Oviedo Medical Center, part of HCA Florida Healthcare, announced today that it has been recognized as a 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient by Healthgrades, the no. 1 online resource used to search for a doctor or hospital. This achievement reflects Oviedo Medical Center’s clear commitment to safe, patient-centered care and puts the organization in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide for patient safety for five years in a row.
In addition to this recognition for patient safety, Oviedo Medical Center is also a five-star recipient for outpatient total hip replacement, five-star recipient for treatment of sepsis for four years in a row, five-star recipient for colorectal surgeries for two years in a row and five-star recipient for treatment of GI bleed for two years in a row. These achievements further underscore the hospital’s commitment to delivering compassionate, individualized care at every step of the patient journey.
“We truly believe in providing exceptional care to every patient, every day,” said Cameron Howard, CEO of Oviedo Medical Center. “Receiving this award for the fifth consecutive year is a testament to that commitment and inspires us to continue raising the bar for the next five years and beyond. We are so proud of our dedicated teams and grateful for the opportunity to serve the Oviedo/Winter Springs community.”
Oviedo Medical Center’s achievements are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. To determine the top-performing hospitals for patient safety, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted complication and mortality rates for approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide. Healthgrades’ analysis revealed significant performance gaps between the nation’s highest- and lowest-achieving facilities, making it increasingly important for consumers to seek care at a hospital with top safety ratings. From 2021-2023, 173,280 preventable safety events occurred among Medicare patients in U.S. hospitals, with four patient safety indicators accounting for nearly 76% of these incidents.* The annual study found that patients treated in hospitals that received the 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award have a significantly lower chance of experiencing one of the four leading safety indicators than patients treated at non-recipient hospitals:
- In-hospital falls resulting in fracture (54% less likely)
- Collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest (approximately 55% less likely)
- Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital (approximately 69% less likely)
- Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired in the hospital (72% less likely)
“As a 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award recipient, Oviedo Medical Center consistently puts the well-being of their patients and staff at the forefront, setting a high standard for patient safety nationwide,” said Debra Gradick, MD FACEP, senior physician consultant at Healthgrades. “We commend Oviedo Medical Center for providing consistently exceptional care while preventing serious injuries, giving patients their best chance of a seamless recovery.”
Where you’re treated matters, which is why Healthgrades is committed to providing the most scientifically accurate information about doctors and hospitals – with data insights not available anywhere else. Consumers can visit healthgrades.com for guidance on how to find safe, high quality care in 2025.
Oviedo Medical Center, the state-of-the-art 78-bed acute care hospital, provides a full range of healthcare services to east Seminole County and surrounding communities. Services include medical and surgical inpatient units, robotic surgery, intensive care, medical cardiology, telemetry, cardiac catheterization, inpatient and outpatient surgery, women’s services including labor and delivery, cardiopulmonary services, comprehensive diagnostic imaging and 24/7 emergency care. Oviedo Medical Center is designed with the patient in mind with personalized care, all private rooms and the newest medical technology available. Oviedo Medical Center is located at the intersection of Red Bug Lake Road and State Road 426, adjacent to State Road 417 (Central Florida GreeneWay). Oviedo Medical Center offers three 24/7/365 freestanding emergency rooms in Central Florida: HCA Florida Baldwin Park Emergency, HCA Florida Alafaya Emergency and HCA Florida Maitland Emergency.
HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is a family of more than 650 affiliated sites of care, including hospitals, physician practices, freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers. As one of the state’s leading healthcare networks, HCA Florida Healthcare’s 11,100 experienced doctors and more than 84,000 colleagues work together to deliver equitable, evidence-based collaborative care through more than 12 million patient encounters annually. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities it serves. In 2024, the network provided more than $1 billion in uncompensated care and contributed more than $3.7 million to community organizations across the state. In addition, HCA Florida Healthcare offers patients access to highly trained specialists, including the state’s most comprehensive cardiovascular network. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Florida Healthcare is a leader in in training future healthcare professionals, offering 151 Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs at 27 different hospitals with more than 2,400 residents. For more information, please visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.
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