“This designation provides evidence of our hospital’s commitment to providing high quality care,” said Kent Clayton, CEO.  “Such recognition demonstrates that we deliver care that exceeds nationally recognized standards for this condition. I am very proud of our staff and physicians for this well-deserved recognition of their continued dedication to providing high quality care to our patients.” 

The CIGNA designations are based on the hospital’s effectiveness in treating the selected condition or performing the procedure. The designations are based in part of a hospital’s CMS Hospital Compare measures, Leapfrog Patient Safety Measures, mortality and complication rates.

Placentia-Linda Hospital, part of Tenet California, is a 114-bed acute care hospital located at 1301 N. Rose Drive in Placentia.  Established in 1972, we have been proudly serving our community with compassionate and professional care.  We want our guests to always be 100% satisfied, while receiving the best possible quality care and customer service Placentia-Linda Hospital is known for including a rose at your bedside and newspaper for each guest. 

Our specialties include a 24-hour emergency department, G.I. Center, orthopedic and joint replacement services, general surgery, minimally invasive surgery, bariatrics, diagnostic and imaging services including digital mammography, as well as a comprehensive free health program for seniors. 

            Placentia-Linda Hospital has also been recognized by the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines^SM (GWTG) program for implementing and ensuring patients consistently receive quality cardiac care for congestive heart failure.  Placentia-Linda will be featured in the U.S. News & World Report in 2009 and 2010 for achieving the elite Gold medal.

Placentia-Linda is also fully accredited by the Joint Commission.
            To learn more about Placentia-Linda Hospital, we invite you to please visit our web site at www.placentialinda.com or call us at (714) 993-2000.