Awards and Accrediations
This national distinction recognizes Bakersfield Heart Hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital.
BHH is an Accredited Chest Pain Center
- BHH has been an accredited SCPC/ACC Chest Pain Center since 2008. We strive for this accreditation to improve patient outcomes – Decrease death and complications from heart disease
- We are committed to being a World Class Cardiovascular Program
- We demonstrate our commitment to the community & dedication to giving the best care possible to those we serve
- We are ALL ambassadors for early recognition of heart attack symptoms.
BHH is Accredited in Heart Failure Treatment
Bakersfield Heart Hospital was the first hospital in Kern County to be recognized by the American College of Cardiology for their expertise and commitment to treating patients with heart failure.
Heart failure is a condition where the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs for oxygen.
The accreditation was awarded last month based on rigorous review of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients.
Awards & Ratings 2020
Medical Excellence
– Top 100 in the Nation for Interventional Carotid Care
– Top 10% in the State for Cardiac Care and Interventional Carotid Care
– #1 in the market for:
- Overall Hospital and Surgical Care
- Major Cardiac Surgery
- Cardiac Care
- Joint Replacement
- Pneumonia Care
- Pulmonary Care
Patient Safety
Top 10% in the Nation for Heart Failure Treatment
– #1 in the market for:
- General Surgery
- Joint Replacement
- Major Orthopedic Surgery
Award from the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology
- Mission: Lifeline NSTEMI Bronze Achievement Award
Award from Blue Cross/Blue Shield Association
Blue Distinction Specialty Care hospital for Knee and Hip Replacement
