Quality & Safety of Patient Care
Hospitals and doctors are not all alike — including at the national and local levels.
Across the nation and within your community, there are significant variations in the training and expertise of health care providers. At UC San Diego Health, we understand that the hospital and medical team you select are important personal choices that can make a meaningful difference for you and your family.
Become an Informed Consumer
Medicare Care Compare
At UC San Diego Health, we are dedicated to delivering the highest quality, safest care for every patient, every time. We encourage you to compare the quality of hospitals, based on your individual health concern, and make an informed decision about where to get your care.
Quality and Transparency
In partnership with the California Hospital Association, the Hospital Quality Institute produces quarterly Quality Transparency Dashboards that contain publicly available patient safety data for hospitals. This quantitative information is compiled and shared to help improve patient care and innovation.
Other Quality & Safety Highlights
Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission signifies the highest level of quality care for our patients. UC San Diego Health has several Gold Seal Advanced Certification programs.
