Wellington Regional Medical Center recently announced that it has been recognized as a 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award recipient by Healthgrades, the No. 1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. This achievement reflects the hospital’s commitment to safe, patient-centered care and puts the organization in the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient safety.
WRMC CEO Pam Tahan expressed her pride in the achievement.
“This recognition is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team,” Tahan said. “We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality care, and this award reinforces our efforts and the positive impact we are making in our community.”
Wellington Regional’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 to 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, which includes 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); and catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired in the hospital (72 percent less likely).
“As a 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award recipient, Wellington Regional Medical Center consistently puts the well-being of patients and staff at the forefront, setting a high standard for patient safety nationwide,” said Dr. Debra Gradick, senior physician consultant at Healthgrades. “We commend Wellington Regional Medical Center 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 www.healthgrades.com for guidance on how to find safe, high-quality care in 2025.
Wellington Regional Medical Center is a 235-bed acute care hospital accredited by the Joint Commission. Celebrating more than 30 years of treating residents, the hospital offers a wide range of services, including comprehensive stroke care, a comprehensive lung program, minimally invasive services, cardiac services, a birthing center and level III NICU, a comprehensive women’s center, hepatobiliary surgical procedures, intraoperative radiation therapy, interventional procedures, and a wellness and weight loss center. To learn more about the hospital, visit www.wellingtonregional.com.
