Recognition for Inland Valley Medical Center
Hospital Achievements
The Leapfrog Group "A" Rating for Delivering the Highest Level of Patient Care (2018)
The Leapfrog Group has recognized Southwest Health Inland Valley Hospital for our commitment to providing safer healthcare to our patients.
The Leapfrog Group Top Hospital Award (2018)
The Leapfrog Group has recognized Southwest Health Inland Valley Hospital for our commitment to providing safer healthcare to our patients.
The Joint Commission Accreditation
The Joint Commission accredits healthcare organizations which meet its rigorous performance standards for delivering safe, high quality care.
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American College of Surgeons Verified Level II Trauma Center
This achievement recognizes Inland Valley’s dedication to providing optimal care for injured patients. Inland Valley Medical Center now has trauma surgeons in-house, 24 hours a day/7 days a week, and support staff to assist in the treatment of patients.
Kidney Health Awards
U.S. News & World Report High Performing 
Hospital for Kidney Failure (2023-24)
This award recognizes Inland Valley Hospital's commitment to a higher standard of care for kidney failure. Hospitals that earned a high performing rating from U.S. News & World Report were significantly better than the national average.
Pulmonary Care Awards
U.S. News & World Report High Performing 
Hospital for COPD (2023-24)
This award recognizes Inland Valley Hospital's commitment to a higher standard of care for COPD. Hospitals that earned a high performing rating from U.S. News & World Report were significantly better than the national average.
Spine Services Awards
Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission (2019)
The Joint Commission accredits healthcare organizations which meet its rigorous performance standards for delivering safe, high quality care.
Stroke Services Awards
U.S. News & World Report High Performing 
Hospital for Stroke (2023-24)
This award recognizes Inland Valley Hospital's commitment to a higher standard of care for stroke. Hospitals that earned a high performing rating from U.S. News & World Report were significantly better than the national average.
Advanced Primary Stroke Center Re-Certification from The Joint Commission (2019)
Inland Valley has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification. The Gold Seal of Approval mark represents a symbol of quality from the Joint Commission.
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American Heart Association/American Stroke
Association’s Get with the Guidelines® Stroke Gold-Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll (2018)
To qualify for the Target: Stroke Honor Roll, hospitals must meet quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival at the hospital and treatment with the clot-buster tissue plasminogen activator, or tPA, the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat ischemic stroke.
Total Joint Center Awards
Advanced Gold Seal Certification from The Joint Commission for Hip and Knee Surgery and Core Certification for Shoulder Surgery (2018-2019)
The hospital system is one of a select few hospitals in all of Riverside and San Diego Counties combined to achieve the gold seal of approval for this line of service. The advanced certification is for Joint Commission-accredited hospitals, critical access hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers seeking to elevate the quality, consistency and safety of their services and patient care.
Weight-Loss Services Awards
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation
and Quality Improvement Program Designated Bariatric Surgery Comprehensive Center (2018-2019)
The Bariatric Comprehensive Center at Inland Valley has once again been re-accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgical Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, the only nationwide accreditation and quality improvement program for bariatric surgery. The Center's re-accreditation is a testament to patient safety, its primary goal.
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Blue Cross/Blue Shield Blue Distinction 
Center+ for Bariatric Surgery (2018)
BDC for Bariatric Surgery recognizes facilities that meet rigorous quality evaluations to measure structure, process, and patient outcomes.