St. Mary Medical Center awarded HFAP accreditation

APPLE VALLEY, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
St. Mary Medical Center has gained full accreditation from the Healthcare
Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), an independent, recognized
accreditation authority. It earned this distinction after HFAP conducted an
extensive and objective review of the Medical Center`s quality and safety
standards.

"St. Mary Medical Center clearly demonstrates a commitment to quality patient
care," said Michael Zarski, CEO of HFAP. "We base our decision on federal
standards, patient safety and treatment, quality improvement, and environmental
safety. St. Mary Medical Center met or exceeded standards in every case."

"We`re proud to achieve this prestigious distinction," said Dr. David O`Brien,
Chief Operating Officer of St. Mary. "By awarding us accreditation, the HFAP has
recognized our commitment to providing outstanding care to our patients and our
community. In fact, quality is consistently the priority focus in our strategic
plans and goals."

The HFAP is one of only three national voluntary accreditation programs
authorized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to survey all
hospitals and other medical facilities for compliance with the Medicare
Conditions of Participation. The HFAP has been accrediting healthcare facilities
for more than 60 years and under Medicare since its inception. For more
information, go to: www.hfap.org.

Established in 1956, St. Mary Medical Center is a 186-bed acute care facility
located in Apple Valley. St. Mary is home to the High Desert`s only
comprehensive cardiovascular surgery program and the area`s only robotic surgery
system.

For more information go to: www.stmaryapplevalley.com.

St. Mary Medical Center
Emily Abbott
Public Relations Specialist
(760) 242-2311 ext. 8257
Emily.abbott@stjoe.org

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