HCA HealthONE Hospitals named among nation's best for patient safety

Denver, Colo. — HCA HealthONE announced today that three of its hospitals have been recognized as a 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient by Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. This achievement reflects HCA HealthONE’s clear commitment to safe, patient-centered care and puts the organization in the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient safety. HCA HealthONE Aurora, HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge, and HCA HealthONE Swedish are proud to be among the top hospitals nationwide for Patient Safety.

“We are incredibly proud to have three of our hospitals recognized with the 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award,” stated Dr. Mike Reitz, chief medical officer at HCA HealthONE. “This achievement is a testament to the dedication of our physicians, nurses, and colleagues who consistently prioritize patient safety in every aspect of care and it underscores our ongoing commitment to the positive outcomes that result from our collective focus on safety and quality.“

HCA HealthONE’s achievements are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. To determine the top-performing hospitals for patient safety, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted complication and mortality rates for approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide. Healthgrades’ analysis revealed significant performance gaps between the nation’s highest- and lowest-achieving facilities, making it increasingly important for consumers to seek care at a hospital with top safety ratings. From 2021-2023, 173,280 preventable safety events occurred among Medicare patients in U.S. hospitals, with four patient safety indicators accounting for nearly 76 percent of these incidents. * The annual study found that patients treated in hospitals that received the 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award have a significantly lower chance of experiencing one of the four leading safety indicators than patients treated at non-recipient hospitals:

• In-hospital falls resulting in fracture (54 percent less likely)
• Collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest (approximately 55 percent less likely)
• Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital (approximately 69 percent less likely)
• Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired in the hospital (72 percent less likely)

“As a 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award recipient, HCA HealthONE consistently puts the well-being of their patients and staff at the forefront, setting a high standard for patient safety nationwide,” said Debra Gradick, MD FACEP, senior physician consultant at Healthgrades. “We commend HCA HealthONE for providing consistently exceptional care while preventing serious injuries, giving patients their best chance of a seamless recovery.”

Where you’re treated matters, which is why Healthgrades is committed to providing the most scientifically accurate information about doctors and hospitals—with data insights not available anywhere else. Consumers can visit the Healthgrades website for guidance on how to find safe, high quality care in 2025.

*Statistics are calculated from Healthgrades Patient Safety Ratings and Excellence Award methodology which is based primarily on AHRQ technical specifications (Version 2024.0.1) to MedPAR data from approximately 4,500 hospitals for years 2021 through 2023 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. View the complete 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Awards Methodology.