Awards
The following is a list of awards and recognition Stanford Health – ValleyCare has recently achieved.
American College of Surgeon's Commission on Cancer, 2018-2021
Full accreditation for Stanford Health – ValleyCare Cancer Program.
Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement, 2020
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of California have named Stanford Health – ValleyCare Medical Center in Pleasanton a Blue Distinction Center+ in Knee and Hip Replacement.
Blue Distinction Center+ for Spine Surgery, 2020
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of California have named Stanford Health – ValleyCare Medical Center in Pleasanton a Blue Distinction Center+ for Spine Surgery.
Blue Distinction Center+ for Bariatric Surgery, 2020
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of California have named Stanford Health – ValleyCare Medical Center in Pleasanton a Blue Distinction Center+ for Bariatric Surgery.
Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care, 2020
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of California have named Stanford Health – ValleyCare Medical Center in Pleasanton a Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care.
Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, 2016-2020
Stanford Health – ValleyCare has been designated a Center of Excellence for Breast Imaging by the American College of Radiology.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 5-Star Quality Rating
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded Stanford Health Care – ValleyCare's Skilled Nursing Facility a FIVE-STAR overall rating. The star ratings are derived from three performance measures including: state inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Stanford Heath Care – ValleyCare scored above average in state and national averages for quality measures, which includes: functional rehabilitation assessment/improvement toward goals, pain management, and administering seasonal flu and pneumonia vaccines.
Leapfrog 'Hospital Safety Grade' Spring 2021 Award
The Leapfrog Group, an organization that rates U.S. hospitals for patient safety, gave A grades to Stanford Health Care and Stanford Health Care – ValleyCare during the months the hospitals saw their highest numbers of COVID-19 patients. Read press release.
Leapfrog Fall 2020 Health Grade "A" Survey
Stanford Health Care – Valley Care has received an "A" grade for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, a leading national health care watchdog organization that evaluates providers based on rigorous quality and patient-safety standards. Learn more.
National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, 2018-2021
Stanford Health – ValleyCare has received full accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers administered by the American College of Surgeons.
Newsweek Best Maternity Care Hospital 2020
Stanford Health Care – ValleyCare was honored as one of the top maternity hospitals in the country based on standards of excellence in maternity care, including low rates of C-section, episiotomy and early elective deliveries, as well as following crucial protocols to protect mothers and babies. Learn more.