St. Joseph Medical Center

Patient Safety Is Our Mission, Not a Statistic This Patient Safety Awareness Week, St. Joseph Medical Center recognizes our healthcare professionals who deliver safe, timely, and compassionate care every day. Patient safety means freedom from preventable harm, and we put this commitment into action through proven clinical protocols, including medication accuracy, infection prevention, surgical checklists, and systems designed to catch errors before they reach patients. A strong culture of safety improves outcomes, builds trust, and supports open communication between patients and care teams. Transparency is central to that culture. Through nationally recognized measures like Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, our hospitals continue to demonstrate leadership in safety and quality.