Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare recognized for patient safety excellence, top 5% in the nation

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare has been named among the top 5% of short-term acute care hospitals in the nation for patient safety, according to Healthgrades.

Del Sol Medical Center and Las Palmas Medical Center, for the sixth consecutive year, has been awarded the 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award by Healthgrades. Healthgrades is a leading online platform to help people find medical providers and hospitals.

This award is based out of an evaluations of 4,500 hospitals nationwide.

“Del Sol Medical Center is honored to receive the Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades for the sixth consecutive year. Our patients and their families depend on our team to provide the highest level of care in a safe environment, and this award is a reflection of our team’s efforts,” said Art Garza, chief executive officer of Del Sol Medical Center.

“This recognition is a testament to the superior care our Las Palmas Medical Center team provides our patients while prioritizing their safety and well-being. We are honored to receive this award, as it underscores the commitment of our doctors, nurses and staff,” said Don Karl, chief executive officer of Las Palmas Medical Center.

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