Primaris Quality Hospital Award 2006

Only one hospital in the state is selected to receive the award each year, which is given by Primaris, the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for Missouri. St. John’s Mercy was selected for achieving high performance in national standards of quality care and for its accomplishments in improving clinical outcomes. In its news release announcing the award, Primaris notes that the Medical Center performed “above the national average in 20 of 21 nationally reported measures of clinical care, has nearly eliminated ventilator-associated pneumonia cases, and has maintained an impressive two-year decline in door-to-balloon time – a measure important to the survival of heart attack patients.”

The award also recognizes St. John’s Mercy Medical Center for its remarkable integration among staff, physicians, leadership, board members and the community at large. The true winners are our patients, who will continue to benefit from our recognized leadership as a quality health care provider in Missouri.