officer of St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood, Calif.

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Hearing fireworks in your neighborhood? You’re not alone. – Orange County Register

Hearing fireworks in your neighborhood? You’re not alone.  – Orange County Register

The Orange County Burn Center, located at OC Global Medical Center in Santa Ana, sees about 20 to 30 patients during a typical July 4th holiday, Dunkelman said. So far, doctors there have not yet seen any fireworks-related injuries, she said, but this year the staff has another factor to consider: coronavirus. “People are afraid to come to emergency rooms,” she said, adding that the hospital is taking proper precautions. “I don’t want people to delay their treatment because they’re afraid of COVID. Burns scar very quickly if they’re not treated.” She also wonders if the pandemic might help to stem the number of fireworks injuries. “Maybe there will be fewer with people staying home and not having big parties because of COVID,” she said.

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Protect the People, Preserve the Business: United Biologics – UCI School of Business

Protect the People, Preserve the Business: United Biologics – UCI School of Business

When choosing locations to donate face shields, United Biologics wanted to go local. On April 24, they donated their first 1,000 face shields to Orange County Global Medical Center. This was followed up with another donation of 1,000 face shields to South Coast Global Medical Center in Santa Ana. On May 1, Congressman Lou Correa toured United Biologics and observed their enhanced safety protocol in action. Correa said: “I want to commend United Biologics and KPC Health for stepping up to serve their communities when it’s needed most. This is what the true American spirit is all about.”

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‘Hundreds of positions’: Clinical, non-clinical jobs available at KPC Health hospitals in OC, Inland Empire – ABC7

‘Hundreds of positions’: Clinical, non-clinical jobs available at KPC Health hospitals in OC, Inland Empire – ABC7

As the economy continues to struggle and businesses are put on hold, more and more people find themselves out of work, but there are some industries that are hiring. Dr. Sumanta Chaudhuri, KPC health’s chief medical officer, joined ABC7 via Skype to discuss jobs in healthcare. “This is a perfect time if you’re thinking about a career change to jump into the health care industry because there’s such a need,” said Chaudhuri. “There’s positions in the clinical side, as well as the non-clinical side. And if somebody has no experience in non-clinical side, KPC Health loves to partner with people and promote education within the employee ranks so people can rise. If they have a desire to eventually become clinical, we would love that. If they want to stay on the administrative side, there is support for that as well.”

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