See The Latest COVID-19 Updates NEW Visitation Guidelines – Please read prior to your hospital visit Search Contact MENU About Us Awards Awards Advanced Stroke Program Accreditation from The Joint Commission (2021) Antelope Valley Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for the Advanced Stroke Program Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. Get With The Guidelines Gold Plus Achievement Award (2021) Hospitals receiving Get With The Guidelines® Gold Plus Achievement Award have reached an aggressive goal of treating patients with 85 percent or higher compliance to core standard levels of care as outlined by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association® for 2 consecutive calendar years. In addition, those hospitals have demonstrated 75 percent compliance to (four out of ten heart failure quality measures or four out of seven stroke quality measures) during the 12-month period. Blue Distinction® Center for Maternity Care (2021) Blue Shield of California and Anthem Blue Cross have recognized Antelope Valley Hospital (AVH) with a Blue Distinction® Center for Maternity Care designation as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated hospitals that show expertise in delivering improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures that were developed with input from the medical community. National Comprehensive Community Cancer Center Accredited (2020) The Antelope Valley Hospital (AVH) cancer program earned a three-year accreditation from the Commission on Cancer (CoC), a multidisciplinary program of the American College of Surgeons. AVH is the only hospital in the area to receive this accreditation. To earn CoC accreditation, a cancer program must meet 34 specific quality care standards, be re-evaluated every three years, and maintain excellence in the delivery of comprehensive patient-centered care. Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics Antelope Valley Hospital is the only hospital in the area to be approved by the County of Los Angeles as an Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP). To qualify as an EDAP, a hospital emergency department must meet specific criteria, including requirements for pediatric equipment, physician coverage and ongoing pediatric education. California Children’s Services Approved Hospital Our Pediatric Department is a California Children’s Services (CCS) Approved Hospital, which means the department meets the standards and requirements for the state program. AVH is the only hospital in the area with this designation. Chest Pain – MI Silver Performance Achievement Award (2019) Presented by the National Cardiovascular Data Registry and the American College of Cardiology, the Chest Pain – MI Silver Performance Achievement Award recognizes AV Hospital for its performance in caring for patients with heart attack symptoms. The award reflects the hospital’s commitment to and success in implementing a higher standard of care for these patients. The hospital was one of 86 facilities nationwide to receive the honor. Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification (2019) AVH received Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification from The Joint Commission and the Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services Agency. This designation signifies that AVH has the equipment, infrastructure, staff, and training programs needed to quickly diagnose and treat patients presenting with acute stroke. Reaccredited by The Joint Commission (2019) AVH again earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for hospital accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's commitment to providing safe and effective patient care. AVH underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite survey. During the review a team of Joint Commission expert surveyors evaluated compliance with hospital standards related to several areas, including emergency management, environment of care, infection prevention and control, leadership, and medication management. Surveyors also conducted onsite observations and interviews. The accreditation is awarded for a three-year period. Health and Human Services Platinum Recognition Award (2018) The HHS Platinum Award recognizes AVH’s efforts for raising awareness about organ donation. The hospital is one of only nine hospitals in an expansive southern California service area to receive the award, which is the highest honor for organ-and-tissue-donation awareness. Certified Chest Pain Center(2018) Antelope Valley Hospital received full Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology. The accreditation, initially earned in 2015, reaffirms the hospital’s comprehensive Institute for Heart & Vascular Care (IHVC) as the leading source of cardiovascular care in the Antelope Valley. Breast Milk Depot (2017) Antelope Valley Hospital (AVH) has been named a designated Breast Milk Depot by BreastfeedLA, a nonprofit breastfeeding advocacy organization in Los Angeles. AVH is one of only two designated milk collection sites in the county. The designation means breastfeeding moms can now drop off breast milk at AVH; it will then be processed, pasteurized and distributed to infants in need of this vital resource. Recognized by The Joint Commission as a “Top Performer” (2016) Antelope Valley Hospital was recognized as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in the United States. AVH was the only hospital in the Antelope Valley to achieve this honor. The Top Performer program recognizes hospitals for outstanding performance on evidence-based interventions that increase the chances of healthy outcomes for patients with certain conditions. AVH was commended for its performance in five Key Quality Measures: heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care and perinatal care. Certified Chest Pain Center (2015) Antelope Valley Hospital (AVH) received full Chest Pain Center (CPC) Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC), making it the first facility in the Antelope Valley to achieve this designation. This comes just one year after opening the comprehensive Institute for Heart & Vascular Care (IHVC) located on the hospital campus. Certified Healthcare District (2015) The Antelope Valley Healthcare District (AVHD) was one of the first districts in the state to be named a Certified Healthcare District by the Association of California Healthcare Districts (ACHD). This prestigious designation certifies that the AVHD has demonstrated, among other things, best practices in governance and is conducting business in a transparent manner. Baby‑Friendly Birth Facility (2015) Baby-Friendly USA, Inc., the accrediting body of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative in the U.S. designated AVH as a Baby-Friendly birth facility. This prestigious designation means that AVH has met the gold standard in maternity care operations and supports breastfeeding and mother/baby bonding. Health Services Advisory Group Award (2014) Antelope Valley Hospital was recognized by the HSAG, a Quality Improvement Organization for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), for its dedication to patient safety. The recognition highlights the hospital’s success in reducing healthcare-associated infections. Recognition from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Excellence in Organ Donation (2012) Antelope Valley Hospital was one of 22 hospitals throughout the seven-county greater Los Angeles area that were recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with a Medal of Honor for meeting the standards for excellence in organ donation set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). AVH was recognized with a Silver Medal of Honor in 2012 for meeting or exceeding two out of three national goals during the 24-month measurement period. Approved STEMI Receiving Center (2007) AVH was named a STEMI (ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction) Receiving Center. One of only 34 such hospitals in Los Angeles County, this certification means that AVH has the training, equipment and processes in place to immediately treat patients experiencing acute cardiac myocardial infarction (heart attack). This results in an earlier definitive diagnosis and treatment resulting in improved outcomes. Find a Doctor Find a Service Find a Location About Us Awards Antelope Valley Healthcare District Executive Management Team Board of Directors Quality Transparency AVH Foundation Volunteer Program History Media Requests 1600 West Avenue J Lancaster, CA 93534 (661) 949-5000 Selecteer een taal▼ Services Community Resources Events Find a Doctor News Locations Foundation Patient Portal Patients Board of Directors Meetings Contact Us Visitors Careers For Physicians Website Accessibility Statement Copyright © 2021 Privacy Policy Site Map Powered by Scorpion